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To his Excellency Joseph M^cMinn Governor of the state of
Tennessee

Whereas we the undersigned are creditably informed
that ^there is a vacancy in the appointment of solicitor general of the
18^th district of this state, Beg leave to recommend to your con
sideration, John C Collier Esquire as a young Gentleman of the law
as a worthy man possessing integrity industry and ability -
And we do not hesitate to say that should he secure that app
ointment, that he will discharge the duties faithfully to his ?
& with credit to himself-

Charlotte 3^rd Sept^r 1820

F W Huling.
Andrew Hays
Will A. Cook
J. B. Reynold
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