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RH T?-7946 appear to have enough knowledge of the law to adequately function as a United States Circuit Court Judge; however, he emphasized that he is not in a position to furnish a positive recommendation either for or against MARSHALL in this respect. He pointed out that he has never heard anything unfavorable concerning MARSHALL and that he would, on the basis of the above-mentioned limited association with him, recommend MARSHALL as a person of good character and as a loyal citizen ofithis country. lgjfl On September ll, 1961, Fadvised tr; he has appea tate ourts as ounsel for - and that THURGOOD MARSHA has the couns the NAACP. He nted that MARSHALL has always conducted himself with decorum and respect; that he is honest and ethical; and that he has appeared to be a person of good characten He knew nothing about MARSHALL's background, but mentioned that he has never heard anything unfavorable against him. He explained that MARSHALL has exhibited a good Knowledge of laws relating to civil rights matters, but has appeared to lack familiarity with certain legal procedural matters. He added that his contacts with MARSHALL have been limited to actual court room argumenm; however, he commented that he does not thina that MARSHALL is "U.S. Circuit Court Judge timber." He explained that, in hiscpintn, MARSHALL does not have the necessary legal background to be qualified for a position of this sort since his practice has been limited to the narrow avenue of civil rights; and also, since he has had no experience as a Judge either in state or Fe eral courts. He pointed nut, however, that he would have no reason to question MARSHALL's sense of propriety or justice and regards him as sincere and a loyal citizen of this country. On Se tember 61,- informe SA 8 H limited s contacts wit GOOD MARSHALL have to the occasions when MARSHALL has appeared in his court as legal counsel for the NAACP. He described MARSHALL as an able attorney; as poised and even-tempered in court; and as dignified and respectful. He said that, to his KDOWIEGQE, MARSHALL has had no previous experience as a Judge which fact would make him question whether MARSHA1l.is malified to function as Judge of the United States Circuit Court.