1From James Madison to William Madison, 13 December 1791 (Madison Papers)
Phila . Dec. 13. 91. “I have recd. yours of the 3d. instant, mentioning the conversation held with you by an intimate acquaintance of Col: Henry. Having never, in the midst of political contests indulged any personal ill-will to that gentleman, & at all times admired his eminent talents, I cannot be supposed insensible to any friendly sentiments he may have expressed towards me, or indisposed...
2From James Madison to William Madison, 1 March 1795 (Madison Papers)
In my last to my father I desired him to let Mr. A. Fontaine or some other friend in Louisa know that I could not be in the district before the election &c. I now inclose a letter to him, which I wish you to seal & forward. If no certain conveyance offers in time, it will [be] requisite to send it to Louisa Court House on the day of the Election; and by Morda. Collins if necessary. Since the...
3From James Madison to William Madison, ca. 15 December 1796 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. Ca. 15 December 1796. Referred to in JM to James Madison, Sr., 19 Dec. 1796 . Describes price of wheat, etc., at Philadelphia.
4From James Madison to William Madison, 11 January 1811 (Madison Papers)
I observe that a parcel of Merinoes are to be sold at Amphill on the 17th. inst. From the numbers latte⟨r⟩ly imported, & the little demand as yet excited in Virga. it is not unlikely they may go off at very low prices, say 20. 30. or 40 dollars for Ewes. In this case I shd. wish you to have 8 or 10 of the younger ones bought for me, & sent up to Orange, taking for granted that their pedigree...
5James Madison to William Madison, 25 March 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. the Communication of the Delegates from the Counties composing this Senatorial District assembled for the purpose of recommending four persons to represent it in the Convention wch. is to propose amendments to the Constitution of the State; acquainting me that I have been included in the number selected, and expressing a wish to be informed, whether the Delegation has my assent to...
6James Madison to William Madison, 15 June 1829 (Madison Papers)
Finding to my great regret that another Court had passed without a single step as far as I know being taken in the case of our mothers will whilst the debt of an impatient Creditor is swelling with Interest, and the property which is to pay the debts & Legacies probably sinking in price, I snatched the opportunity of an interview with Mr. Chapman to test his pulse on the subject. He manifested...
7William Madison to James Madison, 6 March 1832 (Madison Papers)
I can find no paper relating to the Shares in Loyal Company. No paper was transmitted by me to Richmond. The Books of the Company contain the evidence of our Fathers interest in the Shares. I have for a long time wished to visit you but the very low state of my wife’s health has prevented me. If I can leave her at night I will come up in a day or two and examine the Ledgers & papers in your...