This day Jno Crockett personally appeared before me a Justice of the Peace for the County of Wythe & state of Virginia, and took the oath proscribed by the P Office Laws, to act as deputy Postmaster, at Buffalo Ford P. O. in said County. Given under my hand this 17th day of August, 1844
J. T. Gleaves JP
It is not known who wrote the majority of this document as it does not appear to be James T Gleaves' hand writing. However he did sign it and fill in the month and day.