1Petition to the General Assembly of Virginia, [ca. 3 October] 1801 (Madison Papers)
To the honorable the General Assembly of Virginia Your petitioners the subscribers Shew, that James Madison James Madison jur. Francis Madison and William Madison formed a partnership under the firm of William Madison and Company for the purpose of erecting a merchant-Mill in the county of Madison on the Rapidan river and obtained the right in sixteen & a half acres of land on which the said...
2To James Madison from William Madison, 20 March 1810 (Madison Papers)
Your’s of inclosing $100 was duly recd. I regret that previously thereto I did not give you information of the sale of the Tobo at Richmd and there by prevented the remittance for Chisholm. The sale was made at $4½ ⅌ hundred which was the most that could be procured at that time: my own was included in the sale. In order to get yr Flour to market I have taken liberty to promise payment out of...
3To James Madison from William Madison, 25 March 1811 (Madison Papers)
When I paid Gooch the $100. he said they exceeded the Sum he had written for, upward of twenty dollars. I saw him yesterday & he said that the sum mentioned in your letter is still wanted for the purposes therein stated. I have drawn on Mr Patton for it on yr Acct. as I had directed him when I passed thro: Fredbg to send you $220. on my Acct which with the $100 pd. Gooch will make the amt you...
4To James Madison from William Madison, 15 February 1815 (Madison Papers)
I promised myself much satisfaction in stayg with you a few days on my return from Maryland, but the Enemy having ascended the Rappahanock and my recg orders to march to meet them produced a different arrangement. After crossing the Potomac it was ascertained that the enemy had decended the river. Genl Scott then directed me to proceed to Fredbg and discharge the troops. I cannot express to...
5To James Madison from William Madison, 11 February 1813 (Madison Papers)
In Roberts letter to me he expressed considerable desire to pursue the study of the sciences particularly natural Philosophy and Chimestry but I hope his time has been profitably employed in Washington. Ambrose has inclosed him the terms of Mr Gerardins School. You have deliverd in the Mill 942.58 B.bls wheat, 330 of which came from Blackmeadow and all the Flour sent to markett but one load....
6To James Madison from William Madison, 22 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
As no division of the Estate, both real & personal, can take place without the friendly Bill in Chancery of which Mr Randolph & Wickam have been notified I deem any consultation on the subject unavailing ’till a decree is had, which may ascertain the Rights of all the claimants. As Executor I cannot concur in any distribution of the personal Estate without the authority of the Chancellor—and...
7To James Madison from William Madison, 4 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
This will be handed you by Mr. Daniel Ward of Culpeper County whom I take the liberty of introducing to you. Mr. Ward is disposed to enter into the Army and informs that there is still a vacancy in the Company commanded by Capt Strod e , and to supply which he wishes to be considerd a candidate. He is not very scrupulous abt. rank. My acquaintance with Mr. Ward is not of very long standg. but...
8To James Madison from William Madison, 3 December 1791 (Madison Papers)
The arguments on the subjects of the British debts are at length concluded and it is expected the Court will decide tomorrow. Judge Blair docs not set in the Cause. The Bill for reforming the inferior Courts is still before the House it has undergone several alteration & I apprehend will finally be rejected for the regulation will effect a great number of those who are to determine its fate. A...
9To James Madison from William Madison, 19 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
Mr Taylor, having had the Measles, could not draw the Bill & Answers ’till lately since which I have been indisposed myself. All the Answers are made out, except Nelly’s, & hers will be ready in a few days. You, Myself & the grand children are Dfts. and answer seperately. Mr Taylor has drawn the Bill very full & I trust will bring the case fully before the Chancellor. If Council shd. be...
10To James Madison from William Madison, 16 December 1813 (Madison Papers)
Words cannot convey to you the sence I entertain of the many favors you have and continue to confer upon me. The Sum necessary for my accommodation must not be measured by any engagements, but by your convenience alone, the time is near at hand when those engagements will be due and the present price of flour seems to forbid a Sale. I expect to have fully 500 Bbls at market in the cours⟨e⟩ of...