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Bangor May 2, 1859
Hon Lot M Morrill
Governor &c
My Dear Sir
As I suppose it will be found necessary to appoint a new Indian Agent for the[?] Oldtown [Old Town] Indians, I would tak [take] the liberty of reccommending [recommending] Frederick [Frederic] H. Dillingham Esq of this city, as a suitable person to receive the appointment.
He[?] [?], resided[?] at Old Town & is acquainted with the Indians, he[?] has always maintained an excited[?] character, & I have no doubt if appointed would discharge the[?] duties of the office acceptably, & to the general satisfaction of the public
Respectfully yr. &c
E. L.[?] [?]