1From James Madison to Stephen Van Rensselaer, 11 February 1823 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor of the 4th. inst. inclosing the address of Mr. Eaton relating to a geological & agricultural survey of the vicinity of the Erie Canal. As far as my judgment extends, his instructions are ably drawn up, & give an adequate scope to the researches & observations most likely to be scientifically and practically useful. In the execution of the task objects not...
2From James Madison to Stephen Van Rensselaer, 6 May 1824 (Madison Papers)
A Geological and Agricultural Survey of the District Adjoining the Erie Canal in the State of New York …
3From James Madison to Richard Riker and Others, 31 May 1826 (Madison Papers)
I have duly received your letter of April 28th. and with it a Medal of Gold, commemorating the completion of the Erie Canal, presented in the name of the City of New York by order of the Common Council; the Medal being accompanied by a box made of Maple brought from the Lake in the first Canal boat the Senaca Chief.
4James Madison: Notes from State Papers, December 1830 (Madison Papers)
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