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Madison, James, 1751-1836 to Marquis de Lafayette

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05810 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 21, 1806 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Madison regrets informing Lafayette that he cannot give him an answer on the loan he requested. He remarks "There is no country where money exists at all that is so unproductive of lenders as this is." States that he hopes Lafayette will have more luck in Europe. Discusses some issues involving the location of Lafayette's land. Letter addressed to General Fayette.

Madison, James, 1751-1836
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

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