1To James Madison from James Williams, 2 January 1815 (Madison Papers)
The only apology that I make in again Addressing you is That The United States, from the joint operations of a number of Causes, aided by an Extensive Geographical Situation, appear to be destined to become One of the most populous, most prosperous, powerfull and Splendid Empires. It is Therefore of the greatest Importance To Establish their fiscal Concerns on Unchangeable Principles, and To...