A portrait of the venerable sage was always on his study table.

When about setting out for France in 1816 he tendered his services to his old chief and wrote to him that 'in every country and in all times he should never cease to feel gratitude, respect, and attachment for him.' Jefferson fully reciprocated this regard.

From Monticello he wrote to Gallatin in 1823: "A visit from you to this place would indeed be a day of jubilee, but your age and distance forbid the hope.

Be this as it will, I shall love you forever, and rejoice in your rejoicings and sympathize in your ails.

God bless and have you ever in His holy keeping." Nor does Mr.
Gallatin seem to have allowed any feeling of disappointment or dissatisfaction at Mr.Madison's weakness to disturb their kindly relations.