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Columbia Sep^t 4^th 1820.

To his Excellency Joseph M^cMinn Esquire

Sir,

I am inform'd by M^r James Scott of Vernon
that he is a candidate for the office of solicitor
general in his District. M^r M^cMeans having
resign'd. I have been acquainted with M^r
Scott while a student of law, & for some short
time since he commenced the practice.

In point of talents, accuracy of legal informa
tion and practical efficiency, I believe a better
appointment could not be made in his Dis
trict. He would fill the office as ably at present as
any one in that section, on whom your excel
lency would have it in your power to confer
the appointment, and from his talents, habits
of study & laudable spirit of ambition I think
it a just and impartial calculation that he
will fill the office, much to the interest of the State