James Madison to William B. Sprague, 28 November 1828
Novr. 28. 1828
A friend whose father was a correspondt. of Mr Henry havg. understood that I had inquired for a specimen of his handwriting was kind eno’ to send me the enclosed part of a letter from him. I forward it to you the more readily, as I find that Mr Alexander to whom I referred as a source from which yr. wish might be gratified, does not a reside within the sphere I had supposed. Mr. Henry must it would appear have been in early life, when the letter was written With respectful salutations
J. M.
Draft (DLC).