Marshall, Texas [c.2 July 1866]
I heartily concur in the accompanying recommendations of Mr. John Ford and have no hesitancy in saying that if he receives the appointment he will zealously and faithfully devote himself to the work. Very Respy
Your obt. ServtWm G. Barrett
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Robert E. Lee CollectionLeyburn Library, Washington and Lee University
This was one of five letters written to Robert E. Lee on behalf of John W. Ford’s application to become Lee’s book agent, and enclosed in Ford to Lee, 2 July 1866.