To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 22 February 1817
From Benjamin W. Crowninshield
Navy Department, Feby. 22nd. 1817.
Sir,
I have the honour to enclose, herewith nominations for the promotions required by the Naval Service of the United States; as also a nomination of the Revd. Cheever Felch, for confirmation as Chaplain in the Navy,1 in which station he performed duty during the whole of the late War. I have the honour to be, &c.
B. W. Crowninshield
Letterbook copy and letterbook copy of enclosure (DNA: RG 45, LSP).
1. In two messages, dated 24 Feb. 1817, JM nominated Cheever Felch to be a naval chaplain, promoted twelve navy officers, and promoted thirty-six midshipmen to the rank of lieutenant ( , 3:79).