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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
Bangor April 29th 1859
To his Excellency
L M Morrill Esq
Governor of the State of Maine
Dear Sir
I learn that the office of Agent for the Penobscot Indians is now vacant and that the appointment of some suitable person to the station now devolves upon you; it is therefore with pleasure I communicate to your favorable consideration F. H. Dillingham Esq a citizen of this city with whom I have been personally acquainted for many years and who is a gentleman of probity and integrity and will if appointed perform the duties, I have no doubt, faithfully and acceptably to yourself the public and all concerned
I have the honor to be
your humble and obedient servant
Hollis Bowman