From James Madison to Joseph C. Cabell, 25 January 1826
To Joseph C. Cabell
Montpellier Jany. 25. 1826
Dear Sir
I have just recd. from Mr. Jefferson a letter (Circular) on the foreseen vacancy in the Law Professorship.1 It is accompanied by a letter from Professor Pictet of Geneva, which I am desired to forward2 for perusal of the Visitors now at Richmond. Mr. J. wishes the letter, after perusal, to be returned to him from Richmond.
I take this occasion to return my thanks, heretofore as well as now due, for you[r] kind attention in sending me the printed Copy of the Report of the Rector & Visitors of the University.3 Be so good as to present to our brethren with you, my best respects & to accept them for yourself.
James Madison
RC (ViU: Special Collections); draft (DLC). RC addressed and franked by JM to Cabell in Richmond, with his direction: “to be opened, in his absence, by Mr. C. Johnston or Mr. Loyal”; docketed by Cabell. Minor differences between the copies have not been noted.
2. The phrase “which I am desired to forward” is omitted from the draft.
3. Report of the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, to the President and Directors of the Literary Fund (Richmond, Va., 1825).