To James Madison from William Jones, 30 November 1814 (Abstract)
From William Jones, 30 November 1814 (Abstract)
§ From William Jones. 30 November 1814, Navy Department. “The promotions and appointments designated on the enclosed paper are required for the naval service of the United States.”
RC (DLC); enclosure (DNA: RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 13B–A3); letterbook copy and letterbook copy of enclosure (DNA: RG 45, LSP). RC 1 p.; draft of JM to John Rodgers, 4 Dec. 1814, is on the verso. The enclosure (3 pp.; printed in 2:587–88), which JM signed and forwarded to the Senate on 30 Nov. 1814, listed fifty-six promotions to the rank of lieutenant and the appointments of thirty-four surgeon’s mates.