ALS signed in full, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, Montpellier, Vermont, June 9, 1823. A glowing recommendation for a Mr. Morris; written during his retirement at Montpelier. In part: 'Mr. Morris who was employed for several years on a confidential mission to Spain, observes to me that in executing the trust, he incurred expenses particularly in being transferred from Cadiz to Madrid and during his residence at the latter place, which in the known circumstances of Spain were great beyond foresight...I cheerfully bear my testimony to the claim given to him by the intelligence the integrity and the respectability belonging to his character.' In fair to good condition, with toning, areas of multiple tears, and an area of paper loss to the top, the edges, and the bottom which have been clumsily repaired; still very legible and repairable. COA John Reznikoff/University Archives and RRAuction COA.
