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Colonial and State Records of North Carolina
Letter of recommendation by Mr. Elde for [William] Smith
Elde, Mr.
April 25, 1730
Volume 03, Page 81

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[B. P. R. O. Am: & W: Ind: Vol. 22. P. 8.]

Sir

I have known the Bearer Mr Smith for some years and can truly affirm that he hath had a Regular Education both at the University and the Middle Temple, and that he hath been a Barrister at Law for two years: I believe him Quallified for the Imployment he is seeking after, and that he is well affected to his Majestys Person and Government

I am Sr your most humble servant
ELDE

April the 25th 1730.