1To James Madison from Robert Sterry, 30 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Return of Mr. Lee to the United States, presenting a Consular Vacancy in France, will you permit me to present myself as a candidate for it. But thirteen Sail of american vessels have arrived at Rochelle, during the last twelve months and my Consular fees can in no case amount to more than Two hundred & twenty five dollars per Annum. Previous to his departure for the U.S. Mr. Lee informed...