1To James Madison from William Shaler, 18 December 1818 (Madison Papers)
I lately ordered from the interior a pâté de Perigueux which I had determined to take the liberty of Sending by Mr. Adams of Alexandria who is departing direct for the Chesapeake, to Mrs. Madison, in the hope that she would do me the favor to accept of it, as a proof of my remembrance of her past kindness, and of my consideration and respect. It should have been here on the 15th instant but is...