751From James Madison to Robert H. Rose, 14 February 1821 (letter not found) (Madison Papers)
¶ To Robert H. Rose. Letter not found. 14 February 1821 . Calendared as a one-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force ( DLC , series 7, box 2).
752From James Madison to Ethan Allen Brown, 15 February 1821 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his respects to Governour Brown with many thanks for the “Report” accompanying his Note of Jany. 26. It is a very able paper, on a subject well meriting the consideration and discussion, to which the views taken of it by the Committee are calculated to lead. RC ( ViU : Madison Papers, Special Collections); draft ( DLC ). RC docketed by Brown.
753From James Madison to William Harris Crawford, 15 February 1821 (Madison Papers)
Mr Hackley heretofore in the Consular service of the U.S. in Spain, is desirous of an appt. in E. Florida, which it seems to be understood, is soon to come within their jurisdiction. My personal acquaintance with Mr. H. is very limited. I can say with truth & with pleasure, nevertheless, that I have been led by it to a very favorable opinion not only of his agreeable manners but of his general...
754From James Madison to Richard S. Hackley, 15 February 1821 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of your letter just recd. I have dropped a few lines on the subject of it to the Secy. of the Treasy: which are enclosed. With friendly respects Draft ( DLC ). Written below the draft of JM to William Harris Crawford, 15 Feb. 1821 . Hackley to JM, 9 Feb. 1821 .
755To James Madison from Thomas L. McKenney, 17 February 1821 (Madison Papers)
I hope I may be excused for troubling you with the enclosed pamphlet. I am prompted to enclose it to you, Sir, by other considerations than those which relate to its merits. I avail myself of the occasion to make a tender of my remembrance to Mrs. Madison, in which I am join’d by Mrs. McKenney; and to assure you of my Sincere & respectful regards. RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM. This was probably...
756To James Madison from James Monroe, 17 February 1821 (Madison Papers)
I regret to have to inform you of the death of Mr Wm. Burwell which took place on yesterday, after a long illness. He was a virtuous man & good member. The treaty with spain has been ratified unconditionally by her govt., & the grants annulld in the instrument of ratification. It is now before the Senate on the question whether it shall be accepted, the time stipulated for the ratification...
757To James Madison from John Laval, 19 February 1821 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that the fourth Edition of Nature Displayed is just published: the Cause of the delay of the publication, until this period, is the long absence of Mr. Dufief from the U.S. I forward you, by this day’s Mail, the first Volume, & Shall transmit, by the next, the Second of the Copy for Which you paid four Years Since. I am With Consideration & respect Sir, Your very...
758From James Madison to Robert S. Garnett, 20 February 1821 (Madison Papers)
J.M. presents his re[s]pects to Mr. Garnet with thanks for the Report of the Come. on agriculture which well merits the perusal for which an opportunity was politely afforded. Draft ( DLC ). Written below Garnett to JM, 14 Feb. 1821 .
759From James Madison to Robert Mackay, 20 February 1821 (Madison Papers)
I duly recd. yours of . The Mill saw was safely brought by the Waggoner. I am sorry to observe that it was not only without the usual holes for fixing it in the wooden frame; but had a flaw inward from the teeth near the middle of the saw, visible at the slightest glance. This defect is particularly unfortunate, as it requires a slackness in working the Saw, that loses both time & water, the...
760From James Madison to James Maury, 20 February 1821 (Madison Papers)
Your favor enclosing Act. Sales & invoice came safe to hand. The articles sent are liable to no objection except that some of them are rather of a superior sort & of course, price, than was in view. I have arranged with Mr. Mackay, the balance due from me so as [to] stand debited in his books for it. The sales of the Tobo. did not fully meet expectation. That of the best quality it was thought...
761To James Madison from Edmond Kelly, [post–20] February 1821 (Madison Papers)
On the debate of the Misouri question in the last session Mr Barbour in Senate asserted that the restriction would drive that country into insurrection & that an Ignited spark might sever it from the Union. A poor white population is always opposed to Negroes—the slaveholders in Misouri do not exceed 3 out of 12 of the white people & the Idea of an attempt at Insurrection by one fourth slave...
762To James Madison from Robert Mackay, 23 February 1821 (Madison Papers)
Yr favour 20th. is before me. I regret exceedingly that the Saw does not meet your expectations. Being no judge myself, I requested others to choose, and at Same time agreed that it should be returned if it did not answer. I have mentioned the Subject to Mr. Richards from whom it was purchased, who Says he is willing to take it back, although holes are punched, provided it has not been used so...
