From James Madison to James Monroe, 8 November 1820
To James Monroe
Novr. 8. 1820
Dear Sir
I have just recd. a letter from Chs. D. Coxe, appealing to my recollection on certain points, and requesting a line from me to yourself. To let you see what has passed, I inclose his letter to me, and a copy of my answer.1 The former you will be so good as to return. I presume the views of the case to be gathered from authentic sources will2 readily decide the question of his actual official relations. Of his personal qualities and accomplishments, my impressions are favorable: affecty. & respy. Yours
James Madison
RC (DLC: Monroe Papers); draft (DLC). RC docketed by Monroe.
2. In the draft JM wrote “must.”