Ralph R. Ront to Edward Wade

with R. C. Meeker letter 5/6/

Cleveland May 3/61

Mr. Edward Wade. Esq

Understanding that Nathan C. Meeker is desirous of serving his country in this our present time of need, and believing him peculiarly fitted by his indomitable spirit, energy, and patriotism, for almost any position that may be assigned him, I take great pleasure in reccommending him to your favorable consideration and from my long acquaintance with him have the fullest confidence that he would be true to the interests committed to his charge and honor any station that may be assigned him.

Yours truly

Ralph R Ront

of the firm of Morgan & Rand

Cleveland

Cleveland May 3/61

We fully endorse the forgoing

A M Perry Esq

R. C Meeker et al

Recommendation of E. C. Meeker.