181921Thomas Bee to James Madison, 4 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
I recd. yesterday your letter, with its inclosure, & thank you very sincerely for both. I am glad, too, to find that you concur with me in condemning that fondness for titles that mean nothing. I wish that, without any sort of connection with your own claim to it, you had expressed an opinion as to the peculiar applicability of the epithet emeritus , for one who has filled an office of high...
181922William B. Sprague to James Madison, 5 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
I am about to make a request of you, for which I am well aware that I ought to be able to plead, at least, the apology, which might be furnished by an acquaintance; and yet I allow myself to hope that you will find an apology for me in the nature of the request, and the rather, as there is no one in this vicinity who has a personal acquaintance with you to whom I can apply for an introduction....
181923Nicholas P. Trist to James Madison, 5 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
The two packets containing your letter to Mr Eppes, and those from Mr Hassler, came to hand in due course of mail: the contents of the former were immediately forwarded to Lynchburg, Mr E’s post-office; those of the latter, placed among the papers of the board. I write now for the purpose of saying--lest you should be deterred by the late event--that you are expected to establish yourselves...
181924Samuel A. Storrow to James Madison, 6 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recently been visited by a sister & brother in law. They are residents of Boston and journeyed thus far to see my Wife & the little progeny that is clustering around us. They had scarcely reached our dwelling when I was siezed by a malady that kept me prisoner to my room for nearly the whole of their stay. It was the intention of my brother to have presented his personal respects to you...
181925Henry Clay to James Madison, 7 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Mr. J. Caldwell, who will present you this letter, being desirous of the honor of your acquaintance, I take pleasure in introducing him to you as a reputable and intelligent gentleman, and as the son of my particular friend, the worthy proprietor of these excellent waters. He is a member of the Convention, about to assemble at Charlottesville, of which I understand you are also a member. I...
181926Board of Visitors, University of Virginia, 10 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
At a meeting of the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, held at the University on the tenth day of July 1828, at which were present, James Madison, rector, James Monroe, James Breckenridge, Chapman Johnson, John H. Cocke and William C. Rives. Various letters from, and recommendations of, candidates for the Professorships of Antient Languages and of Natural Philosophy, were taken...
181927Board of Visitors, University of Virginia, 11 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Friday, July 11. The Board met, present the same as yesterday, with the addition of Joseph C. Cabell. The forenoon was employed in attending the examination, and in reading various communications & testimonials concerning applicants for the Professorships of Antient Languages & Natural Philosophy. Agreeably to the resolution to that effect, passed at the meeting in July 1827, Joseph C. Cabell,...
181928Board of Visitors, University of Virginia, 12 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Saturday, July 12. The Board met, present the same as yesterday. Resolved That James Monroe & John H. Cocke compose a committee for the purpose of examining & reporting on, the minutes of the Faculty proceedings. Resolved That Chapman Johnson & W. C. Rives compose a committee for the purpose of enquiring into & reporting on the state of the Funds. Resolved as follows: Professor Long having...
181929A. Thomson Wigfall to James Madison, 12 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Not haveing the honour of a personal acquaintance with you I hope you will excuse the liberty of my addressing you in this manner. Haveing by long custom habituated myself to look up to you as the guardian of my education while more immediately under your protection, at the University of Va, I still retain for you the same veneration & esteem & have therefore determined to apply to you in the...
181930Edward Coles to James Madison, 13 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Agreeably to your request I have paid to the printer of the National Gazette the five dollars you sent him, and enclosed I transmit you his receipt. My sister Stevenson has borne her journey so far better than I expected. Her health has evidently improved since her arrival here. Doctor Physick had left the City before our arrival. She has consulted Doctors Chapman & Dewies, who seem confident...
181931Board of Visitors, University of Virginia, 14 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Monday, July 14. The Board met, present the same as on Saturday. After reading some communications addressed to them, the Board took into consideration the question of attending the Convention to be held this day in Charlottesville, on the subject of the Internal Improvement of the State; and having decided on being present at the organization of the Body, they proceeded to Charlottesville for...
181932Board of Visitors, University of Virginia, 15 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Tuesday, July 15. In the intervals of their attendance as members of the Convention in Charlottesville, the Board met, and attended occasionally on the examination. Ms ( ViU ).
181933Board of Visitors, University of Virginia, 16 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Wednesday, July 16. This day was spent in a similar manner to the preceding. Ms ( ViU ).
181934James Madison to Nicholas P. Trist, 17 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
We are very sorry for the cause that detains you from the From the attendance you wished not to omit, but it is the request of us all that you consult your health as the first duty. With best wishes RC ( DLC : Nicholas P. Trist Papers).
181935Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 17 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Thursday, July 17. The same remark applies to this. Ms ( ViU ).
181936Board of Visitors, University of Virginia, 18 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Friday, July 18. In the intervals of the meetings of the Convention, the Board met and passed the following resolutions. Resolved That Mr Monroe & Mr Johnson be a committee charged with the duty of preparing during the recess of the Board of Visitors, and of reporting to them at their next meeting, a plan of Executive government for the University. After the expiration of the term of Service...
