1To James Madison from James Beatty, 11 February 1819 (Madison Papers)
A Box containing seed wheat for your use, was landed a few days since from on board of a Ship recently from Hamburg. It is now in my possession, and did I know how to convey it to you I would chearfully do so without delay, as the season for planting it is so far advanced, a trifling delay may thwart your wishes for this season. If you will please to direct the mode of conveyance, no time...
2To James Madison from James Beatty, 25 February 1819 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of 23d is received, and I now hand you a Sample of the wheat, and have shipped the Box out of which it was taken; on board of the Schooner Delight, Captain Falconer, bound to Fredericksburg; to the care of W S Stone Esqur., which Vessel will Sail to Morrow Evening. It will allways afford me pleasure to be serviceable to you, with great respect I am, Sir, Yr. Obt Servt RC ( DLC )....