The period of my retiring from the public service being at little distance, I shall find no occasion more proper than the present for expressing to my fellow citizens my deep sense of the continued confidence and kind support which I have received from them.
In his farewell address, Madison expresses gratitude for the confidence and support he received from his fellow citizens during his service.
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