to John Taylor, 23 December 1815

to John Taylor, 23 December 1815

has written to Francis S Key regarding Taylor's case in the Supreme Court; forwards Alexander J Dallas's report on finances and his on report on the dispute with certain governors regarding militia called into national service; has recovered from illness; pleased to hear that Taylor is recovering from illness; told members of Congress that he did not want to be a candidate for president and that the next president should be someone not from Virginia; will follow advice of his friends on the question of his candidacy

1815-12-23

ALS (MHi)

103633