On May 5 , 1812 , he was nominated by President James Madison to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina vacated by Thomas Bee .
After leaving the governorship for a final time , Drayton returned to private practice until 1812 .
On May 5 , 1812 , Drayton was nominated by President James Madison to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina vacated by Thomas Bee .
After leaving the governorship for a final time , Drayton returned to private practice until 1812 .