1James Madison to James Bradford, 3 October 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have recd your letter of the 26th. ult and am sorry I am so little able to answer it with the precision required for its object. My personal knowledge of your father was too remote for any availing recollections. I have certainly none injurious to his memory. Of the transactions in which he was involved in 1794, the lapse of time would also account for a very defective recollection. I may...
2Robert M. Patterson to James Madison, 3 October 1831 (Madison Papers)
A large number, (between 70 & 80,) of the Students of the University have lately formed a Corps "for the acquirement of practical knowledge and skill in military tactics," and the Faculty have appointed the Proctor, Mr. Jno. A. Carr, their Military Instructor, the Students having previously appointed him their Senior Commanding Officer. The Faculty have also authorised me to take the necessary...
3John Townsend to James Madison, 3 October 1831 (Madison Papers)
Personally unacquainted as I am with you, I fear that the liberty I take in addressing to you this communication may be deemed a troublesome, perhaps an impertinent intrusion upon your privacy & Leisure. I can well conjecture the frequent demands which are made upon your time, for counsel & information, having relation to the political history & opinions of the country, in the government of...