Mr William Herbert of Alexandria being anxious to enter into the marine Corps at Washington, if he can obtain an appointment in it, has applied to me for an introduction to you. This I give him with great pleasure, having had a long acquaintance with him, and a much longer one with the respectable family of which he is a member. He is a gentleman amiable in his manners, possesses a high sense of honor, and, I am persuaded, most of the important qualities to constitute a good Officer. Should he be so fortunate as to succeed in his application, I have no doubt but that he will perform the duties of his station with credit to himself, & satisfaction to the Government. I have the honor to be Sir very respectfully yr mo. ob. Servt