William A. Chamberlin to James Madison, 17 November 1834
Lockport Niagara. Co Nov 17 1834
Dr sir
Permit me to ask from Your venerable hand some small incident in Your publick life in Your own hand writing that I my Keep it as and Consistent as one of this Best treasures that I Can be possed of It would be truly gratifing to me and my friends to have in my possession the hand Writing of One truly great and honourable as your honour. I am with great Respt your humble and Ob Sert
William. A. Chamberlin
RC (DLC).