1To James Madison from Frederick Bates, 8 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of receiving, this day, by express from St: Louis, your letter of the 2d. Ulto. covering the President’s Proclamation on the subject of the late outrage on the Chesapeake, and other national differences. On this remote frontier, we partake in the fervors of our Atlantic countrymen; and should the occasion present itself, would, I am persuaded, shew ourselves Americans, as well...