Extract from James Madison to James Monroe

Orange September 29. 1796.

Much however will necessarily depend on the approaching election I have not seen Jefferson and have thought it best to present him no opportunity of protesting to his friend against being embarked in the contest. Whether he will get a majority of vote is uncertain. I am be no means sanguine. His enemies are as indefatigable as they are malignant.

RC (Greensboro Historical Museum, Greensboro, NC).
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