1From James Madison to Nicholas P. Trist, 6 July 1826 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. yours of the 4th. A few lines from Doctr Dunglison had prepared me for such a communication; and I never doubted that the last scene of our illustrious friend would be worthy of the life which it closed. Long as this has been spared to his country and to those who loved him, a few years more were to have been desired for the sake of both. But we are more than consoled for the...
2To James Madison from George Mason, 6 July 1826 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed paper came by accident into my possession some time since. Deeply impressed with the valuable truths which it contained, & the profound views & liberal spirit which pervade every part of the composition, I caused an impression to be made, & have given it thro’ that means some circulation. Circumstances, have since induced me to give it one more extended, by sending it for...