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Shelbyville March 5 1827

His Excelency William Carroll

Dear Sir

Abram Martin Esq Entry
taker for Bedford County, Being Before you
for the appointment of Solicitor in place
of Mr Fulton resigned. It is expected from
M^r Martins character & his Strong recomend
ation that the appointment will be
Confered upon him, In that event his
office of Entry taker will be vacated

And M^r James R White of this
place will be before you for that
appointment, Being Intimately acqu-
ainted with M^r White we can say
with Confidence that he is a man
every way well qualified for that
office and his character Stands above
suspiton. All are with much
Esteem yrs Respectfully
John C Caldwell & Brothers