To Thomas Jefferson from John Porter, 22 February 1809
Capitol Feby. 22d. 1809
Sir,
I have been requested to deliver to you the enclosed application—I take the liberty of mentioning that the applicant is the son of Mr. Israel Israel of Philada. His character, I believe, is good.
I am very respectfully Your Sert.
Jno. Porter
DNA: RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation.