Richmond Va

Octr 17th 1859

To Col. Geo. W. Munford

Dear Sir

Called away by a sudden emergency, occasion may arise in reference to the service in and & other matters, for official signatures, & you are hereby authorized to act, by signing my name & doing all other acts necessary to be done in the office of Govr in my absence.

Yrs truly

Henry A. Wise

Governor's Office, Letters Received, Henry A. Wise, Record Group 3, Library of Virginia.