11To James Madison from William Blackledge, 15 November 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 November 1804, Washington. “I wish to ob[t]ain from you a Certificate of Citizen ship for Benjamin Blackledge, and also for Richard Singleton. The former is my brother and aged about thirty years; the latter is my nephew, aged about twenty five years. They were both born and raised in the state of No. Carolina. My brother is at this time, & has been for several years past, residing in...
12To James Madison from William Blackledge, 14 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
I yesterday had the pleasure of an interview with one of the gentlemen in your department whose name I do not Recollect but who I presume has the addressing your orders to the editors of the different Newspapers for Publication of the laws; this interview took place in the presence of Mr: Alston and ended in our mutual agreement to leave the decision to yourself, as justice & a conduciveness...