As the time is appointed for the operation of our new Government, and as the attention of every one is turned towards you as President, I hope it will not be considered as premature and improper to solicit your notice in the appointment of a Collector for the Port of Savannah. I feel myself adequate to the faithful discharge of that Office, and having established my principal interest here, I trust I may be thought worthy of it.1

My sincere, and respectful good wishes attend you through life. I have the honor to be sir Your most obedient and most humble servt