New York 7^th September 1789 Dear Sir I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favor, in which you mention the purport of a letter written by you to the President of the United States respecting the honorable Judge M^cKean and Colonel John Parks. I am persuaded the President has a full knowledge of the characters of these gentlemen, and that he will in all his nominations evince the most perfect impartiality, and regard to merit. I dare not flatter myself that my opinion would be of any importance in this case, but if it should be otherwise, I should be happy in the opportunity of giving it in concurrence with your recommendation. I am Sir with great respect Your most obedient humble Servant Knox Colonel Thomas Rodney. [Colonel Thomas Rodney, Poplar Grove, (Delaware)] [Knox]