ALS as president, one page, 7.75 x 5.75, October 20, 1819. Boldly penned handwritten letter to a gentleman, written from his Oak Hill plantation. In part: "I return to the dept., the communication lately received from Mr. Forsyth, with some other papers, on which I have made the notes which appeared to be proper. I lately sent the recommendations in favor of persons who were candidates for the office of marshall for W. Tennessee...I am inclined to think that Gen'l Purdy has the strongest claim." The closing line refers to "the arrival of Mr. Adams," a reference to John Quincy Adams, who was Secretary of State in Monroe's cabinet. In fine condition. Robert Purdy, a veteran of the Revolution and War of 1812, was indeed appointed as marshal for the Western District of Tennessee, and confirmed by the Senate on October 22, 1819.
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