From James Madison to William Eustis, 28 September 1814
To William Eustis
Sepr. 28. 1814
Dear Sir
We have just recd an Envoy from the new Sovereign of the U. Netherlands,1 & wish to cultivate useful relations between the 2 Countries, by a prompt return of the Civility. Will you permit me to name you to the Senate, for the purpose of counterplacing him? It will be very convenient to receive an early answer, & if my wishes should be gratified, that you be ready for an early departure for your destination.
J.M.
Draft (DLC). Written below JM’s draft of a letter to Daniel D. Tompkins, 28 Sept. 1814.
1. For the circumstances under which the Dutch government appointed François D. Changuion as its minister to the United States, and his arrival there, see Sylvanus Bourne to JM, 20 Feb. 1814, 7:317–18 and nn. 1–2.