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St Louis Dec 31st 1847

Dear Sir

I hope you will not think me
impertinent in asking a favour of you. But judging
from your general character, I have been induced to
think otherwise. I wish you to obtain for me
the appointment of Commissioner for the state of
Tennessee to take acknowledgements of deeds and
depositions &c. I have just commenced the practise
of the law in this City, and without some office
of that kind, it will be hard work, to make any
bread, for some little time, as young Lawyers labour
under a great many disadvantages, especially in large
cities. I am the nephew of Thos. I. Campbell, of
East Tennessee, the present Clerk of the house in
Congress, for further particulars with regard to me,
I would refer you to Mr. Thos Simpson of your
city.Dr Edgar was well acquainted with my father.
By attending to my request you will confer a lasting
obligation on me. I was introduced to you during the
canvass of 1844, in my uncles office, in athens

I am with due regard yours &c

Jos. H. [Sloss?]

Hon. Exch. H. Foster