1To James Madison from Ferdinand Leigh Claiborne, 26 October 1807 (Madison Papers)
As a friend to the Administration of the General government, who has for nearly eight years conducted our national affairs, so much to their own honor & to the interest of the nation; As a Citizen and friend of this Territory, and in obedience to the call of duty, I am induced to submit to your consideration the following relation of facts with a request that you will be pleased to lay the...