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MADISON, James, President. Autograph letter signed ("James Madison") as former President to David Gelston, Collector of the Port of New York, Washington, 1 March 1820. 1 full page, 4to, small seal tear, integral address leaf. [With:] MADISON. Autograph free frank "James Madison," stamped "FREE" and with circular Washington postmark.
AN UNSOLICITED SUBSCRIPTION. Madison "has received a letter... charging the President of the U. States with 2½ years subscription for the Ame[rica]n Citizen, amounting to 25 dollars. I know nothing more of the case than that since the 4th of Mar. last, the paper has been sent to me, without being ordered; but as it was not forbidden [i.e., expressly declined], I think it might be right that the charge for one year should be paid by me. I send $10...with a memorandum that the paper is to be discontinued..." The American Citizen was a daily published in New York from 1800; it generally reflected a strong Republican stance on political issues.
AN UNSOLICITED SUBSCRIPTION. Madison "has received a letter... charging the President of the U. States with 2½ years subscription for the Ame[rica]n Citizen, amounting to 25 dollars. I know nothing more of the case than that since the 4th of Mar. last, the paper has been sent to me, without being ordered; but as it was not forbidden [i.e., expressly declined], I think it might be right that the charge for one year should be paid by me. I send $10...with a memorandum that the paper is to be discontinued..." The American Citizen was a daily published in New York from 1800; it generally reflected a strong Republican stance on political issues.