6551Frederick Beasley to James Madison, 17 March 1831 (Madison Papers)
Some years ago, I had the pleasure to send you my "search of truth upon the science of the human mind", & afterwards some smaller tracts, with wh you were kind enough to express your satisfaction, as far as your time allowed you to peruse them. I afterwards, on my way to the Springs in your State, had the satisfaction of a few moments conversation with you in your own house. I mention these...
6552James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 18 March 1831 (Madison Papers)
I inclose an extract of a letter from Mr. John Randolph on the subject of a Mr. Richardson, and a letter from the latter. You will observe the request of Mr. Randolph that the object of Mr. Richardson might be eventually communicated for the University at N. York. I have made the communication to William & Mary; and as it is quite uncertain whether it will be of avail there, it is proper that...
6553James Madison to Richard Cutts, 19 March 1831 (Madison Papers)
I recd. yesterday your favour of the 17th. That of the 4[th?] copied into it never came to hand. The rent you have ready for me (with the exception of $63 to be forward[ed by m]ail) may be placed to my Credit in the Branch Bank of the U.S. in Washington; on which be so good as to send [m]e 2 or 3 blank Checks if there be printed ones. With cordial regards & good wishes. RC (NjP : Crane...
6554James Madison to James B. Reynolds, 20 March 1831 (Madison Papers)
I recd. in due time your friendly favour of Decr. 15, and owe for the long delay in acknowledging it, the apology which many of my friends have kindly accepted, of bad health through the year past; to which might be added the plea of my great age. I congratulate you on your having exchanged your bachelorship for a wedded state: and from the picture of your private life, I may do the same, that...
6555James Madison to Henry Clay, 21 March 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. from the Revd. Mr. Beasly, lately at the Head of the University in Philad. a request that I would drop you a few lines on the subject of his application for the vacant Presidentcy in the University at Lexington. My personal knowledge of Mr. B. is very slight, and that of his literary publications too much so, to admit of a competent judgment of his merits. That they disclose...
6556James Madison to Lewis Condict, 21 March 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. your letter of the 15th. with the papers returned from Richmond by Mr. Venable. I am certainly not wanting in any of the recollections which ought to inspire my best wishes for the prosperity of Nassau-Hall. But the particular relations in which I stand to another Institution, more than that, deficient, both in Professorships, and in the means of providing them would of...
6557James Madison to Frederick Beasley, 22 March 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 17th. and have dropped a few lines to Mr. Clay on the subject of it. I have done so however, more in compliance with your current request, than from a calculation that any thing I could say would add to the weight of communications going from Mr. Southard & Mr. Dickerson, both better acquainted with you, than I could be presumed to be. I thank you, Sir, for your...
6558Pishey Thompson to James Madison, 22 March 1831 (Madison Papers)
I am about to publish a new Edition of the "Federalist" in a form, which, from its Cheapness, will ensure it a greater Circulation, than any former Edition of the Work has yet had. This will also be accompanied with an extended & full Index to the whole of the Subjects discussed in the body of the Work, & thus supply a desideratum in the preceding Editions. I hope that the Edition will prove...
6559Richard Rush to James Madison, 25 March 1831 (Madison Papers)
It gave me the greatest pleasure to receive your favor of the 15th instant, as well from the assurance it affords of your being in good health, having lately heard that you were indisposed, as from the kind evidence it brings of your continued and ever valued regard. It was a disappointment to us that we cease not to regret, that we did not accomplish our long cherished purpose of visiting...
6560James Madison to James Robertson, Jr., 27 March 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 8th; but it was not until the 23d. inst: The veil which was originally over the draft of the Resolutions offered in 1798 to the Virga. Assembly having been long since removed, I may say, in answer to your enquiries that it was penned by me; and that as it went from me, the 3d. Resolution contained the word—"alone"—which was stricken out by the House of...
6561Frederick Beasley to James Madison, 28 March 1831 (Madison Papers)
Without attempting to encroach a moment longer upon your valuable time, I cannot refrain from returning you my warmest acknowledgments for your kindness in paying such prompt attention to the request wh I made in my last letter. Should I be so fortunate as to succeed in obtaining that settlement, I shall regard it as a circumstance of peculiar gratification, that it was bestowed, thro the...
6562James Madison to Richard Cutts, 29 March 1831 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 25th. with the articles it refers to came duly to hand. And that of the 4th. supposed to be lost has also made its appearance. What has been the upshot, or is the present condition, of the suit in Chancery? and what a suitable fee to Genl. Jones to whom it has been a troublesome one? I thank you for the steps taken for ensuring the House. With cordial respects & salutations RC (NjP) .
