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D Sir

I am afflicted to hear of the death of
the Secretary. his place is vacant, and Co^lo
Brady is willing to fill it. I can speak of his
qualifications in point of literature, he has
lived with me. he has a collegiate edu
cation and is by profession a lawyer.
He is well versed in legal historical and
other useful learning- As to the de
pendence to be placed on him I can say
that in his private deaings he is very
exact and punctual. His [?]
services in the army in the late expedi
tion has rendered him as I understand
very popular and dear to the soldiers
I think Sir the appointment of him to
the Office in question will be bene