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Vernon August the 30^th 1820

Dear Sir

James R M^cMeans Solicitor
for the 12^th solicitorial District
informes me that he has forwarded
his Resignation a young man by the
name of Scott informes me that he
intends applying for the appoint
ment I am anctious [sic] that he should meet
with success I think his talents inferior
to none of his age & chance he is poor
& honest beloved by Every person of his
acquaintance Raised an orphan &
acquired his Education by his own Econo
=my & industry - I am in hopes as well
calculated to do Justice to the District as any
that may apply-

health & Respect
Garret Lane