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Savannah January 30th 1866. Genl Tilson U.S. Army Augusta Ga Respected Sir: The undersigned very respectfully recommend Levi S. Russell Esq for the position of Judge of the Freedmen's Court, which office has been vacated by Judge OByrne. Mr. Russell has performed the duties of City Magistrate and in whose Court colored persons were tried and dealt with impartially - He was admitted to practice in Judge Parson's Court having underwent an examination according to the rules laid down by Blackstone. Your Obt Servt A. W. Stone A. N. Wilson J. D. Dickson L. H. Bernard Frank S. Hesseltine W. G. Dickson