1To James Madison from the Inhabitants of Attakapas, Orleans Territory, 1 August 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 August 1812. “Since our excellent Government has no other foundation than the interests and affections of the people, since without the sanction of their will every measure must be feeble & inefficacious, since the destinies of this nation are now risen to a Crisis which requires the support of every voice & the strength of every arm, we therefore the inhabitants of Attacapas, think it our...