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Sailors Rest Sept^r 3^rd 1820

Sir-

A vacancy has happened in the
12^th Solicitorial District by the Resignation
of James R McMeans Esq^r Late Solicitor
gen^l of that District - John C Collier
Esq^r by whom this will be handed
to you wishes to receive from your
Excellency that appointment- I have been
long acquainted with M^r Collier & do not
hesitate to recommend him as a man of
Character - industry, correct moral deport
ment & well qualifyed to discharge the
duties of the office - I feel somewhat
anxious for the appointment of this Gentleman
he studied law with me, has been in the
practise for several years is a man of