Haveing been informd that Mr Tremble had declind accepting the appointment of Commissioner for Setling landed claims—I take leave to recommend Luke Lea Esquire Attorney at Law (of Knoxville) as a proper Character to fill that appointment—he is deservedly esteemd a man of integrety—Sound Judgment, decent, respectable, and risieng talents—and if honor’d with the appointment of one of the Commissioners, for setling the Claims to land, within the District of Orleans—will I have not a doubt, discharge the duties of the Office with honor to himself—and Satisfaction to the Government—

With Sentiments of Very high Considan. I am most respectfully