Your favor of Mar. 18. is recieved, as had been in due time that of Jan. 15. which I forwarded to Govr Pleasants immediately with my own testimony of mr Haessler’s merit. I did not inform you of it having done what was requested1 and writing being very painful to me. I have repeated to the Governor on the present occasion2 my recommendation of mr Haessler, to whose worth I always willingly bear witness. accept the assurance of my respect.