1Robert Walsh to James Madison, 22 April 1836 (Madison Papers)
It is probable that I shall go abroad about the end of next month to divide a twelvemonth between France & England. From patriotic motives & personal attachments I intend to publish in Paris or London from time to time Sketches Biographical & Bibliographical, of the most eminent among the living writers & intelligences of our country. I wish to obtain now, accordingly, suitable memoranda—mere...
2Robert Walsh to James Madison, 4 September 1831 (Madison Papers)
Be pleased to accept my best acknowledgments for the memoranda concerning the excellent Bishop Madison. I found them on my table, on my return from a journey, a few days ago. A sketch has been sent to Boston for the Encyclopædia Americana, but I fear it will be too late. I shall use the materials for another form of publication, & will then return them to you. I unite with the whole mass of...
3Robert Walsh to James Madison, 3 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
I wish to introduce into the Encyclopedia Americana, published at Boston, a biographical Sketch of Bishop Madison of Virginia. There is a notice of him in the American edition of Lempriere’s Universal Biography, but it is too slight for my purpose. Perhaps, you may have within reach, some memoranda concerning the periods of his birth, education, & death, his public Stations & labors, & his...
4Robert Walsh to James Madison, 14 February 1831 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to make known to you, Wm. Keating Esqr, a gentleman of this city, who holds an elevated rank as a traveller and savant. He is about to visit the South for scientific purposes, and will be glad to pay his respects to you on his way. His abundant information, excellent temper & refined manners will recommend him to your favor. With profound consideration, Dear Sir, your faithful...
5Robert Walsh to James Madison, 10 February 1831 (Madison Papers)
The letter in which you directed an alteration of the text of your defence of Mr. Jefferson, did not reach me until after the defence was printed. I regret this circumstance, inasmuch as you wished the change; but I do not think harm has been done. You have ably exonerated the deceased patriot, without giving cause of dissatisfaction to anyone. It gave me particular pleasure to publish the...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Walsh, 20 June 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been requested by a gentleman, Mr. B. Constant (a Merchman) , who has been for some years, principal of M t Airy College near Germantown, to present him to you as a candidate for the professorship of Modern History, Geography & Languages which is to be included in the faculty of your University. I believe Mr. Constant to be fully capable of teaching the French and Latin, with Modern...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Walsh, 1 December 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Ralston, son of one of our principal citizens, and a young gentleman distinguished by his intelligence and breeding, may venture to call at Monticello, in the course of this month, in order to pay the homage due from every American youth, to its master. I know him well and esteem him greatly. He has travelled in Europe & has brought back much information of a valuable kind. DLC : Papers of...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Walsh, 27 July 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Patterson, President of the A. P. S. communicated to me, a few days ago, a letter from you to him touching the communication of literary & scientific intelligence to M. Julien at Paris. The subject was referred to me as Corres: Sec: of the Society and your recommendation alone would be sufficient to obtain the most regular attention to it on my part. I think it well to mention to you that,...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Walsh, 14 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
You must not suppose, on seeing my handwriting that I mean to importune you. I would not consent that you should suffer any inconvenience like that to which you refer. The remainder of your brilliant and valuable life ought to be exempt from whatever is irksome, and arduous for the bodily powers. I trust and fervently hope that it will prove more considerable and easy than you seem to expect....
10To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Walsh, 18 March 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of recommending to your attention, the Prospectus sent herewith. My object in addressing it to you is to induce you either to furnish me with the dates & principal incidents appertaining to your career, or to indicate to me where they may be found recorded with accuracy. I need not say that I wish to be exact & full, in noting the services which you rendered to your...