I herewith Transmit, for your Consideration The inclosed Letters Recomending Mr. Wm S. Shaw as a suitable person for Consul of the Island of Medeira—I am not personally acquainted with the Gentleman, But am with his two Recomenders the Robinsons, they are Respectable Merchants of the City of New York, which Induces me to Join them in Soliciting your Interest for this appointment

I am with assurances of great Regard and Esteem your Humb Servt