1To James Madison from Peter Cardelli, 19 August 1819 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to salute Mr & Mrs Madison. I have waited to know what the President would say about the Busts which I presented to him to announce it to Mr & Mrs. Madison. I can ashure you he was verry much pleased as were his Family and other Persons of Distinction. This gives me courage to make the moulds to make many. I wish to know, if Mr Madison desires to have one of each Busts,...