1To James Madison from John Wayles Eppes, 1 November 1810 (Madison Papers)
My absence from chesterfield prevented my receiving your letter until a few days since. When the papers relating to the proceedings of the convention were put into my hands for the purpose of being copied Mr. Jefferson was very particular in his charge. I understood from him perfectly that it was a trust entirely confidential. The particular and confidential manner in which he entrusted them...
2To James Madison from Paul Hamilton, 1 November 1810 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed paper marked A will inform you of the state of the Navy appropriations up to the 31st ult. From this paper you will perceive, sir, that of the appropriation for “Repairs of Vessels,” there is on hand the sum of $10,500:21; but the demands upon that appropriation at this time exceed 20,000$—so that altho’ there is a nominal balance of $10,500, we are that sum deficient in the means...