The Undersign’d take leave to recommend John Kennedy Esquire of Jonesboro in the State of Tennessee Atty at Law—as a proper Character to be appointed, Secretary of the District of Louisiana—Mr Kennedy is esteemd a man of strict integrety—holds a respectable standing at the Bar—is an influential member of our State Legislature—and in our Judgment is extremely well qualify’d in every respect to discharge the duties of a Secretary—His appointment to the Office, wou’d be peculiarly grateful to the Undersignd

With Sentiments of Very high Consideration—We are most respectfully