4101To James Madison from Thomas Cooper, 24 December 1816 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Cooper. 24 December 1816. “Mr. Cooper presents his respects to the President of the United States & will have the honor to dine with him on Thursday next.” RC ( ViU ). 1 p. Federalist Thomas Cooper represented Delaware in the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Congresses.
4102From James Madison to James Monroe, 20 August 1813 (Madison Papers)
I return the papers relating to Yeaton, with the opinion of the attorney general on the case. According to that opinion, the claim of the Revenue officers does not commence, till recovery of the forfeiture takes place, and recovery means a receipt of the forfeiture & readiness for its distribution. The revenue officers are then barred of their claim or will be barred by a pardon issued...
4103From James Madison to John Armstrong, Jr., 20 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
I inclose the sequel of the information respecting Mr Burr’s enterprize as communicated to Congress yesterday whereby you will perceive that he has surrendered himself to the Civil authority of the Mississippi Territory. I have the honor to be with great respect, Sir, your most Obt. Svt. Privately owned.
4104To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 29 November 1802 (Madison Papers)
On the 12th: of October I had the honor to be presented, with yours of the 18th: of April and 10th: of May last, by Commodore Morris. No. 1 and 2 of the enclosures, will give you our latest intelligence from Tripoli. No. 3 Contains my Opinion relative to the Measures most proper to be adopted in the present crisis. And No. 4 will inform you the terms on which Sweden has concluded a Seperate...
4105From James Madison to the Senate, 5 February 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 February 1811. Forwards a report from the secretary of state in compliance with a Senate resolution of 1 Feb. 1811. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, 11A-E3). RC 1 p. In a clerk’s hand, signed by JM. For enclosures, see Robert Smith to JM, 4 Feb. 1811 , and n.
4106To James Madison from James Bowdoin, 8 July 1805 (Madison Papers)
I had the honour to inform you the 18th. Ulto. of my arrival at this place, & of my determination to pursue my Journey to Madrid with all expedition: Since which, I have been taken down with a fever, which for a number of days threatened my Life; & has so reduced me, as to put it out of my power to pursue my Journey to Madrid. In consequence of which, I have written to Madrid for a Passport to...
4107To James Madison from James Monroe, 22 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
I enclose you a copy of a letter recd. not long since from Mr. Marbois and of my reply relative to the guaranty of ten millions of livres, of wh. you are already informd, and also of a communication with Mr. Livingston on the same subject. I comprize the latter in a private letter for the reason mentioned in my last, subjecting it nevertheless to yr. disposition. I have been very reluctantly...
4108To James Madison from Mathew Carey, 19 February 1824 (Madison Papers)
By this Mail, I forward you three pamphlets, of which I request your acceptance—& am respectfully, Your obt. hble. servt RC ( DLC ). These pamphlets have not been identified.
4109To James Madison from Robert Patton, 27 May 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 May 1811, Philadelphia. “I have received your favour [not found] enclosing a Draft on the Pennsa. Bank in my favour, for 130 Dollars which was paid on my presenting it. I am happy to find that the horse matches your old horse so well.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.
4110From James Madison to Thomas W. Gilmer and Horace W. Bramham, 3 November 1824 (Madison Papers)
I beg you, Gentlemen, to make my acknowledgments to the Standing Committee of Albemarle for the obliging invitation Communicated by you: & to be assured that concurring with the Citizens of that County in all their grateful feelings towards Gen: La Fayette as so distinguished a Benefactor of our Country, I shall with particular pleasure join in the proposed manifestation of them at the...
4111From James Madison to Thomas Corbett, 3 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of your letter of the 13th. ult. I enclose a copy of mine to Mr. Nelson of New York upon the subject of the blockade of Curaçoa, respecting which you have requested information. I can only add, that I am possessed of no official information respecting the duration of the blockade. I am &c. DNA : RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.
4112To James Madison from Thomas B. Johnson, 11 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 February 1810, New Orleans. Thanks JM for his “flattering sanction given to the recommendation of my friends” who have urged his reappointment as postmaster at New Orleans. Expresses gratitude for “this mark of your personal approbation.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Johnson was John Quincy Adams’s brother-in-law ( PJM-PS Robert A. Rutland et al., eds., The Papers of James Madison: Presidential Series...
4113To James Madison from John Kilty, 4 January 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 January 1811, Adjutant General’s Office, Annapolis. Transmits a return of the Maryland militia for 1810 as required by the uniform militia act. RC ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , K-27:5). 1 p. Enclosure not found.
