1To James Madison from Daniel Triplett, 13 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to address you on a subject which perhaps you will feel no interest in only the impressions of humanity & the recollection that I onst had the honor to be your Neighbour & a claim to your Acquaintance. You no doubt heard of my embarrased situation before I left Madison as well as the manner in which it was brought on, taking this for granted I shall only add on this head that it...
2To James Madison from Daniel Triplett, 12 October 1808 (Madison Papers)
The Office of the receiver of Loans has become vacant by the Death of Col John Page, and I beg leave to Offer as a Candidate for the place. You Sir can well Judge of my Capability or Qualifications to perform the duties of the Office If you think me equal to the task and in other respects deserving the Confidence of the Executive, I am flatterd that you will make favorable mention of me to the...