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been a republican party - and have used what little influence I possessed. to sustain the Administration during the awful trial it has so successfully passed through.

Any testimonials that you may want can be furnished from this place - or from Maine in regard to character, habits or principles.

I was in Leeds some time months ago and was informed by my sister that all your family are well I intended to have called on your mother but had-not time.

Please answer this as soon as convenient and much oblige your old friend

J.K. Stinchfield

P.S. If I should be successful in serving in the employ of the Gov't. it would not matter to me whether it was in connection with my profession or not
J.K.S