From James Madison to James Monroe, 9 [August 1827]
To James Monroe
Montpellier July [August] 9. 1827
Dear Sir
Since we left the university I have recd. the letter from Mr. Gallatin, of which the inclosed is a copy.1 It gives no prospect of a supply for the vacant chair from that quarter, and I have no additional information from any other. A few lines from Mr. Ringold as he passed thro’ the neighbourhood, mentioned that you had suffered a sharp attack after you reached home not unlike mine, but was, when he left Oak Hill, perfectly well. I hope you continue so, and that al⟨l⟩ around you enjoy the same blessing. Mrs. Madison joins in this and in every other expression of Affectionate regard
James Madison
RC (DLC: Monroe Papers); draft (DLC). Misdated; conjectural month assigned based on Monroe’s docket and internal evidence. RC addressed by JM to Monroe at Oak Hill, Loudoun County, Virginia, “via City of Washington”; postmarked at Orange Court House, Virginia, 13 Aug.; docketed by Monroe: “Augt 9. 1827. Mr Madison with letter from Mr Gallatin.”