351James Madison to William F. Gray, 1 August 1831 (Madison Papers)
It is so long since I asked the favr. of you to let me know the balance I am in debt, that I suspect the letter may have miscarried. In renewing the request, I now add a further one, that you will be so good as to forward a Ream of letter paper of the former size and quality, by the first convenient opportunity With friendly respects FC (DLC) .
352From James Madison to P. H. Jones, [post–6 May 1823] (Madison Papers)
The enclosed note was recd. from Genl. Js. Taylor of Kentucky with a request that if not paid it might be conveyed to you. Col: Dade under the circumstances of the case, with respect to which he has written to Kentucky, does not chuse to take up the note. It is accordingly put under this cover. With respect. Draft ( DLC ). Undated; conjectural day and month assigned based on mention of this...
353James Madison to Nicholas P. Trist, 17 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
We are very sorry for the cause that detains you from the From the attendance you wished not to omit, but it is the request of us all that you consult your health as the first duty. With best wishes RC ( DLC : Nicholas P. Trist Papers).
354From James Madison to Gabriel Moore, 10 January 1828 (Madison Papers)
J.M. presents his respects to Mr. Moore & incloses an answer to Mr. W. Price which he requested might be conveyed thro’ his Representative in Congs. Draft ( DLC ). Subjoined to JM to William Price, 10 Jan. 1828 .
355James 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...
356James Madison to John Sergeant, 30 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison, with his best respects to Mr. Sergeant, thanks him for the Copy of his able and instructive Address, to the Alumni Association of Nassau Hall, in Sepr. last. FC (DLC) .
357James Madison to Bernard Peyton, 5 June 1829 (Madison Papers)
We are filling out for Richd. 2 Waggons with 4 Hhds. of Tobo. wch. I hope will find a good Market. This neighborhood has been favored with the finest planting season, and if the crops are not generally pitched, it must be owing to a backwardness of the plant beds, which I presume from the late frosting weather has happened in but a few instances, if in any. I ask your attention to the inclosed...
358James Madison to William B. Sprague, 5 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison with his respects to Mr. Sprague, returns his thanks for the little pamphlet on the "Colonization Society". The interesting object, could not be more ably or impressively inculcated than is done by Doc. Nolk. J. M. adds his thanks to Mr. Sprague for the other pamphlets previously received, which breathe the eloquent strains characterizing other productions of the same origin. Draft...
359James Madison to Richard Smith, 1 April 1828 (Madison Papers)
(promissory note) $1200 Sixty days after date I promise to pay to the order of Richard Smith Cashier of the office of Discount and Deposit Washington, at said office, the sum of Twelve hundred Dollars, for value received— Ms (NN) .
360James Madison to Joseph C. Cabell, 1 December 1833 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. the inclosed papers from Docr. Carr with a request that I wd. forward them to you, to enable you to make out your Report, as Rector pro: tem With cordial respects & regards RC (ViU) ; FC (DLC) .
361From James Madison to an Unidentified Correspondent, 11 February 1821 (letter not found) (Madison Papers)
¶ To an Unidentified Correspondent. Letter not found. 11 February 1821 . Described as a two-page autograph letter, signed, from Montpelier, in Stan. V. Henkels Catalogue No. 1425 (14 Feb. 1929), item 41.
362James Madison to Robert Walsh, 31 January 1831 (Madison Papers)
Confidential I just discover that in the paper inclosed this morning, for the National Gazette, a correction was not made which I presume this will be in time to have supplied. I ask the favor then that in the 4th. paragraph, from the end, the words "and he saw at the same time no escape from all these dangers but", be erased; and "whilst the escape from these dangers, presented to him, was"...
363From James Madison to Henry Clay, 13 April 1827 (Madison Papers)
J. M. presents his respectful complts. to Mr. Clay, with another resort to his obliging promise, by the enclosed letter to the Amn. Minister at Paris. Draft ( DLC ). Filed at 10 April 1827 in the Index to the James Madison Papers “with note of” 13 April. JM to James Brown, 12 Apr. 1827 .
