James Madison Papers

To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 4 June 1814

From Richard M. Johnson

Great Crossing. Scott. (K). June the 4th 1814

Dear Sir.

The enclosed letter directed to me at the City of washington; but not red. untill this morning is transmitted for perusal; The same mail brought me a notice from the Sec. of war that the President had thought proper to associate me with Maj. Genl. Harrison & the Honbl. Jeremiah Morrow to treat with the N.W. Indians.1 With sincere wishes for your health happiness & prosperity, I take the usual liberty of saying with sincerity of heart I remain your friend & ob. servt

Rh. M. Johnson

RC (DLC). Enclosure not found.

1John Armstrong to Johnson, 24 May 1814 (DNA: RG 75, LSIA).

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