1To James Madison from Jacint Laval, 16 August 1815 (Madison Papers)
To the Politness of Mr Madison an aimiable youth with whom I have had the pleasure for Several weeks of Boarding at the Same house, I am indebted for his taking Charge of this letter which I have requested him to deliver to you; in the hope it may meet you at Some moment of Leisure, I trust you will not Consider it an intrusion. Delicacy prevented me at washington to present my Self before...