To Thomas Jefferson from George Logan, 22 April 1804
From George Logan
Stenton April 22: 1804
Dear Sir
Agreeably to the request of my friend Capt: Montgomery of Philadelphia, I forward the enclosed Letters: which will explain to you the wishes of the applicant, who is his Brother. I have not the pleasure of being acquainted with him, but the opinion I have of the integrity & honor of Capt: Montgomery, who has interested himself on this occasion, leaves me no doubt of his qualification to fill the office.
I am with sentiments of respect Your Friend
Geo: Logan
RC (DNA: RG 59, LAR); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 7 May and “Montgomery John to be Consul Barcelona” and so recorded in SJL. Enclosures not found.
Robert montgomery was the American consul at Alicante, Spain. His brother, John Montgomery, who sometimes substituted during Robert’s absences, wrote to Madison soliciting the consular position in Barcelona (, 4:334; 6:430-1; Vol. 25:238).