4101To James Madison from Alden G. Cushman, 30 June 1809 (Madison Papers)
In all free governments where every Citizen has equal protection by its lawes where every stretch of or abuse of power is open to full investigation and more particular in our Government where every injury and wrong has an immediate remedy, & redress the Citizen feels bold and confident in making known his complaints to that authority which is always ready to do him Justice. The undersigned...
4102To James Madison from Edmund Custis, 1 November 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 November 1804, Baltimore. “On hearing of the death of Mr. Triest, late Collector of the port of N: Orleans, am Induced to Solicit that appointment I shall therefore be extreamly Oblig’d by your friendly Interest on the Occasion & be assured Sir, the appointment will never be disgraced through my Conduct, & shd. I be fortunate in my application, Will produce the Most unquestionable...
4103To James Madison from Elizabeth Parke Custis, ca. 22 January 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
Ca. 22 January 1811. Wishes to be “the humble instrument to serve my country; and you, Sir, by telling you the claims of a good Man, and securing to you an honourable Agent in a foreign land.” Is not “so vain as to imagine that the President of the United States will let me dictate who he shall depute to serve him” but wishes to seek his “protection and patronage” for David Bailie Warden....
4104To James Madison from Elizabeth Parke Custis, 6 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
In this quiet place where I came to attend the sickbed of a relation, I address once more my Dear & Honrd friend Mr. Madison with almost ruin’d health, & a mind long harass’d by deep affliction, few causes could induce me to intrude upon your time, but friendships sacred claims impel me to do so, & I trust to your oft experienced kindness for my excuse. You possess the enviable power to serve...
4105To James Madison from George Washington Parke Custis, 31 May 1810 (Madison Papers)
Beleiving that whatever concerns the Domestic Interests of our Country will readily obtain a portion of yr Excellency’s notice, & esteem, I have sent for Yr inspection, a Rambuillet Merino , lately received as a present, from Chancellor Livingston, of New York. Having been formerly honoured, with yr correspondence on matters, touching our rural interests, I have been induced, to take the...
4106To James Madison from George Washington Parke Custis, 1 May 1808 (Madison Papers)
I am happy to inform you that the Agricultural meeting of yesterday, resulted in the most complete success, & presages the most beneficial effects to the institution. Four candidates were offered for the premium in Sheep, & three in American manufacture, a specimen of which, I have the honour to enclose Mrs. Madison. Supposing it might be agreable or satisfactory to the President of the United...
4107To James Madison from George Washington Parke Custis, 4 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
From the lively interest you appear to have taken in the promotion of Agricultural improvement, & Domestic Oeconomy, I have taken the liberty of sending you a few specimens of the produce of my Estates, in the Counties of New Kent & King William, since improvement of the soil has taken place of the former usage. I also enclose you a sample of our Domestic Manufactures of Cloathing & Shirting...
4108To James Madison from George Washington Parke Custis, 7 October 1808 (Madison Papers)
Since I had the honour of addressing you on the subject of the Smiths Island fine Wool. I have been distributing specimens in most parts of the United States, particularly to Gov. Morris, Colo. Humphreys, Genl. Pinckney & other Gentlemen of information, & national spirit. I am now daily receiving their answers, speaking in the highest terms of the value of this article of manufacture. Feeling...
4109To James Madison from George Washington Parke Custis, 17 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Custis’s respects to Mr. Madison & begs leave to present him with a lock of Smiths Island Wool, shorn from a tup, lately arrived at Arlington. This Wool, is the growth since last September, & Mr. C beleives may not improperly, be termed American Merino. DLC : Papers of James Madison.
4110To James Madison from Edward Cutbush, 25 December 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 December 1812, Philadelphia. Has been a U.S. Navy surgeon since May 1799, serving in the West Indies, in the Mediterranean, and at a hospital in Syracuse. Upon returning to the U.S. from Sicily, found that Dr. [Thomas] Ewell had been appointed a navy surgeon and stationed at Washington without having been on a single cruise at sea. “Conceiving that an ⟨o⟩lder surgeon, whose life had been...
