1To James Madison from Ebenezer H. Cummins, 31 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
I hope you will excuse the privelege which I now take. I have lately observed in the public Papers, that a Clerk in your department signified his intentions to resign. If so, please accept my offer to fill any vacancy which may take place. I am aware Sir, That my conduct on this occasion, might be considered premature But when I relate the circumstances under which I Act, the candour and...