From James Madison to David Watson, 3 January 1818

To David Watson

Montpellier Jany. 3. 1818

Dear Sir

I have just recd. from Mr. Jefferson the inclosed letters to the Visitors, and to the Govr.1 the latter for their signatures. According to his request, I forward it to you for that purpose, by his Messenger, who will carry it to General Cocke. Mr. Jefferson will afterwards, with the signature of the President send it to Mr. Cabell. Be pleased to accept assurances of my friendly esteem

James Madison

RC (ViU: Madison Papers). Addressed by JM to “Mr. Watson Louisa” and “Genl. Cocke Fluvanna.”

1. See Jefferson to JM, 2 Jan. 1818.

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Title: From James Madison to David Watson, 3 January 1818
Author: Madison, James
Recipient: Watson, David
Date: 3 January 1818

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Cite as: “From James Madison to David Watson, 3 January 1818,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Madison/04-01-02-0175. [Original source: The Papers of James Madison, Retirement Series, vol. 1, 4 March 1817 – 31 January 1820, ed. David B. Mattern, J. C. A. Stagg, Mary Parke Johnson, and Anne Mandeville Colony. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2009, p. 197.]

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