James Madison Papers

John Mason to James Madison, 2 November 1801

From John Mason

Geo Town 2d Novr. 1801

Dear Sir

When Mr Orr was going to Kentuckey he left with me the enclosed Engagement,1 for the amount of which, I accommodated him with the money. As it is now due, I take the Liberty to send it to you, and if entirely convenient should thank you for its amount. Very respectfully I am Sir your mo: obt: Hbe Sert

J. Mason

I send this my [sic] Mr Suttle one of the young Gentlemen of my counting house.

RC (DLC). Docketed by JM.

1Mason enclosed JM’s agreement with Benjamin Grayson Orr, 27 July 1801 (PJM-SS description begins Robert J. Brugger et al., eds., The Papers of James Madison: Secretary of State Series (Charlottesville, Va., 1986–). description ends , 1:482).

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