James Madison Papers

Thompson & Homans to James Madison, 1 July 1831

Washington July 1st. 1831.

Sir

We take the liberty of requesting your acceptance of the accompanying Copy of the new edition of the "Federalist."

We have added to this Edition a copious analytical Index, and a Table of Contents—Our aim has not been to make a fine book, but to render what we consider a truly valuable Constitutional Classic, more easy of access to every American Citizen, & its important Contents more readily referred to. With our respectful wishes for your continued health and happiness—we remain Dear Sir Your obliged humble Servts.

Thompson & Homans

RC (DLC). Docketed by JM.

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