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4923. MADISON (James), Removal of Armstrong.—

If our operations have suffered
or languished from any want of injury in the
present head [of the War Department] which
directs them, I have so much confidence in
the wisdom and conscientious integrity of Mr.
Madison, as to be satisfied, that however torturing
to his feelings, he will fulfil his duty to the
public and to his own reputation, by making the
necessary change.—
To William Duane. Washington ed. vi, 81. Ford ed., ix, 369.
(M. Oct. 1812)