From James Madison to the Bunker Hill Association, 24 July 1810
To the Bunker Hill Association
Montpelier July 24. 1810.
J. Madison presents his respects to Benjamin Homans, J. E. Smith, & William Blagrove, Esqrs. from whom he has received the copy of Mr. Lincoln’s Oration delivered on the 4th. of July; and returns his thanks for the polite attention, to which he is indebted for this opportunity of expressing the pleasure he has felt in perusing a performance equally distinguished for its polished eloquence, and its animated patriotism.
RC (NjP: Crane Collection).