My Dear Sir:
Edwd K. Collins Esq. informs
me that a consul is about being appointed
to Santa Iago de Cuba.  He is desirous that James
J. Wright, whom he recommends as a man of
character, capacity, and responsibility, should
obtain the situation.  Mr. Collins is one of
our first merchants, an active opponent of the
Van Buren faction, and a man of great energy
of character.  I should think it advisable if 
possible to gratify him.
I am not yet prepared and to speak definitely
respecting the Appraisonship.
I have from Ulster County that Cornelius
D. Sohommaker, said to have been a delegate
to our national Convention, applies to be
appointed Post Master at Brunswick in
that County in the place of Charles Bauer; and
that Matthew J. Duyo, present deputy, applies
for a similar appointment in the place of
C. G. Graham at Shawasunk in the same
county.  The recommendations of their persons
have been presented to P. O. Dept.
The near approach of the election produces
great excitement. Crowds are gathered in the
public places discussing the news from [?]:
It seems to be highly favourable. It is impossible
to speak with certainty respecting our local
candidates, but I have not a shadow
of doubt that the [?] [?] will go with 
[?] hands over majorities on the gen'l tickets.

I shall rejoice heartily when the election
is over, that I may have a leisure moment
to devote to private business. Our love to 
Julia, their letter to whom I have just
deposited in the Post Office.  Very Respectfully
& sincerely,
Alex Gardiner
New York, Nov 2nd, 1844
His Excellency John Tyler