To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 7 December 1815 (Abstract)
From Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 7 December 1815 (Abstract)
§ From Benjamin W. Crowninshield. 7 December 1815, Navy Department. “I have the honor to enclose herewith, Lists of the Promotions & appointments made in the Navy & marine Corps of the United States, during the late Recess of Congress.”
Letterbook copy and letterbook copy of enclosures (DNA: RG 45, LSP). Letterbook copy 1 p. The letterbook copy of enclosures (2 pp.) includes a list of two midshipmen and one sailing master promoted to the rank of lieutenant, as well as one surgeon’s mate promoted to surgeon, and a list of the appointments of three surgeon’s mates, five pursers, two chaplains, and one Marine Corps second lieutenant (printed in 3:4–5). JM forwarded the lists to the Senate on 14 Dec. 1815 (DNA: RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1).