28051Report on Treaty with the Netherlands, [12 July] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 25, II, 121–23). In JM’s hand. Docketed: “Report of Committee for revising...
28052Presidential Proclamation, [7 February] 1812 (Madison Papers)
Whereas information has been received, that a number of individuals, who have deserted from the...
28053Presidential Proclamation, 16 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 January 1810, Washington. On 2 Jan. the president, with the advice and consent of the Senate,...
28054Transfer of Military Appropriations, [ca. July 1814] (Madison Papers)
The President of the United States in virtue of authority in him vested by the Act of Congress...
28055Notes on Debates, 18 February 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of...
28056Notes on Debates, 19 February 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of...
28057Notes for Debate on Commercial Regulations by Congress, [ante 31 October] 1786 (Madison Papers)
⟨J. M. In Virga. Legislature previous to Convention of 1787⟩ Genl. [Regns. neces]sary, whether...
28058Notes on Jeffersons Message, 24 March 1808 (Madison Papers)
incapable of giving a valid consent to their alienation; in others belong to persons who may...
28059Method of Appointing the Executive, [19 July] 1787 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Madison If it be a fundamental principle of free Govt. that the Legislative, Executive &...
28060Assumption of the State Debts, [26 February] 1790 (Madison Papers)
JM’s amendment to the assumption resolution was still before the Committee of the Whole. On 25...
28061JM Resolution on Repeal of the Embargo, 23 January 1809 (Madison Papers)
Resolved as the opinion of this House that the U. S. ought not to delay beyond the day of to...
28062The Federalist Number 42, [22 January 1788] (Madison Papers)
The second class of powers lodged in the general government, consists of those which regulate the...
28063Report on Breach of Secrecy in re Foreign Affairs, [12 December] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 36, I, 477). In JM’s hand. Docketed, “Dec 31, 1782 Called for by Mr. Howell...
28064From James Madison to Members of the Cabinet, 14 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison requests a consultation with the heads of Depts today at 2 oclock. RC ( MHi : Charles...
28065Memorandum on Cabinet Meeting, 7 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
In Cabinet June 7. 1814—present J. Monroe, G.W. Campbell Genl. Armstrong W. Jones. R. Rush. The...
28066Presidential Proclamation, 16 November 1814 (Madison Papers)
The two Houses of the National Legislature having, by a joint Resolution expressed their desire,...
28067Receipt to the Treasurer, [24 October 1775] (Madison Papers)
Received twenty pounds for the Use of Colo. James Maddison for collecting Arms by Warrant from...
28068Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 11 December 1826 (Madison Papers)
In addition to the four members present on tuesday last, Mr Chapman Johnson this day joined the...
28069Deposition of James Madison, 1 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
Document not found. 1 September 1803 . Offered for sale in Dodd, Mead & Company’s Catalogue No....
28070Motion on Colonel Edward Carrington, [26 April] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 19, I, 541½). In JM’s hand. Resold That Lt Colo. Carrington be informd that...
28071Resolutions on Private Debts Owed to British Merchants, Resolution A, [7 June 1784] (Madison Papers)
Resolved , That so much of all and every act or acts of Assembly, now in force in this...
28072Notes on Debates, 7 April 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of...
28073Call for Meeting of University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 15 August 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
We the subscribers visitors of the University of Virginia being of opinion that it will be to the...
28074Amendment to Report on War Department, [16 January] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 27, fol. 153). In JM’s hand. *That at all times in the absence of the...
28075Notes on Debates, 9 April 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of...
28076Notes for Speech in Congress, [22 April] 1790 (Madison Papers)
—will pay near ⅕ } ratio ⅙ —little more received 1/7 —Massts. pay little more than 1/7 } ratio...
28077Memorandum of Conversation between Livingston and La Luzerne, [ca. 23 September] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Rives Collection of Madison Papers). Docketed by JM, “Chevr. Luzerne Communications...
28078Notes from Congress’ Secret Journal on Instructions to Peace Commissioners, 28 July 1781 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). See Notes from Secret Journal, 28 May 1781 , headnote. Com[mitte]e on...
28079Bill Authorizing an Amendment in the Articles of Confederation, [21 June] 1784 (Madison Papers)
Whether JM introduced the resolution on 19 May calling for compliance with the act of Congress...
28080Notes for Debate on Commercial Regulations by Congress, 30 November–1 December 1785 (Madison Papers)
Genl. Regns. necessary ⟨thro: the States⟩ 1. Counteract foreign plans 2. encourage Ships & Seamen...
28081Deed of Sale, 15 October 1792 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
Abstract. 15 October 1792. John Taliaferro Brooke, having purchased lot 127 in Fredericksburg,...
28082For Dunlap’s American Daily Advertiser, [20 October] 1792 (Madison Papers)
The dispensation of the clerkship of foreign correspondence upon Mr. Freneau is the next...
28083The Federalist Number 51, [6 February] 1788 (Madison Papers)
To what expedient then shall we finally resort for maintaining in practice the necessary...
28084Pardon for Clinton Adams and Randall Tarrier, 12 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
Whereas at a Circuit Court of the United States for the County of Washington, in the District of...
28085Slave Trade Petitions, [23 March] 1790 (Madison Papers)
The select committee on the slave trade memorials presented its report, consisting of seven...
28086Notes from Congress’ Secret Journal on Instructions to Peace Commissioners, 28 May 1781 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). Two pages of notes in JM’s hand, mainly devoted to recording the...
28087The Federalist Number 52, [8 February] 1788 (Madison Papers)
From the more general enquiries pursued in the four last papers, I pass on to a more particular...
28088Account with the Commonwealth of Virginia, [28 June] 1788 (Madison Papers)
The Commonwealth of Virginia 1788 To James Madison Dr. June To my attendance on Convention as a...
28089JM Editorial in the National Intelligencer, 25 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
A rapid view was taken in our last paper of the nature and effects of the Embargo. As it is the...
28090Pardon for William Lathram, [14 February 1810] (Madison Papers)
James Madison President of the United States of America, To all who shall see these presents,...
28091Notes on Debates, 20 June 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of...
28092Resolutions Authorizing Surveys for a Western Road and Canal, 1 January 1785 (Madison Papers)
During the last days of the October 1784 session of the General Assembly there was a concerned...
28093Naturalization, [31 December] 1794 (Madison Papers)
On 29 December the Committee of the Whole considered the provision in the naturalization bill...
28094Enclosure: Madison’s Draft of the Farewell Address, 20 June 1792 (Washington Papers)
The period which will close the appointment with which my fellow citizens have honoured me, being...
28095Power of Congress to Regulate the Militia, [14 June] 1788 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Madison . Mr. Chairman—The honorable gentleman has laid much stress on the maxim, that the...
28096Notes on Debates, 15 May 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of...
28097Notes on John Randolph’s Assertion as to Florida, [post–5 April 1806] (Madison Papers)
(In reference to J R’s assertion, as to Florida & the alledged expression [“]that France wanted...
28098From James Madison to an Unidentified Correspondent, 7 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
I send them immediately to the p. o. that they may go in the mail of tomorrow morning. Friendly...
28099Report on Foreign Dispatches, [20 March] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 25, II, 91). Written by JM. Docketed: “Report of Committee on foreign...
28100Queries concerning Jefferson’s Report on Weights and Measures, [ca. 20 May] 1790 (Madison Papers)
Quer. if a fixed temperature might not be got by referring to a thermometer—the freezing...