James Madison Papers

To James Madison from Thomas Sumter, 3 March 1803 (Abstract)

§ From Thomas Sumter

3 March 1803. “I find by a Conversation I have Just had with Mr. Leonard that he will accept of the place of Veice Consol [sic] to Barcelona.… His business appears urgent & his hopes Strong that the Executive Will Soon Gain farther Confidence in his Integrity, & ability. If it Should be agreable to Let him hear from you on this Subject, before it be Long, it will Lay him under the highest obligation.”

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