1James Madison to Benjamin Watkins Leigh, 2 April 1834 (Madison Papers)
J. M. with his respects to Mr. Leigh returns His thanks due for the copy of his Speeches on the "removal of the Deposits, &c. They present the views of the subjects taken by Mr. L, with an ability & eloquence, of which J. M had witnessed too many examples, not to have anticipated. FC (DLC) .
2James Madison to Benjamin W. Leigh, March 1836 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison, with his best respects to Mr. Leigh, thanks him for the Copy of his interesting letter of March 2d. to the General Assembly; interesting both from the importance of its subject, and the ability with which it is treated. FC (DLC) .
3James Madison to Benjamin W. Leigh, 1 May 1836 (Madison Papers)
I Have received a copy of your speech on the 4th. & 5th. April, and on the supposition that I may be indebted for it, to your politeness, I tender my acknowledgments accordingly. The increasing pressure of my infirmities has of late, rendered my attention to the public proceedings very superficial. To the expunging question I have paid very little. The views taken in your speech of some at...