To James Madison from William Burley, 27 July 1802 (Abstract)
§ From William Burley
27 July 1802, Beverly. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 12 July [not found] appointing him a commissioner of bankruptcy for the district of Massachusetts. Declines the appointment but recommends Daniel Kilham of Wenham for the position.
RC (DNA: RG 59, LAR, 1801–9, filed under “Burley”). 1 p.; docketed by Brent as received 2 Aug.