1To James Madison from William Eustis, 4 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 July 1804, Boston. “Having information that a Secretary to the Spanish Legation is about to be appointed I take the liberty of recommending Colo. Thomas Halsey Junr. of Providence as a gentleman whose education acquirements connections and general respectability appear to me to render him peculiarly qualified to discharge the duties of that office. “This gentleman having been resident in...