In addition to former favours I have to Request the goodness of you to be so Verry oblidgeing to Solicite James Monroe Esq by Letter to be So Very good as to grant me the Appointment of Minister Plenipty to Portugall or Mexieco as I Beleive myself Qualified for Business of any kind Having Served my Country faithfully in Peace and war I think myself Entitled to Enjoy its favours in any Degree my Capacity will admitt of I hope this Request will be agreeable to your Honour with great Consideration