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readily endorse him as an able lawyer
and a gentleman of the highest
character and integrity. His distinguished
standing at the bar would give the
government credit and respect in the eyes
of our people. He is a total abstinence
man.

[Douglass?] the Marshall might be [reminded?] this [dispatch?] is a [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] and gives all the [patronate?]and [illegible] by the office to the [illegible]. [illegible] the principle means of Gwin's election to the Senate and says he will do all he can to have him elected [illegible] [illegible] Marshall is Gwin's [illegible]. If he is reserved and I solemnly [illegible] again to his [illegible] in offices, I will give you the name of a gentleman who will fill his place with accepatance [illegible] government and the people.

Very respectfully
James M. Crane
Editor of Cala. Courier

[illegible] endorse him as an able lawyer and [illegible] of the highest character and integrity. His distinguished standing at the bar made give the government credit and respect in the eyes of our people. He is a total abstinence man.

[Douglass?] the Marshall might be [reminded?] this [dispatch?] is a [illegible] [illegible] [illegible] and gives all the [patronate?]and [illegible] by the office to the [illegible]. [illegible] the principle means of Gwin's election to the Senate and says he will do all he can to have him elected [illegible] [illegible] Marshall is Gwin's [illegible]. If he is reserved and I solemnly [illegible] again to his [illegible] in offices, I will give you the name of a gentleman who will fill his place with accepatance [illegible] government and the people.

Very respectfully
James M. Crane
Editor of Cala. Courier