1To James Madison from Robert G. Scott, 23 November 1813 (Madison Papers)
I shall run the risk of being called an intruder in addressing myself in this way, a young man as I am, to the Cheif Magistrate of this, nation; but I hope when my motives are known they will be a sufficient apology for this liberty. I have ever felt a lively sensibility in whatever concerns the well being of those who now administer our government, & whatever may shake that unbounded...
2To James Madison from Robert G. Scott, 9 February 1812 (Madison Papers)
Some days since I addressed a letter to you as the Chief Executive magistrate of the nation, tendering my services to my country, in any capacity, in which its administration might think, I could be usefully employed. Should the proposition of Mr Gallatin’s for taxing the States, and dividing them into districts to each of which, a Collector of Revenue should be appointed, meet the approbation...
3To James Madison from Robert G. Scott, 15 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
At the moment of hearing of Mr. Hays resignation of Attorney for the United States, I was absent from my home engaged in the discharge of official duty; & was unable to write in time to be among the first to apply for that office. Inclosed is a letter this day received from Judge Tucker, in reply to one ⟨a⟩ddressed by me to him, which will ⟨exp⟩lain the reason, why my application for the...