State of Louisiana

Parish of La Fayette

This is to Certify that Samuel C. Hirams (the bearer of this) is a man of respect and Esteem among us, that he is qualifyed for buisness of any kind, having receaved a liberal education, and do not hesitate to say that he is a man in whoom publick confidence can be placed.

Given under my hand and seal This 20th day of Dec. 1824.

John Greig Clk and J. P. for the Parish and State afd.