I received your favor of the 10th instant. I regret to have to inform you that, at present, there is no vacancy in any of the Clerkships attached to the Department of State, to which the son of your friend could be appointed, nor am I aware that any will occur prior to the 4th of March next. If any existed your own recommendation, founded upon your personal knowledge, would be entirely Sufficient. It would have afforded me much pleasure to have been able to promote your wishes. I am, with great respect & esteem Faithfully Your ob. Servt