To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 15 November 1814
From Tench Coxe
Philadelphia 15th Novr. 1814
Sir
From my knowledge of the Reverend Mr. W. White, Commr. of Loans & of John White Esqr Collector of the Revenue, I beg leave, on their application, respectfully to submit to you an opinion, that a Son & Nephew of those two gentlemen will be a safe & proper person to receive the honor of a place in the Corps of Cadets.1 I have the honor to be, Sir, your most respectful Servant,
Tench Coxe
RC (DNA: RG 94, U.S. Military Academy Cadet Application Papers, 1814/88).
1. See Thomas White to JM, 11 Nov. 1814, and n.