Early Governors' Papers

[less?] appointed it -

I give you a Carte blanche to do in this matter as you think but hoping & believing that you will aid me all you can -

If you think it advisable to get recommendations from [here?] let me know in what form [?] generally from the Bench & Bar, on from them individually to members of Congress - or both -

As Mr. Polk made all of his appointments in Oregon from the [Nov?] slaveholding states. I pressure Genl. Taylor will work those in California from the slaveholding states -

It might probably be as will for you to send on to Mr. Bell [yours?] & other recommendations, [write?] me fully.

My regards to Mrs. Brown & the family

Your friend [?] Goode

To Genl. N. S. Brown

N.B. I shall of course desire our of the highest judicial officers to be filled -