1191From James Madison to Tench Coxe, [ca. 13 January 1794] (Madison Papers)
Mr. Madison presents his thanks to Mr. Coxe for the paper sent him a few days ago on the subject of sugar, tob. whale oil and rice. Mr. M will be further obliged to him for any aids he may possess toward an elucidation of the amt. of re-exports from G. B. If Mr. Coxe can add brief & early answer to the following queries, Mr. M. will also be sensible of the favor. 1. Of the grain & flour of...
1192From James Madison to Tench Coxe, 1 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 March 1804, Department of State. “On the receipt of the proceeds arising from the sale of the guns and other articles lately made thro.’ Messrs. Pettit and Bayard, you will be pleased to account with and pay over what may remain, after deducting the expenses, to the Treasury.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). 1 p. This is a clerk’s error for “gums” (see Coxe to JM, 3 Feb. 1804 ,...
1193From James Madison to Charles Pettit and James S. Cox, 27 September 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Charles Pettit and James S. Cox. 27 September 1805, Department of State . “I have received your memorial respecting the proceedings at Paris in the case of the ship New Jersey and cargo, in which the Companies you represent are interested as insurers, and I have the honor to inform you, that on the previous application of other parties (Messrs. Nichlin & Griffith) the step has been taken...
1194Promissory Note to John Cox, 24 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Promissory Note to John Cox. 24 September 1806, Washington. “Sixty days after date I promise to pay John Cox or order Seven Hundred dollars (without offset) for value received. Cr the drawer.” MS ( DLC ). 1 p.; JM ’s signature clipped. Bears Cox’s signed notes on verso: “Recevd, payment” and “Nov 23.”
1195Promissory Note to John Cox, 23 July 1806 (Madison Papers)
Sixty days after date I promise to pay John Cox or order Seven hundred dollars (without offset) for value received. Cr the drawer MS ( DLC ). John Cox (1775–1849) was a Georgetown, D.C., merchant. He served in the War of 1812, participated in the Battle of Bladensburg, and was mayor of Georgetown, 1823–1845 ( Daily National Intelligencer , 15 Dec. 1849; Grace Dunlop Ecker, A Portrait of Old...
1196From James Madison to John Cox, 7 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have reccd. your letter of the it. inst: & very sincerely regret the adverse occurrences which led to it. If my testimony added to that of others can be of avail towards an improvement of your situation, I very cheerfully state, that whilst my residence at Washington gave an oppty. of being acquainted with your character, & conduct, I was allways led to respect the former & to regard the...
1197From James Madison to Henry Craig, 12 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 May 1801, Department of State. Encloses copies of documents in cases of Samuel Gawler and Daniel Clark, American citizens reportedly impressed by British naval officers at Martinique; orders Craig to “lose no time” in trying to obtain their release. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, IC , vol. 1). 1 p. Enclosures not found. JM wrote Craig again on 16 June 1801 concerning seaman Samuel Culver...
1198From James Madison to Thomas Cramer, 13 April 1822 (Madison Papers)
I recd. a few days ago your favor communicatg the resolution of the Agricultural Society of the Valley, placing my name on the list of its honorary members. I feel much indebted to the Society for this flattering mark of their attention, for which I beg that my acknowledgts. may be presented. I wish there were not necessarily mingled with them, a regret that no returns of more value are likely...
1199James Madison to William Cranch, 25 July 1835 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 20th. informing me "that I have been unanimously elected President of the Washington National Monument Society, in the place of its late lamented President Cheif justice Marshall." I am very sensible of the distinction conferred by the relations in which the Society has placed me; and feeling, like my illustrious predecessor, a deep interest in the object of...
1200James Madison to William Cranch, 9 February 1836 (Madison Papers)
Private I have just received your letter of Feby. 4th. The petition to Congress was returned with my signature two days ago. I think the postponement of the public invitation of plans for the Monument was very proper for the reasons you give. I doubt the expediency of the proposed application to the Legislature of Virginia without more knowledge than I have of its dispositions on the subject...