371James Madison to Aaron Vail, 3 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of ——— was duly received, and the enclosed paper complies with the request which it makes. With friendly respects and good wishes, Printed in Writings of James Madison (Congressional edition),vol. 4, page 568.
372James Madison to Lyman C. Draper, 1 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of Decr. 31st. and enclose a sketch on the Subject of it, made out by a member of the family. With friendly respects [enclosure] James Madison was the Son of James Madison & Nelly Conway. He was born on the 5th of March 1751. (OS) at Port Conway on the Rappahannock river where she was at the time on a visit to her mother residing there. His father was the Son of...
373James Madison to Princess Victoria, 1 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
It being intimated that an autographic specimen from me, as from some others of my Countrymen, would be acceptable for a collection which the Princess Victoria is making; these few lines, with my signature, though written at a very advanced age, and with Rheumatic fingers are offered for the occasion. They will be an expression at least of the respect due to the young Princess, who is...
374Certificate of honorary membership in the U. S. Naval Lyceum, 1 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
At a stated meeting of the United States Naval Lyceum, held on the Twenty eighth day of January A. D. 1834 James Madison was duly elected an Honorary Member, of said Institution. In witness whereof the seal of the Society is affixed to this Diploma and the same signed by the proper Officers. Dated at the Navy Yard, New York this First day of Feb’y 1834 Printed certificate (ICHi) .
375D’Alembert Thorntone to James Madison, 1 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
The aspect of our Publick affairs, is of so critical a nature, as to induce me again to address you. I did myself the satisfaction of writing you in 1814 or ’15,* on the then deranged state of the Currency. If I mistake not, your opinion is adopted by a majority of the State of Virginia, relative to the un=constitutionality of the United States Bank; inasmuch as you are of opinion, that...
376James Madison to William Allen, January 1834 (Madison Papers)
(promissory note) $1000. days after date, for value received I promise to pay to the order of William Allen one thousand dollars, without offset negociable & payable at the office of Discount & Deposit of the Branch Bank of Virginia at Fredericksburg. Ms (DLC) .
377[James Madison] to Henry M. Morfit, January 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 23d., requesting in behalf of Mr. Jennings such information as I may be able to give in support of the claims for his services during the late war Retaining the general impression there made on me, that his services were extensive laborious & important, it would give me pleasure to promote as far as might depend on my recollections, a just compensation for them;...
378American Colonization Society membership certificates, signed by James Madison, January 1834 (Madison Papers)
Office of the Colonization Society This certifies that the Hon. Daniel Waldo is a Member for life, of the American Colonization Society. (MWA) .
379[James Madison] to William Allen, 24 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
Aleck will deliver you a box addressed to Mr. Governeur, New York. It contains books for the "Naval Institute" at that place. The bulk being too great for the mail, I must ask the favor of you to forward the article by the first safe water opportunity, apprizing Mr. Governeur, by a line thro’ the mail, that you have done so and that the freight wch. you will be good eno’ to advance for me, has...
380James Madison to Sarah Coles Stevenson, 23 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. my dear Cousin and amiable friend, your letter of the 18th. with the renewed provision, the work of your own hands, for the comfort of mine in their Rheumatic condition. I return my thanks in more than a handful, for such a token of your considerate kindness. I must thank you also for the sympathizing interest you take in what regards my general health. I cannot expect it to...