As you are acquainted with the embarrassing situation in which I have laboured for some years & which has now reached a point bordering on distress, I take the liberty most respectfully to mention to you that I have made an application to the President of the U States to be named to fill the Consular vacancy in London when the State of our relations with that Country may render this appointment proper & expedient, & I have most earnestly to solicit the favr of your interest with the President for obtaining said appointment—There will be doubtless many Competitors which will tend greatly to enhance the value of your friendship towards me of which I shall ever entertain a most gratefull Sense, & my Children shall be taught to reverence the name of their Protector & friend