Feb 12

Private

My dear Alexander,
Is [?] the best man for 
Surveyor if [?] and be [?]. 
If you think so send him 
on to Washington. I wait to see
him. I stand upon excellent terms 
with him.
Nothing yet from Washington about Wilson &c.
I shall go down again 
tomorrow if well.
Yrs [?]
R Tyler

Alexander Gardiner Esq

Alexander Gardiner Esq
New York City
New York
R. Tyler