1Francis Eppes to James Madison, 2 April 1827 (Madison Papers)
Intending to visit E. Florida this spring, and being entirely unacquainted, I have so far presumed upon your friendship for my Grandfather, and long acquaintance with my Father, as to beg, that you will, favour me with an introduction to any friends or acquaintance that you may have residing there. If not too troublesome any letters that you may enclose to me at Lynchburg, will be gratefully...
2Francis W. Eppes to James Madison, 15 April 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have a young friend here who wishes to obtain the appointment of District Attorney for Key West, a district lately erected in this territory: and as we have been for the last eight years intimately associated & he has during that period uniformly sustained for mind, information, and integrity, the highest character, I am emboldened by the consideration earnestly to solicit your aid in...