1971Gabriel Crane to James Madison, 9 March 1828 (Madison Papers)
[ ] Now after the lapse of a number of years I have again to address a communication to you in the Name and by direction of the Supreme the Divine Author of the Scripture, to inform you that He is still upon the earth with intention of executing His most important Purposes, [relating] to its concerns. And further that I am still the organ of His Will upon the earth for the occasion as was...
1972To John Jay from Richard Varick and Robert Troup, 8 March 1828 (Jay Papers)
In Obedience to the Direction of the Board of Managers of the American Bible Society, We have the Honor to inclose You a Copy of their Proceedings relative to your late Resignation of the Office of President of the Society. We are deeply sensible of the serious Injury the Society will inevitably sustain from the Want of your illustrious Name to patronize its important Concerns; We cannot...
1973James Madison to Nicholas P. Trist, 8 March 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. a letter from Col. Storrow in answer to an inquiry from me, which shews that he has still in his hands the packet put into them by Mr. Sparks. I am sorry that his inattention caused you & Mr Coolidge the trouble indicated in your favour of Feby. 22. The delinquent is so penitent for not even dropping me a line on the subject, that, in the consciousness of our own...
1974Chapman Johnson to James Madison, 8 March 1828 (Madison Papers)
I hope you will pardon my delay in answering your letter of December 19th. when I tell you, that ever since its receipt, I have been in duress, by the labors of my office, and by those which neither belonged to my office, nor should have been admitted into it— I now return you the letter of Mr. Trist, on Mr. Walker’s subject—and proceed to perform a promise I made to Genl. Cocke, but which I...
1975James Madison to Ferdinand R. Hassler, 6 March 1828 (Madison Papers)
J. M. presents his respects to Mr. Hassler with many thanks for the "Popular Exposition of the System of the Universe". politely sent & just recd; to which he adds his good wishes for the success, to wch. such a work executed with the known ability of the author can not fail to be entitled. Every insight into the grandeur & structure of the universe, having a happy tendency at once to expand...
1976James Madison to Alexander Garrett, 4 March 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. from a gentleman in Kentucky, who wishes to back an application to the Legislature, for aid to the Transylvania University, with the examples of other States, a request of a statement of the grants made to the University of Virginia, and to any other Collegiate Institutions within the State. May I ask the favor of you to guard me against any inaccuracies, by noting to me the...
1977James Madison to H. Thompson, Jr., 4 March 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of Feby. 26, acquainting me with the formation of the Society in Union Town for the promotion of "Literature friendship and morality," and with its election of me as an honorary member. Regarding an association for such purposes, in which young men of the Town unite with Students of the College, as doubly praise worthy, and a happy substitute for the social...
1978Joseph C. Cabell to James Madison, 1 March 1828 (Madison Papers)
I applied to the Executive thro’ one of its members for a copy of the 1st. vol: of the Public Journals—for your use. No law having passed authorizing the disposition to be made of them, and none being expedient till the whole of the work shall be completed, the Executive had no power to present a Copy to any one. I desired that one might be sent you on loan, till the Legislature shall pass a...
1979From James Madison to Jonathan Roberts, 29 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recd., my dear Sir, your friendly letter of the 15th. inst: which had strayed to a wrong post office, before it got to the right one. It gives me pleasure to find that you retain the sentiments which grew up between us during our cotemporary services in public life; and I do every justice to the motives which prompted your call on me to take an active side in the contest which excites...
1980To James Madison from John Quincy Adams, 29 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed small packet, addressed to your lady, has just been received from Mr Hughes, our Charge d’Affaires to the Netherlands. To account for its present appearance, I have to remark that it was by Mr Hughes transmitted to me open, with permission, of which I have availed myself to peruse its contents. To this indulgence of Mr Hughes I am indebted not only for the knowledge of the...
1981To James Madison from George W. Featherstonhaugh, 28 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I am recently returned from an Excursion to Europe with my Family, which has lasted about 15 months, after an absence of more than 20 Years from that part of the World. Of the various interesting objects pursued there, all of which must gradually rise to importance in our Country, I found none in which a greater practical progress had been made than the Science of Geology; all the intellectual...
1982To James Madison from Ferdinand R. Hassler, 28 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Allow me to have the honor to present You with the present again with a new publication of mine intended to diffuse interest for a science the general utility of which is as universally acknowledged as it is, desirable to extend it in this country. A popular exposition of the system of the Universe, which I should feel happy if my desire of rendering this study agreable had the success that...
1983From James Madison to Nancy Tapscott, 27 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of Jany 28. to which I can only answer by referring you to mine of Novr. 26. 1826. & by informing you that a power of Attorney is given by Mrs. Willis & myself to J. H. Lee Esqr. who will I am sure exercise it with every disposition to consult your interest & advantage that may be consistent with our just claims & reasonable expectations under the covenant entered into...
1984To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 27 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have just received your letter of 14th inst. When Mr King left England, he transferred to my credit the unexpended balance of the £2000 which had been remitted on account of the University of Virginia. I made sundry payments and in like manner, on my leaving London, I transferred the unexpended balance, amounting to about £300 as far as I can recollect, to the credit of the Secretary of...
1985To James Madison from Jared Sparks, 27 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 7th: of January came safely to hand. I trust you have before this time received the packet of letters sent by Col. Storrow. Had any accident befallen them I think he would have informed me. It is probable he has waited for a safe conveyance. I have written him on the subject. As all Genl. Washington’s papers are put up in chests, and deposited in the safety vault of an...
