1To James Madison from Nathan Williams, 5 September 1806 (Madison Papers)
A rumour has been spreading in this country for some days past, relative to an extraordinary expedition in the western territories and down the Ohio. I have been able to obtain a few particulars, which may perhaps reflect some light upon the subject. These particulars I have obtained from Doctr. Kirkpartrick [ sic ] my successor in congress, a man in whom the utmost confidence can be placed....