4114James Madison to Lilburn P. Perry, 11 March 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have recd., Sir, your letter of the 8th. inst.– Not withstanding the peculiarity of the case you state, I do not understand that it can be relieved by any dispensing power in the Rector. If such an interposi[t]ion be admissable, it must rest with the Executive Committee of which Genl. Cocke & Mr. T. J. Randolph are a majority; and I leave it with them to decide on your request, if you think...
4115From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 21 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
Be pleased to issue your warrant on the appropriation for the Contingent expenses of the Department of State for Five hundred dollars, in favor of C. S. Thom, he to be charged & held accountable for the same. I am &c. DNA : RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.
4116To James Madison from Philemon Dickinson, 6 October 1806 [letter not found] (Madison Papers)
¶ From Philemon Dickinson. Letter not found. 6 October 1806. Acknowledged in Daniel Brent to Dickinson, 11 Oct. 1806, as having to do with legislation regarding “the 6 prCt. stock of the U. States.” Brent had referred Dickinson’s query to Albert Gallatin, who had replied that the matter was “still before Congress; but wether it shall meet with their approbation it is impossible to say” ( DNA :...
4117To James Madison from Thomas L. Dillehay, 26 December 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 December 1812 , “ Near Hagerstown Md. Washington County .” Requests that JM take no “umbridge at the following lines, as they come from one you never saw, and perhaps, never heard of.” “On the 14th. inst. it pleased God to make me Father of two Sons! which was yesterday noon Christened and call [ sic ] James Madison and Thomas Jefferson.” Adds in a postscript, “The Hon. S. Ringgold knows me...
4118From James Madison to Willink, Van Staphorst, and Hubbard, 11 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 September 1801, Department of State, Washington. Notifies the firm that Charles Pinckney is responsible for settling accounts of some U.S. consuls and is authorized to draw necessary funds. Instructs them to distinguish such payments from salary and contingent accounts of the legation. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, IC , vol. 1). 1 p.
4119To James Madison from James Marshall, [ca. December 1786] (Madison Papers)
From some late proceedings of the Spaniards in Louisiania, I suspect it cannot be long before serious acts of hostility will commence between them and our western Citizins. I will state a few facts several of which have been within my own knowledge & if you find leisure will thank you for your advice, how it will be proper for the people of Kentucky to proceed on the occasion. About eighteen...
4120To James Madison from George Henry Rose, 14 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Rose will do himself the honor of waiting upon Mr. Madison at his house at 2 o’clock, this afternoon. DNA : RG 59-NFL-Notes from Foreign Legations, Great Britain.
4121To James Madison from João de Almeida de Mello e Castro, 29 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 December 1801, Lisbon. Thanks JM for his 13 Nov. letter transmitting one from Jefferson to the prince regent on the birth of an infanta. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). RC 1 p.; in Portuguese. Enclosed in Bulkeley to JM, 2 Feb. 1802 (first letter).
4122To James Madison from William Dunn, 8 June 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 June 1810, Richmond. Implores JM to send him money so that he can extricate himself from debt and save his character from ruin. “You are surrounded with all the pomp and Splender this world can afford thousands at your command three or four hundred dollers you would Scarcely miss out of your coffers.” RC ( DLC ). 2 pp.
4123Louis McLane to James Madison, 13 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 6th. instant, enclosing a letter for Mr. Vail, which has been forwarded as desired. Very respectfully, Your Obdt. Servt. RC (DLC) .
4124To James Madison from James Barbour, 13 December 1820 (Madison Papers)
Your favorable recommendation of Mr. Coxe has interested me much in his behalf And I have already pressed his claims on the President who entertains for him a high respect and possesses every disposition to do something for him the first favorable opportunity. You will see by the papers that on yesterday the resolution for the admission of Missouri passed the Senate 26 to 18. Mr. Macon (as my...
4125James Madison to Lyman C. Draper, 19 May 1833 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. Sir, your letter of the 9th. inst: The task it suggests for me, is beyond the resources of time and attention which my great age and infirm health could spare for it. Apart from this consideration the answer I have given to other like applications would forbid an attempt to comply with yours—With friendly respects RC (WHi) .
4126To James Madison from Josiah Tattnall, Jr., 18 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 June 1802, Executive Department, Louisville, Georgia. Encloses an act of Georgia, passed 16 June, ratifying the articles of agreement between the commissioners of Georgia and the U.S. concluded 24 Apr. 1802. Tr and Tr of enclosure, two copies ( DNA : RG 46, President’s Messages, 7A-E1; and DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages, 7A-D1); letterbook copy ( G-Ar : Executive Department Minutes). Tr...
