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New York Nov. 17 1847

From the nature of the testimonials which
Mr. Chapman has exhibited to me, They cheer
fully commend him as a proper preson [sic]
for the appointment be [illegible], and to which
I am sure he will do honour.

M. J. Beady

Mayor

From long personal acquaintance with M^r.
Chapman, I cheerfully concur with His Honor
Mayor Beady in recommending him for
an appointment as Commissioner, believing
him well qualified to do honour to the
appointing power.

Elias G. Drake
President of the Trust Fire
Insurance Company

New York 18 Nov^r. 1847.