31From George Washington to James Madison, 19 February 1792 (Washington Papers)
If Mr Madison could make it convenient to spare half an hour from other matters, G. W. would be...
32From George Washington to James Madison, 5 May 1792 (Washington Papers)
If Mr Madison can make it convenient to call upon the P——between eight and nine this forenoon and...
33Madison’s Conversations with Washington, 5–25 May 1792 (Washington Papers)
Substance of a Conversation with the President In consequence of a note this morning from the...
34From George Washington to James Madison, 20 May 1792 (Washington Papers)
As there is a possibility if not a probability, that I shall not see you on your return home; or,...
35To George Washington from James Madison, 20 June 1792 (Washington Papers)
Having been left to myself, for some days past, I have made use of the opportunity for bestowing...
36Enclosure: Madison’s Draft of the Farewell Address, 20 June 1792 (Washington Papers)
The period which will close the appointment with which my fellow citizens have honoured me, being...
37To George Washington from James Madison, 14 December 1792 (Washington Papers)
Mr Madison presents his respectful compliments to the President, and informs him that Mr...
38From George Washington to James Madison, 14 October 1793 (Washington Papers)
The calamitous situation of Philadelphia and the little prospect from present appearances of its...
39To George Washington from James Madison, 24 October 1793 (Washington Papers)
Your letter of the 14th instant did not arrive till sunday night, and being not then at home, I...
40From George Washington to James Madison, 10 January 1794 (Washington Papers)
Herewith you will receive Sundry Pamphlets &ca under the patronage of Sir John Sinclair. I send...
41From George Washington to James Madison, 8 February 1794 (Washington Papers)
The Agricultural Society of Philadelphia, are preparing the “out lines of a Plan for establishing...
42To George Washington from James Madison, 12 February 1794 (Washington Papers)
Mr Madison presents his respectful compliments to the President, and begs leave to lay before him...
43From George Washington to James Madison, 6 December 1795 (Washington Papers)
The papers, of which I was speaking to you on friday evening, are herewith sent. In looking over...
44From George Washington to James Madison, 22 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed letters, with the additional explanation that follows, will bring the case of young...
45To George Washington from James Madison, 12 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
Mr Madison presents his respectful compliments to the President of the United States, with a...
46From George Washington to James Madison, 13 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
I thank you for forwarding Mr Campbells letter; & whenever I shall have the pleasure of seeing...
47From George Washington to James Madison, 6 March 1796 (Washington Papers)
As you are knowing to the situation of young Mr Fayette; to the measures I have adopted in his...
48From George Washington to James Madison, 12 May 1796 (Washington Papers)
The President of the United States requests the Pleasure of Mr Madison’s Company to Dine, on...
49To George Washington from James Madison, 25 May 1796 (Washington Papers)
Mr Madison presents his respectful compliments to the President, and begs to mention the wish of...
50To George Washington from James Madison, 1 December 1796 (Washington Papers)
J. Madison presents his respectful compliments to the President & returns the Treatise on small...
51From George Washington to James Madison, 16 December 1796 (Washington Papers)
The President of the United States, requests the Pleasure of Mr Madison’s Company to Dine, on...
52Address of the President to Congress, [30 April] 1789 (Madison Papers)
The term had not yet been coined, but JM was ghostwriting speeches for Washington during the...
53To James Madison from Edmund Pendleton, 3 May 1789 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 3 May 1789. Acknowledged in JM to Pendleton, 17 May 1789 . The list probably...
54Tonnage Duties, [4 May] 1789 (Madison Papers)
Before this day’s debate began, JM gave notice that on 25 May he would introduce the subject of...
55To James Madison from the Reverend James Madison, 5 May 1789 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Peter Carr will deliver this. He has taken the opportunity of the Spring Vacation, to visit...
56To James Madison from George Washington, 5 May 1789 (Madison Papers)
Notwithstanding the conviction I am under of the labour which is imposed upon you by Public...
57Address of the House of Representatives to the President, [5 May] 1789 (Madison Papers)
The Representatives of the People of the United States present their congratulations on the event...
58Tonnage Duties, [5 May] 1789 (Madison Papers)
Jackson moved to lower the proposed duty on vessels from nations having commercial treaties with...
59From James Madison to Benjamin Hawkins, 5 May 1789 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 5 May 1789. Acknowledged in Hawkins to JM, 1 June 1789 . Encloses draft of the...
60Tonnage Duties, [7 May] 1789 (Madison Papers)
JM moved to lower the tonnage duty on ships of countries which had no alliance with the United...
61To James Madison from George Nicholas, 8 May 1789 (Madison Papers)
It was with great pleasure that I received the accounts of your election; this satisfaction has...
62From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 9 May 1789 (Madison Papers)
My last was of the 29th. March. A few days ago I had the pleasure of yours of the 12. Jany. I...
63Import Duties, [9 May] 1789 (Madison Papers)
The impost bill, first read on 5 May, was under consideration by the Committee of the Whole....
64From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, 10 May 1789 (Madison Papers)
Whilst I thank you for your favr of the 23d. Ult: I must remind you that it does not contain the...
65To James Madison from Joseph Jones, [10 May] 1789 (Madison Papers)
No safe opportunity offering, the letter for Mr. Nelson has not been forwarded, and I shall now...
66To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 11 May 1789 (Madison Papers)
My last to you was of the 15th. of March. I am now in hourly expectation of recieving my leave of...
67To James Madison from George Washington, 11 May 1789 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed were communicated to me (as you will perceive) to make a Confidential use of. Upon...
68Title for the President, [11 May] 1789 (Madison Papers)
The debate concerned a title for the executive office. Should the House appoint a committee to...
69To James Madison from Edward Carrington, 12 May 1789 (Madison Papers)
I had the pleasure to receive your favor of the 8th. Ult. inclosing the application of William...
70To James Madison from George Washington, 12 May 1789 (Madison Papers)
To draw such a line for the conduct of the President as will please every body, I know is...
71Import Duties, [12 May] 1789 (Madison Papers)
The committee had resumed consideration of the impost bill. The question was whether to strike...
72From James Madison to James Monroe, 13 May 1789 (Madison Papers)
I have been favored with yours of April . The newspapers will have given you some idea of our...
73Import Duty on Slaves, [13 May] 1789 (Madison Papers)
Parker moved to fix a duty of ten dollars on each slave imported into the United States. Some...
74Import Duties, [15 May] 1789 (Madison Papers)
JM moved to add a clause to the impost bill limiting its duration. Mr. Madison . When he offered...
75To James Madison from Eliza House Trist, 15 May 1789 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 15 May 1789. Acknowledged in JM to Eliza House Trist, 21 May 1789 . Reports...
76To James Madison from Gustavus Scott, 16 May 1789 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 16 May 1789. Calendared in the lists probably kept by Peter Force (DLC: Madison...
77From James Madison to Edmund Pendleton, 17 May 1789 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 3d. instant was not recd. till two days ago. It is not certain however that the...
78To James Madison from George Washington, [17 May] 1789 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Madison having been so obliging as to draw the answer to the Address of the House of...
79To James Madison from Edmund Randolph, 19 May 1789 (Madison Papers)
While I acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 10th. instant, I must assign as my apology...
80To James Madison from Hugh Williamson, 19 May 1789 (Madison Papers)
At Baltimore & Norfolk and wherever I touched since I left New York I have heard Complaints that...