To James Madison from Abraham R. Ellery, 29 March 1802 (Abstract)
§ From Abraham R. Ellery
29 March 1802, New York. Solicits the consulship at Naples. Refers JM to Aaron Burr for a recommendation.
RC (DNA: RG 59, LAR, 1801–9, filed under “Ellery”). 1 p. Ellery’s application was unsuccessful; he moved to Natchez, Mississippi Territory, in 1803 (
, 2:824 n.).