1To James Madison from David Holmes, 10 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
The act of congress passed a few days ago for the division of the Indiana Territory creates the usual Offices for the establishment of a Government in the new Territory Mr. J B Thomas the present Delegate is Willing to accept that of a Judge. From the unequivocal testimony the People have given of their confidence in this Gentln. I cannot doubt but that his Appointment to the Office would be...