1To James Madison from John H. Hall, 21 February 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 February 1811, Portland. Claims to have made an improvement in the construction of firearms which will increase the strength of the militia. “This improvement I wish to introduce to the notice of the American Government & that those to whose cognizance it more particularly belongs may properly investigate & ascertain its value.… Presuming upon the interest which you appear to take in every...
2To James Madison from John H. Hall and Others, 10 October 1823 (Madison Papers)
Having not the honor of a personal acquaintance, you will pardon the liberty we assume in thus addressing you in doing which we feel a peculiar delicacy on the occasion. The subject of this communication is Col. M. M. Russell formerly of the Army and late Consul to the port of Riga; this gentleman we regret to state has within a few months, been extremely unfortunate not only in his mercantile...