1To James Madison from Caesar A. Rodney, 17 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
Altho’ as I stated in conversation before I left Washington, I was convinced the public mind here would be excited, by the extraordinary manner in which the appointment of Marshall was obtained, as well as by the appointment of the person himself, yet I did not suppose the impression would have been So deep and so general. It has turned out on enquiry as I apprehended when I saw you, that not...
2From James Madison to Caesar A. Rodney, 6 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 17th. continued on the 28th. ult: did not reach Washington, before I had left it for Virginia. It was however handed to me on the way by the President who overtook me. The circumstances under which we fell in together afforded but little room for conversation. I was left under the impression however that as any thing short of a resignation by the newly appointed officer would...
3To James Madison from Caesar A. Rodney, 5 October 1801 (Madison Papers)
I returned late last evening from a political tour of about two weeks in the lower counties of this State. I travelled with the acts of congress the annual reports of the Secretary of the Treasury & other documents in my hands to meet the Federalists on their strongest grounds. We have followed the example of the worthy Duvall & the other Republicans of Maryland in addressing the people on the...
4From James Madison to Caesar A. Rodney, 14 October 1801 (Madison Papers)
I am just favored with yours of the 5th. continued to the 10th. instant and thank you much for the information it gives. Although the success of your exertions has not equalled all your hopes, it shews that error is losing its hold on the public mind in Delaware as it certainly is in other places; and you have the pleasure of reflecting that the more of argument and explanation it may cost you...
5To James Madison from Caesar A. Rodney, 29 October 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had the pleasure of receiving your letter in answer to mine announcing the election of Col: David Hall as Governor of this State. Since that time I have been on the Circuit attending to the duties of my profession, but at the same time to those which demand a due portion of care in relation to society. Our small majority gave birth to a sentiment in some breasts favorable to controverting...
6To James Madison from Caesar A. Rodney, 20 December 1801 (Madison Papers)
Notwithstanding the Opposers of the Republican Administration have prevailed on our Chancellor (whose age had rendered him an easy prey) to resign, & by that means have obtained the appointment of his successor who will be our present Atty. Genl. N. Ridgely whose place will also be filled by them they have contrary to my expectation & that of our friends determined I understand to dispute the...
7To James Madison from Caesar A. Rodney, 25 December 1801 (Madison Papers)
The paper enclosed directed to yourself I wrote a few days ago. Since that time I have been waiting, in order if possible further to discover their real intentions & penetrate their designs. Unless we are serious in the business I am persuaded they will persevere to the end. If they do, they effectually destroy all hopes of success on our part at the next election & I fear will blast all our...
8From James Madison to Caesar A. Rodney, [1 January] 1802 (Madison Papers)
… From a glance at the parts of the Delaware Constitution bound up in the collection in my hands, I am led to suppose that the election of your Governor is now made in pursuance of some changes since made on that subject; and am consequently at a loss to judge of the agency possessed by the Legislature. I do not question, how far its interposition as proposed would be an usurpation of power, I...
9From James Madison to Caesar A. Rodney, 15 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
I am just making a list of the papers in which the laws are to be published in each State. The Mirror of Wilmington is understood to be the proper choice for Delaware. Will you favor me with your opinion, wch. will be waited for, unless I should be obliged to anticipate it, which may perhaps be the case? I am led to suppose there can be little danger of erring by giving a preference to that...
10To James Madison from Caesar A. Rodney, 18 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had the pleasure of receiving your letter of the 1st inst: on the 5th. of this month. I waited at Wilmington for its’ arrival, considering it essential that I should hear from Government before my departure for this place, in order that arrangements might be made corr⟨es⟩pondent with the advice received. Permit me to express my sincere thanks for the confidence you have reposed in us who act...