1To James Madison from St. George Tucker, 4 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
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. 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...