James Madison Papers

Samuel Harrison Smith to George W. Campbell, 14 April 1814 (Abstract)

Samuel Harrison Smith to George W. Campbell, 14 April 1814 (Abstract)

§ Samuel Harrison Smith to George W. Campbell. 14 April 1814, Treasury Department, Revenue Office. “Isaac Judson, late Keeper of the Light House on Fayer-weather Island, having died, Daniel Willson Junr., appears from the enclosed letters, to be properly qualified as his successor.”

RC (DNA: RG 26, Light House Service Correspondence). Cover bears Campbell’s note: “Daniel Willson Junr. is recommended by the enclosed letters, as keeper of the light house on Fareweather Island in the place of the late keeper Mr. Judson, deced. Submitted to the President for his approbation.” Marked “approved” by JM. Enclosures not found.

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