§ From Hubbard Taylor. 31 January 1807, “Clarke” [County, Kentucky]. “Permit me to introduce you to the acquaintanc of Mr. Jessee Bleadsoe & Mr. Henry Gest, two Gentlemen of my particular and long standing friendship they are respectable Carrecters, of strict integrity and punctuallity in engagements; and are possessed of hansome property—the object of their visit to the City of Washingt[o]n they will make known to you, and I hope it will prove mutually advantageous to the government & themselves.

“Mr. Bleadsoe’s correctness in business good discreat Judgement and legal information cannot but ensure success to any undertaking he shall engage in. Any Information he may give to enquiries, you may think proper to make either of a local or political nature may be relyed on, he is a worthy citizen & a good republican Patriot.

“My family are well & join in respects to you and Mrs. Madison.”