1To James Madison from Charles Peale Polk, 20 June 1800 (Madison Papers)
I am sorry to inform you that from some unforeseen events, I am prevented from Establishing the News Paper, you did me the honor of subscribing for, when I had the pleasure of seeing you last. Have enclosed the Three dolls, with which you will please to accept my most grateful thanks for your Friendship and politeness. I have seen with pleasure your name on the Ticket for Electors of President...
2To James Madison from Charles Peale Polk, 10 [October] 1800 (Madison Papers)
I was honor’d with your Letter of Augt. 5th. at which time much uncertainty rested on the state of political affairs in Maryland. I have now the pleasure of communicating to you that the People of our State will exercsise the right of suffrage in the Choice of Electors in Districts. Altho I cannot give an Official statement of the different polls throughout the State, yet I can Assure you that...