James Madison Papers

From James Madison to John Henry Sherburne and Nicholas B. Van Zandt, 6 August 1825

To John Henry Sherburne and Nicholas
B. Van Zandt

Aug. 6. 1825

J M. presents his respects to Mr Sherburne & Mr. Van Zant, and thanks them for the copy of the “Life of P. Jones” politely sent him.1 A hasty glance sufficiently shews, that the Vol: contains much well deserving preservation & publication: and he wishes that the result may in every respect prove satisfactory to the Author.

Draft (DLC).

1John Henry Sherburne, Life and Character of the Chevalier John Paul Jones, a Captain in the Navy of the United States … (Washington, 1825; Shoemaker description begins Richard H. Shoemaker, comp., A Checklist of American Imprints for 1820–1829 (11 vols.; New York, 1964–72). description ends 22264).

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