4111To James Madison from James Cutbush, 7 December 1816 (Madison Papers)
I find in your message to congress, which as usual is considered a master piece, you have recommended the establishment of a National University ; a subject highly important, and which reflects, my good sir, an additional honor on your wisdom and talents. A National school is one, which, of all others, the United States should possess, not only as a grand depot of knowlege, but as an...
4112To James Madison from James Cutbush, 14 February 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to forward you for your approbation, the accompanying prospectus of a work, which, in the opinion of many, will, if properly formed, be useful to all classes of the community. Be assured Sir, that the situation of our country at this time calls for the united endeavours of her citizens, to which you have often animadverted, to the p[r]omotion of the arts and sciences, and...
4113To James Madison from Robert Cutchins and Others, 15 August 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 August 1812, St. Marys, Georgia. “Sundry Officers of the United States Navy” inform JM that “Batram [ sic ] G. Hipkins, hath for upwards of five Years last past, been a Sailing Master, in the Navy of the United States, and that he hath lately been remov’d therefrom, upon sundry charges, without havaing [ sic ] had an opportunity, of confronting, or refuting the same.” Request that the...
4114To James Madison from B. H. Cuthbert, 29 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
The perplexity in which I am placed, I hope will atone for any defect. As, Sir, you hold the honorable station that now will justify my writing, and undoubtedly soon will be the Executive who may be further impowered to act, I have presumed to intrude on your attention a circumstance which may be of service to our Country In event of a war with England, Canada presents to us the first object...
4115To James Madison from John Browne Cutting, 26 January 1796 (Madison Papers)
I ought perhaps to apologize to You for the liberty I take and have taken. But in a matter so highly interesting to my personal character—I have venturd to obtrude myself—I fear abruptly, upon your valuable hours—desirous to be indulged in consulting you upon this occasion both as a man of honor and a republican statesman. For however confident I am of the merits of my claim I shall disdain to...
4116To James Madison from John Browne Cutting, 10 December 1801 (Madison Papers)
I hope You will pardon the liberty I take, not only of inclosing to your care a letter for the President but in requesting that You woud be pleasd to say for me to him—that it was written immediately after the account of his election reachd the West Indias: but that subsequent confinement from sickness intercepted my purpose of forwarding it at that time. I have but lately been apprizd of Your...
4117To James Madison from John Browne Cutting, 6 February 1796 (Madison Papers)
Accept my best acknowledgments both for your goodness in the investigation of my case; and the candid & obliging opinion you communicate concerning it. In proportion to the solicitude resulting from the delicacy of the nature of my claim—the hard struggle I have made for evidence to substantiate it—and the nicety of Feelings that have been deeply wounded—in the affair—is the satisfaction I...
4118To James Madison from John Browne Cutting, [ca. 5 February] 1796 (Madison Papers)
I have been confined by an inflammation in my throat—or I shou’d have called on you at an early hour this day. Perhaps your leisure moments on the morrow (if the committee-business does not monopolize you)—will permit you to give a simple negative or affirmative to my written questions—on paper? I only ask this: in case my indisposition continues—so that I shoud not be well enough to visit...
4119To James Madison from John Browne Cutting, 30 November 1822 (Madison Papers)
Thomas Law Esqr: who resides on a farm in this vicinity has by letter, requested that I woud in his name inclose you his last essay on a very thorny subject: a severe domestic calamity has for the last month drawn me near to him. But even were this otherwise, any function of friendship woud be rendered to me additionally pleasant, that gave me occasion to assure you & Mrs Madison of that true...
