1From James Madison to George Nicholas, 8 April 1788 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 5th. instant was duly handed to me last evening. The sentiments contained in it appear to me to be dictated by the most perfect propriety both as they regard the importance of the present moment, and the measures which it renders expedient. As I wish not to decline any co-operation that may tend to save America from Anarchy and disunion, I shall cheerfully execute the task...
2From James Madison to George Nicholas, 17 May 1788 (Madison Papers)
I received your favor of the 9th. inst: several days ago, but have never been able till this moment to comply with the request it makes on the subject of the Mississippi. Many considerations induce me to believe that there is not at present any dangerous disposition to sacrifice the right of the U. S. to the common use of that navigation. The discussions and enquiries which have taken place on...
3From James Madison to George Nicholas, 29 December 1788 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 29 December 1788 . Acknowledged in Nicholas to JM, 2 Jan. 1789 . Announces JM’s return home to campaign and make his sentiments known to the inhabitants of the district.
4From James Madison to George Nicholas, 23 January 1789 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 23 January 1789 . Acknowledged in Nicholas to JM, 24 Jan. 1789 . Reports prospects for his election. Encloses a copy of his remarks on Jefferson’s draft constitution ( Observations on Jefferson’s Draft of a Constitution for Virginia, ca. 15 Oct. 1788 and n.). Requests Nicholas to deliver his letter of 21 Jan. 1789 to John Brown .