To James Madison from George Madison, 9 July 1814
From George Madison
Frankfort, July 9th 1814
Sir
At the time Major Trigg forwarded his resignation to Major Genl. Harrison he had no expectation of my immediate return from Canada, his having the charge of my family and through the persuation of Mrs Trigg (Altho very much against his inclination) was induced to resign, my return has released him from that charge, he would now willingly continue in the service of his country provided he could be reinstated in the same or any other Regiment.1 My long acquaintance with Major Trigg & knowing him to be a good Officer, has induced me to recommend him, and I am sure you would, provided there is a vacancy make a considerable acquisition to the Army by reinstating him. The general applause of his having done his duty in an Officer like manner in upper Canada during the last Campaign is another inducement of recommendation. I have the honor to be sir with great respect & esteem Your Obt. Servt.
George Madison
RC (DNA: RG 94, Letters Received, filed under “Trigg”).
1. William Trigg, formerly of the Twenty-Eighth Regiment of Infantry, wrote John Armstrong on 29 June 1814, explaining that he had sent a letter of resignation to William Henry Harrison in April of that year, but had withdrawn it shortly afterwards at Kentucky governor George Madison’s request. Having received no word from the War Department, he inquired as to his status. Armstrong’s note for a reply on the letter reads: “Inform him that his resignation was accepted & Capt. Dogherty appd. in his stead—before his 2d letter was received” (DNA: RG 94, Letters Received, filed under “Trigg”).