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very thankful for the assistance and cooperation of our Northern brethern or would be glad to assist my any way in his power.  A Christian gentleman and a scholar, earnest and straight forward, I beg you to cultivate his acquaintance give full weight to his suggestions and also to accept his endorsation of any other gentlemen.  I only wish I could send you a score of Dr. Smiths.
Most Respectfully Yrs
E.L. Van Lew
June 23 /65