1To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 4 June 1784 (Madison Papers)
I wrote to you two days since, by Ralph Cowgill, since which I have got of Mr. Benjamin Winslow £144— & have sent it to Capt. S. Jones in Frederick by Mr. Hite—so that you must deduct that Sum in settling my Bond to him. & I desire you will pay the Treasurer out of the Money you sell my Tobo. for on Acct. of Mr. Winslow for the Taxes due from him as Collector £170 which will reimburse him the...
2To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 10 June 1784 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Mordicai Barbour, by whom you will receive this, is just from Kentucky & informs us that one John Stanley & George Wilson has entered a Caveat against a Patent issuing for our 40 000 Acres of Land on Pant[h]er Creek & also part of Col. Mason’s, for not being surveyed according to the entry & has entered them with the Surveyor. Who is blameable for this piece of fatal misconduct I am not...
3Deed of Gift of Orange County Lands, 19 August 1784 (Madison Papers)
This indenture made the nineteenth day of August One Thousand Seven hundred eighty four Between James Madison the Elder of the County of Orange of One Part And James Madison the Younger his Son of the sd. County of the Other Part Witnesseth that the Said James Madison the elder in Consideration of Paternal affection and of five Shillings the Receipt of which is hereby Acknowledged Doth by...
4To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., ca. 12–14 November 1785 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. ca. 12–14 November 1785. Mentioned by JM in his 18 November answer to his father , and carried from Orange by Captain Barbour. The elder Madison had inquired about “Turpin in the land office,” and requested copies of some journals. Tobacco prices also were discussed.
5To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 24 December 1785 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 24 December 1785. Mentioned by JM in his answer of 27 December . His father apparently raised a question about the petition for a final settlement of the Harry Beverley estate.
6To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., ca. 20 November 1786 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. ca. 20 November 1786. Mentioned in JM’s letter of 7 December 1786 to his father . Made business inquiries of JM as to who was to receive the tobacco for Anderson’s brother; the discount rate of indents in Richmond; and whether these loan office certificates for his tax payments were obtainable.
7To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 17 February 1787 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 17 February 1787 . Mentioned in JM’s letter to his father, dated 1 April 1787 . Contained an inquiry concerning the Andover Iron Works, their ability to supply iron, whether they would deliver at Philadelphia, and the price.
8To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 9 July 1787 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 9 July 1787. Mentioned in JM to James Madison, Sr., 28 July 1787 . Concerned activities of slaves, weather conditions, and poor crops.
9To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 30 January 1788 (Madison Papers)
[…] I have defered writing to you till I saw our Delegates after their return from the Assembly, that I might more fully inform you of their sentiments of the proposed constitution. I have only seen Majr. Burnley at Court on Monday last, but did not hear him say any thing about it; He disapproves of it, but says very little about it, probably, as he does not intend to offer his service for the...
10To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 9 August 1788 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 9 August 1788 . Acknowledged in JM to James Madison, Sr., 18 Aug. 1788 . Encloses a paper setting forth the claim of [Francis?] Triplett.
11From James Madison to James Madison, Sr., 18 August 1788 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor of the 9th. inclosing a paper from Mr. Triplet. The case is stated so imperfectly that it is impossible for me to take any step for bringing it before Congress, if that should be proper. Mr. R. Morris I am told will be here soon, and I shall endeavour then to supply the omitted circumstances. In the meantime Mr. Triplet may either make out a fuller statement & forward...
12From James Madison to James Madison, Sr., 6 September 1788 (Madison Papers)
I forward this by the mail expecting it will be at Fredg. in time for Mr. A. Shepherd who left this a day or two ago. Nothing of much consequence has occurred since my last. The current intelligence you will find in the inclosed gazettes. The Antifederalists are every where exerting themselves for an early Convention. The circular letter from this State, and the rejection of N. Carolina, give...
13To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 9 July 1790 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 9 July 1790. Acknowledged in JM to James Madison, Sr., 31 July 1790 . Encloses a letter for Mr. Chew. Inquires about the price of coffee and brown sugar in New York.
14To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 20 December 1790 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 20 December 1790. Acknowledged in JM to Ambrose Madison, 2 Jan. 1791 . Reports the recent illness of JM’s mother, Nelly Madison. She has since recovered.
15To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 31 January 1791 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 31 January 1791. Acknowledged in JM to James Madison, Sr., 13 Feb. 1791 . Reports recovery of JM’s mother.
16To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 11 May 1791 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 23d. Ulto. in which you say you think I should have done well if I had sent a few Hhds. Tobo. to Mr Leiper: if Tobo. does not take a rise here; will it be too late to send it to him in June or July; if it will not, I probably may send him 12 or 13 Hhds. I have at Richmond; and 3 or 4 at Fredg if he will give the price you mention’d to me. I intend to send this letter...
17To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 29 May 1791 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 29 May 1791. Acknowledged in JM’s letter to his father, 2 July 1791 . Evidently makes further inquiries concerning the sale of tobacco and prices paid in the Philadelphia market.
18To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 26 November 1791 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 26 November 1791. Acknowledged in JM to his father, 10 Dec. 1791 . Concerns family business, including an order for “slitted” iron placed with Robert Dunbar.
19Power of Attorney from James Madison, Sr., 28 February 1792 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
Abstract. 28 February 1792, Orange County, Virginia . James Madison, Sr., by power of attorney authorizes JM to receive the interest on his treasury notes. Notarized by Andrew Shepherd, James Taylor, and Zachariah Burnley. Ms ( ViW : Bishop James Madison Papers). One page, in the hand of James Madison, Sr., except for signatures. JM had requested this power of attorney and specified some of...
