From James Madison to Thomas W. Gilmer and Horace W. Bramham, 3 November 1824
To Thomas W. Gilmer and Horace W. Bramham
Montpr. Nov. 3. 1824
I beg you, Gentlemen, to make my acknowledgments to the Standing Committee of Albemarle for the obliging invitation Communicated by you: & to be assured that concurring with the Citizens of that County in all their grateful feelings towards Gen: La Fayette as so distinguished a Benefactor of our Country, I shall with particular pleasure join in the proposed manifestation of them at the University on friday next.
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