181937Board of Visitors, University of Virginia, 19 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Saturday, July 19. The Board attended the Convention, and no business was done by them in relation to the University. Ms ( ViU ).
181938Thomas Lehre to James Madison, 21 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Yesterday a friend informed me that he had seen you lately, that you looked well & appeared as if you would live many years yet to come, which pleased me much, especially as I had not heard from you for some time past. God grant that you may continue to enjoy good health, & a long life, not only for your sake, but for the sake of our dearly beloved Country. It is truly painful to see how our...
181939Board of Visitors, University of Virginia, 21 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Monday, July 21. The Board met, present James Madison, rector, James Monroe, James Breckenridge, Chapman Johnson, Joseph C. Cabell, John H. Cocke and William C. Rives. Resolved as follows: The recess of all the Schools commencing on the 15th and terminating on the 31st of December, in each year, as provided for by the enactment of October 1826, having been found injurious in practice;...
181940Report on the University of Virginia, 21 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Report on the University of Virginia We lay before our readers the following interesting View of the condition of the University of Virginia, submitted to the Legislature on Monday last: I have the honor to lay before the General Assembly, the report adopted by the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, at their meeting in July last, and received by me as President of the Literary...
181941Board of Visitors, University of Virginia, 22 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Tuesday, July 22. The Board met, present the Same as yesterday. Resolved That if Dr Patterson should decline the appointment of Professor of Natural Philosophy, the Rector shall be authorised to offer it to William Ritchie, rector of the Academy of Tain in Scotland; that in making this offer, he be required not to annex the duties of the Observatory, and the compensation provided therefor,...
181942Board of Visitors, University of Virginia, 23 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Wednesday, July 23. The Board met, present the Same as yesterday. Resolved That the Sum of Two hundred and twenty five dollars be appropriated for the purpose of repairing the exterior coverings of the dormitories of the University. Resolved That the Executive committee be authorized to take off a part of the exterior covering from the lower range of dormitories, to ascertain experimentally...
181943Board of Visitors, University of Virginia, 24 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Thursday, July 24. The Board met, present the same as yesterday. Resolved as follows: When the Professor of Law shall establish a class for the study of Government and General Politics, every student paying to him his full fee, shall be entitled to the benefit of all his classes; and those desirous of attending the class of government and general politics alone, shall be allowed to attend...
181944John A. Graham to James Madison, 25 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Permit me the honor of presenting herewith a small volume entitled " Graham’s Junius " as a token of my great respect for your worth and talents. Should my lucubrations meet with the approbation of, or, give the least pleasure to Mr Madison, it would afford me the highest gratification. Be assured my prayer to God, is, that you and yours may long enjoy health and happiness, without a Sigh, and...
181945John H. J. Browere to James Madison, 26 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Time perhaps has caused a forgetfulness of memory; if so, the undersigned, is fearful that his name doth not often intimate itself to your recollection. But, dear Sir the writer cannot never will fortget the hospitality he experienced at Montpellier. The Mansion that contains the forms of Ex president Madison & Lady is repeatedly & often before my eyes. As if personally present, I hear your...
181946James Madison to Richard Cutts, 26 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 23. The view you give of the proposed transfer of my debt from the Bank of the U. S. to that of the Metropolis shews it to be an eligible arrangement; and I return with my signature the note you enclosed. I am much obliged to Mr. Nourse for his ready aid in the case, and beg you to make him sensible of it. You will insert his name in the note & fill the blank for the...
181947James Madison to Walter Jones, 26 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
I learn from Mr. Cutts, that in a Chancery suit brought agst. him by a Creditor, I am to be made a party. Having been very successful throughout my life in keeping clear of litigated transactions I am very anxious to avoid such an one, as that now threatened; and cannot but hope, when the Creditor perceives the manifest inutility of pressing me into the suit, he will not persist in his...
181948James Madison to Nicholas P. Trist, 26 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. from a Mr. A. ____ Wigfall, of S. Carolina, who appears to have been a Student at our University, a letter which I can the better answer, after some knowledge of his character & conduct whilst there. Be so good as to collect it for me, as soon as may be convenient. I send you a few London Gazettes, which after looking into, you can hand to Dr. Dunglison. We got home the day we...
181949Nicholas P. Trist to James Madison, 26 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Immediately after the adjournment of the Board, Mr Lomax called to enquire whether they had made any order in relation to the incongruities in the prices of Professors’ tickets unconsciously introduced by the enactment establishing fifteen dollar fees for attendance on the classes of Medical Jurisprudence, Political economy, &c. On being informed that No order had been made on the subject, he...
181950[William T. Barry] to James Madison, 28 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Borowski will do me the favour to hand you this letter. I beg leave to introduce him to your kind attention & civilities. You will find him to be a well informed intelligent gentleman, worthy the respect due to a distinguished stranger, and as such I ask for him your kind attention. Allow me to use the occasion to express to you the sentiments of esteem & friendship, that I have & shall...