From James Madison to the Senate, 29 March 1816
To the Senate
29th March. 1816.
I nominate,
Daniel Sheldon, of the City of Washington, to be Secretary of the legation to France.
James Madison
RC (DNA: RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM. The Senate confirmed the nomination on 3 Apr. 1816 (
3:39).