Private & confidential Washington Nov. 20, 1905 Dear Sir, It is inferred from your indication that the Marquis D'Yrojo, has it in mind to visit this place and even to pass the winter with the Genl. The footing on which he stands renders it improper to intrence the diplomatic intercourse with him, and make it____ that he should not remian indefinately in this country in his public character. It can hardly be supposed that he is left unapprized by his own govt. of this state of the case. It is however possible that he may be under ___ ___. At any rate it is not expedient for himself, nor e___ by the President that ___ step[s] should be taken by him which might give ___ __ __ pain, or recd ___ ____ ____ to his personal situation. May I persume so for {2} on your goodness, and your proudly relations to the family, as to request you to find some _____ the war debate the better, of conveying impressions that will put a stop to the intensions of the Marquis, ___ ___ such as {insewrted: they} have been understood to be. A l___ from you ____ the result of the _____ ____ _____ of this request for the liberty of which I put myself on your goodness, will further oblige Dear Sir. Yr. Obedt. Hble Servt James Madison