1To James Madison from John Steele, 20 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
It is with much reluctance I prevail on myself, so far to intrude upon you, as to request your attention to a subject which concerns myself only. Having gone nearly through a term of twenty one years in various public employments, without the colour of censure , cast upon my integrity or honour, and being desirous to preserve the small share of fame, I might thereby be entitled to, I wrote to...