1From James Madison to John Armstrong, 30 October 1813 (Madison Papers)
Before my return hither I recd. yours of the 8th. inst: and have since recd. those of the 11th. 13. 17. & 20: The order relating to a discharge of Militia from Norfolk referred to in the first was not inclosed in it, and has not come otherwise to hand. There can be no question, under existing circumstances, but as to the degree in which the force at that place, may be prudently reduced. The...
2To James Madison from Robert Lewis Madison, 29 October 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have just seen in the Intellingencer that you have returned to Washington, and am rejoiced to learn through the same channel that your trip to Virginia has had the effect of restoring you to perfect health. Since I wrote to you last I have been principally engaged in attending to those collegiate studies that I then stated to you: and have likewise under the superintendence of judge Cooper...