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Laponte Indiana March 20 1861
I have been acquainted with Mr Nathan Kendall of this place for several years. I have known him as a civil engineer, superintendent of a Rail Road and unclear as a business man. He is a very intelligent man and efficient in the discharge of all his duties. He is regarded as an upright and honest man & he is unclear From my acquaintance with him & should say that he would be a competent with any station he might aspire to.
A.L. Osborn