Beck to John Davis, July 28, 1884

Mr. Beck to Mr. Davis.

Dear Sir: I inclose you communications addressed to the President from the Hon. Samuel B. Berry, of Lebanon, Ky., and from Governor Knott and myself, which I would be much obliged if you would lay before the President and give us such aid in obtaining favorable action from him as you consistently can.

I have taken the liberty to send the papers to you instead of sending directly to the President, first because I wanted your advice and assistance, not knowing what power the President has in regard to such matters, and thinking that he as well as myself might need your advice as to what could be done and bow to do it. Secondly, I did not know whether the President was in Washington, and as the matter required action through the State Department I thought it would more certainly be attended through you than any one else.

Your kind attention to this will very much oblige,

Yours, &c.,