1James Madison to George Blaettermann, 2 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have recd yours of Decr. 20 20 and am more sorry for the view it has taken of its subject than convinced that it was a necessary view. Premising that I have no authority as Rector, nor any as a Visitor in the view of the Board that as one of the 3 members of the Ex--Come I can only observe with respect to the provided Report of the visitors, that it does not appear to warrant the injurious...