Not having an opportunity directly, I had the pleasure of addressing you, Mr. Jefferson, on the 7th Ult to care of Mr. Appleton, Consul of the U.S. at Leghorn—expressive of the high gratification I reced. from the certain information of your being prefered to the Presidency of the United States—refering you to my Letter dated Naples Sepr. 27th. 18001—for my sentiments of the presumptive happy effects which will be the result repeated specially in that dated Messina Decer. 1800—and for the very bad representation of the United States in the Consulates in these Countries, and my suggestions relative to improving the same & principle to be adhered to in the appointments to fill the consulates—and a proffer of my services—that pr Mr. Couley of Newyork I enclosed you a Copy March 19th. 1801—and by Capn. Sawyer of Boston April the 10th. the Original address unsolicited of several of my Countrymen, whose names are thereto subscribed, Recommending me, for the reasons therein specified, to the approbation of the President of the United States for consul general or Commercial agent of the U.S. to the two Sicilies & Naples—to which I again beg to refer you; that you would probably receive a Letter from a Mr Broadbent, an Englishman of this place, enclosing a Copy of a paper which I had been the means of obtaining in confidence purporting him to be Agent for the Americans simply to save him from the necessity of Leaving this Island under the order for all english to Leave the Country—to elucidate the apparent inconsistency, caused by a violation of our confidence, having an opportunity directly by a Countryman, I have thus hinted, knowing that a suggestion is enough to a Sage—And, have taken the Liberty,—knowing Mr Jefferson’s time & attention must necessarily be much engaged with the important concerns of State, being Chief Magistrate of the United States, of thus recalling his attention to my former Letter & the recommendation of my fellow Citizens, specified above, And to the Objects therein purported.—

Considering myself happy only in proportion as I am instrumental in promoting the interest & happiness of others especially of my Countrymen & country; perceiving the great necessity and field, and wanting only the power to Act, being the motives by which I am prompted, an apology would be offering an insult to Mr Jefferson, whose disposition to promote the interest & happiness of Not only his fellow Citizens but of the Whole human race, is such, that whatever tends to this great object either directly or indirectly he will consider not trouble, but pleasure.—

That circumstances may combine equal to the disposition of Mr Jefferson to effect this great object, & that he may be Long prefer’d to & continued in the Presidency, are among my first wishes for his health & happiness

with perfect esteem I remain Mr Jefferson yours most respectfully