1To John Adams from Richard Henry Lee, 6 February 1821 (Adams Papers)
It is not without great diffidence, that I take the liberty of addressing a few words to you—I am fully aware, that almost any intrusion must be irksome to one, who, having spent a long & honorable life devoted to the good of his country & mankind, has retired from the active scenees of the world; to a dignified and placid seclusion—Yet I am embolden, by the thought that while you will be...
2To James Madison from Richard Henry Lee, 6 March 1824 (Madison Papers)
Since my arrival, in this City, where I am engaged in the publication of my Memoir, I have been honoured by the receipt of your very kind & friendly letter. I am gratified by the terms, in which, you speake of Richard Henry Lee; but regret, that you were not possessed of sufficient personal knowledge of him, to enable you, to give me a sketch, which would have graced the memoir of his Life. It...
3To James Madison from Richard Henry Lee, 24 January 1824 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed letter furnishes me with an apology for this unlicensed intrusion upon your attention. Could I have been favored with the acquaintance and kindness of Mr. Monroe at an earlier day, it would have afforded no ordinary pleasure to me to have delivered his letter in person. At present it is for many reasons out my power to enjoy the gratification of a personal interview with you. I...