I hoped to have had the pleasure of meeting you at Henrys, but oweing to circumstances I was unable to be there. I would ask you to remember a petition presented by Mr. Davidson of Buncombe in February in my behalf. I hope you will remember and consider my claim. I will refer you to Maj. James. W. Wilson, as to my character and ability for the position also Capt. J. M. Jones, as I have been with him for some time.