1To James Madison from Samuel Dexter, Jr., 3 February 1795 (Madison Papers)
The subject of this is confidential. I have lately been told by a Gent. well acquainted with you, that he believed you were of opinion that a part of America is systematically struggling for a Government incompatible with equal rights, & that your political conduct is governed by this apprehension. This has induced me strongly to wish for a conversation with you on the subject, if perfectly...
2To James Madison from Samuel Dexter, Jr., 5 February 1795 (Madison Papers)
I received your favour of this Morning, & will with pleasure take a family dinner with you on Sunday. You mention an impression on my mind respecting difference in former & present political Conduct, if this be wrong, I shall be particularly happy in its removal. I really have believed, perhaps from misrepresentation, that the fact was unquestionable, & that the only question was as to the...