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in. It is only proper that a young man of his ability should not be overlooked by your Excellency in the many commissions that are granted. You may rest assured that to whatever position you may assign him that he will perform his duty faithfully and well. He will also be of much value to a new Regt. having seen considerable service. He is about 24 years of age, well educated, and maintains a good moral character. For three years he was assistant clerk of the Courts in this city under Mr. Weston. By referring to the letters of recommendation from Mr. A N Paine, Hon, S H Blake, Chas, P Brown Esq, and Mr. A L Simpson (gentlemen by whom he was intimately known) which I handed you last week You will find abundant testimony of his ability and good character. I view of all these things. I sincerely hope that your Excellency will remember him this time while an opportunity offers--that you will give him even a Lieut. commission so that he may be placed in the right path to distinguish himself. By writing immediately for him to the Hospital he can be here in 7 or 8 days. I am most respectfully yours D F. Kelleher