Brown_GP15_Letter_082_51162

St Louis Nov 10th 1848

Governor N S Brown Nashville Tennessee

Dear Sir

Enclosed you will find a letter from Chas D Drake Esqr of Cincinnatti a personal friend of mine, who is desirous to procure for his brother-in-law Alex. W. McGaffey of that city, the appointment of Commissioner of Deeds for the state of Tennessee. From my knowledge of Mr Drake I am satisfied that he would not ask or desire the appointment of any one who was not in every way qualified and worthy of the office. Mr Drake is a good and true Whig, one who has done important service for the cause. If you should find it convenient to make the appointment and by so doing you will oblige

Very Respectfully Yr Obdt Svt James E (?Teatman)