2301From James Madison to Bernard Peyton, 10 May 1827 (Madison Papers)
Having occasion for five hundred dollars to pay a debt in Philada I have taken the liberty of sending thither a draft on you for that amount payable on the 5th. of July next, which I must ask the favor of you to satisfy out of the proceeds of my Tobo. if other means be not put into your hands for the purpose. Draft ( DLC ). For the debts accrued by John Payne Todd for which JM held himself...
2302To James Madison from Nicholas Biddle, 10 May 1827 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to request you to place the accompanying pamphlet in your library as a mark of the very sincere respect & regard of the writer. No one can feel more sensibly than I do the imperfections of this humble effort to honor the memory of your departed friend, & to no one can they be more apparent than to yourself who so well appreciated his merits. I would have willingly transferred to...
2303To James Madison from Anthony Morris, 9 May 1827 (Madison Papers)
Knowing the interest you have always felt in every thing connected with Systems of Education, from the influence they necessarily have, as well on individual happiness, as on the future greatness, and true glory of the United States, I have taken the liberty to invite your attention, at some leisure hour, to some short sketches of the Fellenberg System presented in the American Farmer of the...
2304From James Madison to Richard Rush, 8 May 1827 (Madison Papers)
Among the names which the vacancy in the Collectorship at Norfolk will bring to your view is that of Moses Myers Esqr. of that place. Though my personal knowledge of this Gentleman is very slight I take pleasure in saying that I have been always led to regard him as a highly respectable Merchant, and a patriotic Citizen; and in expressing the belief that if selected for the vacant Office, its...
2305From James Madison to John Myers, 7 May 1827 (Madison Papers)
J. M presents his respects to Mr Myers, and encloses a few lines as requested, to the Secy. of the Treasury. Draft ( DLC ). Written at bottom of draft of enclosure, JM to Richard Rush, 8 May 1827 .
2306To James Madison from Thomas C. Levins, 7 May 1827 (Madison Papers)
Having heard that the present professor of mathematics in the University of Virginia intends to resign his situation, I offer myself as a candidate to fill the chair. Shd. any testimony as to moral character or capability of teaching be required, I can refer to many estimable friends in G. Town and Washington. A few days since I had the honour of addressing a letter to the Honble Mr. Calhoun...
2307To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson Randolph, 7 May 1827 (Madison Papers)
The Undersigned submits to your body the following proposition as trustee for Mrs Randolph, viz, he will loan to the University a sum not exceeding twenty five thousand dollars, bearing an interest of six per cent per annum payable semi-annually, irredeemable in twenty years; after that term at the will of the Rector and visitors provided that no payment be less than two thousand dollars,...
2308To James Madison from Nicholas P. Trist, 6 May 1827 (Madison Papers)
I owe many apologies for this tardy acknowledgment of your favor of last month. Several causes have contributed to this remissness, but the chief of these is the paradoxical one of that extreme punctuality which you persist in observing towards me, which has been the cause of a compunctious visitation every time that it has been displayed, and which therefore, honestly and sincerely, I do not...
2309To James Madison from James Barbour, 5 May 1827 (Madison Papers)
After a diligent search among the files of this Department—and a personal inspection of the letter books the only document I could find of those referred to by you was Armstrong’s letter to Jackson of May 28th. 1814. That I think you are in possession of. If not, and you wish it, or indeed any other paper belonging to the Department I will most gladly send you. I beg to offer you an assurance...
2310To James Madison from John Willis and Others, 5 May 1827 (Madison Papers)
The documents of our society having been misplaced and we not being able to ascertain whether you have been informed that you were elected an honorary member of the Jefferson society as a committee have the honour to announce to you your appointment, and that we shall feel ourselves much gratified whenever you visit the University to be honoured with your attendance. We are Sir with respect...