1To James Madison from William Keteltas, 9 March 1812 (Madison Papers)
I take the Earliest Opportunity to Communicate to the President the following Extract of a letter received this evening from a Gentleman a Native of this City a Man of sence and Observation Who has resided Many Years in England lately returned to this City by the way of Canada from England. The object of My Mission to Quebeck was to deliver to the Goverment of America to Mr Provost , dispat:...
2To James Madison from John Tayloe, 9 March 1812 (Madison Papers)
Having frequently called—for the purpose of knowing your decision—on the Petition of the Cavalry officers of this District —& finding you—so much engaged I am induced, in their behalf —to address you this letter to know your determination. We are very anxious to make a speedy tender of our Services to the Government—which we are precluded doing—in consequence of the present state of...