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The State of Mississippi deeds to J.W. Burress
Dated January 4, 1882...sold on the 13th of January 1876 to the State of Mississippi for taxes due the State, the following tract of land north half of north east quarter of section 26 township 6 range 7 containing 80 acres in Prentiss County containing 80 acres more or less...sum of 11.16...
S. Gwin, Auditor of Public Accounts
W.L. Hemingway, State Treasurer
P.W. Nash, Clerk
Filed and recorded November 18, 1882