1To James Madison from William Branch Giles, 10 January 1809 (Madison Papers)
Since the conversation which passed between us yesterday respecting the office of Secretary at war, I have thought proper to submit to your consideration the enclosed correspondence; which for obvious reasons, has heretofore been withheld. The letters addressed to me may be considered as coming directly from the leading Clintonians in N. York; particularly the last, which was written at Albany...