James Madison to Stephen Pleasonton, 23 August 1815
To Stephen Pleasonton
Aug. 23. [1815]
Sir
I have recd your letter of the 21st. inst: on the subject of your trip to Pena.1 I cannot suppose that under the circumstances you state, Mr. Monroe would disapprove it. Accept my respects
J. Madison
RC (ViU: Pleasonton Family Papers, Special Collections). Year not indicated; conjectural year supplied based on evidence in n. 1.
1. The letter has not been found, but on 27 Sept. 1815 James Monroe wrote Pleasonton from Montpelier: “I am glad to hear by yours of the 23. which I have this moment receiv’d, of your return, with your family, as I hope in good health” (ViU: Pleasonton Family Papers, Special Collections).