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Washington City February 4, 1837 Gov William Trousdale Dear Sir At the request of my friend Hon Richard K Meade a representative from (?) (ion?) I recommend to your most favorable consideration James E Watson Esqr of Petersburg, Virginia and ask for him the appointment of Tennessee Commissioner of deeds & for the State of Virgina.
Mr Watson is a lawyer of good character and Standing, will qualified to discharge the duties and his appointment I doubt not will give general satification Respectfully Your Obd Servt (?) March 5 51 *Petersbureg