1To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 14 May 1815 (Madison Papers)
On reflection, I have thought it right to recommend some additions and alterations in the plan submitted to you for organizing the army. 1. To transport the troops from place to place before they are formed into brigades will require more assistance in the quartermaster’s department. I propose, therefore, retaining provisionally, Samuel Brown (the general’s brother), deputy...
2To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 14 May 1815 (Madison Papers)
I am anxious to make our Army arrangement satisfactory, without taking too great a latitude in the discretion left to the Executive. I am afraid Genl. Jackson will be mortified, if Major Butler and Major Hayne are not noticed in some part of our arrangement; and I think we can manage the matter safely, by allowing an Adjutant General (Major Butler) to be provisionally retained for the Division...
3To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 14 May 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have written to you already by this day’s mail; but one more alteration in the Army list is desireable. Major Cutler is an excellent Officer, a modest man, and much esteemed. He has been in service 8 years; but has not enjoyed an opportunity of becoming conspicuous in the field. He will be content with a Company, and the brevet. I must add, that he is very poor. If you approve of it, I can...
4To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 14 May 1815 (Madison Papers)
I enclose you a part of a letter which I have just rcd. from Mr Brown of the City who was prevailed upon in my absence to act as agent for ward & Taylor in the army Contract. I also Send you a Statement made from ward & Taylor which I vouch to be correct as I Know them to be men of honor. It took me nearly one half of my time while in the City to attend to the contract as their friend without...