University of Virginia Library

7996. SMITH (Robert), Estimate of.—

I
have seen with very great concern the late address
of Mr. [Robert] Smith to the public.
He has been very ill-advised, both personally
and publicly. As far as I can judge from what
I hear, the impression made is entirely unfavorable
to him.—
To President Madison. Washington ed. v, 600. Ford ed., ix, 325.
(M. 1811)