1To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 29 July 1815 (Madison Papers)
M. Serrurier’s re-appointment is something for the Gazettes to carp at; but the fate of Napoleon is, probably, fixed before this day; and the chances are in favor of his holding the throne. I am, Dear Sir, most respectfully & faithfully Yrs.
2To James Madison from Jonas Humbert Jr., 22 January 1813 (Madison Papers)
to transport the Men in Boisterous Weather amounted almost to a total of $300, and after undergoing all these difficulties to Carp at officers for takeing what the regulations says they are entitled to is I think a stigma on the Government. The above expences the 2d. & 9th Regiments were totally exempt from, and not one Private that was...
3To James Madison from George Washington, 18 November 1786 (Madison Papers)
, VI, 76–77). Torn by a sense of duty and his desire to escape political carping, Washington looked to JM and others for advice. David Stuart, a Fairfax County delegate to the General Assembly, told Washington the legislators considered the General’s acceptance of the assignment vital. His membership on the Virginia delegation...