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     Calais January 1st 1857

Hon. Hannibal Hamlin Govenor of Maine

         Mr. Seth W. Smith

of Calais informs me thos he seeks the appointiment of agent for the Passamaquoddy tribe of indians- From a long ae- [?] [?] Mr. Smith and some knowledge of the manner in which he has acquitted [?] in a familiar [?] here to for, I have no hesitation in recommending him as Emircently fitted for the place he desires.

         [?] respectfully
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