21To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., [ca. 15 March] 1794 (Madison Papers)
Timothy looks well; but the last sowed is much turn’d out of the Ground: the new Seed will be sowed as soon as the ground is dry enough Wheat looks very well except the last 8 Bushels sowed L. C has got stuff enough for 8 Waggons except the Naves & some stuff for Bar Share brakes—& is getting Shingles for a Grainary: How large will you have it Apple Trees are all planted at Sawney’s—Money is...
22To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 5 January 1795 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 5 January 1795. Acknowledged in JM’s letter to his father of 26 Jan. 1795 . Inquires about marketing JM’s wheat crop. Mentions need for timothy seed. Requests items to be shipped from Philadelphia: mill stones and bolting (sifting) cloths (for the gristmill that JM’s family planned to build), and tea for JM’s sister, Sarah Catlett Madison Macon. Asks what horses should be...
23Power of Attorney from James Madison, Sr., 28 February 1792 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
Abstract. 28 February 1792, Orange County, Virginia . James Madison, Sr., by power of attorney authorizes JM to receive the interest on his treasury notes. Notarized by Andrew Shepherd, James Taylor, and Zachariah Burnley. Ms ( ViW : Bishop James Madison Papers). One page, in the hand of James Madison, Sr., except for signatures. JM had requested this power of attorney and specified some of...
24To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 11 May 1791 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 23d. Ulto. in which you say you think I should have done well if I had sent a few Hhds. Tobo. to Mr Leiper: if Tobo. does not take a rise here; will it be too late to send it to him in June or July; if it will not, I probably may send him 12 or 13 Hhds. I have at Richmond; and 3 or 4 at Fredg if he will give the price you mention’d to me. I intend to send this letter...