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1838-05-28 Page 1
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Delegate and Senator from Iowa 1835-1838 Jones, G.W. 858328 Senate Chamber May 28./38 Wash D.C. Sir I take especial pleasure in recommending Col. Sam. L. Lewis of this city for the appointment of Agent for the purchase of Coal, which I learn is soon to be vacated by the present incumbent. I have known Col. L for several years. had an opportunity, as a member of the Counle on POSPR in the Senate for which Col acted as Clerk to form an opinion as to his politics, character & qualifications & hesitate not to say that I think every way trust [illegible]
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Delegate and Senator from Iowa 1835-1838 Jones, G.W. 858328 Senate Chamber May 28./38 Wash D.C. Sir I take especial pleasure in recommending Col. Sam. L. Lewis of this city for the appointment of Agent for the purchase of Coal, which I learn is soon to be vacated by the present incumbent. I have known Col. L for several years. had an opportunity, as a member of the Counle on POSPR in the Senate for which Col acted as Clerk to form an opinion as to his politics, character & qualifications & hesitate not to say that I think every way trust [illegible]
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