1To James Madison from John Brockenbrough, 28 February 1814 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Robert Mills of Phila, wishing to succeed Mr. Latrobe as architect of the public buildings, has requested me to recommend him for that appointment. Being chairman of the committee who superintend the building of the monumental church in this city, I have often had occasion to communicate with Mr. Mills on the subject of his profession, & I cannot withold the expression of my confidence in...