281To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 16 November 1794 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your two favors of Ocr. 30 and Novr. 6, the former not in time to be answered on Monday last. Mazzei’s claim on Dorhman is £2000 N.Y. Currency, with interest at 7 perCt. from Novr. 1788. It is secured by a Deed of Trust empowering me to sell a tract of land granted to Mr. D. by an Act of Congress of Octr. 1. 1787. (see Journals of that date). Mr. Randolph thinks that a Court of...
282From James Madison to John Lee, 15 November 1794 (Madison Papers)
My last requested the favor of you to give me such information as you might be able on the subject of my brother’s & my joint interest in Kentuckey. I wrote at the same time and made the same request to our friend Mr. H. Taylor. I write again to him as well as to you by the present opportunity and hope thro’ your mutual and friendly assistance, to be able to understand and arrange every thing...
283From James Madison to Hubbard Taylor, 15 November 1794 (Madison Papers)
I recd. your obliging favor of the 22d. Augst. a few days before I left Virginia, and postponed acknowledging it till my return here. I now make use of the opportunity by Col. Innis, who is engaged in a Mission to Kentuckey for the purpose of explaining the public measures & present prospects relating to the Navigation of the Mississippi. I thank you for the information you give as to the...
284Admission of a New Congressman, [11 November] 1794 (Madison Papers)
On 13 April John Francis Mercer of Maryland resigned his House seat, and during the recess Gabriel Duvall was elected to the vacancy. On 7 November the House referred Duvall’s credentials to the Standing Committee of Elections. On 11 November Murray objected to reading the committee’s report before admitting Duvall. Mr. Madison was for the report being read. It would only delay the admission...
285From James Madison to James Madison, Sr., 10 November 1794 (Madison Papers)
My last was as far back as the return of Sam from Harewood. I have postponed writing untill the Session should commence for two reasons. One you will readily conjecture: The other that I might inclose the introductory proceedings. From the want of a Quorum of Senators, these have not yet taken place. It was expected that the defect would be supplied to day. Whether it will be or not I cannot...
286From James Madison to Joseph Jones, 7 November 1794 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 7 November 1794. Acknowledged in Jones to JM, 16 Nov. 1794 . Apparently concerns china being shipped to JM in Philadelphia, a bill on Monroe’s account that has been presented to Secretary of State Edmund Randolph for payment, and a request that ham and bacon be shipped from Fredericksburg to JM.
287From James Madison to Joseph Jones, ca. 18 October 1794 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. Ca. 18 October 1794, Philadelphia. Acknowledged in Jones to JM, ca. 28 Oct. 1794 . Informs Jones of JM’s marriage and safe arrival in Philadelphia. Inquires about a china tea set.
288From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 5 October 1794 (Madison Papers)
On my return to Orange I dropped you a few lines on the subject of the deer. On my way into this part of the Country I passed Col. John Thornton of Culpeper, who has a Park, and will spare you with pleasure two or three, if you can not be otherwise supplied. He thinks he could by advertizing a premium of 10 or 12 dollars a head procure from his neighbors as many fawns to he delivered at...
289From James Madison to James Madison, Sr., 5 October 1794 (Madison Papers)
I have detained Sam by whom I send this so much longer than I intended & you expected that many apologies are due for the liberty. I hope it will be a sufficient one that I found him indispensable for a variety of little services, which I did not particularly take into view before I left Orange. These he can himself explain, and I therefore leave the task to him; proceeding to the history of...
290To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 5 October 1794 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return to Orange I dropped you a few lines on the subject of the deer . On my way into this part of the Country I passed Col. John Thornton of Culpeper, who has a Park, and will spare you with pleasure two or three, if you can not be otherwise supplied. He thinks he could by advertizing a premium of 10 or 12 dollars a head procure from his neighbors as many fawns to be delivered at...