James Madison Papers

James Leander Cathcart to James Madison, 19 December 1806 (Abstract)

From James Leander Cathcart, 19 December 1806 (Abstract)

§ From James Leander Cathcart. 19 December 1806, Georgetown. “Understanding that the Consulate at the Island of Madeira is vacant, I have taken the liberty to address the President, soliciting him for the appointment.1

“If my former services, with which you are well acquainted, renders me an object worthy your attention, I request the favor of your interposition in my favor, & you may be persuaded that the strictest attention to the duties of the office & the interests of the United States (should I be so fortunate as to succeed) shall ever mark my conduct, & that my gratitude will be commensurate with the favors receiv’d.”

RC (DNA: RG 59, LAR, 1801–9, filed under “Cathcart”). 1 p. Docketed by Jefferson.

1Cathcart was appointed to the position on 29 December 1806 (PJM-SS description begins Robert J. Brugger et al., eds., The Papers of James Madison: Secretary of State Series (Charlottesville, Va., 1986–). description ends , 12:365 n. 2).

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