1From James Madison to Alexander White, 14 April 1794 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your two favors of Mar. 31. & Apl. 7. The motion of Clarke to suspend the imports from G. B. & Ireland till redress be obtained on the spoliations & the treaty has been the subject of much debate and is not yet decided. It is generally supposed that a considerable majority of the House are in favor of it. It is a subject however on which opinions may be much influenced by...
2From James Madison to Alexander White, 21 April 1794 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 21 April 1794. Acknowledged in White to JM, 26 Apr. and 5 May 1794 . Discusses constitutional objections to Chief Justice John Jay’s appointment as envoy extraordinary to Great Britain. Reports that public opinion in England continues to support the war against France.
3From James Madison to Alexander White, 17 March 1794 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 17 March 1794. Acknowledged in White to JM, 30 Mar. 1794 . Asks for White’s opinion on proposals for an embargo; reports on Theodore Sedgwick’s plan for a military buildup.
4From James Madison to Alexander White, 24 August 1789 (Madison Papers)
The week past has been devoted to the subject of amendments. All that remains is a formal vote on a fair transcript which will be taken this morning; and without debate I hope as each of the propositions has been agreed to by two thirds of the House. The substance of the report of the Committee of eleven has not been much varied. It became an unavoidable sacrifice to a few who knew their...
5From James Madison to Alexander White, 2 February 1795 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 2 February 1795. Acknowledged in White to JM, 14 Feb. 1795 . Apparently discusses news reports of Jay’s negotiations with Great Britain, the prospects for peace in Europe, and legislation pending in Congress.
6From James Madison to Alexander White, 2 March 1794 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 2 March 1794. Acknowledged in White to JM, 30 Mar. 1794 . Probably reports on legislation pending in Congress, including the bill for a naval force against the Algerine corsairs.
7From James Madison to Alexander White, 12 May 1794 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 12 May 1794. Acknowledged in White to JM, 19 May 1794 . Discusses tax legislation pending in Congress.