From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 22 October 1824
To Thomas Jefferson
Montpr. Ocr. 22. 1824
Dr. Sir
I return your letter to Gilmer as fairly copied. Will he understand that he is not to return without a Nat: Philosopher, tho’ bringing the other Professors named, and despairing of that one? There will however be time for final instructions on this point after hearing further from him. Yrs. affecty
James Madison
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