To Bushrod Washington
Washington 28 Decr 1833
Dear Sir,
You are well acquainted with Richard S. Coxe Esqr & know his personal1 merits & that he has removed to George Town, to pursue his profession in this District. Tho' unconnected with him by relationship or by politics, I feel2 great solicitude for his welfare, & would be very glad to aid in promoting his interest,3 and advancing his reputation.
He is well qualified to be4 Reporter of the Decisions of the Supreme Court & that office would be5 valuable to him6 at this time. Is it not possible for him to get that Appointment? Respectfully &c
Saml L. Southard
Source Note
Df, NjP; Samuel L. Southard Papers. On the verso Southard dated this letter 27 Dec. 1822.
1. After the word "personal," Southard wrote "and professional" but crossed it out.
2. After the word "feel" Southard wrote "a deep interest in" but crossed those words out.
3. Southard first wrote "comfort" here instead of the word "interest."
4. Southard first wrote "The office of" before the word Reporter but crossed that out and replaced it with the preceding six words.
5. Southard crossed out the word "very" between the words "be" and "valuable."
6. After the word "him" Southard originally wrote "in many respects—and he would make an excellent officer" but crossed it out.
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