1To James Madison from John Armstrong, Jr., 24 October 1808 (Madison Papers)
In addition to the note by Mr. Roux I add that Couriers have been dispatched to London with overtures for a general peace. Their return is expected in the course of the present week. The bases of negotiation, reported to have been offered to England are 1o. Hanover to be restored to the King of England 2o. The Dutchy of Brunswick to be restored to the heirs of the late Duke 3o. Holland to be...
2To James Madison from William Tatham, 24 October 1808 (Madison Papers)
By last Mail, I did myself the honor of transmitting to you a printed pamphlet on the subject of a link of our coastwise navigation inland, which passes through this County: a matter which I have been many years investigating, and concieve to be of the highest importance in the consolidation of the united force of the Country, the fraternization of its Citizens, and the common safety or...