4127To James Madison from Jonathan Robinson and Samuel Shaw, 19 October 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 October 1809, Montpelier, Vermont. Recommends Cornelius P. Vann Ness for the office of U.S. attorney in Vermont. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Vann Ness”). 1 p. Jonathan Robinson and Samuel Shaw were, respectively, a Republican senator and a Republican representative from Vermont during the Eleventh Congress. On 19 Dec. 1809 JM nominated Vann Ness to be U.S. attorney for...
4128To James Madison from Frederick Weissenfels, 2 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 August 1802, New York. “Permit me to recomend to your Notice and patronage the Bearer hereof my Son in Law, John Martin Baker, Whose object to your City is, to obtain an appointment from our Government, in the Consular department, your Interest Joined with the two Eminent Characters Who are engaged in his behalf, leaves not the least doubt of its Success.” RC ( DLC : Jefferson Papers). 1 p....
4129To James Madison from James Monroe, 3 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
My last to you was of the 16th. ulto. which was forwarded, by triplicate, by Bordeaux. We have since answered his note the recept of which was communicated in the to you on the western limits, in which we have insisted on the rio bravo as the just boundary on that side, as he complained that we had misconceived the cause of the delay to which he had subjected us in the negotiation, and wounded...
4130To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 27 March 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 March 1801, New York. Acknowledges letter of 21 Mar. accompanying the papers of the ship Grand Turk . Has procured passports from British and Spanish consuls, which are delivered to the captain with packages for Eaton. The ship sails “this day.” Should passport from the French chargé arrive in time, he will deliver it. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; erroneously docketed by Wagner as “27...
4131To James Madison from James Monroe, 12 August 1813 (Madison Papers)
You reach home I presume to day, and I hope with improv’ment in your health, by the journey. Mr. Wyer left this place, this morning, with the despatches for our ministers in Russia. He takes two sets, one under the seal of Mr Daschkoff, another, that of the Dept of State. He promises to make the greatest effort, to reach his destination, as soon as possible. He will call on Mrs Gallatin for...
4132To James Madison from James Simpson, 3 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
The 27th. last Month I had the honour of addressing No. 46 to you, with advice of my return to this Country. Original was sent Commodore Morris & duplicate via Lisbon. Last Night I returned from Tetuan after having had an interview with Hadge Abdarhaman Hashash, who confirmed to me that the Ship mentioned to be at Larach, was destined to detain American Vessels, as well as others; and shewed...
4133From James Madison to John F. Delaplaine, 9 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
The payment of the passage money for the Seaman, mentioned in your letter of the 2d. belongs to the Treasury Department. They will however require a deposition stating that the man was actually landed in the United States, which with the certificate now returned ought to be addressed to the Auditor of the Treasury. I am &c. DNA : RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.
4134From James Madison to James Monroe, 15 August 1816 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 14. sd. be 13th. has just come to hand. Wishing to read more attentively than the circumstances of the moment permit, the communications from Mr. Harris, I do not return them by the present mail. Shd. the affair of the Russian Consul not be terminated before the arrival of Mr. Coles, the full explanations he carries, can not fail I think to dissipate the impressions of the...
4135From James Madison to Robert Williams, 22 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 22 March 1805, Department of State . Offered for sale in Charles Hamilton Catalogue 67, item 176, 3 May 1973, where it is described as informing Williams of his appointment as governor of the Mississippi Territory.
4136Darius Darling to James Madison, 22 February 1836 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to refer you to the foregoing statement of the organization of our Society, and of its objects; and also, respectfully to ask leave to present your name, at our first quarterly meeting, (on the first Monday in March,) as an Honorary Member. Yours, &c. RC and enclosures (DLC) . Enclosures are printed documents from the American Historical Society of Military and Naval Events.
4137From James Madison to Joseph Emerson (Abstract), 15 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
15 June 1805, Department of State. “I have received your letter of the 4th. inst. [not found] respecting the Vessels captured from you in 1797 by the French, the circumstances of which, as you state them, preclude any encouragement to expect restitution.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 15). 2 pp.; dated “June 1805”; date assigned on the basis of the letter’s position in the letterbook.
