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James Madison ALS

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James Madison ALS
"WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS BY THE AUCTIONEER ONCE ALL BIDS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER FOR EACH LOT."
James Madison autograph letter signed, dated 9 June 1823 from Montpelier, Virginia, where he retired. Here, Madison gives a strong recommendation for a Mr. Morris, who worked on a confidential mission in Spain under Madison. Letter reads in part, ''...Mr. Morris who was employed for several years on a confidential mission to Spain, observes to me that in executing the trust, he incurred expenses particularly in being transferred from Cadiz to Madrid and during his residence at the latter place, which in the known circumstances of Spain were great beyond foresight...I cheerfully bear my testimony to the claim given to him by the intelligence in the integrity and the respectability belonging to his character. / James Madison''. Letter has some toning throughout, with small tears and an area of paper loss to the edges. Document has been de-acidified and archivally framed. Very good condition.