To Hon. John Tyler
Late President U.S.

Dr Sir.

My friend Thomas Upshaw at Present residing in North Carolina desires to move South, and would like a situation in the Confederate Army or some equivalent place, and I take the liberty to ask your recommendation in his behalf.

Mr. Upshaw is a gentleman of strict sobriety, and unimpeachable integrity, he is a graduate of the Virginia Lexington Military Institute, and has had considerable experience as Engineer on Rail roads, in their Construction--Indeed Sir, I beg to say that I recommend Mr. Upshaw in the strongest possible manner as eminently entitled to the confidence of all--Mr. Upshaw is a native of Virginia, your endorsation will confer a favor on

I concur very cordially in Mr. Kilby's recommendation of Mr. Upshaw--