James Madison to Samuel P. Walker, Jr., 14 January 1830
Richmond Jany 14. 1830
Dr. Sir
A rule which I have found it expedient to impose on myself not permitting me to comply with the request in your letter of the 10th. inst; I can only express the pleasure with which I observe the high testimony borne to your promising talents and worth; a pleasure which is enhanced by your relation to an illustrious patriot, in the public veneration for whose memory, my personal share is so truly sincere. With my respects & best wishes
J. M.
FC (DLC).