James Madison to Nicholas P. Trist, December 1831
Returned with the respects & thanks of
The phenomenon referred to, if authentic and not explained by peculiar & transitory circumstances, is remarkably at variance with the general reasoning on the subject.
J. M.
RC (DLC: Nicholas P. Trist Papers).

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