Madison, James, 1751-1836 to Jared Sparks
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08929 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: Montpellier, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 October 1830 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy
Sends a copy of a draft of a farewell speech (not included) George Washington had prepared "when he meditated a retirement at the expiration of his first term," and its relationship to his "Farewell Address." Also discusses authorship of the "Federalist Papers." Integral leaf with docketing. Sends part of a letter James Monroe (not included) and, on behalf of his wife, thanks Sparks for a book.
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