To James Madison from Robert Briggs, 26 July 1823
From Robert Briggs
Madison July 26 1823
Dear Sir
My pecuniary necessities compell me to ask the amount of your a/c. Professional engagments deny me the pleasure of calling personally upon you. I have therefore, prevailed with Mr Morton, to do me the favour to present this. I am Dear Sir with every sentiment of respectfull esteem Yours &c
Ro Briggs
RC (DLC). Docketed by JM, with his note: “pd. accordingly.”