Lot 54
Madison, James (1751-1786) 4th President of the United States (1809-1817). Letter Signed, one page, 9¾ x 8 in., Montpellier, Aug. 10, 1833. To John H. Sherburne, thanking him for a portrait of his father. "…My recollection of the political and personal good will always experienced from Col. Sherburne gives the due value to what I offered as a token of it; and the value is enhanced by its kindred effect in reminding me of the friendship of his near connection Governor Langdon [New Hampshire statesman John Langdon, 1741-1819] for whom I always entertained the most cordial esteem and regard. For the delay of this acknowledgement of your favor, I must offer the apology of my great age, and decrepit condition, the apology to which I am obliged to recur, on other epistolary occasions."
John S. Sherburne (1757-1830) served as an officer during the Rvolutionary War and later became a U.S. Congressman and judge. John H. Sherburne, to whom the letter is addressed, wrote a biography of John Paul Jones. Very good; minor toning, normal folds, and two small holes in blank areas. Despite Madison's advanced age and illness, the signature is bold.
Estimated Value $750 - 1,000.
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