Haveing been informd that Mr Tremble had declind accepting the appointment of Commissioner for Setling landed claims—I take leave to recommend Luke Lea Esquire Attorney at Law (of Knoxville) as a proper Character to fill that appointment—he is deservedly esteemd a Man of integrety—Sound Judgment, decent, respectable, and riseing talents—and if honor’d with the appointment of One of the Commissioners, for setling the Claims to land, Within the District of orleans—will I have not a doubt, discharge the duties of the Office with honor to himself—and Satisfaction to the Government—

With Sentements of Very high Considrn. I am most respectfully