1To James Madison from Richard Bache, [ca. 4 June 1827] (Madison Papers)
A draft of Mr Todd’s, for three hundred dollars, has come to my hands, which I took to prevent his arrest and imprisonment, with the perfect assurance, that it would gratify yourself & Mrs Madison, in avoiding so disagreeable a circumstance. I hope that I have not been inconsiderate in the business, & that it will be perfectly convenient for you to pay it. I have not mentioned the circumstance...
2To James Madison from Frederick W. Hatch, 4 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
By a letter recently receiv’d from the Rev Timothy Clowes L L D, I am inform’d that he is an applicant for the Mathematical Chair in the University of Virginia. I met with this Gent. for the first time, last fall in Philadelphia & he then intimated to me his intention if a vacancy shd occur. Agreeably to his request then made, I inform’d him of the expected vacancy, & soon after receiv’d from...