1To James Madison from William Lambert, 8 April 1822 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inclose two printed copies of a report relative to the latitude and longitude of the Capitol in this City; one of which is intended for your own use, the other for the use of the University or Seminary of learning near Charlottesville. With great respect, I have the honor to be, Your most Obedt. servant, RC ( DLC ). Addressed by Lambert to JM, and franked. Docketed by JM....
2William Lambert to James Madison, 10 March 1829 (Madison Papers)
Several unfavorable circumstances have combined to deprive me of that support which, from an early period of life, I had by employment in the public service. Desirous of establishing a first meridian, and an observatory at the seat of the national government, I pursued that object too far, without success, and by that zeal, have lost every thing else beneficial to me. With habits of industry,...