James Madison Papers

To James Madison from James Brown, 24 August 1805 (Abstract)

From James Brown, 24 August 1805 (Abstract)

§ From James Brown. 24 August 1805, “German Coast.” “I had the honor to receive your favor covering my Commission as District Attorney of the United States for the District of Orleans,1 and take the earliest opportunity of informing you that I have accepted the appointment.”

RC (DNA: RG 59, TP, Orleans, vol. 7). 1 p.

1For Brown’s appointment, see Memorandum from Thomas Jefferson, 11 Mar. 1805, PJM-SS description begins Robert J. Brugger et al., eds., The Papers of James Madison: Secretary of State Series (10 vols. to date; Charlottesville, Va., 1986–). description ends 9:123, 125 n. 10.

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