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James Madison Letter Signed re Louisiana Purchase
James Madison Jr. (March 16, 1751 – June 28, 1836) was an American statesman, diplomat, expansionist, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. He is hailed as the “Father of the Constitution” for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the United States Bill of Rights. He co-wrote The Federalist Papers, co-founded the Democratic-Republican Party, and served as the fifth United States Secretary of State from 1801 to 1809.
Important letter twice-signed by James Madison as Secretary of State, regarding a change in payment terms for the Louisiana Purchase. Dated 8 February 1804, Madison writes to James Sheafe, former Federalist Senator from New Hampshire, who, with other Federalists of New England, briefly considered secession from the United States due to the loss of northern power following the Louisiana Purchase. Madison responds to Sheafe’s letter (not present) regarding payment for the Louisiana Purchase. Letter reads in part,
“Sir, In answer to your letter of the 13th ult. I have to inform you, that instructions have been transmitted to Paris calculated to promote a modification, if possible, of the Convention of the 30th of April last, so as to divide the sum payable under it more equally among the claims, than may happen from its operation in its present form…[signed] James Madison”. Sold for $4,800.
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