James Madison Papers

To James Madison from James Lewis, 10 October 1816

From James Lewis

Franklin County State of
Tennessee
Octr 10th. 1816

Dear Sir

Have been Informed that Judge Cocke the Present agent of the Chickasaw Nation is about to be Removed from Office. Should it be correct, I would gladly accept the Same. Should you think proper to confer on me the appointment the favour will be thankfully acknowledged by your Hbl. Servt.

Jas. Lewis

RC (DNA: RG 94, Letters Received, filed under “Lewis”). Redirected by JM to the “Department of War.”

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