21To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 5 September 1816 (Madison Papers)
A Paragraph in a Newspaper, which was handed me on yesterday by a friend, has given me much Inquietude. It is there stated, that in the List of Balances reported to Congress, as having been due for the last three years, a considerable amount is attached to my Name. It cannot be, that the Accounts & Vouchers, I have from time to time transmitted to the Government are examined, or no Balance or...