Nicholas P. Trist to James Madison, 14 December 1831
Decr. 14 ’31
Dear Sir,
Your letter & the Speech are recd.—Your signature on the frank indicated but too plainly the state of your hand; and I fear that this unprecedented weather strengthens the enemy to the point of allowing you no rest. I shall write a few lines to-night, if not prevented. Meanwhile Affte adieux
N. P. T.
RC (ViHi: Nicholas P. Trist Album Book).