1To James Madison from Samuel Denton, 12 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
Being informed that the office of Consul at Bordeaux will soon become vacant in consequence of the determination of Mr Lee to leave France, & whose arrival here is daily expected—Many of my Republican Friends have recommended it to me to apply to the Government for the Office in case there should be a Vacancy. I therefore beg leave to offer myself as a Candidate for this office in such an...