6563James Madison to Pishey Thompson, 29 March 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 22d. on the subject of your proposed Edition of the "Federalist", and the expectancy of accompanying it with a compilation of the various political & constitutional disquisitions, essays, letters &c. which appeared previous to and during the publication of that Work. How far there may be occasion for a new Edition, you can judge better than I can. The cheaper...
6564William Allen to James Madison, 29 March 1831 (Madison Papers)
The Gentleman who told me he expected Ale in half Barrels has di[sa]ppointed me, it has been received in Hhds, which he means to bottle & sell by the Dozen. Should you wish it I will procure a half Barrel from New York or purchase a few dozen here as may be most desirable, please advise me Ever Very respectfully RC ( PPPrHi ).
6565Jared Sparks to James Madison, 30 March 1831 (Madison Papers)
Having recently engaged to write a life of Gouverneur Morris, which is to be published with a selection from his writings, I take the liberty to apply to you for a few hints respecting the part he acted in the Convention of 1787. From several quarters I have understood, that he was an active member, and had a good deal of weight and influence, but the published account of that convention is so...
6566James Madison to Richard Smith, 31 March 1831 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his respects to Mr. Smith and requests him to receive and apply the proceeds of the enclosed Check as Treasurer of the American Colonization Society. RC ( DLC : American Colonization Society Papers).
6567James Madison to James K. Paulding, 1 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 6th. inst; and feel myself very safe in joining your other friends in their advice on the Biographical undertaking you meditate. The plan you adopt is a valuable improvement on the prevailing examples; which have too much usurped the functions of the Historian; and by omitting the private features of character, and anecdotes which as condiments always add...
6568James Madison to James K. Paulding, 1 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
Much curiosity and some comment have been excited by the marvellous identities between a "Plan of Govt. proposed by Charles Pinckney in the Convention of 1787, as published in the Journals, with the text of the Constitution, as finally agreed to. I find among my pamphlets a small one entitled "Observations on the Plan of Govt. submitted to the Federal Convention in Philada. &c. by Mr. Charles...
6569Philip P. Barbour to James Madison, 1 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
Philip. P. Barbour, with his respects, returns to Mr. Madison the books and pamphlets recently lent him, and also Rastell’s entries, & Wythe’s reports. He has read with great pleasure the investigation of the principle of neutral trade—He considers those maintained by our government, triumphantly vindicated upon reason & authority. RC ( ViU ).
6570James Madison to John C. Payne, 1 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
$1000 I promise to pay to John C Payne on demand, one thousand dollars this day received on loan, with interest on the same till paid. Given under my hand this first day of April, one thousand eight hundred thirty one. (Back) By Cash . . . . . . . . . $60 Do. 40 Do. 52 1/2 Do. 60 Do. 60 272.50 deduct balance due J. C. Payne page filed herewith= 21.10 251.40 Interest for one year 60. 191.40 5...
6571James Robertson, Jr. to James Madison, 3 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have been duly favored with your esteemed letter of the 27. ultimo, and for the information which it contains, be pleased to accept my thanks. It will remain with me, and be for my eye alone—For the last 12 months, my time has been chiefly devoted to examining and writing, the history of the Constitution and Articles of Confederation—The work, to that point, has been completed; but after...
6572Howard Malcom to James Madison, 4 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
A paralysis of the optic nerves obliges me to leave my charge & take a voyage to Europe. I should wish to spend a half hour with La Fayette . If you felt as if you could favour me with a line to him, it would confer a great & lasting obligation. Refuse without reluctance if you must. If you can comply address to me to N. York where I shall take packet as soon as I hear from you. Excuse my...
6573James Madison to Jared Sparks, 8 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have duly recd. your letter of Mar. 30. In answer to your enquiries "respecting the part acted by Govr. Morris (whose Life you observe you are writing) in the Federal Convention of 1787, and the political doctrines maintained by him", it may be justly said that he was an able, an eloquent, and an active member, and shared largely in the discussions succeeding the 1st. of July, previous to...
6574Alden Bradford to James Madison, 9 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
Last July, I took the liberty to send you some remarks of mine, which had been previously published in a Boston paper, on the extent of the powers of the Federal Government, requesting your opinions, on the correctness of them. I presume your time is much occupied, & that you have not had leisure to peruse them; or perhaps, that they did not merit any notice. This is a great question, & is...
6575Albert Gallatin to James Madison, 9 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
I laid your’s and Mr Richardson’s letter before the Council of our incipient University at their monthly meeting, and now return that of Mr R. We have not yet obtained a Charter and cannot expect any pecuniary assistance either from the State or City. We have in that respect great difficulties to encounter and probably still greater from the Sectarian influence, whether that which supports or...
