1Alexander McRae to James Monroe, 6 August 1814 (Madison Papers)
I have a very special favor to ask of you; it is, that you recommend to the patronage of the President Doctor Wm. P. Jones, whom General Porterfield has appointed Hospital-Surgeon near this place. Doctor Jones is a Youth of unquestionable Merit. His general deportment is modest & unassuming, and in all respects most amiable. Should the appointment with which he has been honored by General...