1From James Madison to George Nicholas, 8 April 1788 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 5th. instant was duly handed to me last evening. The sentiments contained in it appear to me to be dictated by the most perfect propriety both as they regard the importance of the present moment, and the measures which it renders expedient. As I wish not to decline any co-operation that may tend to save America from Anarchy and disunion, I shall cheerfully execute the task...
2From James Madison to George Nicholas, 17 May 1788 (Madison Papers)
I received your favor of the 9th. inst: several days ago, but have never been able till this moment to comply with the request it makes on the subject of the Mississippi. Many considerations induce me to believe that there is not at present any dangerous disposition to sacrifice the right of the U. S. to the common use of that navigation. The discussions and enquiries which have taken place on...
3From James Madison to George Nicholas, 29 December 1788 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 29 December 1788 . Acknowledged in Nicholas to JM, 2 Jan. 1789 . Announces JM’s return home to campaign and make his sentiments known to the inhabitants of the district.
4From James Madison to George Nicholas, 23 January 1789 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 23 January 1789 . Acknowledged in Nicholas to JM, 24 Jan. 1789 . Reports prospects for his election. Encloses a copy of his remarks on Jefferson’s draft constitution ( Observations on Jefferson’s Draft of a Constitution for Virginia, ca. 15 Oct. 1788 and n.). Requests Nicholas to deliver his letter of 21 Jan. 1789 to John Brown .
5From James Madison to George Nicholas, 5 July 1789 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of May 8th. was duly handed me by Mr. Bro[wn.] I thank you for the information it contains. You are right in su[pposing] that the importance of the Western Country is not sufficiently unders[tood.] Many errors with regard to it have been corrected, but many still lurk in the minds of those who view it at so great distance and through the medium perhaps of local prejudices. I hope...
6From James Madison to George Nicholas, 24 November 1791 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 24 November 1791. Acknowledged in Nicholas to JM, 1 Feb. 1792 . Apparently concerns pending legislation in Congress, including the excise bill and duties on spirits.
7From James Madison to George Nicholas, 15 March 1793 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed list of Acts passed at the late Session will be a clue to most of the business which employed it. Some of the most interesting objects presented for consideration were either not taken up or not pursued into effect. In this number is the plan reported by the Secretary of the Treasury for paying off the public debt, which you will probably h⟨ave⟩ seen in the Newspapers. A...
8From James Madison to George Nicholas, 18 November 1793 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Toulmin will either hand you this, or see you in consequence of it. He is lately from England, and very warmly recommended to me by Mr. Maury our Consul at Liverpool as meriting particular attention. His primary object in visiting Kentucky is to procure a knowledge of the Country for the information of his friends in England who have an eye to America as a more eligible portion of the...