James Madison to Bernard Peyton, 21 September 1830
Sepr. 21. -30
Dr. Sir
The inclosed Check for* [$]2000. will enable you by drawg the amt. from [ ] to close my acct. with the B. there. If so and it be allowed for the premature payment I acquiesce in the sacrifice. I cannot take my leave of this business, witht. returng you many & very sincere thanks, for your kind aids in managing it: with wch. be pleased to accept my best respects & wishes
J. M
*of W. M. in favr. of [?] Davis, on Farmers Bank at Fredg.