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...
1201James Madison to James K. Paulding, 1 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
Much curiosity and some comment have been excited by the marvellous identities between a "Plan of Govt. proposed by Charles Pinckney in the Convention of 1787, as published in the Journals, with the text of the Constitution, as finally agreed to. I find among my pamphlets a small one entitled "Observations on the Plan of Govt. submitted to the Federal Convention in Philada. &c. by Mr. Charles...
1202From James Madison to James Madison, Sr., 9 June 1798 (Madison Papers)
Jacob arrived safe two days ago, and according to the request of your letter Sam sets out with the Horses this morning in order to be with you tomorrow. The family have continued nearly as you left it. Simon has been complaining but is about again. Ralph appeared a day or two ago to have a dysentery but with the assistance of some medicine he also is about again. Joseph has undergone no change...
1203From James Madison to James Monroe, 30 April 1787 (Madison Papers)
Seeing little chance of a direct conveyance of your furniture to Fredg. we have availed ourselves of one to Norfolk for which it embarked a few days ago under address to the care of Col. Parker. It was accompanied with a certificate protecting it from the duties. I inclose the charges here, which amount to £89..12. of this currency. I did not add the side board, because I wished not to obtain...
1204To James Madison from James P. Preston, 14 June 1817 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of May last with its enclosure an Extract Signed Valentine Gill. At the next meeting of the Board of Public Works, I will submit it, that I may receive their instructions, whether or not an inquiry shall be made after that gentleman. The acquirements and qualifications, which Mr Gill states himself to be possessed of being “A...
1205To James Madison from James Anderson, 3 April 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have had the honor to write You a long letter under date of the 27. ulto; there mentioning my arrival & that I had been presented to His Excellency the Governor & politely received by him. Yesterday a Captain arrived here from St: Jago. He told me, that the french privateers have commenced to capture our Vessels. Three of them have been carried lately into that port & their papers sent to...
1206To James Madison from James Monroe, 14 August 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have yours of the 12. Mr Rush and I shall set out for your house on friday eveng, with intention to get as far as Fairfx ct H. that night. We shall move slowly, so that we may not arrive, before monday or tuesday. The letter to the dey of Algiers, will, as you will find, by the translation of his, sent to you, yesterday, require much attention. The state of things there, and in Engld., and...
1207To James Madison from James Maury, 17 September 1814 (Madison Papers)
On the 16th March last I had the honor to inclose you the account of Sales of the Tobo you were so good as consign me some years ago, with your account current, by which there appears due to you a balance of £204:15:4¼ which is at your disposal. I now inclose duplicates of those accounts. Accept the sincere wishes of an old friend with assurance of the esteem & respect with which he is your...
1208To James Madison from James Monroe, 26 July 1790 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 4th of July was the last recd. acknowledging mine by Mr. Garnett. Those of earlier date were answer’d from Richmond. I find you have had before you two subjects only, of consequence latterly, that part of the revenue business wh. respects the assumpsion of the State debts, & the fixing on some places for the tempy. & permanent seats of Congress. The latter we hear has been finally...
1209To James Madison from the Right Reverend James Madison, 24 October 1801 (Madison Papers)
I hope the 500 Dols. herewith sent will come safe to Hand. Nothing is requisite but to return some writing acknowledging the Receipt, or obligation to refund the Amount. Perhaps the usual Bond in such Cases will be the most eligible Mode. Let it not specify any Interest; for if this small Sum be an Accomodation, that is all I desire. The Remainder shall be forwarded, if I am not disappointed....
1210To James Madison from James Jervey and Others, 26 April 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 April 1813, Charleston. “Pursuant to a Resolution of the Seventy Six Association, we have the honor to enclose a Copy of an oration delivered before that Society on the 4th. of March last. “In discharging this pleasing duty, we would not do justice to our individual feelings, did we omit to express our best wishes for your health and happiness.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Signed by Jervey, Thomas...