6576James Madison to Lafayette, 10 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
The Reverend Mr Malcom having an object in crossing the Atlantic which will carry him to France, will be particularly gratified by an opportunity of paying his respects to one for whom he feels, in common with his fellow citizens, so much admiration and gratitude. His personal virtue, and Pastoral reputation unite in giving him a claim, which I cannot refuse, to a line that will present him to...
6577James Madison to Howard Malcom, 10 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
I inclose a compliance with the request in your letters just received; and I add to the respects which I beg you to accept, my best wishes for the success of the means you are pursuing for the releif of your diseased vision. FC (DLC) .
6578James Monroe to James Madison, 11 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have intended for some time, to write and explain to you, the arrangment I have made for my future residence, and respecting my private affairs, with a view to my comfort, so far as I may expect it, but it has been painful to me to [ ] it. My ill state of health continuing, consisting of a cough which annoys me by night & day with considerable expectoration, considering my advanc’d years,...
6579Alexander Garrett to James Madison, 16 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
Annexed I send for your approval my check on the President & Directors of the Literary Fund of Virginia for Ten thousand dollars for [ ] the University. Most Respectfully Your obt Servant RC (DLC) .
6580James Madison: Notes on Charles Pinckney plan for Constitution, 16 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
[made on a letter from Alexander Garrett, April 16, 1831: post April 16, 1831] [ ] H. of Reps. chosen for his real plan by St: Legs. (see notes) in [ ] plan presented Council of Revision of Ex. & principal offrs of Govt. [ ] noted, see p. 8-9. of the pamphlet Executive for 7 years p. 9. on power to [ ] p. 10. Appoint Fedl. Courts for territorial Contests between States payment on debts of...
6581Robley Dunglison to James Madison, 18 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
Some months ago, the Trustees of the [ ] University, established at Cincinnati, tendered me the Professorship of Anatomy & Physiology in their University, the Agent guaranteeing me the Sum of $2500 per annum for four months duty. The Proffer was advantageous but circumstances induced me to decline it. A short time thereafter, I was requested to accept a Chair in the Medical Jefferson College...
6582James Madison to James Robertson, Jr., 20 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 3d. instant postmarked the 5th. was not received till the day before yesterday the 18th. I know not that I can say anything on the Constitutional points stated, which has not been substantially said in publications into which I have been heretofore led. In general I adhere to the remark, that the proper way to understand our novel and complex system of Government is to avoid...
6583James Madison to Gulian C. Verplanck, 20 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
I recd. in due time your favour of the 2d. Ult. referring to a Copy of the proof Impression of the "American Landscape" forwarded on behalf of the artists & authors. Owing to successive casualties, the Copy of the publication did not come to hand till yesterday; which will apologise for the delay in returning the thanks which I now offer with my best wishes for the success of so laudable an...
6584Robley Dunglison to James Madison, 20 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
In my last letter to you it completely escaped me to mention to you, by request of Mr Davis, that, if I should leave the University at the termination, of this Session: and if he should be continued in his chair, he might be esteemed an applicant for the house I now occupy. He finds his present residence unfavorable for his abstract Studies, and considers mine would be preferable. Should I be...
6585James Madison to James Monroe, 21 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have duly recd. yours of the . I considered the advertisement of your estate in Loudon as an omen that your friends in Virginia were to lose you. It is impossible to gainsay the motives to which you yielded in making N. Y. your residence, tho’ I fear that you will find its climate unsuited to your period of life and the State of your health. I just observe and with much pleasure, that the...
6586Robert M. Patterson to James Madison, 21 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have been put in nomination, by the unanimous voice of the Medical Faculty of the University of Maryland, for the Chair of Chemistry in the Baltimore School, lately rendered vacant by the death of Prof. DeButts; and I have felt that it will be my duty not to decline this situation, if elected by the Board of Trustees. The choice is to be made, on the first Monday in June. There will probably...
6587James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 22 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have duly recd. your letter of the 18th. instant. Whatever be the regrets at the uncertainty of your continuance in our University, justice must be done to the considerations producing it, & to the manner of communicating them. For myself, and I doubt not for my fellow members of the Board, it cannot be necessary to express the high value we have placed on your services in the Institution,...
6588John H. Lee to James Madison, 23 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of January the 1st was not recd until the 15th of Feby, owing I presume to the extreme inclemency of the weather immediately after I had an interview with Mrs Bell & Mrs T. & proposed to deed them 200 acres of Land of a medium value, out of one of the Tracts, if they would withdraw their defence; This proposition only excited the anger of Mrs Tapscott, & after having recd more...
