To James Madison from St. George Tucker, 4 March 1816
From St. George Tucker
Williamsburg March 4th. 1816.
Dear Sir,
The last Richmond papers announce on the part of Mr. Hay, his intention to resign his present office of attorney for the U: S: for this district.1
May I take the Liberty of recommending as his Successor in Office, a friend, and a Gentleman of the first character and Talents, now in Washington, and personally known to you? I should deem myself guilty of presumption in so doing, if I could not add with Confidence, that I am not acquainted with any Gentleman of the Bar, on whose attention to the Duties of his Office, I could rely with more Confidence than on Mr. Wirt, if he can be prevaild on to accept the charge.
I beg you will pardon this intrusion & believe me with the most perfect esteem & respect, Dear Sir, Your most obedt. Servt.
S: G: Tucker
RC (DLC). Docketed by JM.
1. The 2 Mar. 1816 issue of the Richmond Enquirer published George Hay’s 24 Feb. letter to the freeholders of Henrico County, announcing his resignation as U.S. attorney for Virginia in order to offer himself as a candidate for the Virginia General Assembly.