Even then he refused to halt hostilities because he did not know how Britain had reacted to the declaration of war .
Word of the repeal of the Orders did not reach President James Madison until 12 August 1812 , some fifty days later .
Even then James Madison refused to halt hostilities because James Madison did not know how Britain had reacted to the declaration of war .
Word of the repeal of the Orders did not reach President James Madison until 12 August 1812 , some fifty days later .