1To James Madison from Richard Mentor Johnson, 28 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
Inteligence has just been received by me that Judge Bruin of the Mississippi Territory has resigned his commission. Having this day had a conversation with John Munroe Esqr circuit Judge in this State upon his willingness to fill that office; I have thought it my indispensible duty to recommend him to you as the Successor to this judicial vacancy. I am informed by him that he has a personal...
2To James Madison from Richard Mentor Johnson, 10 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
Having mentioned & recommended, to your consideration, Mr. Thomas, deligate from the Indiana Territory, for a Judicial appointment, in the Illinois Territory; & Nathaniel Pope Esq for the office of Secretary of sd. Territory, that duty which I owe to you, & which I hope ever to feel, induces me to state in writing, their pretensions to your confidence. Mr Thomas has been in the Practice of...