To Thomas Jefferson from William R. Higinbotham, 24 August 1808
Baltimore 24th. August 1808.
Sir
Having resided thirteen Months in Bermuda and being about to return to that Island, probably to stay some years I am induced to trouble your Excellency with the annexed Certificate and to indulge in the hope of your Excellency appointing me Commercial Agent to that place
I have the honor to be Sir With the greatest respect Your mst obt Sert
William R Higinbotham
DNA: RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation.