James Madison actually said...

"The deplorable situation of the savages thrown by the same event on the mercy and humanity of the American commander at Detroit drew from the same source the means of saving them from perishing by fam..."

"I recommend a suitable provision for them."

"The necessity imposed by the conduct of the enemy in relation to the savages of admitting their cooperation in some instances with our arms has also involved occasional expense in supplying their want..."

"It is possible that a perseverance of the enemy in their cruel policy may render a further expense for the like purpose inevitable."