To Thomas Jefferson from Bishop James Madison, 10 July 1801 [document added in digital edition]
From Bishop James Madison
July 10h. 1801 Williamsburg
Dear Sir
Mr. Wm. Brent who is a Member of our College, & a Son of Mr Daniel Brent, wishes to be made known to you. I cannot refuse his Request, as he is so worthy of the Esteem of every wise & good Man. Equally respectable for the most promising Talents, as for the Purity of his Heart, I hope to see him, in in a few Years, an Ornament to our College & a truly valuable Member of Society.
I thank you for your Information respecting the late anatomical Work in France, & am Dr. Sir, with every Sentiment of Respect & Esteem
Yr. Friend & Servt.
J Madison
RC (NNPM); at foot of text: “Thos. Jefferson Esqr.”; endorsed by TJ as received 25 July and so recorded in SJL.