From James Madison to the Senate, 21 January 1817
To the Senate
January 21st. 1817
I withdraw the nomination of Joseph H. Hawkins as Surveyor of the Port of New Orleans & also inspector of the Revenue, in the place of Thomas L. Butler resigned. And I nominate William Emerson, for the said Offices.
James Madison
RC (DNA: RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A2). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM. The Senate confirmed Emerson’s appointment on 23 Jan. 1817 (
, 3:72–73).