It has been my wish to have calld upon you for some days to have recommended my friend Mr John Engle to you for Librarian to the Library of Congress.1 There is no gentleman among my acquaintance in whose morals activity & fidelity I have a greater confidence. He is peculiarly fitted for the place from mildness of manner habits of diligent attention & regularity of conduct. From intimate personal acquaintance & the most perfect conviction of his worthiness I take great pleasure in earnestly recommending him to your attention. With the highest respect Your very obt sert