Madison, James, 1751-1836 to Jared Sparks

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GLC#
GLC08929
Type
Letters
Date
5 October 1830
Author/Creator
Madison, James, 1751-1836
Title
to Jared Sparks
Place Written
Montpellier, Virginia
Pagination
2 p. : docket ; Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson

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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