From James Madison to the Senate, 27 February 1813 (Abstract)
§ To the Senate
27 February 1813. “I nominate Oliver H. Perry—appointed a master-commandant during the recess—to be a master commandant in the navy—to take rank of those lately nominated—to be masters commandants.”1
RC (DNA: RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 12B-A2). 1 p. In a clerk’s hand, signed by JM.
1. The Senate approved Perry’s appointment on 3 Mar. 1813 ( , 2:331–34).