11To James Madison from Thomas Ewell, 27 July 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 July 1813. “It is a singular and important fact, that a republican government depends so much on virtue, that when its branches are carried on by men of infamous principles, it is extremely likely to have its operations characterized by the ‘evil genius’ of their conductors, however great may be their managing talents. This is so universally the case, that almost every one would take the...
12To James Madison from Thomas Ewell, 20 January 1813 (Madison Papers)
The unnoticed note I addressed to you a few days since —was intended in the highest feelings of respect; altho its fate suggests the fear that it was otherwise considered. It is in the same feeling & with the same motive, of securing reparation to the good Mr. Hamilton & to myself, that again I entreat a moment of your consideration. Assuredly the greatest man in the country would not be...
13To James Madison from Thomas Ewell, 21 May 1813 (Madison Papers)
Believing it to be the duty of a citizen to represent correctly & respectfully to the chief magistrate the oppressive grievances inflicted by one of his agents in preference to an appeal to Congress—I solicit a moment of your attention. You will give credit to the sincerity of my declaration, that it has been with the utmost reluctance I resort to this measure—since my aversion to intrude on...