I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 27th. ult. inclosing a commission from the President of the United States appointing me commercial Agent for the City of Sto. Domingo, also the instructions accompanying the same.

I herewith transmit the Bond required, with sureties, conditioned for the faithful discharge of the duties of said office, which I presume will be deemed satisfactory.

I shall without delay proceed to Sto. Domingo to enter on the execution of said Duties. I am, with respect, Sir, Your most obt. Servt.