1To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 23 October 1813 (Madison Papers)
I left New Orleans on the 12th. ultimo, on a tour thro’ the State , as well with a view to inform myself of its situation, as to assist in organizing a detachment of Militia, ordered to be holden in readiness for service, and which I shall call into the field, in case of Invasion, or eminent danger of Invasion. The War with the Creeks, will be soon drawn to a close; my Brother, General...
2To James Madison from Pierre Samuel DuPont de Nemours, [23 October] 1813 (Madison Papers)
Je profite des bontés de Votre Excellence, en Vous priant de permettre que Monsieur Crawford continue, comme voulait bien le faire Monsieur Barlow, d’insérer mes lettres à mes Enfans dans les Paquets qui vous Sont adressés, ou à Monsieur le Secretaire d’Etat Munroe. Je Suis extrêmement reconnaissant de la bienveillance avec laquelle vous et lui les faites parvenir à ces jeunes gens, qui me...
3To James Madison from David Jones, 23 October 1813 (Madison Papers)
Last Tuesday, I came to my own house, in a weak State; but I am mending every hour. I left sackets harbor on Sunday oct 3. and came to york next Sunday. Previous to my Departure, I had been for a week so affected with a Diarrhea that I could scarsely walk alone. The generals all advised me to return home, & general Lewis gave me leave of absensce the remaining part of the Campaign. I beleive...