6589James Madison to Joseph C. Cabell, 25 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
I inclose an extract of a letter from Professor Dunglison communicating his purpose of leaving his Chair in the event of his being appointed to a vacant one at Baltimore; and I have recd. a like communication from Professor Patterson, which I understand from him he has made directly to you. These occurrences are very embarrassing; and in some respects the more so, as involving contingences,...
6590James Madison to Robert M. Patterson, 25 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
I recd. yesterday yours of the 21st. communicating your purpose of resigning your Chair in the University, in the event of your being appointed to a vacant one at Baltimore. I need not say how much I regret the danger of such a loss to the Institution, as it may possibly not be realised. I only add for the present a re-assurance of my great & cordial esteem. RC (NjGbS) ; FC (DLC) .
6591James Madison to George W. P. Custis, 29 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison has duly recd. the copy of "Pocahuntas" politely forwarded to him by Mr. Custis. The long discontinuance of his attention to that species of homage to the Muses is a reason the more with him for distrusting his judgment in any particular case. Relying on the [ ] success of the performance when actually produced on the Philada. Stage, as the surest test of its merit, he does not...
6592James Madison to James Maury, 29 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
The mail has just brought us information, in one instance under your own hand & name, that you have safely reached the land of your birth. I welcome you to it; and hope at an early day to welcome you at my own domicil, where I shall be able to express all the feelings awakened by your unexpected and gratifying visit. Meantime accept from Mrs. M. & myself all our best wishes. RC ( ViU ); draft...
6593Henry St. John Dixon to James Madison, 29 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
Looking over the Records of the Loyall Company I perceive that you are a member of the Compy as an original Grantee, as well as a transferee of other Shares and being as I suppose one of the oldest Stockholders beg leave to enquire if you were acquainted with a certain John Dixon one of the Grantees who resided in Williamsburg in the year 1770 to 76 who was associated with a person by the name...
6594James Madison to Alden Bradford, 2 May 1831 (Madison Papers)
I recd. Sir, 3. days ago your letter of the 9th. from New Bedford. The former one of which it reminds me was recd at the due time. Why it had so long escaped my attention, I can not readily say. That the omission of an answer was not intentional, I am very sure. The apology I have to offer for it, in addition to my very advanced age, is that your communication found me in a bad state of...
6595Nicholas P. Trist to James Madison, 2 May 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have, for some time, been intending to send you the enclosed; but, agreeably to my second nature—which has abundant opportunity to manifest itself—I have put off doing so, from day to day, and week to week. It is on a subject which early attracted your own attention, although you probably did not then foresee that it would ever be presented to the world in the naked-- purity , I think, in...
6596James Madison to Nicholas P. Trist, 5 May 1831 (Madison Papers)
I recd. yesterday your favour of the 2d. with its accompaniments. I thank you for the little treatise on mental* Physiology, which I reserve for perusal at the earliest leisure. From the reputed talents & tenets of the Author, something may be anticipated well written & out of the trodden circle. I thank you also for the rectified copy of "Distress for rent," and return the one formerly sent...
6597Joseph C. Cabell to James Madison, 6 May 1831 (Madison Papers)
Your favour of 25th utl. covering an extract from Doctr. Dunglison’s letter to you of the 18th, & mentioning the receipt of a similar letter from Doctr. Patterson, came to hand a few days ago by the mail. I had just received similar letters from those gentlemen—from the former dated the 24th, & from the latter dated the 22d. These communications fill me with anxiety. I was quite unprepared for...
6598James Madison to Henry St. John Dixon, 7 May 1831 (Madison Papers)
I received your letter of April 29th. It was my father whose name you observed among the Stockholders of the Loyall Company. Having myself paid no attention to the subject during his life, and taken no part in the business of the estate since his death, I know little of the concerns or partners of the company. I recollect that during my abode in Williamsburg between the years 1776 & 1779. a...
6599Edward McDermott Roe to James Madison, 7 May 1831 (Madison Papers)
I hope the cause and subject of this letter may excuse my intrusion on your retirement. It is written in the hope that you will not consider the subject or the writer unworthy of your admonishment where you believe it to be proper—In the spring of Eighteen Hundred and twenty five by the Providence of God , I by a personal act won an unrestricted freedom from the Roman. Catholic. Church. That...
6600Charles Carter Lee to James Madison, 9 May 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have been so fortunate as to obtain, to day, some letters & papers sent by my father from the West Indies, many years ago. The trunk which contained them, & all the letters, were opened before they fell into my hands; & I took the liberty of reading that which I now forward, as it was enclosed to my brother, unsealed. I despair of ever being able to find the wine it alludes to; but I assure...