4138To James Madison from Robley Dunglison, 30 June 1825 (Madison Papers)
Dr Dunglison presents his respectful salutations to Mr. Madison, & would wish the Servant with the swelled neck to take 10 drops of the Tincture in the phial, twice a day, in a little sugared water, until the whole is consumed, when the Doctor would be glad to know whether the tumor is diminished by its use. Should symptoms of cholera morbus arise during the administration of the medicine, it...
4139To James Madison from Frederick Bates, 30 September 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to transmit, for the information of the President, as required by law, copies of the acts of the legislative body, and of the executive proceedings of the territory of Louisiana, for the last six months. I am Sir, with great respect, your most obedt servant Printed Source--Clarence Edwin Carter et al., eds. The Territorial Papers of the United States. 27 vols. (Washington,...
4140To James Madison from James Monroe, 29 September 1786 (Madison Papers)
Since my last it has been propos’d that each delegation be at liberty to communicate to the legislature of the State to wh. they belong the project of Mr. Jay & the proceedings of Congress thereon & negativ’d. The Journal has been handed to Mr. Jay. As yet he has said nothing nor have we information what course he means to take except from those here in his party, who affirm he will proceed. I...
4141To Alexander Hamilton from James Madison, 20 November 1788 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia, November 20, 1788. On November 23, 1788, Hamilton wrote to Madison : “I thank you My Dear Sir for yours of the 20th.” Letter not found. ]
4142From James Madison to John Swanwick, 7 June 1795 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 7 June 1795. Acknowledged in Swanwick to JM, 14 June 1795 . Asks Swanwick to make inquiries about renting a house in Philadelphia for JM for the next congressional session. Reports that Montpelier crops will probably be good.
4143To James Madison from John Armstrong, Jr., 3 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
You will receive herewith a copy of an Imperial decree of the 21st. of November fixed at Berlin, and yesterday submitted to the Senate. As this decree is susceptable of very different interpretations, I shall seize the first moment that presents itself of asking the explanation, which the Government shall think proper to give to us. I have the honor to be, with very great respect, Sir, Your...
4144From James Madison to Richard Henry Lee, 20 March 1785 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 20 March 1785 . Concerns Virginia and Confederation affairs mentioned in Lee’s letter of 30 May 1785 .
4145To John Adams from James Madison, 5 August 1819 (Adams Papers)
I pay with much pleasure the debt of thanks for the copy of Mr. Wells’s Oration so kindly forwarded by you. It is a concise and well presented view of the great event celebrated, with a judicious selection of circumstances proper to be combined with it. I avail myself of this as of every occasion of renewing to you assurances of my high esteem and best wishes. MHi : Adams-Hull Collection.
4146To James Madison from John Armstrong, Jr., 18 October 1807 (Madison Papers)
As Mr. Bowdoin has chosen to relinquish his public appointment, and to return to the United-States, it may not be amiss to furnish you with copies of a correspondence which took place between him and myself before his departure. I am, Sir, with very high consideration Your most and Obedient Servant DNA : RG 59—DD—Diplomatic Despatches, France.
4147To James Madison from Andrew Parks, 14 March 1807 (Madison Papers)
The Schooner Three Sisters from Madeira has arrived. She has two pipes of Wine for you, addressed by Murdoch Yuille Wardrop & Co. to me by the direction of Judge Washington. I sent you their Letter the other day which came via Norfolk. Be pleased to direct me in what manner you would wish I should forward you the Wine. With respectful Compls. to Mrs. Madison I am yr. very Obt. Hle Sert. DLC :...
4148To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 21 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
Enclosed are my accts. of disbursments & acct. curt. and likewise a quintuple of Mr. Leon Farfara’s acct. for cash & bills paid in lieu of the stores stipulated by the treaty between the United States and this Regency & likewise for the Brig Sophia promised to the Bashaw by Captn. OBrien when said treaty was concluded, The contingent expencis ammounted to 1500 dollars, the whole sum paid by me...
4149From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 11 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
I request you to be pleased to issue a warrant on the appropriations for Barbary intercourse for Twenty thousand dollars, in favor of James Davidson, the holder of the enclosed four bills of exchange, each for five thousand dollars, drawn upon me on the 17th.. 18th. 19th. & 20th. of August last by Tobias Lear Esqr., Consul General of the United States at Algiers, who is to be charged with the...
4150To James Madison from Daniel Eccleston, 1 October 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 October 1810, Lancaster. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 18 July 1810 and states that he shares his opinions about General Washington. RC ( DLC ). 1 p.