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terms, is a teacher & a gentleman, &
Mr. [Sherrin ?] & others here, who are the
best judges of his qualifications,
and from their testimony in his
favor & my own desire for his
success, I am induced to call
your attention to his plans. If you
can advance his prospects in any
way, theres no doubt you will find
yourself fully justified in all you
may say or do.
M. [Masse ?] has the
best of letters to Mr [Chesson's ?]
friends in N. Bedford.
Believe me
Yours truly
R. H. Dana Jr