4120To James Madison from Nathaniel Cutting, 13 June 1809 (Madison Papers)
As I wish that nothing relative to myself should intrude upon those moments when etiquette or public service induce you to receive the personal respects of your fellow citizens, I take the liberty by this method to request that when a leisure moment presents in the retirement of your closet you will have the goodness to peruse what I am now about to throw upon paper. You recollect, I presume,...
4121To James Madison from Nathaniel Cutting, 8 February 1815 (Madison Papers)
In the persuation that your own recollection of my past services in divers public station, renders it unnecessary for me to remind you of them in detail, I shall say nothing more on that Topic at present, than to express my hopes that they have been satisfactory to my superiours, and useful to my fellow-citizens in general. The course of Events has now brought about a State of things that...
4122To James Madison from Nathaniel Cutting, 27 November 1810 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Cutting has the honor to present his best respects to the President of the United States and to transmit him a “ Project for a new Organization of the Consulate, alias, Commercial Agency, of the United States in the Empire of France ”: one Copy of which is also sent to the Department of State. RC and enclosures ( DLC ). Cutting’s “ Project ” was a twelve-point proposal, dated Washington,...
4123To James Madison from Nathaniel Cutting, 14 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
The piece of Ore that you were pleased to entrust to my care the other day, I have broken into three parts, one of which I return to you by my friend Mr. James Piper, who will have the honor to deliver it to you herewith. Permit me to observe, en passant, that this Gentleman has entered into a concern with me for carrying into effect my new process of Ropemaking, from which I flatter myself...
4124To James Madison from Richard Cutts, 30 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
The Court of Chancery met on Tuesday last. Mr Vanzandt has not thought proper to proceed in his suit —no entries were made—the Clerk told me that on the receipt of yo[u]r Letter he had abandoned all idea of further proceedings—as this was the first so I trust it will be the last attempt to disturb yo[u]r repose on that subject. Mrs. Cutts returned on Sunday—after a fatiguing journey—with a...
4125To James Madison from Richard Cutts, 19 October 1811 (Madison Papers)
On my return from Boston I found your favr. of the 30th Ulto. from Montpelier, Yours of the 6th Inst. came to hand several days past, on receipt of it, I wrote immediately to Judge Lincoln requesting an explination of the conversation that took place between us last May. I have waited several days for his answer—as soon as it arrives I will forward it to you—if he does not incline to accept...
4126Promissory Note from Richard Cutts, 4 April 1817 (Madison Papers)
For value received, I promise to pay to James Madison Esqr. or order Seven thousand, five hundred Dollars with Interest on demand. Richard Cutts Received of James Madison Esqr Flour [ sic ] thousand Dollars to be accounted for RC ( NjP : Crane Collection); Tr ( DLC ); Tr ( DLC : Dolley Payne Madison Papers). RC in Richard Cutts’s hand. On the verso of the RC
4127To James Madison from Richard Cutts, 29 May 1811 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 29 May 1811. Mentioned in JM to Cutts, 16 June 1811 , as transmitting the news of the Republican ascendancy in the Massachusetts legislature.
4128To James Madison from Richard Cutts, 30 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Richard Cutts. 30 June 1806, Saco. “I am desired by the friends of Mr John H Andrews the son in Law of Colo. Hitchborn to recommend him as a suitable person to be appointed Consul at the Havanna ’tis said the present Consul has returned to the United States & is about to resign. Mr Andrews has resided some time past at the Havanna, as a merchant, holds a fair character & is beloved by...
4129To James Madison from Richard Cutts, 23 August 1816 (Madison Papers)
Not hearing from me since my return from Maine on the subject of pecuniary affairs, I fear your patience is quite exhausted, My only apology is that I have considered exchange on England & between the different States as gradually lowering & that you were not in want of the funds placed in my hands at present. Exchange between the City & Philadelphia is about 5 ½ ⅌Ct: disco[u]nt New York. 10...
