To James Madison from Robert Sterry, 25 June 1815
From Robert Sterry
Newyork June 25th. 1815.
Sir
I have the honor to enclose Letters from Genl Macomb, Judge Livingston, and Govr. Tompkins—Together with a Recommendation signed by some of the most respectable Citizens of Newyork.1 These will I hope be considered sufficient evidence of my fitness for a Consulate. If the Island of Madeira, cannot be obtained, I should be pleased with an appointment either for Nantz Marseilles, or la Rochelle. With much Respect I am Sir your mo. Obt Servt
R Sterry
Major 32d. Infy.
Ast In Genl U. S. A
RC and enclosures (DNA: RG 59, LAR, 1809–17, filed under “Sterry”). For enclosures, see n. 1.
1. Sterry enclosed Samuel A. Laurence and others to JM, 16 June 1815, and Henry Brockholst Livingston to Alexander J. Dallas, 16 June 1815 (1 p.). No letters in Sterry’s behalf from Brig. Gen. Alexander Macomb or Daniel D. Tompkins have been found.