Washington City July 19, 1841.
My dear friend –
I have been twice to see Mr Kennedy without being successful – While he is in the house of Representatives, office hours are nothing ever as in the Treasury – I however will see him yet –
one of the things which makes against applicants is the fact that President Tyler is opposed to removals in office here – Twelve Locofocos were turned out on Saturday last, and it is said the President has reinstated all but 5 – But this is a mere rumor –
Enclosed I send you a cryptograph letter from Mr Ewing, Jr (son of the Secretary of the Treasury) to whom I have been speaking of you, for I hope to pave the way for you – I enjoyed myself much at the President’s, but as it was a formal dinner party I had not an opportunity of speaking to him especially of you – These public men are occupied so much that it is difficult to see them. Decypher Mr. P. Ewing’s cryptograph in your August number if you can – Let me have it by return mail
Your friend –
[[F. W. Thomas]]
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