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Washington City Mch 9/61

To the President of the United States

Sir
Saml Pease Esqr for many years a reisdent of Ohio now of Omaha City in Nebrask territory is an applicant for a Judicial position in Nebraska or Dakota territory preferring the former, I have been well acquainted with Mr Rease for more than twenty years (20) And it gives me pleasure to state that he is a good lawyer a man of unexceptionable character And well worthy the place to which he aspires, And further I am well satisfied that his Appointment would meet the universal Approbation of his and our political