364James Madison to L. Y. Atkins, April 1835 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yrs. to [ ] of 26 Ult. enclosing the Rept. of Col. Long on the contemplated subject of a Rail Road from Fredg. to the Western counties, and requesting my view on it, particularly of the route for it. Impressed as I am with the importance of improvts. which cheapen & expedite, transportation & travel, I shd. feel it a duty as well as pleasure, to promote them in every way that I...
365James Madison to Unknown, 6 April 1835 (Madison Papers)
Being disappointed in the rect. of a debt, which I had the best reasons to expect wd. be punctually paid, I must avail myself of your aid in obtaining a credit with the Bank for $400. the amount of the inclosed note. Having immediate occasion for part of it, you will oblige me, by giving me the earliest notice of my being authorized to draw on the fund. With friendly respects FC (DLC) .
366From James Madison to Bartholomew W. Egan, 8 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. Sir, yours of the 1st. instant, inclosing a letter from Mr. Giles to the Visitors of the University, and a copy of a letter from Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Giles; all of which, will, as you request, be duly communicated. With friendly respects. Draft ( DLC ). Letters not found, but Egan probably sent a copy of Thomas Jefferson to William Branch Giles, 26 Dec. 1825 ( DLC : Jefferson...
367James Madison to John Sergeant, 18 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his respects to Mr. Sergeant, with many thanks for the copy of his discourse delivered in Rutgers College in July, last. The instructive views taken in it of a subject always interesting, give a particular value to the publication, which was duly felt in the perusal of it. Draft (DLC) .
368James Madison to Thomas H. Botts, 18 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
I inclose $25. It will discharge the acct you inclosed to me; and leave a small surplus, which you will be pleased to hand to Mr W Allen Wth friendly respects Draft (DLC) .
369James Madison to Samuel L. Southard, 25 September 1830 (Madison Papers)
Your Address before the Newar[k] Mechanical Association was recd. in due time. But the infirm state of my health wth. a series of pressing engagements prevented an earlier acknowledgt of it. I now offer my thanks for the pleasure afforded me by this new application of your ability & disposition to be useful to your fellow Citizens, in these useful presents; Be pleased to accept at the same...
370James Madison to Robert Y. Hayne, 18 February 1832 (Madison Papers)
James Madison presents his acknowledgements to Genl. Hayne for the Copy of his speech politely enclosed to him. However dissenting from views of the subject embraced in it, he cheerfully joins in the tribute due to the characteristic eloquence and ability of its Author. Fuller views subsequently taken on the subject of this letter it is supposed render its publication unnecessary. FC (DLC) .
371From James Madison to William F. Gray, 24 October 1823 (Madison Papers)
I return my thanks for your obliging aid in procuring the remittance of $154.[o]4. to Mr Copeland, and inclose that amt. with the $22 due to yourself. The little surplus of $3.96. may pass into our future acct. Draft ( DLC ).
372To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 19 February 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letters & papers being addressed to you as well as me, I am not at liberty to withhold them. tho’ I know the disrelish you will feel for such appeals. I shall give an answer, in a manner for us both, intimating the propriety of our abstaining from any participation in the electioneering measures on foot. DLC : Papers of James Madison.
373James Madison to Joseph C. Cabell, 10 November 1828 (Madison Papers)
Adverting casually to my letter of Ocr. 30. it struck me as not amiss to erase the paragraph numbered 7. relating to cases which might require a simultaneous & difference concurrence &c Tho true in itself, it may be thought not sufficiently incontrovertible, to be classed with the other exceptions, nor sufficiently precise for the use made of it. Be so good therefore as to blot it out. Draft...
374James Madison to Henry Colman, 1 June 1830 (Madison Papers)
J. M. with his respects to Mr. C. thanks him for the Copy of his "Hints addressed to the farmers of Essex." The Hints deserve attention every where; some of them particularly in this State, which though more & more exchanging its planting for a farming character, is not proportionally advanced in the rules of practice belonging to the latter Draft (DLC) .
375James Madison to John G. Palfrey, 2 August 1831 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison, with his respects to Professor Palfrey thanks him for the Copy of his Address on the 4th. of July. It well rewards the perusal, by the patriotic sentiments & judicious observations so well applied to the occasion. RC (MH) ; draft (DLC) .
