James Madison Papers

To James Madison from James Barbour, 5 May 1827

From James Barbour

Washington May 5. 27

Dear Sir

After a diligent search among the files of this Department—and a personal inspection of the letter books the only document I could find of those referred to by you was Armstrong’s letter to Jackson of May 28th. 1814.1

That I think you are in possession of. If not, and you wish it, or indeed any other paper belonging to the Department I will most gladly send you. I beg to offer you an assurance of my high regard

James Barbour

RC (DLC). Docketed by JM.

1For JM’s interest in John Armstrong’s role in promoting Andrew Jackson to major general, see Madison’s Response to John Armstrong’s Review, Editorial Note, PJM-RS description begins David B. Mattern et al., eds., The Papers of James Madison: Retirement Series (4 vols. to date; Charlottesville, Va., 2009–). description ends , 3:74–75.

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