John Quincy Adams to James Madison, 21 February 1829
Washington 21 February 1829—
Dear Sir
In enclosing to you a copy of a pamphlet relating to subjects not without interest in the history of our Country I avail myself of the occasion to assure you of the deep sympathy with which I have learnt the affliction with which you have recently been visited by the decease of your venerable parent, and of the undeviating respect and attachment with which I remain Your friend and Servt
Letterbook copy (MHi: Adams Papers).