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New Orleans, Nov. 17th 1847

Hon. Neil S. Brown

Dear Sir,

M^r. H.C. Ainsworth
has informed me that he had made
application to your Excellency, for the
appointment of Commissioner of the
State of Tennessee for this State.

An acquaintance of some seven
or eight years with M^r A., enables me
to hear cheerful testimony to his high
character, and qualifications; and I do
not doubt, that those who might in
the course of their affairs, have bus-
iness with such a commissioner,
would find him a worthy and
capable officer.

I hope therefore, that you will
favor him with the nomination,
and remain,

Very Truly, your Friend & Svt

John Claiborne