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From DigitalMaine Transcription Project
Calais Dec 30 1857
Sir
The appointment of Mr. Seth W. Smith to the Indian Agency of the Passamaquoddy tribe would give very general satisfaction to the Republican Party of this city. He made a very acceptable officer when he acted in that capacity under Governor Morrill & is in that a very active & efficient Republican & at this office with others has, by general consent, become a partizan one, that is a consideration not to be overlooked.
Yours truly, F.A. Pike
Hon. H. Hamlin