1Luther H. Read to James Madison, 4 October 1832 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. a Communication from the Heirs of Lewis Perrault , residing in Canada informing me as his Agent that in the year 1783, the claim of Lewis Perrault for advances of provisions, clothing &c made by him to the Illinois Regiment while in the West in the Revolutionary War, with the accompanying proofs & vouchers &c. was entrusted to your care for prosecution before the Legislature...