As the office of Attorney for the U.S. for this District is vacant by the decease of my lamented Friend Mr Channing, & some Gentlemen have been pleased to recommend me for that place, I flatter myself your Excellencys goodness will excuse the freedom I take in mentioning my readiness to accept the appointment in Case no Gentleman is presented of longer Standing & more merit in the profession of the Law in this State.

The veneration I have always entertained for the Distributor of national Honours in the U.S. will much enhance the value of this appointment.

With ardent wishes for your personal Happiness, & for the prosperity of our dear Country over which you preside, I am your Excellencys real Friend & very humble Servt