1James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 2 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
J. M. with his best respects to Professor Dunglison, thanks him for the Copy of his "Introductory Lecture". It sweeps away very appropriately the errors & follies of times past; as a preparation for lessons dictated by experience & Science. Draft (DLC) .
2From James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 12 December 1825 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison with his respects to Dr. Dunglison begs him to accept a Bonnebouche of Madeira Wine. Having been long from the Island before it was drawn from the Cask, and long afterwards under the Cork, it is ready now for the Cup & lip. Printed facsimile of draft (in John M. Taylor, From the White House Inkwell [Rutland, Vt., 1968]).
3James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 13 February 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 9th. inst. and even not under the distressing circumstances it presents at the Universy see any course better adapted to them than that which the faculty have decided on. Might it not be well for the Proctor to have several hundred Bushels of good Lime so distributed as to produce its corrective effect where there may be the most need of it. With great & friendly...
4James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 23 June 1830 (Madison Papers)
I inclose a copy of a late publication of Mr. Hassler, presented by him as you will observe to the Library of the University. He indulges a hope, that it may be found worthy of adoption into the use of the Institution. Draft (DLC) .
5James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 22 December 1828 (Madison Papers)
I am just informed by Mr. T. J. Randolph that he is compelled by the insolvency of the Estate of his grandfather to apply, as Exr. for the Books bequeathed to the University & now in its Library, as assetts towards paying the debts of the Estate. It will be proper therefore that the Books be delivd. to his order which will probably not be delayed. FC (DLC) .
6From James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 14 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
In the uncertain State of the fund lodged with the Barings, I have enclosed to Mr. Gallatin a letter to that House requesting it to pay a draft from the American Minister at Paris not exceeding £100, and another to the Minister authorizing him, to make the draft, and place the same or as much thereof as may be required in the hands of Docr. Miguel, or such other person as you should name,...
7James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 17 May 1833 (Madison Papers)
I recd. yesterday your letter of the 14: I feel too much regard for the University of Virga. not to regret the information it gives, however I may personally sympathise with advantages, which I hope may accrue to yourself. I have lost no time in forwarding a copy of your official, and an extract of your private letter, to each of my Colleagues. I owe you much for the kind interest you take in...
8James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 12 March 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 12th. I cannot think it will be amiss, scanty as our funds are, to make the small draft on them for the pertinent object you suggest. I have made the use of your friendly communication relating to young Willis that was proper without disclosing the source of it. I recd. some days ago a letter from L. P. Perry, seeking an exemption from the enactment on the...
9James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 15 June 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 11th., and will not disguise the fact, that notwithstanding my sympathy with the considerations, which might have deprived the University of your valuable services, I learn with satisfaction, that the danger has not been realized; and I hope experience will prove, that the mountain climate is less charged with rheumatic tendencies than occurred to you in your...
10James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 23 March 1830 (Madison Papers)
I return the letter inclosed in yours of the 19th. If the oriental manuscripts offered by Mr. Hodgson have the value ascribed to them tho’ Algiers is certainly not the Quarry likely to yield that sort of Treasure, They must be a desirable acquisition to our University. But in the State of its funds, there can be little hope of success agst. other bidders, tho’ not themselves much prepared to...