I arrived a few days since in this Country with a view to become a citizen—I can Scarce he acquitted of presumption in addressing you, but as you are able to further my views I beg leave to mention them & to furnish some basis whereon you may Safely form a favorable opinion of a Stranger—I wish at first, till part of the probation for Citizenship has passed, Employment as private Tutor in a family or literary institution where I might devote part of my time to the Study of Law, the practice of which is An ulterior Object—

To interest yourself in my favor if you Can Consistently do So will Confer an Obligation on one who is, Sir,