To Thomas Jefferson from Ebenezer Elmer, 7 February 1806

Sir,	Washington Feby. 7th. 1806

I have been informed that the Collectorship of the Port of Detroit is Vacant. If this be the case, I beg leave to recommend Mr. John Westcott Jr. now a Citizen of New Jersey to that office. He is a young man of competent talents & acquirements, I believe, to execute the duties of that office with propriety & correctness; and so far as have observed has the habits of Industry, sobriety, & fidelity to every trust committed to him.

I am, Sir, with great respect Your Obedt. Humbl Servt.

Eben. Elmer.

DNA: RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation.

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