From James Madison to the Senate, 13 March 1816
To the Senate
March 13th. 1816.
I nominate
Abel Boynton, of Massachusetts, to be consul in the Island of Curacoa.
James Madison
RC (DNA: RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM. The Senate confirmed the nomination on 14 Mar. 1816 (
3:36–37).