1From James Madison to Daniel Parker, 23 August 1813 (Madison Papers)
With the extract from a letter of Genl. Pinkney, I recd. yesterday a copy of yours to Govr. Blount, which appears to be a very proper one. I recd. at the same time your extract from Genl. Harrison’s letter. This morning I receive your note of the 20th. inst. I have signed the Brevet Commission so well merited by young Croghan. I return the letter from Meigs, which may be an original, nothing...
2Notes on Kentucky Volunteers, 23 August 1813 (Madison Papers)
Letter of Aug. 1. 1813. from Govr. Shelby to the Secy. of War, recd. this day by J.M. In substituting volunteers for a draft of Militia, Govr. S. has judged very properly. The period of their service after reaching Head Quarters, will probably be equivalent to that expected from the militia called for. Altho’ the number of Volrs. is not limited, it may be presumed that it will not materially...