Permit me to Introduce to your acquaintance the Bearer Mr. Wm Ward, he is a Son of Col. Thomas Ward of this Town has this moment informed me of his intention of Visiting the City of Washington—he is a young man of respectable Character and has been a Uniform and Decided friend and supporter of Republican principles—I have nothing New to inform you of—am in haste, with

Much respect and Esteem your Obt—Sevt—