20To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., ca. 17 April 1792 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. Ca. 17 April 1792. Mentioned in JM to his father, 27 Apr. 1792 . Encloses a letter to Joseph Chew and makes inquiry about him. Tells of Dr. George Gilmer’s illness.
21To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 27 January 1794 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 27 January 1794. Acknowledged in JM to James Madison, Sr., 21 Feb. 1794 . Asks JM to collect interest on his father’s U.S. treasury certificates by virtue of power of attorney. Inquires about pecan and apple trees to be planted at Montpelier. Mentions money left at Fredericksburg in November 1793 by JM for his father that has not been received.
22To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 17 February 1794 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 17 February 1794. Acknowledged in JM to James Madison, Sr., 10 Mar. 1794 . Asks JM to make inquiries in Philadelphia about purchasing a piano for his sister Frances Taylor Madison. Requests advice on building a gristmill. Asks for information about a threshing mill (probably the model recently procured by Jefferson). Informs JM that apple trees have been purchased. Inquires...
23To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., [ca. 15 March] 1794 (Madison Papers)
Timothy looks well; but the last sowed is much turn’d out of the Ground: the new Seed will be sowed as soon as the ground is dry enough Wheat looks very well except the last 8 Bushels sowed L. C has got stuff enough for 8 Waggons except the Naves & some stuff for Bar Share brakes—& is getting Shingles for a Grainary: How large will you have it Apple Trees are all planted at Sawney’s—Money is...
24To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 15 April 1794 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 15 April 1794. Acknowledged in JM’s letter to his father of 25 Apr. 1794 . Informs JM that his corn crop is deficient. Inquires about breeding two of JM’s mares. Describes a granary to be built at Montpelier. Comments on a piano to be bought in Philadelphia.
25To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., [5 May] 1794 (Madison Papers)
☓ Where shall the Laths, & plank be procured ☓ for the granary— ☓ Send the memorials— ☓ Forte Piano—no books. ⟨per brass?⟩ Wire pay Mr Blair when you come home 18/ ☓ C——s Mill does no damage ☓ Excuse [ sic ] Law ☓ Bill of exchange Ms ( DLC ). Notes in the hand of James Madison, Sr., for a response to JM’s letter to him of 25 Apr. 1794 . Written on the cover of that letter. Probably formed the...
26To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 26 May 1794 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 26 May 1794. Acknowledged in JM to James Madison, Sr., 6 June 1794 . Concerns a bill of exchange for JM from William Triplett for $200 on a Philadelphia mercantile house.
27To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 3 December 1794 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 3 December 1794. Acknowledged in JM’s 14 Dec. 1794 letter to his father. Asks if JM can contribute financially toward the gristmill that JM’s family planned to build. Inquires about milling JM’s wheat crop.
28To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 5 January 1795 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 5 January 1795. Acknowledged in JM’s letter to his father of 26 Jan. 1795 . Inquires about marketing JM’s wheat crop. Mentions need for timothy seed. Requests items to be shipped from Philadelphia: mill stones and bolting (sifting) cloths (for the gristmill that JM’s family planned to build), and tea for JM’s sister, Sarah Catlett Madison Macon. Asks what horses should be...
29To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 29 January 1795 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 29 January 1795. Acknowledged in JM’s 8 Feb. 1795 letter to his father . Requests that JM obtain at Philadelphia wire for sifters (for the gristmill that JM’s family planned to build). Mentions a loss incurred by JM’s brother William. Discusses a land transaction being considered with Prettyman Merry.
30To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 24 February 1796 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 24 February 1796. Acknowledged in JM’s 13 Mar. 1796 letter to his father . Requests instructions and reports on John Lee’s efforts concerning Kentucky lands owned by JM and Nelly Conway Madison, Ambrose Madison’s daughter. Discusses farm business at Montpelier and the leasing of a house to a carpenter.
31Power of Attorney from James Madison, Sr., 9 December 1796 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 December 1796. Gives JM power of attorney to receive interest and principal on his father’s U.S. stock. Witnessed by Richard Lee and Archibald Terrell before John Scott, acting magistrate in Orange County, Virginia. Ms ( PHC ). 1 p. In the hand of James Madison, Sr., except for Scott’s signature. Certified by James Taylor, clerk of the Orange County Court, 10 Dec. 1796. Enclosed in James...
32To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 11 and 12 December 1796 (Madison Papers)
Letters not found. 11 and 12 December 1796. Acknowledged in JM to James Madison, Sr., 25 Dec. 1796 . Enclose power of attorney to JM, 9 Dec. 1796 , and discuss certificate of Samuel French and Mr. Noe’s draft.
33To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 2 January 1797 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 2 January 1797. Acknowledged in JM to James Madison, Sr., 15 Jan. 1797 . Discusses purchases for Montpelier.
34To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 8 January 1797 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 8 January 1797. Acknowledged in JM to James Madison, Sr., 22 and 29 Jan. 1797 . Discusses family matters and crops at Montpelier.
35To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 16 January 1797 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 16 January 1797. Referred to in JM to James Madison, Sr., 5 Feb. 1797 . Acknowledged in JM to James Madison, Sr., 13 Feb. 1797 . Encloses James Madison, Sr., to Joseph Chew, 15 Jan. 1797, on Kentucky lands and family matters (NHi).
36To James Madison from James Madison, Sr., 30 January 1797 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 30 January 1797. Acknowledged in JM to James Madison, Sr., 13 Feb. 1797 . Discusses farm business at Montpelier.