4561From James Madison to the Managers of the Fourth of July 1827 Celebration, 26 June 1827 [letter not found] (Madison Papers)
¶ To the Managers of the Fourth of July Celebration. Letter not found. 26 June 1827. Offered for sale in Stan. V. Henkels Catalogue No. 1301 (13 May 1937), item 147, where it is described as an autograph letter signed from Montpelier in which JM promises to deliver the oration at the Fourth of July celebration at the Orange Hotel.
4562From James Madison to an Unidentified Correspondent, 7 June 1817 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 7 June 1817, Montpelier. Offered for sale in King V. Hostick List No. 28 [1966], item 59.
4563Account of Charles Taylor, [4 November] 1819 (Madison Papers)
To Charles Taylor Dr. £ 1818 Septr. 14th To ʒiv Anodyne Linament &c for N. Josiah 6/. 0.. 6.. 0 21st A Viset 24 hours Attend &ce Mrs. M Negroes &ce 24/ 1.. 4.. 0 Octr. 20th A Viset Salts, Ipecac. Bark &ce N. Amye 18/ 0.. 18.. 0 Novr. 30th To Sundrys for N. John for Syphilis &ce $10 3.. 0.. 0
4564Notes on Agriculture, [ante–12 May] 1818 (Madison Papers)
see p. 17—note ‡ 1. Putrification not essential to render animal & vegetable substances, nutritious to plants. 2 these two not alike in their putrid state; tho’ both nutritious. The former containing essentially azote or nitrogen, the latter a constituent part of some plants only—this discovery of Bertholet to be ranked as the most important of the present century concerning organized matter...
4565Trust Fund for Anna P. Cutts, [2 April 1823] (Madison Papers)
Whereas Dolley P. Madison the wife of James Madison of Orange County, Virginia, purchased at a public vendue of the furniture of Richard Cutts at the City of Washington, by her agent George Bomford, sundry articles of said furniture mentioned in the Bills or Schedules hereto annexed & signed by Tench Ringgold Marshal of the District of Columbia, and by P. Mauro, the said articles having been...
4566Notes on Language, [post–31 December] 1819 (Madison Papers)
Origin of language 1. imitative sounds 2. do … signs 3. Arbitrary sounds by parents or superiors, followed by others 4. These sounds at first not elementary but complex for things or phrases in which children sometimes speak first 5. Elementary sounds combined & applied according to progress of ideas & wants. visible analogous to oral language 1. Hieroglyphics to imitative sounds & signs 2....
4567Notes on Frankfort Bridge Company Stock, [ante 29 April 1826] (Madison Papers)
The D. of Trust—to J. M. witht. nam[in]g Heirs or Exor [Executor]; Can attorney be made to Exec: the instrnts—sue for them—& proceed to enforce the Mortgage. The trust being power to Will can that vary or explain its import. How divided between Wife & Children? if will be in those vague terms! What the character of the assignment of it—according to Statemt. in Mrs. Ts letter if proved—what if...
4568Address to the Agricultural Society of Albemarle, 12 May 1818 (Madison Papers)
It having pleased the Society to name me for their presiding member, I feel it a duty, on my first appearing among you, to repeat my acknowledgements, for that honorary distinction; with the assurances of my sincere desire to promote the success of an establishment, which has in view so valuable an object as that of improving the agriculture of our country. The faculty of cultivating the...
4569Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 8 December 1826 (Madison Papers)
When, during one of those intervals, the board having taken up the case of Robert Yeates —the consideration of which was postponed at the meeting in Oct. last—made thereon the following order. The following will be communicated by the Secretary, in answer to the reference made to this board by the faculty, of the case of R. Yeates. The faculty, on the suggestion of Mr Professor Long, having...
4570Indenture between James Madison and Charles Scott and Francis K. Cowherd, [12 October 1825] (Madison Papers)
This Indenture made this twelfth day of October in the year eighteen hundred and twenty five, between James Madison of the county of Orange of the one part and Charles Scott and Francis K. Cowherd of the sd. county of the other part, witnesseth that the said James Madison for and in consideration of one dollar to him in hand paid before the ensealing of these presents the receipt whereof is...
4571Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 10 July 1827 (Madison Papers)
At a meeting of the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, held at the University on the tenth day of July 1827, at which were present James Madison rector, James Monroe, George Loyall, John H. Cocke and Joseph C. Cabell. A letter was read from Professor Key, dated March 10th 1827, communicating the resignation of the office held by him in the University, as authorised by a...
4572Rockfish Gap Report of the University of Virginia Commissioners, 4 August 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
The Commissioners for the University of Virginia having met, as by law required at the tavern in Rockfish gap on the blue ridge , on the 1 st day of August of this present year 1818 , and having formed a board, proceeded on that day to the discharge of the duties assigned to them by the act of the legislature intituled an “act appropriating part of the revenue of the literary fund and for...
4573Memorandum on List of Documents Requested from James Monroe, [ca. 16 June 1823] (Madison Papers)
1. The date of the assignment of Genl. Jackson to District No. 7. 2. date of Genl. Harrisons resignation & of its receipt at the War Dept. 3. The letter from War Dept. to Genl. Jackson communicating his appt. of Brigadier, with Brevet rank of Majr. Genl. till a vacancy of Majr. Genl. sd occur in the line. 4. Letter from same to same transmitting the Commission of Majr. Genl. to Jackson 5. Any...
