From James Madison to the Senate, 22 January 1816
To the Senate
January 22d, 1816
I nominate John Taylor, of Mississippi Territory, to be a member of the Legislative Council of the same Territory, in the place of Thomas Barnes, resigned.
James Madison
RC (DNA: RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM. The Senate approved the nomination on 23 Jan. 1816 (
3:25).