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in a few of the adjoining counties is not incompatible with that appointment, you would confer upon me a considerable obligation by giving him the appointment. I beg Sir that I may not be understood to wish the appointment of my friend at the expense of the public good-- you are to be responsible to the public for the appointment and will of course exercise your own discretion. Mr. Harris intends to be a candidate for the office of Solicitor of this circuit, and I conceive his interest for that appointment would be advanced by being employed in the Executive department. I am Sir your Excellency's friend and humble Serv't. Wm H. Crawford