At the place & in the circle where I accidentally am, a strong inclination prevails that Mr Thomas B Barton be presented to the notice of the Convention as its clerk. I have no right to do more than to mention Mr B as a man of merit & of peculiar qualifications for the office in question. In doing this I offer an apology, & accompany it with my most respectful salutations to yourself & Mrs Madison. your very obedient Servant