4574James Madison to Unknown, re majority governments, December 1834 (Madison Papers)
You justly take alarm at the new doctrine that a majority Govt. is of all Govts. the most oppressive. The doctrine strikes at the root of Republicanism, and if pursued into its consequences, must terminate in absolute monarchy, with a standing military force; such alone being impartial between its subjects, and alone capable of overpowering majorities as well as minorities. But it is said that...
4575Minutes of Central College Board of Visitors, 7 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
At a meeting of the Visitors & c held at Charlottesville 7 Oct: 1817. On information of the amount of the subscriptions to the Central College , known to be made, and others understood to be so, the board resolves, that the Pavilion now erecting be completed as heretofore directed, with the 20. dormitories attached to it, and that two other pavilions be contracted for and executed the next...
4576List of Subscribers, Contributors, and Founders of the Central College, 1 August 1818 (Madison Papers)
Whereas by an Act of the General Assembly for appropriating a part of the revenue of the literary fund to the endowment of an University and for the appointment of Commissioners to enquire & report to the legislature a proper site for the same, the said Commissioners are authorized “to receive any voluntary contributions whether conditional or absolute, whether in land, money, or other...
4577Indenture between James and Dolley Payne Madison and Philip Edge, [27 September] 1819 (Madison Papers)
This Indenture made and entered into this 27th day of September in the year of our lord One thousand eighteen hundred and nineteen Between James Madison and Dorithea his wife of the County of Orange and state of Virginia of the One part and Phillip Edge of the County of Spotsylvania and state aforesaid of the other Witnesseth That the said James Madison and Dorithea his wife for and in...
4578Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 13 July 1827 (Madison Papers)
The Rector still confined to his bed. The board met, present James Monroe, George Loyall, John H. Cocke, Joseph C. Cabell and Chapman Johnson. The board had a conference with Th. Jefferson Randolph on the subject of the loan to the University proposed by him as trustee to his mother, Mrs Martha Randolph. They then attended the examination; on their return from which, they commenced reading the...
4579James Madison to Unknown, 18 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
Presuming that the rules of the Bank require a new Note for the continuance of its discounts, I subjoin one which I must ask the favour of you to use accordingly. With friendly respects FC (DLC) .
4580Minutes 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 board. No other business than attendance on the examination was done, until MS ( ViU : Special Collections).
4581Call 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 interest of that institution to have an occasional meeting of the visitors by special call on the thursday preceding the next meeting of the General assembly do therefore appoint that day for such meeting, and request the attendance of the sd visitors accordingly. Witness our hands on the several...
4582From 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 respects & good wishes Fragment of RC (owned by Marshall B. Coyne, Washington, D.C., 1980).
4583Minutes of University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 2–3 October 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
At a meeting of the Visitors of the University of Virginia , at the sd University , on monday 2 d of Oct r 1820 , present Thomas Jefferson , James Madison , Robert B. Taylor , John H. Cocke , and Joseph C. Cabell
4584Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 2 October 1826 (Madison Papers)
At a meeting of the Visitors of the University of Virginia, held at the University on Monday, Oct. 2d. 1826, at which were present James Madison, James Breckenridge, Joseph C. Cabell, John H. Cocke, Chapman Johnson, and James Monroe. The board being apprised of the death of Thomas Jefferson Rector, proceeded to fill the vacancy in that office: and James Madison was elected. MS ( ViU : Special...
4585Minutes of University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 3 April 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
At a meeting of the Visitors of the University of Virginia at the said University on monday the 3 d of April 1820 , present Thomas Jefferson , James Madison , James Breckenridge , John H. Cocke , and Joseph C. Cabell .
4586Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 4 October 1826 (Madison Papers)
The board met pursuant to adjournment: present the same members as yesterday. Resolved that the next session of the University shall commence on the first of February, and terminate on the Fourth of July; and all future sessions shall commence on the 20th. of August in each year, and terminate on the 4th. of July ensuing—but there shall be one recess of all the schools, and no more, during...
4587Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 18 July 1827 (Madison Papers)
The Board met, present the same as yesterday Resolved that the Professor of Chemistry be requested to prepare and to lay before the Visitors at their next meeting, the plan of a chemical Laboratory and of a Lecture room connected therewith, large enough for the accommodation of a class of 200 Students; & that the proctor be required to present an accompanying estimate of the expense of...
4588From James Madison to an Unidentified Correspondent, 28 March 1818 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 28 March 1818. Described as an autograph letter, signed, in Stan. V. Henkels Catalogue No. 975 (8–9 April 1908), item 583.
4589Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 15 December 1826 (Madison Papers)
The board met: present J. Madison Rector, J. Monroe, J. H. Cocke and J. C. Cabell. A note was received from Mr Johnson, stating that some draughts of enactments which he had been charged with preparing, were not completed; and asking leave of absence until tomorrow. This leave was granted; and the board, after a long conference, adjourned to tomorrow. MS ( ViU : Special Collections).
4590Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 5 October 1826 (Madison Papers)
The board met pursuant to adjournment: present the same members as yesterday. Resolved that a Secretary to the board of Visitors shall be appointed, whose salary shall be two hundred dollars per annum , payable quarterly. Resolved that Nicholas P. Trist is appointed to the office of secretary. The board adjourned to tomorrow. MS ( ViU : Special Collections).