1986From James Madison to James Monroe, 26 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Your two letters of the 13 & 15th. inst came together by the last mail (sunday evening) too late to be answered by its return on monday morning. I had recd. the printed circular of Judge Brooke notifying our Electoral nominations, on thursday last, but in the night, & not to be answered by the return Mail, which passes our post office, between 5 & 6 miles distant, by day light. The printed...
1987To James Madison from Hugh Thompson Jr., 26 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Since the institution of “Madison College” in this place, a Society has been formed called the “Madison Literary Society” composed of the Students And a number of the young men of town, whose object is the promotion of “Literature Friendship and Morality.” As the friend and patron of Said object and in consequence of the very high Estimation in which you are held by the Members of the...
1988To James Madison from John Hartwell Cocke, 23 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I received yours of the 9. Inst. covering Mr. Egans letter, & the accompanying recommendations of him, for Mr. Longs Chair. As I shall have no opportunity of placing these papers in the hands of our Colleagues but through the post, which I agree with you might be hazardous, I shall take the safer course of placing them in the custody of the Secretary to the Board of Visitors, at my next visit...
1989From James Madison to Francis Brooke, 22 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
The mail of last evening brought me your circular communication, by which I am informed of my being nominated by the Convention at Richmond on the 8th. of Jany. one of the Electors recommended for the next appointment of Chief Magistrate of the U. States. Whilst I express the great respect I feel to be due to my fellow Citizens composing that assembly, I must request that another name be...
1990From James Madison to Martin Van Buren, 21 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison, with his respects to Mr. Van Buren, thanks him for the copy of his Speech in behalf of the surviving Officers of the Revolutionary Army. They are very fortunate in having such able advocates. It is a painful reflection, that after all that can now be done, so much of the price of Independence, should be left for the pages of history as a charge against the justice & gratitude of...
1991From James Madison to Lafayette, 20 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of Ocr. 27. has been some time on hand, tho’ it met with delays, after it got into port. My health in which you take so kind an interest was as reported interrupted by a severe, tho’ short attack, but is now very good. I hope yours is so without having suffered any interruption. I wish I could give you fuller & better accounts of the Monticello affairs. Neither Virginia, nor any...
1992To James Madison from Samuel A. Storrow, 18 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Your note of the 12th reached me on saturday last. The package to which it refers is safe and has been too long in my hands. It was given to me by Mr Sparks in Boston during the month of October last. I reached my own dwelling in November, & late as it was I was unwilling to forego the hope that I might be the bearer of it myself to Montpelier. Unexpected duties called me from home in December...
1993To James Madison from Charles Caldwell, 15 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
A knowledge of the deep and lively interest you take in the literature and science of our country, is the reason of my troubling you with this letter. I am about to make an effort to procure from the legislature of Kentucky additional funds for the uses of Transylvania university. To aid me in this, a knowledge of the amount of monies granted by other States to similar institutions, will be...
1994To James Madison from James Monroe, 15 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Another mail has arrived, since my last to you, without bringing me any letter from Judge Brooke. I infer, that you have experienc’d, the same result. It is impossible therefore, to form any just estimate, of the time, when we shall receive the promised official communication. I am inform’d, by some, in whom I have perfect confidence, that the impression is daily gaining strength, that we mean...
1995To James Madison from Jonathan Roberts, 15 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Since your retirement to private life though under the influence of the most vidvidly [ sic ] kind & re[s]pectful feelings towards you I have fore-born to intrude upon you any communication. I could not expect that a citizen who had borne so long and so conspicuous a part in our councils & whose intercourse had been so extensive among men would not have suflicient [ sic ] calls on his...
1996From James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 14 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
In the uncertain State of the fund lodged with the Barings, I have enclosed to Mr. Gallatin a letter to that House requesting it to pay a draft from the American Minister at Paris not exceeding £100, and another to the Minister authorizing him, to make the draft, and place the same or as much thereof as may be required in the hands of Docr. Miguel, or such other person as you should name,...
1997From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 14 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
You probably know that a sum of about £2000 St: was placed by Mr. Jefferson in the hands of the Barings, subject to the order of the American Minister in London, for the use of the University of Virginia. Of this deposit, it appears from the information of Mr. King late Secretary of Legation, there remained on the 24th. of June 1826. a balance of £986.18.4. Be so obliging as to inform me,...
1998From James Madison to Gulian C. Verplanck, 14 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. with your letter of the 5th. a copy of the “Report to the High School Society of N. York,” for which I return my thanks. No feature in the aspect of our country is more gratifying than the increase and variety of Institutions for educating the several ages & classes of the rising generation, and the meritorious patriotism, which improving on the most improved forms, extends the...
1999To James Madison from John Hartwell Cocke, 14 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I received your several communications, addressed to me in Richmond—and together with our Colleagues there Mr. Johnson & Mr. Cabell, deliberated upon them. In relation to Doctor Jones, it was finally agreed to suspend further proceedings until July—and I accordingly wrote him the accompanying letter. Mr. Loyall had previously assented to the suspension of this appointment in a letter to Mr....
2000To James Madison from James Monroe, 13 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 5th. has been receivd, in which you intimate the expectation, of receiving by the mail of that day, a letter from Judge Brooke. I indulged a hope of receiving one from him, about that time, containing the official notification of our nomination, but instead thereof, I recd. a private one, apprizing me of his arrival in Richmond, and that he should write me, the official note, as...