From James Madison to Richard Bache, 16 July 1825
To Richard Bache
July 16. 1825
Dear Sir
Mrs. Madison unites in the request that you will1 so obliging, in case J. P. Todd should not be in Philada. as to forward to him the inclosed letter (with the 2 others lately addressed to your care) by the most suitable conveyance; unless it be presumed that the letters will be sooner received by awaiting his return to Philada. When last heard from he was at N. York.
Draft (DLC).
1. JM inadvertently omitted the word “be” here.