To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 22 October 1824
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 affectly
James Madison
ViU.