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Newport, Tenn. Tennessee
May the 29^th. 1829.

Dear Sir,

The Office of Solictor [sic] for the 3^d. solicitorial
district is vacant by ^the recent death of John
Wilkinson Esqr. It becomes your duty to make
a temporary appointment - I understand that
Colo. Gray Garrett is a candidate for the
appointment. I would observe to you that
I have known Colo. Garrett from his infan
=cy, - His character stands fair as a man,
his attainments as a lawyer, are quite
respectable and such as fully quallify [sic]
him for the discharge of the duties of the
Office - and his appointment, would
I believe give very general satisfaction
to the people of the district - Though you
have known him - you served with him in
the Senate - If you Can Confer the appoin
=tment upon him, the office will be well
sustained

Respectfully
Yours.
Isaac Allen -

Genl W^m Hall -