To James Madison from Donald Fraser, 3 October 1814
From Donald Fraser
New York Obr. 3d. 1814.
Sir
Permit me to present, for the Honor, of your acceptance, a copy of a small work of mine, recently published. Altho, the thing may not contain any novelty, to a Gentleman of Your Extensive reading; yet, it may prove a somewhat interesting as a Rememberancer.1
The Discource, upon the Death of the late, justly lamented, Captain Jas. Lawrence—Written by a worthy friend of mine; is an elegant piece of composition, & may afford you a moment’s amusement.2
May, the Unerring Ruler of the universe long preserve your truly useful life, is, the hearty wish, of one, who has the Honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient humble Servant
D. Fraser Senr.
RC (NN).
1. Fraser evidently enclosed a copy of his Interesting Companion for a Leisure Hour: or, An Historical, Geographical, and Chronological Compendium; Containing a Brief but Comprehensive History of England, Ireland, Scotland, and Holland; Together with a Variety of Curious Articles, Both Miscellaneous and Masonic, Not Generally Known (New York, 1814; 31513).
2. Fraser may have enclosed a copy of Barent Gardenier’s Tribute, Delivered Before the Members of Moriah Lodge, in the City of New-York, to the Memory of Captain James Lawrence, and Lieutenant Augustus C. Ludlow. October VII, M,DCCC,XIII (Kingston, N.Y., [1813]; 28597).