To James Madison from Thomas T. Davis, 12 January 1807 (Abstract)
From Thomas T. Davis, 12 January 1807 (Abstract)
§ From Thomas T. Davis. 12 January 1807, Jeffersonville, Indiana Territory. “The small sallary of 800.$. which I receive as Judge here does not support my Family: Many offices in the Land Business here (and not incompatible with my present office,[)] are within the Gift of the President. Will you use your influence to assist me to one of them.”
RC (DNA: RG 59, LAR, 1801–9, filed under “Davis”). 1 p.; docketed by Jefferson, with his note: “Davis Thos. T. to mr Madison to have appmt. in the ld. office.”