1To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 9 July 1790 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 9 July 1790. Acknowledged in JM to James Madison, Sr., 31 July 1790 . Encloses a letter for Mr. Chew. Inquires about the price of coffee and brown sugar in New York.
2To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 20 December 1790 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 20 December 1790. Acknowledged in JM to Ambrose Madison, 2 Jan. 1791 . Reports the recent illness of JM’s mother, Nelly Madison. She has since recovered.
3To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 31 January 1791 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 31 January 1791. Acknowledged in JM to James Madison, Sr., 13 Feb. 1791 . Reports recovery of JM’s mother.
4To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 11 May 1791 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 23d. Ulto. in which you say you think I should have done well if I had sent a few Hhds. Tobo. to Mr Leiper: if Tobo. does not take a rise here; will it be too late to send it to him in June or July; if it will not, I probably may send him 12 or 13 Hhds. I have at Richmond; and 3 or 4 at Fredg if he will give the price you mention’d to me. I intend to send this letter...
5To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 29 May 1791 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 29 May 1791. Acknowledged in JM’s letter to his father, 2 July 1791 . Evidently makes further inquiries concerning the sale of tobacco and prices paid in the Philadelphia market.
6To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 26 November 1791 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 26 November 1791. Acknowledged in JM to his father, 10 Dec. 1791 . Concerns family business, including an order for “slitted” iron placed with Robert Dunbar.
7Power of Attorney from James Madison, Sr., 28 February 1792 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
Abstract. 28 February 1792, Orange County, Virginia . James Madison, Sr., by power of attorney authorizes JM to receive the interest on his treasury notes. Notarized by Andrew Shepherd, James Taylor, and Zachariah Burnley. Ms ( ViW : Bishop James Madison Papers). One page, in the hand of James Madison, Sr., except for signatures. JM had requested this power of attorney and specified some of...
8To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., ca. 17 April 1792 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. Ca. 17 April 1792. Mentioned in JM to his father, 27 Apr. 1792 . Encloses a letter to Joseph Chew and makes inquiry about him. Tells of Dr. George Gilmer’s illness.
9To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 27 January 1794 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 27 January 1794. Acknowledged in JM to James Madison, Sr., 21 Feb. 1794 . Asks JM to collect interest on his father’s U.S. treasury certificates by virtue of power of attorney. Inquires about pecan and apple trees to be planted at Montpelier. Mentions money left at Fredericksburg in November 1793 by JM for his father that has not been received.
10To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 17 February 1794 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 17 February 1794. Acknowledged in JM to James Madison, Sr., 10 Mar. 1794 . Asks JM to make inquiries in Philadelphia about purchasing a piano for his sister Frances Taylor Madison. Requests advice on building a gristmill. Asks for information about a threshing mill (probably the model recently procured by Jefferson). Informs JM that apple trees have been purchased. Inquires...
11To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., [ca. 15 March] 1794 (Madison Papers)
Timothy looks well; but the last sowed is much turn’d out of the Ground: the new Seed will be sowed as soon as the ground is dry enough Wheat looks very well except the last 8 Bushels sowed L. C has got stuff enough for 8 Waggons except the Naves & some stuff for Bar Share brakes—& is getting Shingles for a Grainary: How large will you have it Apple Trees are all planted at Sawney’s—Money is...
12To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 15 April 1794 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 15 April 1794. Acknowledged in JM’s letter to his father of 25 Apr. 1794 . Informs JM that his corn crop is deficient. Inquires about breeding two of JM’s mares. Describes a granary to be built at Montpelier. Comments on a piano to be bought in Philadelphia.
13To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., [5 May] 1794 (Madison Papers)
☓ Where shall the Laths, & plank be procured ☓ for the granary— ☓ Send the memorials— ☓ Forte Piano—no books. ⟨per brass?⟩ Wire pay Mr Blair when you come home 18/ ☓ C——s Mill does no damage ☓ Excuse [ sic ] Law ☓ Bill of exchange Ms ( DLC ). Notes in the hand of James Madison, Sr., for a response to JM’s letter to him of 25 Apr. 1794 . Written on the cover of that letter. Probably formed the...
14To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 26 May 1794 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 26 May 1794. Acknowledged in JM to James Madison, Sr., 6 June 1794 . Concerns a bill of exchange for JM from William Triplett for $200 on a Philadelphia mercantile house.
15To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 3 December 1794 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 3 December 1794. Acknowledged in JM’s 14 Dec. 1794 letter to his father. Asks if JM can contribute financially toward the gristmill that JM’s family planned to build. Inquires about milling JM’s wheat crop.
16To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 5 January 1795 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 5 January 1795. Acknowledged in JM’s letter to his father of 26 Jan. 1795 . Inquires about marketing JM’s wheat crop. Mentions need for timothy seed. Requests items to be shipped from Philadelphia: mill stones and bolting (sifting) cloths (for the gristmill that JM’s family planned to build), and tea for JM’s sister, Sarah Catlett Madison Macon. Asks what horses should be...
17To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 29 January 1795 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 29 January 1795. Acknowledged in JM’s 8 Feb. 1795 letter to his father . Requests that JM obtain at Philadelphia wire for sifters (for the gristmill that JM’s family planned to build). Mentions a loss incurred by JM’s brother William. Discusses a land transaction being considered with Prettyman Merry.
18To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 24 February 1796 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 24 February 1796. Acknowledged in JM’s 13 Mar. 1796 letter to his father . Requests instructions and reports on John Lee’s efforts concerning Kentucky lands owned by JM and Nelly Conway Madison, Ambrose Madison’s daughter. Discusses farm business at Montpelier and the leasing of a house to a carpenter.
19Power of Attorney from James Madison, Sr., 9 December 1796 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 December 1796. Gives JM power of attorney to receive interest and principal on his father’s U.S. stock. Witnessed by Richard Lee and Archibald Terrell before John Scott, acting magistrate in Orange County, Virginia. Ms ( PHC ). 1 p. In the hand of James Madison, Sr., except for Scott’s signature. Certified by James Taylor, clerk of the Orange County Court, 10 Dec. 1796. Enclosed in James...
20To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 11 and 12 December 1796 (Madison Papers)
Letters not found. 11 and 12 December 1796. Acknowledged in JM to James Madison, Sr., 25 Dec. 1796 . Enclose power of attorney to JM, 9 Dec. 1796 , and discuss certificate of Samuel French and Mr. Noe’s draft.
21To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 2 January 1797 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 2 January 1797. Acknowledged in JM to James Madison, Sr., 15 Jan. 1797 . Discusses purchases for Montpelier.
22To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 8 January 1797 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 8 January 1797. Acknowledged in JM to James Madison, Sr., 22 and 29 Jan. 1797 . Discusses family matters and crops at Montpelier.
23To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 16 January 1797 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 16 January 1797. Referred to in JM to James Madison, Sr., 5 Feb. 1797 . Acknowledged in JM to James Madison, Sr., 13 Feb. 1797 . Encloses James Madison, Sr., to Joseph Chew, 15 Jan. 1797, on Kentucky lands and family matters (NHi).
24To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 30 January 1797 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 30 January 1797. Acknowledged in JM to James Madison, Sr., 13 Feb. 1797 . Discusses farm business at Montpelier.