From James Madison to Edward Coles, 9 February 1816
To Edward Coles
Feby 9. 1816
Dear Sir
I wrote you a few lines two days ago, inclosing a letter from Mrs. M.1 I this moment discover that instead of “Jamesville” it ought to have been addressed to “Statesburg.” This information may prevent its miscarriage. The inclosed papers give the last accts. from Europe. The Senate have confirmed the nomination of Mr. Pinkney to St. Petersburg: & negatived the special Mission to Naples. It is understood that he will not accept the appt. Affece. respects
James Madison
RC (NjP: Edward Coles Papers).
1. No letter dated 7 Feb. 1816 from JM to Coles has been found.