I presume the office of clerk of the Supreme Court of the United States will be sollicited by many candidates of merit and capacity for the trust. For, I think, pretenders of a different description will not delude themselves with any hopes of success. With this impression on my mind, I should not venture to recommend even common merit to your favour and patronage. John Tucker Esq, Clerk of the Supreme Court of Massachusetts, possesses so much worth, and is so eminently qualified for the office, that I feel myself authorised to recommend him to your notice.1 Being a gentleman in his manners as well as principles, and bred to the law, it was natural to expect from him fidelity assiduity and accuracy in the performance of his duty. And, accordingly, he has given uncommon satisfaction to the court, to the bar, and to the suitors. Mr. Cushing, your honorable associate, is well acquainted with Mr. Tucker’s character and pretensions, and will furnish any further necessary information.

Please to accept my apology for the trouble of this application, and permit me to assure you that I am, with sentiments of the highest respect and esteem, Sir, your most obedient and very humble Servant