1To James Madison from John Maul, 24 August 1815 (Madison Papers)
I would beg leave to represent to your Excellency, that having made known to the Honble Mr Monroe, my wish to enter the service of my country, he did me the honor of addressing to the Secretary of War a letter, recommending me for an appointment in the Army of the U States. That on the 29t July 1813, I had the honor of receiving a letter from the Secretary of War, informing me that your...