1James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 2 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
J. M. with his best respects to Professor Dunglison, thanks him for the Copy of his "Introductory Lecture". It sweeps away very appropriately the errors & follies of times past; as a preparation for lessons dictated by experience & Science. Draft (DLC) .
2From James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 12 December 1825 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison with his respects to Dr. Dunglison begs him to accept a Bonnebouche of Madeira Wine. Having been long from the Island before it was drawn from the Cask, and long afterwards under the Cork, it is ready now for the Cup & lip. Printed facsimile of draft (in John M. Taylor, From the White House Inkwell [Rutland, Vt., 1968]).
3James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 13 February 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 9th. inst. and even not under the distressing circumstances it presents at the Universy see any course better adapted to them than that which the faculty have decided on. Might it not be well for the Proctor to have several hundred Bushels of good Lime so distributed as to produce its corrective effect where there may be the most need of it. With great & friendly...
4James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 23 June 1830 (Madison Papers)
I inclose a copy of a late publication of Mr. Hassler, presented by him as you will observe to the Library of the University. He indulges a hope, that it may be found worthy of adoption into the use of the Institution. Draft (DLC) .
5James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 22 December 1828 (Madison Papers)
I am just informed by Mr. T. J. Randolph that he is compelled by the insolvency of the Estate of his grandfather to apply, as Exr. for the Books bequeathed to the University & now in its Library, as assetts towards paying the debts of the Estate. It will be proper therefore that the Books be delivd. to his order which will probably not be delayed. FC (DLC) .
6From James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 14 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
In the uncertain State of the fund lodged with the Barings, I have enclosed to Mr. Gallatin a letter to that House requesting it to pay a draft from the American Minister at Paris not exceeding £100, and another to the Minister authorizing him, to make the draft, and place the same or as much thereof as may be required in the hands of Docr. Miguel, or such other person as you should name,...
7James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 17 May 1833 (Madison Papers)
I recd. yesterday your letter of the 14: I feel too much regard for the University of Virga. not to regret the information it gives, however I may personally sympathise with advantages, which I hope may accrue to yourself. I have lost no time in forwarding a copy of your official, and an extract of your private letter, to each of my Colleagues. I owe you much for the kind interest you take in...
8James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 12 March 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 12th. I cannot think it will be amiss, scanty as our funds are, to make the small draft on them for the pertinent object you suggest. I have made the use of your friendly communication relating to young Willis that was proper without disclosing the source of it. I recd. some days ago a letter from L. P. Perry, seeking an exemption from the enactment on the...
9James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 15 June 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 11th., and will not disguise the fact, that notwithstanding my sympathy with the considerations, which might have deprived the University of your valuable services, I learn with satisfaction, that the danger has not been realized; and I hope experience will prove, that the mountain climate is less charged with rheumatic tendencies than occurred to you in your...
10James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 23 March 1830 (Madison Papers)
I return the letter inclosed in yours of the 19th. If the oriental manuscripts offered by Mr. Hodgson have the value ascribed to them tho’ Algiers is certainly not the Quarry likely to yield that sort of Treasure, They must be a desirable acquisition to our University. But in the State of its funds, there can be little hope of success agst. other bidders, tho’ not themselves much prepared to...
11James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 23 February 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. yours of the 19th. I cannot regard the anonymous charge in the newspaper to which it refers as an omen of successful misrepresentations concerning the state of things at the University. What is published seems to carry on the face of it an antidote to its purpose. The fever in question, whatever be its cause, is well understood to have no respect of places as ordinarily...
12From James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 27 August 1825 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of June 30. came duly to hand, with the vial of tincture you obligingly sent, for the Servant with a swelled neck. The vial being now exhausted I obey your request, in observing that the patient has been much benefited by the medicine. The tumor tho’ not entirely removed is greatly abated; and the eyes which for some time, during the use of the tincture, became more inflamed with a...
13James 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,...
14James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 3 June 1830 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of May 24. was duly recd. & the one inclosed in it conveyed to Mrs. Willis, as you desired, I have not seen her since. I understand her son has been some days at home; with what promises or prospects, of alleviating the misery he has inflicted on her, I know not. Your letter gave us the first knowledge of the alarming attack on Mrs. Dunglison’s health. We rejoice that it is so...
15From James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 27 June 1826 (Madison Papers)
Your favour of the 22d. did not come to hand till yesterday afternoon. We are so fortunate with respect to the hooping cough, that it may be safely brought in the case of your little patient who may herself be benefitted by an Excursion. Mrs Madison and myself will, therefore, with much pleasure, receive the fulfilment of the promised visit from yourself and Mrs Dunglison, as soon as your...
16James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 14 October 1831 (Madison Papers)
I feel some regret at disappointing the wishes of Mr Brooks conveyed in yours of the 11th. But I am unwilling to expose the Portrait of Mr. Jefferson by Stuart, to the casualties however slight, of a removal to a distance however small. I have had some experience, which strengthens my reluctance. I have a portrait of Mr. J. by the Elder Peale taken at his age, when Independance was declared....
17James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 16 March 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. from Mr. Wertenbaker the Resolution of the Faculty of the 12th. inst; suggesting the appointment of a come. to examine & report on the State of the University; and the circumstances connected with the late Sickness The reasons expressed for the measure seem sufficiently to recommend it, and my sanction is given in advance to any selection of person that may be made for the trust....
18James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 15 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
The youth John Chapman nearly related to our family, having become a Student of the University, and being desirous as his father is, that he may be personally known to you, I can not refuse a line for the purpose. I can not speak of him, from much personal knowledge. But if he inherits, as I trust he does, the estimable qualities of his father, I shall not regret the liberty I am taking. We...
19James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 10 November 1832 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 8th. with the little volume on Cholera forwarded at the request of Mr. Trist, which will be passed on to him as soon I have looked a little into it. I have recd. from Philada. the 2d. Vol. of your Physiology, & make now my acknowledgment for both. I wish I was more in a condition to profit of their contents. I have not been able as yet to do more than glance at them....
20James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 26 July 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have delayed reporting the state of my health or rather of my malady, continually hoping that a few days wd. permit me to say, that I had been entirely freed from my eruptive complaint. But I am still obliged to state that altho’ the surface of my body & limbs are with trifling exceptions here & there, become clean & smooth, the continuance of the itching seems to give notice that there is a...
21James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 8 October 1833 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 7th is just recd. We had counted with confidence on the opportunity it promises, which will enable us to express in the way we can best express, the cordial regards and all the good wishes which accompany your removal to a new theatre for your distinguished talents. The best indemnity for the losses sustained by the late one me & by your friends will be the full...
22James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 6 March 1829 (Madison Papers)
On the rect. of yours of the 26. I had copies of the statement inclosed in it & forwarded one for the Natl. Intelligencer & another for the Enquirer. So exact and authentic a publication on the subject of the Endemic at the University must have a seasonable controul on false or exaggerated accounts from whatever sources proceding. My letter of the Feby. 23. answerd your preceding one. I have...