We have no collector at Vienna, Eastern shore of Maryland, Mr. Stanford having positively resigned. The embargo will certainly be evaded there unless one is appointed. You have recommendations for a successor, which you suspended on account of his politics & in expectation of some other from Judge Polk. None have come. Would it not be better to appoint the person recommended? His commissions at all events, would expire 3 March next.

The Nanjemoy district is now called St. Mary’s, & the office removed to the last place. It is not probable that Mr Brent will, for the sake of the office move to that place. But ought I not to write to him & learn his decision? If he resigns rather than move, we have a very good recommendation for a successor from J. T. Mason.

Respectfully Your obedt. Servt.