I have recd your favour of the 17th and with pleasure communicate any information which I possess, which may be useful to Mr Davis.

     This Gentleman having practised four years in the State of Kentucky as a Counsellor of the Supreme or Superior Court, may on proof of that fact, be admitted without delay to the grade of Counsel in our Supreme Court, but not to that of Attorney. The difference between Attorney & Counsellor, is substantially here, as in the English Courts.

     The Law will permit Mr Davis to bring into this State & retain his Slaves, observing however certain formalities. On leaving the State on a Journey, he may take his Slaves with him, giving security to bring them back. In case he should remain from the State, he may take with him such Slaves as he has owned one Year.

     I feel much hesitation in expressing any opinion respecting Mr Davis', success in business. The Bar, I believe, is as liberal here, as in any part of our Country. Very considerable changes have occurred in a few years; Men of Talents & Learning who have removed here, have in many instances & most generally been successful— Mr Davis, would meet with a liberal reception & I percieve no obstacle in his way, but the fair competition of a number of respectable & able Men who have not yet arrived at the degree of eminence to which they may justly aspire. I have the honour to be with perfect Esteem & sincere attachment Dear Sir, your most obedt Sert