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Macon Georgia October 14, 1849

Sir

I have the honor to recommend to you
David Reid Esq of this City as a gentleman
possessing the requisite qualifications of capacity
& character for the appointment of Commissioner
of the State of Tennessee, to take depositions, proof
of deeds &c &c &c in this state. M^r Reid is a
gentleman of business habits, prompt & punctual,
and his appointment will give general satisfcation
in this Community.

I have the Honor to be
very respectfully
Yr obed^t servt.
[Charly?] M^cDonald

To
His Excellency W. Trousdale
Governor of Tennessee
Nashville
Tennessee

I cheerfully concur in the above recommendations
W^m. C. Dawson