Early Governors' Papers

Huntingdon Feby. 19th 1828.

Honl Samuel Houston

Dear Sir

My friend William F. Withers Esqr having determined to become a candidate for the appointment of Attorney General to fill the Vacancy accasioned by the resignation of Hugh W. Dunlap Esqr I take the liberty of recommending him as a person qualified to fill the Vacancy. his character for respectability has never been Questioned, and should you give him the opportunity I believe he will faithfully discharge the duties thereof with ability and fidelity And you will in the mean time be doing a favour, long to be remembered by your friend

And Humble Servant

Edward Gwin

E Gwinn for Wm F Withers

Huntingdon Te Feby 20 1828

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