4130To James Madison from Richard Cutts, 22 November 1822 (letter not found) (Madison Papers)
¶ From Richard Cutts. Letter not found. 22 November 1822 . Acknowledged as received by JM in John C. Payne to Richard Cutts, ca. 25 Nov. 1822, where it is described as enclosing an account with the Second Bank of the United States and a deed for a house and lots mentioned therein.
4131To James Madison from Richard Cutts, 29 April 1824 (letter not found) (Madison Papers)
¶ From Richard Cutts. Letter not found. 29 April 1824. Acknowledged in JM to Cutts, 3 May 1824 . Concerns JM ’s financial affairs.
4132To James Madison from Richard Cutts, 14 May 1814 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 5h., with a check on the Bank of Columbia for one hundred & fifty six Dollars & 25/100 was received yesterday, with the northern mail, too late to get a draft on Boston before bank hours had closed, it has been done this morng., & the amount remitted to Henry S Dearborn, with instructions to hold the articles until further orders from you, with the exception of Such as may be...
4133To James Madison from Richard Cutts, 8 June 1804 (Madison Papers)
I am happy to learn by yr. Postscript that all our Foreign affairs remain in Statu quo. You request some information with respect to the arming of private Vessels for St. Domingo —the subject is scarcely mentioned here— None having attempted to arm from this port. Many unarmed Vessels have endeavoured to pursue that trade but they have been mostly taken—no great alarm is excited on that...
4134Richard D. Cutts to James Madison, 5 September 1835 (Madison Papers)
I am well aware, My Dear Uncle, of the numerous calls upon your attention, yet as I am convinced it will not be withheld when any essential benefit can be derived from its engagement, I have been tempted to address you. It is to consult you on a subject too nearly connected with my future prospects to permit me to come to a decision without the advice of one, whose experience & good wishes for...
4135To James Madison from Richard Cutts, 23 August 1809 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 23 August 1809. Acknowledged in JM to Cutts, 7 Sept. 1809 . Mentions the favorable disposition of some New England Federalists.
4136To James Madison from Richard Cutts, 8 April 1812 (Madison Papers)
The Papers this morng from Boston have thrown a gloom over our countenances, as they respect the elections & the proceedings in washington. With regard to the elections not withstanding the increase of votes on the Federal side, we are pretty confident of the election of Mr. Gerry, the district of Maine will do much better than last year, particularly this County, we shall give an increase on...
4137Richard Cutts to James Madison, 28 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to introduce to you the bearer Mr Ogg of this City, who visits Richmond for the purpose of reporting the debates of the Convention. He is connected with the establishment of the National Journal. I am with respect & esteem yr Hl St RC (DLC) . Docketed by JM.
4138To James Madison from Richard Cutts, 31 July 1815 (Madison Papers)
A vessel has just arrived in a short passage from Liverpool bringing London papers to the twenty-fourth of June containing the official accounts of a most bloody battle fought on the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth of June between Bonaparte and the allied armys under Wellington—the two first days Bonaparte was successful, on the third was defeated and obliged to retreat leaving between...
4139To James Madison from “Cyrus” [Jonathan Dayton], [29 May] 1809 (Madison Papers)
For the President, in the most perfect confidence. Never were any men more completely confounded, than were a certain description of politicians, to whom I have heretofore alluded, upon the appearance of the Proclamation, for restoring the intercourse between the U. States & Territories of Britain. The commerce, the honor, & the prosperity of their country were with them, at best, but...
4140To James Madison from Richard Dabbs, 10 June 1813 (Madison Papers)
Tho a Stranger to you, yet feel a wish to be permited to address you. I entertain no doubt Sir but that you will to the utmost of yr. abillity Steer the political ark of our Salvation through the waves & billows of the present Struggle to and honourable peace, while the haughty nation will be taught to regard our rights, but Sir when I recollect the divine hand (when requested) is allways...
