
          your character and appointment
Capt. Bowman came into the
room and I immediately referred
to him to verify my statement as
to you and the great responsibility
of the office. The Capt. responded
to my appeal most warmly and
fully endorsed, from his own personal
knowledge all and more that I had
said. He also afterwards assured
me that he would take the first
opportunity to speak to the secretary
on the subject and since he occupies
a room within a few yards of
[?] of the secretary he will have the
best opportunity to see him. The
Capt. bid me assure you that
he would do his utmost to see
        