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From Charles Wynn Futch(?) to M.V.
I have known Mr Allen for many years, and have great satisfaction in stating at his request that I entertain a high opinion of his qualifications for any office involving trust of responsibility and feel confident that he would discharge the duties of any such situation with integrity ability & energy.
[Signed] Charles Wynn
18 Lowndes Square
Feb 6th 1864
Jerich(?)