February 23rd, 2012
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MADISON, James (1751-1836), 4th President of the United States (1809-1817) a primary mover behind the Constitutional Convention of 1787, Madison imprinted many of his ideas on the final document and has been called the Father of the Constitution. Autograph Letter Signed “James Madison” as President, 1pp., Washington, December27, 1809, to The Rev’d William Bentley, presented in frame with engraved Madison imge.. In full, “Sir,—In consequence of your favor of the 11th instant I have addressed the few lines enclosed to General Stark. If the possession of this sincere testimony of my esteem be entirely satisfactory, it may, perhaps, be as well that it should not be followed by a publication; the sole object being to contribute in that form whatever gratification may be afforded him by learning the sentiments of one of whom he has been pleased to think and speak so favorably. With an entire confidence in your judicious estimate of the case, I limit myself to this intimation. Accept, Sir, assurances of my friendly respects. James Madison.” There are two copies of letters on the back of the frame, Madison complimented Stark [12.26.1809], clearly the letter referenced above; and Stark’s response to Madison [1.21.1810].
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