To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, [ca. 2 October 1809]
From Albert Gallatin
[ca. 2 October 1809]1
The claim of Govr. Harrison for an annual compensation of one hundred dollars for superintending the Indians during five years is respectfully submitted to the President for his decision
Albert Gallatin
RC (owned by Marshall B. Coyne, Washington, D.C., 1992). Calendared as a letter not found in 2:2. Marked “To be allowed” by Gallatin and “approved” by JM. A note in JM’s hand reads: “It is presumed that there is no Doubt to the legality of the allowance.” Docket at top of page reads: “Vincennes August 30th. 1809 / William H. Harrison / Answd.”
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