Washington [?] [?] 
July 19th 

Dear Sir, 

I recieved from our political 
friend Mr. [Noolfolk?] of't a member of our 
legislature the accompanying letter introducing 
Mr. Jackson M. [Stamard?] who will hand 
you this. The zeal which his friends manifest 
in his behalf is strong evidence of his 
merit. I can only say that his appearance 
and deportment are .
I was taken very sick at the capitol Friday 
evening and have been but little there since. 
I am now much better, and if strong enough
shall go down the Potomac to morrow with 
the regret at my inability to bid you 
a personal farewell. 

Yours very truly 
M. H. Roahl 

to the President