1211To James Madison from James Strawbridge, 18 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
I understand Commissioners have been appointed by the State of Georgia, and now in this City, for the purpose of ceding to the United States, part of their Western Territory, and that you are appointed by the President of the United States, to receive the same. As I am interested, and Trustee for a Company claiming a tract of land, situated on the waters of the Tennessee River, which will be...
1212To James Madison from James Monroe, [4 June] 1800 (Madison Papers)
… The conduct of the people on this occasion was exemplary, and does them the highest honour. They seemed aware the crisis demanded of them a proof of their respect for law and order, and resolved to show they were equal to it. I am satisfied a different conduct was expected from them, for everything that could was done to provoke it. It only remains that this business be closed on the part of...
1213To James Madison from James McCally, 25 August 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 August 1812, Clarksburg. Encloses a copy of a Harrison County order “relative to a company of Cavalry which I have been ingaged in enlisting.” Describes the company as consisting of approximately fifty men and notes that it is prevented from increasing in size by the “oposition made by some disaffected Captains of the Cavalry & Rifle companies.” Proposes that if the company was “recognised...
1214To James Madison from James Monroe, [21 August 1814] (Madison Papers)
I have this moment arrivd here from Nottingham, which I left, as the enemy enterd it. Not knowing that there had been a correspondent movment, of troops, by land, with those in the barges, with any degree of certainty, when I wrote you last, and se[e]ing nothing of such a force, as I went on to Nottingham, I had almost discredited the report. Nevertheless we plac’d a guard at some distance in...
1215From James Madison to James Wilkinson, [17 November 1813] (Madison Papers)
You are instructed to make known to Sir George P. in answer to his letter of Ocr. 17 & for the information of his Govt. that the Govt. of the U.S. adhering unalterably to the principle & purpose declared in the commun[i]cation of Genl. Dearborn to him on the subject of the 23 Amer. Soldiers prisone[r]s of war sent to England to be tried as Criminals, & the confinement of a like number of B....
1216To James Madison from James Lewis, 10 October 1816 (Madison Papers)
Have been Informed that Judge Cocke the Present agent of the Chickasaw Nation is about to be Removed from Office. Should it be correct, I would gladly accept the Same. Should you think proper to confer on me the appointment the favour will be thankfully acknowledged by your Hbl. Servt. RC ( DNA : RG 94, Letters Received, filed under “Lewis”). Redirected by JM to the “Department of War.”
1217James Sloan to James Madison, 18 November 1829 (Madison Papers)
haveing an oppertunity by my esteemed freind Thomas Maxwell to address a few lines to thee accompanied by a small treatise on the baneful effects of Preistcraft, which hath long impressed my mind as a duty to publish; but prevented by poverty, and other Embarrassments until last winter, when I published the two numbers herewith sent, to which if blessed with time and ability, I intend to add...
1218To James Madison from James Monroe, 18 October 1817 (Madison Papers)
Our carriage arrivd sooner, somedays, than we expected, in consequence of which, and other considerations, connected with affrs at Washington (our horses also hir’d), I am forc’d to hurry on there. It was our intention to have been with you last night, but hearing that Mr Bagot is with you, we are under the necessity, on account of our equipment, our baggage being sent on, by Richmond, to...
1219From James Madison to James Monroe, 17 June 1790 (Madison Papers)
You will find in the inclosed papers some account of the proceedings on the question relating to the seat of Government. The Senate have hung up the vote for Baltimore, which, as you may suppose, could not have been seriously meant by many who joined in it. It is not improbable that the permanent seat may be coupled with the temporary one. The Potowmac stands a bad chance, and yet it is not...
1220From James Madison to James Monroe, 15 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I rcd. from Mr. Graham during your trip to Loudon the inclosed letter from Mr. Bagot. The subject of it is delicate. The first remark is that it belongs to Congress, not to the Ex. unless provided for by conventional arrangement explanatory or supplemental. The 2d. remark is that it has the aspect of equity, and may have been countenanced by the conversations of our Minister at London. 3d. But...