1To James Madison from William Eaton, 29 November 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have been the firm Supporter and undeviating friend of Mr Jefferson’s and your Administration for the last Eighteen years of my life. Have never been rewarded with any office under the government. The office of Post master at Albany is vacant. I have respectable introductory letters from Genl Swartwout and Col Jenkins of Albany to Gentle men in this City, and Shall Shortly present my self to...