1To James Madison from Ninian Edwards, 12 December 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Ninian Edwards. 12 December 1813, Kaskaskia, Illinois Territory. “I have the honor herewith to transmit to you a memorial from the legislature of this territory to congress in persuance of the request contained in the resolution annexed thereto.” RC and enclosure ( DLC ). 1 p. The enclosed undated memorial (8 pp.), addressed to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives and signed by...
2To James Madison from Ninian Edwards, 16 January 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 January 1813, Kaskaskia, Illinois Territory. Is apprehensive about “the predatory incursions of the Indians and their allies.” Received information “Some time ago … that Dickson was preparing for a descent upon this country at the head of a number of Canadians & Indians.” “I have again conversed with Colo Menard who assures me that he has no doubt that such an attempt will be made—he gets...
3To James Madison from Ninian Edwards, 16 October 1811 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you the proceedings of a meeting of the citizens of St Clair county and their address to you. All of which I am convinced is the result of apprehensions of danger, entertained not merely by timid minds but by men well acquainted with the geographical situation habits and disposition of the Indians alluded to—Experienced in Indian warfare and as much distinguished by...