James Madison to Elliott Cresson, 24 December 1828
With the examples before me, and as a token of the esteem and good wishes I feel for Elliott Cresson, I take pleasure in complying with his request, by the following sample of my handwriting. Liberty & Learning both best supported when leaning, each on the other.
James Madison.
Printed copy (American Clipper, American Autograph Shop, Merion Station, Pa., Vol. 5, No. 5, Sept. 1937, Item 125).