1191To James Madison from James Maury, 4 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Maury. 4 March 1806, Liverpool. “I had the honor of writing to you on the 31st: January. I have, in part, executed a bond agreeable to your instructions of 1st: July, which is sent to Mr. Christopher Johnston of Baltimore, who, after having the execution compleated by the insertion of the sureties, will forward it to you.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Liverpool, vol. 2). 1 p.; in a...
1192To James Madison from James Monroe, 20 September 1799 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Alexr. Stuart brother of Archd. has desired me to make known to you his pretentions to a seat in our council with a view to yr. friendly aid in obtaining it. It is impossible to refuse saying of him what I think, especially as my acquaintance with him is of ten years, commencing with his study of the law & continuing since. He is a sensible young man, sound in morality & political...
1193To James Madison from James Monroe, 17 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed letter is from Captn. De Butts in whose vessel, and under whose command I sailed to France. I have known him since that time and believe him to be a very honest deserving man. This letter exhibits such a picture of unmerited misfortune & distress as is calculated to excite the simpathy of every benevolent mind. I send it to you to request you will be so kind as look into the...
1194To James Madison from James Gordon, Jr., 17 February 1788 (Madison Papers)
Being favd. by Colo. Monroe with a sight of your letter of the 27 January and finding no mention therein of your being in our county in a short time, [I] take the Liberty as yr. Friend to solicit your attendance at march Orange court. I am induced to make such a request as I believe it will give the county in general great satisfaction to hear your sentiments on the new Constitution. Your...
1195To James Madison from James Simpson, 17 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
After having closed my general Report of this days Date I beg leave once more to address you in respect to the totall inadequacy of the Antient Sallary granted for the Office I am honoured with. I am almost ashamed to repeat on this subject but necessity compells me, as I daily feel by dire experience that it is impossible for me to continue to serve the Nation at two thousand dollars a year....
1196From James Madison to James Monroe, [ca. 10 October] 1813 (Madison Papers)
It is of the greatest importance that the Creek war should be crushed before it can invite or co-operate with British or Spanish attacks in that quarter, or draw other Tribes into it. In this view and under the circumstances existing, the large force from Tennissee may be adopted under the usual regulations. The Choctaw Agency may be furnished with an acceptance by the Govt. of the aid of that...
1197To James Madison from Colin and James Ross, 19 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
We have received your favor of the 11th. currt. and shall to day write to Richmond respecting the Hhd. Tobo. your Overseer says is down and which our friend did not take of the books. Not being able to get a Craft to Come fm. Richmond to Tappk. we order’d your Tobacco to Norfolk and hope it is ’ere now on board ship for London. We expect Mr Macon to be in Town soon & shall make him the advance...
1198To James Madison from James Caldwell, 13 August 1816 (Madison Papers)
I do hope you will not take offence at my presumption in now addressing you. You Sir may p[r]obably not recollect me: but I Knew you well in this City though quite a Youth yet to what your honour is: you also Knew my Father well, he is dead many years. I am by misfortune in trade become excessively poor Indeed and to add to my distressed situation have a very large and helpless family around...
1199To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart (Abstract), 21 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
21 March 1805, New York . “Not having cash sufficient to transport my family to the seat of government their place of residence, I have taken the liberty to draw upon you in favor of Mr. Jacob Barker for the sum of two hundred & fifty spanish dollars which you will please to pay & deduct the said from the five hundred dollars allow’d by government to pay part of my expences home.” RC ( DNA :...
1200From James Madison to James Monroe, 23 January 1828 (Madison Papers)
I recd. by the last mail yours of the 18th. You were not more surprized than I had a right to be at seeing our names on the Electoral Ticket. After my letter to you, which you made known to Col. Mercer, I wrote to Mr. Cabell in the most decided terms, and he informs me he made the proper use of it. I have a letter from Col. Mercer also, corresponding doubtless with his to you. The awkwardness...