1To James Madison from Philip Sisson, 9 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
I Wish you to Excuse me for troubleing your honor with the conduct of some of the New Levies at the Port of Newport at the fort at Rose Island so far that the solders are In a Deploable situation for want of Provitions that threw some Neglect or other of their officers or threw self Interest In the Commesary or under officers I know Not But I am Crediblely Inform:d that theire fare Is seven...
2Presidential Proclamation, [9 July] 1812 (Madison Papers)
Whereas the Congress of the United States, by a joint Resolution of the two Houses, have signified a request, that a day may be recommended, to be observed by the People of the United States, with religious solemnity, as a day of public Humiliation and Prayer: and whereas such a recommendation will enable the several religious denominations and societies so disposed, to offer, at one and the...