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want of confidence in the integrity of his opponent than from the confidence inspired by the languid prosecution of the war. I think however that some Change will shortly take place, at least in the War Department. If Mr Madison does not cause some change in the management of that department the Republican party will not be able to sustain itself against the continued assaults of Federalism, the unprincipled exertions of the Clintonians, aided as they will be by the general want of success in the prosecution of the war. 5th Nov. 1812 I have sent you the message. It presents us with prosperity as bright as the situation of the nation would permit. In a few days we shall have the Florida business before us, in a special message. Your correspondence not before communicated will be aid before the Senate, with the exception of those parts in which you criticise the conduct of the