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Stamford March 15 1861
To his Excellency Pres Lincoln
Charles D. Belden, Esq formerly of the State of Connecticut but now of the City of Brooklyn New York, is an applicant for the appointment to the office of associate judge of the territory of Nevada
I cordially commend Mr Belden to the favorable consideration of the government as a good lawyer a man of strict integrity and a gentleman in every way well qualified for the desired position
Very Respectfully
William T. Minor Ex Gov of [Connect?] [Court?]