From James Madison to Elkanah Watson, 10 September 1819
To Elkanah Watson
Montpellier Sepr. 10. 1819
Sir
I have been favored with yours of Aug. 10.1 and have complied with the request to forward the blank copies it inclosed of “Certificates of Honorable Testimony,” to2 the Presidents of Agricultural Societies in Virginia known to me. I have intimated to them also, that the Engravers & publishers will furnish at the prices they mention, “Diplomas of membership” from a handsome plate. Be pleased to accept my esteem & respect
James Madison
RC (N: Elkanah Watson Papers); draft (DLC). Minor differences between the copies have not been noted.
1. See Watson to JM, 18 Aug. 1819, and n. 1.
2. In the draft, JM placed an asterisk here and in the left margin wrote: “*see letter to J. Taylor &c of this date.”