1Thomas Newton Jr. to James Monroe, 6 August 1814 (Madison Papers)
It is with deep regret that I inform you of a fact that will not be very consoling to you. A few days ago a Regiment of Militia was discharged after honorably serving their tour of duty without being paid. They had not money to bear their expenses home. Great clamor is raised against the government for a noncompliance with its engagements. The feds make all the profit they can possibly extract...