1From James Madison to Charles Willing Hare, 7 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of May 10th. 1802. and communicated its contents to the President, as the case of Mr. Bingham has been laid before Congress and has been postponed only not discussed, it is thought not proper that the Executive, should under such circumstances, interpose any decision or instructions in relation to it. In answer to your enquiry therefore whether if a comprimise should...