From James Madison to Asher Robbins, 10 June 1811
To Asher Robbins
Washington June 10 1811
Sir
I have duly received your letter of the 3d instant. Its declaration of your principles & sentiments on certain subjects will have the attention which is due to the frankness and explicitness with which it is made.
I ought at the same time not to authorize any inference from this assurance, that might prejudice any individual whatever in your estimation. Accept my friendly respects
James Madison
RC (offered for sale by Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Tex., 9 Apr. 2015, lot 49106). For an abstract of this letter from a printed summary in the Collector, see 3:336.