Consulate of the Republic of Texas. I, Nathaniel Townsend, Consul for the Republic of Texas, for the port of New Orleans, State of Louisiana, and United States of America, do hereby certify that E. D. White whose name is subscribed to the annexed certificate is Governor of the State of Louisana and full faith and credit are due to all his acts as such. Given under my hand and seal of office, at the City of New Orleans, this 18th day of May eighteen hundred and thirty eight and of the Independence of Texas the Third. Nathaniel Townsend.
