Mr. Jacob Meyer, who was lately our consul in French St. Domingo is going to Washington upon some business, and has requested me to give him a letter to you in whose department the affair lies. I remember Mr. Meyer, when living with Mr. Pettit of Philada. from whom he expects to take a letter to Mr. Gallatin, and I suppose Mr. Pettit, and his sons house of Pettit & Bayard must know more of Mr. Meyer than any other Persons. His connexions in this Town are substantial german families, & it is understood that he has acquired property during his residence abroad. He thinks the confidences of this country have been abused in St. Domingo by citizens & officers. I cannot tell how far resentment for benefits diverted into another channel, and for the indignity of a removal, mingle with his knowledge & judgment in our St. Domingo affairs. It is however generally considered as extraordinary, that several commercial & political events have taken place, there & here, in which English subjects & officers appeared to be connected with & favored by those of the U. S. The case seems to require great prudence & delicacy, because of the Characters it implicates, but it at the same time, seems to require a thorough investigation. I am, dear Sir, with great truth yr. respectful friend & servt.