1To James Madison from Thomas Rodney (Abstract), 20 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
20 April 1805, Washington, Mississippi Territory . “Since it has been known here that Mr. R. W. is appointed governor of this Territory we have been Told that Mr. West the present Secretary talks of resigning. If this Should happen I beg leave to mention Mr. John Fisher of Dover in the State of Delaware as a fit person to succeed him. Mr. Fisher is of 24 or 25 years Standing at the Barr, and...