1To James Madison from Samuel L. Southard and Others, [November 1813] (Madison Papers)
We understand that Henry Southard Esq. to whom you gave a Commission for collecting the Direct taxes and Internal Duties in the Third Collection District of New Jersey, has declined the appointment —and that the legislature of the State has passed a Law to pay their quota of the Direct Tax out of the Treasury. These circumstances we presume will render it necessary for you to appoint a...