1Thomas Lehre to James Madison, 21 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Yesterday a friend informed me that he had seen you lately, that you looked well & appeared as if you would live many years yet to come, which pleased me much, especially as I had not heard from you for some time past. God grant that you may continue to enjoy good health, & a long life, not only for your sake, but for the sake of our dearly beloved Country. It is truly painful to see how our...