1Joseph C. Cabell to James Madison, 10 October 1828 (Madison Papers)
I am detained here as a witness in the suit of Mrs. Carter & Mr. Galt, but hope to be released by tomorrow. Shortly after I received your Letter of Sepr. 18, relative to the Tariff, I replied to you, and whilst I acknowledged the great satisfaction afforded by that letter, I begged your permission to send it to the press. Since the date of my reply, I have under proper precautions, shewn the...
2Henry Clay to James Madison, 10 October 1828 (Madison Papers)
(Confidential) I have been informed, through a respected channel, with which I presume you are acquainted, that it would conduce greatly to the comfort of Mrs. Randolph, the daughter of Mr. Jefferson, if her son in law Mr. Trist was appointed to some Clerkship in one of the Departments here; and that, in that event, she would establish herself in this City. A vacancy having recently occurred...
3William Beach Lawrence to James Madison, 10 October 1828 (Madison Papers)
As I am about to leave London, I have transferred to Mr. Barbour the funds of the University of Virginia, which were placed under my control on the departure of Mr Gallatin. I enclose a sketch of the account of the Messrs. Baring, from which the disbursements made under my direction will fully appear. I have the honor to be, with profound respect, Dear Sir, Your most obedient faithful Sert. W....
4David Meade Randolph to James Madison, 10 October 1828 (Madison Papers)
A continued pressure of adversity will, I hope, excuse me for this appeal to your friendly consideration. I have been petitioning Congress the two last Sessions for a Pension; and altho hitherto unsuccessful, I shall repeat my claim, with some additional testimony in my behalf—among which, I am expecting something of importance from the venerable Fayette. My Affidavit states nearly three years...