To James Madison from David Parish, 5 March 1816
From David Parish
Ogdensburgh St. Lawrence the 5th. March 1816.
Sir
Your two esteemed favors,1 transmitting information respecting General Lafayette’s Concerns, have been forwarded to me from Philadelphia to which City I propose returning in a few days.
On reaching Newyork I propose writing to our friend & forwarding to him a Copy of your last Letter. Altho’ it does not contain Satisfactory information respecting his Land affairs, I am convinced that the new proof it affords, of the warm interest you continue to feel & to express with regard to him, cannot fail to prove highly gratifying to his feelings.
I intend embarking in June for Europe; before I depart I shall take the liberty of enquiring whether You have received further information respecting the General’s Concerns, as I shall meet with him soon after I reach the Continent. I am with great Regard Sir Your most obedt Servt
David Parish
RC (DLC). Docketed by JM.
1. Parish referred to JM’s letters to him of 1 and 15 Feb. 1816.