1From James Madison to Robert Walsh Jr., 28 December 1827 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed is the promised paper. A more attentive perusal makes me to think I may have underrated its Literary merit, and as the original draft may have been found among Mr. Wilson’s papers, it occurs as possible , that it may be included in his Edited works which I have not seen. In this case, the document looses the character of novelty ascribed to it. It is at your Service nevertheless....
2From James Madison to Robert Walsh Jr., 22 December 1827 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor of the 10th. in which you invite from me contributions for the pages of the “American Q. Review.” I have seen ample proofs in the Nos. published that my anticipation of the success of such a work under your auspices, was not erroneous. And I should take a pleasure in offerings for its pages, were they but mites, if my age & other obstacles did not bar me from the...
3From James Madison to Robert Walsh Jr., 23 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 16th. referring to the prospectus of “the American Quarterly Review.” I learn with pleasure that our literary resources have suggested a periodical work, which, under the conducting hand, obtained for it, must extend whilst it employs them. Few things would coincide more with my inclination, than to be a productive correspondent. But at my now advanced Stage of...
4From James Madison to Robert Walsh Jr., 11 January 1820 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favr. of the 2d. with the pamphlet on the Missouri question, and return my thanks for your politeness in the communication. Those who can not assent to your conclusions as to the Powers of Congress, and the preference of a confined to a dispersed situation of the slaves among us, must still be sensible of the lustre which ingenuity & eloquence have bestowed on some of your...
5From James Madison to Robert Walsh Jr., 27 November 1819 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 11th was duly recd, and I should have given it a less tardy answer, but for a succession of particular demands on my attention, and a wish to assist my recollections, by consulting both Manuscript & printed sources of information on the Subjects of your enquiry. Of these, however, I have not been able to avail myself, but very partially. As to the intention of the framers of...
6From James Madison to Robert Walsh Jr., 16 October 1819 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. with your favor of Sepr 30 the Copy of the “U. S & G. B” which you have been so kind as to send me, & for which I offer you many thanks. As yet I have rather look’d into the volume than over it. I have seen eno’ of it however, to be satisfied that it is a triumphant vindication of our Country agst. the libels which have been lavished on it. If it be a battery as well as a rampart,...
7From James Madison to Robert Walsh Jr., 2 March 1819 (Madison Papers)
I recd some days ago your letter of Feby. 15, in which you intimate your intention to vindicate our Country against misrepresentations propagated abroad, and your desire of information on the subjects of Negro slavery, of moral character, of religion, and of education in Virginia, as affected by the Revolution, and our public Institutions. The general condition of slaves must be influenced by...
8From James Madison to Robert Walsh Jr., 13 December 1817 (Madison Papers)
J. M. has recd. the 2d. Vol. of the Amn. Register wth. which Mr. Walsh has favored him. Regarding the work as a very valuable contribution to the stock of Amn. literature, it has always been his intention to possess it; has taken steps wch. will save the politeness of Mr. W. from being again taxed for the purpose. He is at the same time not the less sensible of the kindness to which he is...