1To James Madison from John Jackson, 4 March 1814 (Madison Papers)
The Undersigned takes the liberty of informing your Excelency that he has had the honor of holding a Warrent as Sailing Master in the Navy of the U.States. Dated Washington November 20th 1812 with Orders to proceed to Sacketts Harbor where I have been doing Duty from Orders of Commodore Isaac Chauncey where I have ever been anxious to gain credit and to be as much use to the U. States as aney...