From James Madison to John Farrar, 7 June 1827

To John Farrar

June 7. 1827

I recd in due time your favor of May 17th1 for which I return many thanks. The Vol: on astronomy2 to which it refers being retarded on the way arrived but a few days ago. For this also I must tend. my thanks. As soon as I have glanced at its contents, I shall send it to our Univy. where its merits will be best appreciated; and where I know that one of your former labors is highly valued.

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2. John Farrar, An Elementary Treatise on Astronomy, Adapted to the Present Improved State of the Science […] (Cambridge, Mass., 1827; Shoemaker description begins Richard H. Shoemaker, comp., A Checklist of American Imprints for 1820–1829 (11 vols.; New York, 1964–72). description ends 28856).

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Title: From James Madison to John Farrar, 7 June 1827
Author: Madison, James
Recipient: Farrar, John
Date: 7 June 1827

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Cite as: “From James Madison to John Farrar, 7 June 1827,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Madison/04-04-02-0408. [Original source: The Papers of James Madison, Retirement Series, vol. 4, 3 March 1826–29 February 1828, ed. Armin Mattes, David B. Mattern, J. C. A. Stagg, Anne Mandeville Colony, Ellen D. Goldlust, Mary Parke Johnson, Katherine E. Harbury, and Mary K. Wigge. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2023, p. 441.]

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