376James Madison to Philip Pendleton Kennedy, 8 December 1830 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of Novr 22 came in due time. The pamphlet to which it refers was not received till the 5th instant. The more the doctrine under the name of "Nullification" is examined, the more it is found irreconciliable with the moral obligation involved in political compacts, the test to which the pamphlet justly and impressively brings the doctrine, as applied to the Constitutional compact of...
377James Madison to Thompson and Homans, 5 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
J. M. with his respects to Messrs. Thompson & Homans, returns his thanks for the Copy of their new Edition of the "Federalist", politely sent him. Its convenient form, and still more its valuable Index, can not fail to recomend it much to those who may wish occasionally, to examine or refer to any part of its Contents. FC (ViU) .
378James Madison to Ebenezer B. Williston, 29 December 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yr. letter of the 24th inclosing the prospectus of a work you are about to publish. Havg found it convt. especially at my advanced age, to reduce rather extend my subscriptions of every sort, I must offer this as an explanation for not complying with your request, I offer at the same time my thanks for the intended favor you intimate, which under existing circumstances, it will be...
379From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 29 March 1818 (Madison Papers)
The day on which the first instalment for the Central College becomes due, being near at hand, I think it not amiss, as no conveyance of mine offers, to intimate, that it shall be paid on draft, or if requisite sent by a special hand. Yrs. affectionately RC ( MoHi ). Docketed by Jefferson, “recd Apr. 2.” JM subscribed $1,000 to the Central College fund (Cabell, Early History of the University...
380James 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) .
381From James Madison to William F. Gray, 11 June 1821 (letter not found) (Madison Papers)
¶ To William F. Gray. Letter not found. 11 June 1821 . Offered for sale in Stan. V. Henkels Catalogue No. 1405 (24 June 1927), item 41, where it appears as the following extract: “J. Madison presents his respects to Mr. Gray and encloses $40—which balances his account within 37½ cents (which cannot be well sent in a letter) after deducting $6.—for two copies of Horace paid for by J. P. Todd.”
382From James Madison to Richard Cutts, 10 September 1823 (Madison Papers)
The Carriage we brought from Washington being nearly worne out, & not well to be replaced here, you will oblige Mrs. M. & myself, by procuring for us one suited to the Country at a price between 5 & 6 hundred dollars on a credit till the 1st. of Jany. next, on or before which payment will be remitted. Friendly respects RC ( MHi ).
383James Madison to Edward Everett, 30 November 1835 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison tenders his thanks to Mr Everett for his interesting and eloquent address at Bloody Brook. It has been read with much pleasure; and with a full perception of its parentage in all the lineaments of the Offspring. RC ( MHi : Everett Collection); FC (DLC) .
384James Madison to John Griscom, 11 August 1833 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison, with his respects to J Griscom thanks him for the copy of the well executed and instructive address to the Mechanics of Manchester, by J. J. Gurney. J. M. takes this occasion to repeat his thanks for the "Year in Europe," the sequel of what he had not read, at the date of his last, in no respect disappointed the favorable anticipations then expressed. RC (owned by Todd M. Axelrod,...
385From James Madison to Edwin C. Holland, 30 November 1822 (Madison Papers)
JM. presents his respects to Mr. H. with thanks for the copy of his pamphlet; which is made particularly interesting by some of the views given of the subject discussed. Draft ( DLC ).
386James Madison to Robert T. Paine, 19 February 1832 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his respects to Mr. Paine, with many thanks for the Copy of his very valuable "American Almanac," the scientific merit of which is recognized by the best Judges. The volume is made the more acceptable to the public, by the miscellaneous information comprized in it. He offers his thanks also for the accompanying pamphlets the names of whose Authors will be a sufficient...
387James Madison to Francis W. Eppes, 21 June 1828 (Madison Papers)
Mrs. Madison receives your kind remembrance of her with the sensibility of an old friend, as you justly consider her, and desires me to offer you, & Mrs. Eppes her affecti[o]nate wishes for your happiness: to which I add mine with assurances of my cordial esteem & regard FC (DLC) .
