At a Meeting of the Citizens of Madison [Virginia] held for the purpose of testifying the deep regret they feel in Common with their fellow citizens at the death of the illustrious patreat & statesman James Madison--their gratitude for his public services, & respect & admiration for his private character it was

1 Resolved--that we wear crape on the left arm for thirty days

2 Resolved that we deeply sympathize with Mrs. Madison on her heavy bereavement

3 Resolved That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to Mrs. Madison

4 Resolved that these resolutions be published

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