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Shelbyville May 3^rd 1827.

Dear Sir

Mr James R White of this place is an
applicant for the appointment of Entry taker
for Bedford County. He is a young Gentleman
of business, of Character, and ability. It is
therefore that I take a pleasure in recom-
mending him to the favourable notice of your
Excellency as a young man every way qualified
to the discharge of the duties of this office.

Yours Respectfully

A. Martin

His Excelly [sic] W^m Carroll
Nashville.