4141To James Madison from John Bass Dabney, 1 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Bass Dabney. 1 July 1806, Boston. “I duly received the Commission You did me the Honor to transmit me, vesting me with the office of Consul, for the United States at the Azores, for which I beg you to receive my grateful acknowledgements. “In your circular under date of 26th June, where there is a question Of Bonds to be given the U.States, mention is made of two Blanks , being...
4142To James Madison from John Bass Dabney, 11 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
Information has reached the authorities here from the Government of Portugal of the actual shutting of their Ports against the British Flag, but it is confidently asserted here, that these Islands are to enjoy a kind of Neutrality. Several English vessels are now quietly loading and unloading as in times of profound Peace. Printed Source--Roxana Lewis Dabney, Annals of the Dabney family in...
4143To James Madison from John Bass Dabney, ca. June 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Bass Dabney. Ca. June 1815. “My eldest son Charles William Dabney will I hope, have the honor to present you this letter. The object of his voyage to America is, to solicit the office of Vice-Consul to the Azores. Certain family reasons, make me extremely desirous to visit the U. S. for two or three years; although I might perhaps in consideration of my services, presume upon the...
4144To James Madison from John Bass Dabney, 12 April 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honour to inform You, that I arrived here in August last, from Boston, and a few days after, called on Mr Street, the acting Consul, & shew him my Commission. He gave me to understand, that he should not give up the Office, until my appointment had been sanctioned, by the Court of Portugal. I therefore forwarded my Commission to Mr Jarvis at Lisbon, & desired him to apply for my...
4145To James Madison from John Bass Dabney, 4 May 1807 (Madison Papers)
I had the Honour to address You on the Ultimo & expressed a wish that the Commission of Mr John Street as Vice Consul for these Islands might (for certain reasons) be revoked. This step is now rendered unnecessary, as news has just reached me from the neighbouring Island of Pica that Mr Street who had gone thither on some Business a few days since had been taken Ill & deceased there on the...
4146To James Madison from William Dabney, 15 January 1825 (Madison Papers)
My respect for you, (although personally unknown) induces me to offer you herein enclosed, and to ask your acceptance of, one right for yourself and heirs, to use my Patent Pump for drawing water from Wells and other places the propelling power being gravity or weight, for which I have obtained a Patent from the United States in November last. The Machine is entirely of Cast & wrought iron, of...
4147To James Madison from Francis Dade, [December?] 1790 (Madison Papers)
Memorandum. Colonel James Madison will be kind enuf to inquire of Colo Edward Carington if he has setled my Comutation with the Minister of War, & if he has not Colo. Madison will Oblige me Greatly in Assisting Colo. Carington to Settle it. The Reason I find so much dificulty in setling my Comutation is. At the Close of the Campaign 1781. It was thought by several Sergeons of the Armey that I...
4148To James Madison from Lawrence T. Dade and Others, 24 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
The citizens of Orange Court House and its vicinity, intend to celebrate the anniversary of American Independence at the Orange Hotel; and most respectfully request your company on that Occasion RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM : “Dade L. & others.” Edmund Pendleton Taylor (1791–1840) was a physician who lived at his plantation, Meadowfarm, north of Orange, Virginia, and at Spring Garden in the town...
4149Lawrence T. Dade to James Madison, 22 June 1829 (Madison Papers)
Not without humiliation in my own feelings, and no ordinary effort of moral courage, I have for the first time in my life applied for office of emolument; up to this time all I have sought has been at the hands of the People—or military preferment. Having reason to believe, that the office of Auditor in the U S Treasury Department would become vacant in some short time, I have applied to the...
4150Lawrence T. Dade and Others to James Madison, 25 June 1832 (Madison Papers)
A portion of the Citizens of Orange have agreed to celebrate the approaching Anniversary of American Independence, at the Tavern of Joseph Hiden Esqr.—As deputed by them, and in their behalf, we most respectfully invite you to be their guest at the entertainment to be given on that occasion—an occasion become more particularly interesting now, whilst conflicting opinions upon certain great...