1To James Madison from Joel Barlow, 12 May 1812 (Madison Papers)
Since the date of my last letter I have by dint of scolding, got the answer which I communicate by this occasion to the Secretary of State. The evasions used on this occasion were curious. In the notes to the prince Regents declaration, which I enclose herewith in the Moniteur of the 8th., you will see the only answer they intended to give to my demand of the 1st. of May. The reference made in...