1Israel Keech Tefft to James Madison, 17 November 1830 (Madison Papers)
The desire of possessing some memento of individuals eminent for their talents or their virtues, and who have moved in a conspicuous sphere in the eye of the world; is so common that, perhaps I scarcely need any other apology, when I confess that the hope of obtaining the Autograph of a writer whose political works, from my youth to the present day, have been foremost in my regard, is the...
2Israel Keech Tefft to James Madison, 31 July 1832 (Madison Papers)
Your kindness on a former occasion, emboldens me again to intrude upon your valuable time. I have in my collection of Autographs but one letter of the revered Washington; which I take the liberty herewith to enclose, and to beg you will do me the favour to look at it, and inform me, if it be genuine. I know the signature to be his, but I have some doubts as to the body of the letter, though...