1To James Madison from Joseph Bartlett, 21 October 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
...those who know his political character. “Stern necessity frequently commands what delicacy in other situations would forbid.” Has never before solicited executive notice but would feel guilty remaining silent any longer. He was educated in law at “Cambridge University”
2To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Bartlett, 1 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
”—as the question will arise, who are you? & what are your pretensions? it becomes necessary to say—that I received my early education at Cambridge university—that I was admited to the honors of that society 1782—that I read law in Boston under the direction of the Honorable Benjamin Hichborn Esquire & that I have been in the profession ever since the year 1788—I...