1From James Madison to Bernard Peyton, 10 May 1827 (Madison Papers)
Having occasion for five hundred dollars to pay a debt in Philada I have taken the liberty of sending thither a draft on you for that amount payable on the 5th. of July next, which I must ask the favor of you to satisfy out of the proceeds of my Tobo. if other means be not put into your hands for the purpose. Draft ( DLC ). For the debts accrued by John Payne Todd for which JM held himself...
2To James Madison from Nicholas Biddle, 10 May 1827 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to request you to place the accompanying pamphlet in your library as a mark of the very sincere respect & regard of the writer. No one can feel more sensibly than I do the imperfections of this humble effort to honor the memory of your departed friend, & to no one can they be more apparent than to yourself who so well appreciated his merits. I would have willingly transferred to...