Hopkinsville Ky
1^st December 1862
To his Excellency Gov Robertson

Sir: The undersigned was Elected Justice of the peace for Christian County District No 8, last spring was three years ago — Last August, he was Elected Circuit ^Court^ Clerk for s^d County — By accepting the latter office, the former was necessarily vacated, and the undersigned takes pleasure in recommending Our Worthy fellow Citizen William Brown, as everyway worthy, & qualified, to fill said vacancy — M^r Brown, in obedience to the wishes of the voters of his district ^has [...]^ filled the office of Justice of the Peace; & was subsequently the Representative of this County, in the Kentucky Legislature; & in that Capacity gained the esteem & admiration of his Constituents for his Loyalty & devotion to the Union — The [security] at this time, requires that the vacancy be speedily filled; and the undersigned assures your Excellency that the appointment of William Brown; would would give Universal Satisfaction to the Loyal Citizens, which constitute a large majority of the district —

Respectfully &c

Joab Clark