A very general impression prevails in NYork among that class of Citizens who are friendly to the measures of the administration, that a change of office is about to take place in that City, that a number who have long held high and lucrative offices, will be removed and others, friendly to the present order of things, appointed (a thing long expected & thought expedient by many good men). This naturally brings forward a number of Applicants; among whom, I observe the name of Jonathan Thompson for the office of Marshal.1 If such change should take place this Gentn. is designated, & will receive the support of some of the best people in the City, who have long known him, and can appreciate both his public & private character. Having been acquainted with him from his boyhood, I feel it a duty to add my testimony in his favor, for such office, or any other, requiring intelligence, integrity & vigilence. But few, I believe in that City, would be more faithfull in the discharge of duty, perhaps none. With sentimts of the highest respect I am Sir Your most humbl Servt.