111To James Madison from William Eustis, 9 October 1815 (Madison Papers)
By the Ship “Exchange” I send you the last Brussells papers. The inauguration of the King at Brussells was marked with splendor but appeared to want the cordiality which a welcome chief might expect to receive. The Belgians, who appear to have no national character, complain 1st that with a superior population they have only an equal vote with the Hollanders & 2ndly that they are married to...