1To James Madison from James Francis Armstrong, 25 March 1808 (Madison Papers)
Suffer for a moment an old collegiate acquaintance to intrude and solicit the interest of the Secretary of state in advocating an application which he is making for a Captaincy of Infantry for his Son. The necessary recommendations will be forward by the Governor of this state to Genl. Helms to be laid before the proper department. May I not confidently appeal to Mr. Madison, that my...