§ From James Taylor. 22 September 1806. “I Wrote you a few lines by Wm. D. S. Taylor in Which I recommended you to him for the News of this Country,1 Since he Went away I Understand he Wished to get Some Appointment into the Service of the U. N. States2 if there Should be any Vacant Either by Sea or Land Which he Would Except of I am Sure he Would give Satisfaction he has a Very good Education has Read Law and is Sober Young Man as free from Vice as anyone I K[n]ow and of as Much Truth, as anyone I Know, So that if it is in your Power to Assist him You’l Much Oblige Yr. most Affectionate Hbl. Servt.”