1To James Madison from Jonathan Thompson, 20 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
A recommendation having been handed to me for my signature, in favour of appointing Mr. Samuel Denton a Consul or Commercial agent to some port in France, & in case of a vacancy, particularly at Bordeaux—I have signed the recommendation with great pleasure having been personally acquainted with Mr. Denton for upwards of Twenty years, & know him to be a friend to the liberties of his country, a...
2To James Madison from Jonathan Thompson, 15 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of the death of our respected friend and fellow citizen Genl. John Smith, late Marshall of this district, many applications are said to be making for the Office, some of whom may be considered as improper candidates. In this State the Republican party has been torn to pieces by factions, principally arising from having improper persons appointed to Office, men whose views have...