388James Madison to Peter S. Duponceau, 30 October 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have received yours of the 25th. and have the pleasure of inclosing a Copy of the paper which is the subject of it. Permit me to accompany it with renewed assurances of my great & cordial esteem, and the sincere return from Mrs. Madison of your kind remembrances. RC ( OClWHi ); draft (DLC) ; letterbook copy (PHi: Peter S. Duponceau Letterbook, 1777-1839) .
389James Madison to Ferdinand R. Hassler, 6 March 1828 (Madison Papers)
J. M. presents his respects to Mr. Hassler with many thanks for the "Popular Exposition of the System of the Universe". politely sent & just recd; to which he adds his good wishes for the success, to wch. such a work executed with the known ability of the author can not fail to be entitled. Every insight into the grandeur & structure of the universe, having a happy tendency at once to expand...
390To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 29 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
What is the proper quetus for the solicitudes within expressed? DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
391From James Madison to Richard Cutts, 22 October 1824 (Madison Papers)
I return the note Mr. Smith was so good as to prepare, with my name to it. Whatever else may be requisite now or hereafter from me, you will let me know. With Friendly respects RC ( MHi ). Below this signature are a number of computations which relate to JM ’s bank loan for the purchase of the Cutts’s house in Washington. The amount ($1,437.50) was for one year’s payment: 1437.50 172.44 3...
392From James Madison to Naphtali Phillips, 20 July 1827 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison, with his respects to Mr. Phillips, informs him that the date asked for in his letter of the 9th. inst. is March 5. 1751. RC (Abraham Lincoln Book Shop, Inc., Chicago, Ill., 2008; http://www.alincolnbookshop.com ).
393James 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.
394James Madison to Edward Coles, 8 October 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have just received your letter of the 5th. with the Bond enclosed in it, and catch a fugitive opportunity of requesting by the Mail, that the small balance, may remain in your hands, applicable to some small object in Phila. Accept our joint wishes that health and happiness may attend you both; with our regret that we could not have the pleasure of personally expressing them. RC (NjP :...
395From James Madison to Robert H. Rose, 14 February 1821 (letter not found) (Madison Papers)
¶ To Robert H. Rose. Letter not found. 14 February 1821 . Calendared as a one-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force ( DLC , series 7, box 2).
396James Madison to James Maury, 5 April 1828 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of Jany 29-30. with the interesting Gazettes then & afterwards kindly sent, have been duly recd. Your friend Mr Hagarty has not yet afforded me an opportunity for the welcome I shall feel a pleasure in giving him, over my threshold. Your advice to the Tobacco Planters is very good but it will not be followed for 3 reasons: 1. because good advice it apt to be disregarded. 2. because...
397James Madison to John G. Chapman, 23 December 1833 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 23d. inst: No apology was necessary for the request it makes, which will be complied with by the subjoined signature Be pleased to accept, with my cordial respects, my good wishes for a prosperous career professional & personal RC (owned by Chuck Rogers, Irvine, Calif., ).
398From James Madison to an Unidentified Correspondent, 11 February 1818 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 11 February 1818. Offered for sale in the Heartman Catalogue No. 206 (12 Oct. 1929), item 180, where it is listed as a draft letter in the third person in JM’s hand. Attached is a short letter, also in the third person, in Dolley Payne Madison’s hand.
399James Madison to William Jones, 10 April 1828 (Madison Papers)
Wishing a safe & early conveyance for a letter to Mr. Maury our Consul at Liverpool, I take the liberty of enclosing it with a request that you will be so good as to forward it by the 1st. vessel bound thither from Philada. & under the care of a friendly passenger, if there be such an one. Pardon this trouble & be assured my dear Sir of the continuance of my cordial esteem & of all my best...
400James Madison to C. Schultz, 25 September 1828 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of Augst. 9th. was not recd. nor indeed written till the Convention at Charlottesville had dissolved itself. Had it been otherwise, the topics you suggest wd. not have been viewed as within the task for which the members had met For myself, however worthy of attention, your suggestions may be, I have arrived at a period of life which makes it proper that I should leave them to...