To James Madison from John Armstrong, 12 July 1813 (Abstract)
§ From John Armstrong
12 July 1813, War Department. “I have the honor to propose for your approbation the following appointments in the Army of the United States.”
RC (DNA: RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 13B-A1); letterbook copy (DNA: RG 107, LSP). RC 1 p. In a clerk’s hand, signed by Armstrong. The appended list (2 pp.) included twenty-three appointments and promotions in the infantry and dragoons. JM submitted the nominations to the Senate on 14 July 1813 (DNA: RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 13B-A1; printed in
, 2:386).