1To James Madison from Brockholst Livingston, 13 February 1815 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of enclosing a letter from the chief Justice of our State, recommending Mr. Tillotson for the office of district Attorney in the place of Mr. Sanford who is appointed a Senator of the United States. The pretensions of this young gentleman have also, as I understand, the support of Governor Tompkins, who has had a very good opportunity of knowing & appreciating his talents....