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The credentials of Benjamin Stark are referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
The Governor of the State of Oregon
To Benjamin Stark, of said State:
Whereas information has been received of the death of Hon. E. D. Baker, a United States Senator from this State, whose seat would remain vacant unless an appointment shall be made:
Therefore, know ye, that reposing full confidence and trust in the wisdom, integrity, and patriotism of you, the said Benjamin Stark, will do hereby appoint you to be a United States Senator, to fill the place made vacant by the death of said E. D. Baker, and to occupy the same until a successor shall be duly elected.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and caused the seal of the State to be affixed, this 29th day of October, A. D. 1861.
JOHN WHITTAKER.
By the Governor”
Lucien Heath, Secretary of State.