Natchez July 8th 1827

Dr. Sir

I have heard you express a wish to have a physician in the neighborhood of your plantation on the river. Doctor Lyman Cronkrite the bearer of this is looking out for a situation to locate himself as a practitioner of medicine. He has been recommended as a worthy young man well qualified for the duties of his profession.

Saml A Cartwright

[Addressed:] Ira Lewis Esqr