1To James Madison from Thomas Tillotson, 20 December 1803 (Madison Papers)
It is become necessary from the proceedings in Congress that Mr. Burr should change his pursuits. In consequence of the Electors designating the Characters they vote for as President and Vice President, the field for management and intrigue is very much circumscribed. Neither Mr. Burr or his adherents can well afford to sink down to their former indigence. His only alternative is an attempt at...