341From James Madison to James Monroe, 9 December 1795 (Madison Papers)
At the request of Mr. R. Harrison, who is well acquainted with the Bearer Mr. James H. Hooe, I introduce this Gentleman to your civilities. He is charged with some business interesting to a friend of Mr. Harrison, which it is supposed may be aided by your advice, and perhaps claim your official attention. These considerations will more than apologize for the liberty I have taken, and will...
342To James Madison from Joseph Nevill, 8 December 1795 (Madison Papers)
Having been disapointed in my Election to Congress, and being a tollerable Astronomer and a very great Mechanic, for my amusement, I devote all the leasure hours from that of my plantation, in the Constructing of an Orrery, which I expect to effect in the course of the ensuing Winter, well knowing that the larger the Instrument the less will be the Vairation I shall make it with a four foot...
343From George Washington to James Madison, 6 December 1795 (Washington Papers)
The papers, of which I was speaking to you on friday evening, are herewith sent. In looking over Sir John Sinclair’s letter (since I spoke to you on this subject) I perceive it is to a Committee I am at liberty to communicate the extracts. This, however, I consider as sufficient authority to give you the perusal of them; as the project, if it can be accomplished, in this country, must be put...
344From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 6 December 1795 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed letter with a pamphlet under the same cover came to me a few days ago from the post Office with a charge of a dollar postage. I have delayed to forward it till further expence cd. be avoided. The pamphlet I will send by the first good oppy. I have your favor of the 26th. Ult, corroborating the view I had before recd. of matters at Richmond. There is likely to be a Quorum of both...
345To James Madison from George Washington, 6 December 1795 (Madison Papers)
The papers, of which I was speaking to you on friday evening, are herewith sent. In looking over Sir John Sinclair’s letter (since I spoke to you on this subject) I perceive it is to a Committee I am at liberty to communicate the extracts. This, however, I consider as sufficient authority to give you the perusal of them; as the project, if it can be accomplished, in this country, must be put...
346To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 6 December 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter with a pamphlet under the same cover came to me a few days ago from the post office with a charge of a dollar postage. I have delayed to forward it till further expence could be avoided. The pamphlet I will send by the first good opportunity. I have your favor of the 26th. ult., corroborating the view I had before received of matters at Richmond. There is likely to be a...
347To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 3 December 1795 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed letter came under cover to me from Mde. de Chastellux. As I know not where the Duke de Liancourt is, & have no particular motive for making it the occasion of renewing a slight acquaintance, never valued, I will ask the favor of you to have it handed him. We have no news but the death of Doctr. Gilmer, which happened the night before last. I hear nothing from our assembly. A post...
348From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 3 December 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter came under cover to me from Mde. de Chastellux. As I know not where the Duke de Liancourt is, and have no particular motive for making it the occasion of renewing a slight acquaintance, never valued, I will ask the favor of you to have it handed him. We have no news but the death of Doctr. Gilmer, which happened the night before last. I hear nothing from our assembly. A...
349To James Madison from John Baker and Others, 2 December 1795 (Madison Papers)
We the Under Signd. Citizens of the Town Of portland And falmouth in the Destrict Of Main, have Severely Sufferd by british piracy, which has Causd Us After Two years waiting with the Greatest patiance To forward On A Memoriel To Congress And in Order To Conciliate All parties Concernd it was Addrest To the Speaker of the house. Our Good Opinion of your publick Spirit Disintredness Integrety...
350To James Madison from John Montgomery, 28 November 1795 (Madison Papers)
I take the Liberty of recomending the Bearer the Revd David Beard to your notice youll find him a Sensible Judicous man he is related to our fumbly 3 townships Composed the District for which he was Choosen a representive in Congrass for this state two of the townships acted under the old Election Law and the Judges met at the place apointed on the day but one of the townships who had Sent out...