1To James Madison from Joseph Anderson, [ca. 1 February 1814] (Madison Papers)
The resignation of the Attorney General, having I apprehend, created Some difficulty, with respect to the choice of a proper Successor—and as it is a Subject much talked of, by many of your real republican friends—and also by others, who evidence a disposition, to decry every Executive act, that will afford the Smallest pretext—and entertaining for you the highest personal respect—and feeling...