7861From James Madison to Samuel Wyllys Pomeroy, 16 March 1822 (Madison Papers)
I thank you for the communication made in your favour of the 25 Feby. and the Agricultural Journal sent with it. If flax can be prepared by the new Machinery for 2 cents per ℔s and spun with a facility resembling that of Cotton, you are well warranted in your anticipations of advantage to the Farmers. If Hemp can be carried with equal success through like processes, the advantage will be more...
7862To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 22 September 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose the letter alluded to in my last from Mr. Merry to Mr. Wagner; also a letter from Barney & one from L. Harris. I have authorized Mr. W. to forward any more information relating to Barney’s claims, to Mr Skipwith, reminding him that no further interposition could be made, unless you should so decide. A patronage of individual claims, besides its interference with the functions of the...
7863From James Madison to George Davis, 24 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To George Davis. 24 June 1806, Department of State. “Having been appointed Consul for Tripoli you will avail yourself of the first convenient opportunity of proceeding to that City. The following instructions and explanations are necessary for your guidance. “This appointment being subordinate to that of Algiers, you will correspond regularly with the Consul General as well as with this...
7864James Madison to Mathew Carey, 3 May 1828 (Madison Papers)
Your favr. of Apl. 12 came duly to hand, with the little pamphlets accompanying it: for which I return my thanks with the arrears due for those formerly sent me. Having never read the Memorial of the Boston Merchants, and may not be an admitted Judge of the performance your facts, & the remarks founded on them certainly press very hard on the authors. Your letter just recd. recommending Mr....
7865From James Madison to Congress, 13 March 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 March 1812. Transmits a letter from the envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of Great Britain to the secretary of state. RC and enclosure, two copies ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages, 12A-D1; and DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, 12A-E3). Each RC 1 p.; in the hand of Edward Coles, signed by JM. For enclosure (printed in ASP American State Papers: Documents, Legislative...
7866James Madison to Bernard Peyton, 27 October 1828 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed is a Renewing note for the Bank, which I presume will arrive in time. I thank you for your suggestions as to my Tobacco. The Frost did not visit us till we had removed the outstanding from the field. But some of the latest cutting, was a little touched on the Scaffold. What are we to consider as the effect of the British duty of 3d. a pound on Stemmed Tobo. in the Richd. market for...
7867Circular Letter to Members of Congress, 18 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
The Proclamation by the President, of which a copy is inclosed, will inform you, that in pursuance of his authority to convene Congress on extraordinary occasions, he has appointed Monday the 17th day of October next for the meeting of the Senators and Representatives of the United States. This anticipation of the commencement of the ensuing session is rendered necessary by conventions with...
7868James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 6 December 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
By the return of the ladies who have favored M rs Madison with so agreable a visit, I send back the correspondence with Cooper. It has ended better than I expected. I learn with the greatest pleasure that your health is so well restored. I hope you will be careful of it. above all avoid the fatigues of the pen. FC ( DLC : Madison Papers); in Dolley Madison ’s hand; dateline beneath signature;...
7869From James Madison to William C. C. Claiborne, 23 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 October 1804, Department of State. “I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your several letters of the 1st. 4th. two of the 30th. Augt. and 1st. Septr. last; and in order that you may perceive the sentiments of the Executive respecting the case of the British prize Brig Active, enclosed are transmitted to you copies of a letter from Mr. Merry, the Minister of Great Britain, on that...
7870From James Madison to Richard Rush, 5 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
This will be presented by John P. Wilson Esqr. of this State. I cannot speak of his worth from personal knowlege, but it is well vouched to me by a friend on whom I can entirely rely. He avails himself of resources & a leisure which enable him to indulge his curiosity in a trip to Europe; and he will be so much gratified by being made known to you that I can not refuse him a line of...