To James Madison from Thomas Fristoe, 17 March 1807 (Abstract)
From Thomas Fristoe, 17 March 1807 (Abstract)
§ From Thomas Fristoe. 17 March 1807, Limestone. “Capt Moses Daulton a resident of the Town aforesaid in the State of Kentucky a brother-in-law of mine perceiving by an act of last session of Congress that a Surveyor is to be appointed for the port of Limestone1 I avail myself of the acquaintance Sir, I have the honor to have with you to reccommend through you Capt Daulton to the president in order to obtain the appointment to the Office. Capt Daulton’s political principles are decidedly republican and is esteemed as a man of integrity Sobriety & honesty by the inhabitants of this place. I am just on my return to Virginia from a tour through this state. Capt Daulton’s former residence was in the neighbourhood of Dumfries and is well know[n] to the most influencial Characters there to be the man I have represented him. Your prompt attention to the above request will be thankfully acknowledged by me.”
RC (DNA: RG 59, LAR, 1801–9, filed under “Daulton”). 1 p. Docketed by Thomas Jefferson: “Daulton Moses. to be Survr. Limestone. he is a federalist, & not a cold one. he is now P.M. of the place. see Martin’s lre.”
1. Fristoe referred to the 10 February 1807 “Act to provide for surveying the coasts of the United States,” U.S. Statutes at Large, 2:413–14.