1To James Madison from Thomas Paine, 3 May 1807 (Madison Papers)
When Mr Monro came Minister from the United States to the french Government I was still imprisoned in the Luxemburg by the Robesperean party in the convention. The fall of Robespere took place a few days before Mr Monro reached Paris, and as soon as Mr Munro could make his own standing good, which required time on account of the ill conduct of his predecessor Governeur Morris, he reclaimed me...