763From James Madison to George Alexander Otis, 25 February 1821 (letter not found) (Madison Papers)
¶ To George Alexander Otis. Letter not found. 25 February 1821 . Offered for sale in Kenneth W. Rendell, Inc., Catalogue No. 88 (1973), item 100, where it is described as a one-page autograph letter, signed, with the following text: “I have received the favor of your last volume of Botta for which I make you my acknowledgments. On running it over, my opinion is not lessened either as to the...
764To James Madison from Francis Corbin, 3 March 1821 (Madison Papers)
Gout in the Head and Stomach, occasioned more, I believe, by uneasiness than by abstinence, have been my almost constant companions ever since I had the pleasure to receive your last very obliging letter. These, together with a fear of intruding upon you, during the Session of Congress, when, I presume, your correspondents must be numerous, and the Subjects of your correspondence important,...
765To James Madison from Francis Glass, [3 March 1821] (Madison Papers)
Quamvis non sim de numero eorum, qui Tui notitiam habent, tamen, quia compertum jamdiù habebam, te literarum omnis generis patronum insignem semper fuisse: ideò ausus sum, Vir inclyte, hasce epistolas ad te mittere, sperans Te eodem, quo mittitur animo accepturum hanc epistolam. Scripsi, et in lucem jamjam daturus sum libellum, cui titulus, “Vita Georgii Washingtonii, ducis nuperi harum...
766From James Madison to George W. Featherstonhaugh, 6 March 1821 (Madison Papers)
I offer you many thanks for the 1st. vol: of Memoirs published by your Agricultural Board. It contains a very valuable mass of instruction both Theoretical & Practical. If it had not the benefit of the materials expected from the subordinate Societies, it must be of great use in stimulating and guiding their reports which may succeed it. I am very glad to find that it fell within the scope of...
767To James Madison from Peter Minor, 7 March 1821 (Madison Papers)
A special meeting of the Agricultural society of Albemarle, was held yesterday upon a business, the nature of which you will understand from a perusal of the enclosed papers under cover to Mr. Skinner. As the paper appointing Mr Skinner the Societys agent, will necessarily be exhibited in Spain, it was thought it would go forth better authenticated with the addition of your Signature as...
768To James Madison from William Maury, 8 March 1821 (Madison Papers)
Ere this I intended to have thanked you for the letters of introduction which you were kind enough to send to Tom Maury for me, not only as such, but for the very flattering attention I have met with from them. Luckily I arrived at Lexington before Mr Clays departure for the Seat of Government, other wise I should have missed the opportunity he gave me of enjoying a Society, more improved &...
769To James Madison from Joseph C. Cabell, 10 March 1821 (Madison Papers)
It would have given me great pleasure to write you from time to time the state of our business in the Assembly, and I should have done so, but that my constitution was scarcely able to support the pressure of my regular duties. In the interview which I shall have the pleasure to have with you at Monticello in April, I will give you any details you may desire respecting past transactions &...
770To James Madison from George W. Featherstonhaugh, 10 March 1821 (Madison Papers)
But for the satisfaction I have received from the interesting Letters you have taken the trouble to write to me, I should sincerely regret having offered those Observations in a previous Letter, which have led to a Correspondence so advantageous and agreeable to myself. It required all your friendly Assurances to Satisfy me upon reflection, that I had not Seriously trespassed upon propriety,...
771To James Madison from Alexander Scott, 10 March 1821 (Madison Papers)
In addition to the favors heretofore received from you, (which I shall ever hold in grateful recollection) I feel a reluctance at making any other request, and must premise a wish that you will not comply with it unless perfectly agreeable to your feelings. I should wish to fill a situation created under the Spanish treaty (Secretary to the Board of Commissioners,) and consider myself...
772To James Madison from Thomas Cooper, 12 March 1821 (Madison Papers)
When I first engaged to act as chemical Professor at the south Carolina College, I refused to contract for a longer period than a twelve month, expressly on account of my engagement in Virginia. At my departure from this place last autumn, I refused making any promise to return here on a permanent engagement, untill I had an opportunity of ascertaining the prospects of the Charlottesville...
773To James Madison from Alexander Scott, 12 March 1821 (Madison Papers)
I took the liberty to write you a few lines by mail, but understanding that the direct mail to Orange Court House does not leave this place until thursday, I write a few lines by way of Fredericksburg. The object of my former letter was to ask the favor of a few lines to Col Monroe in my favor, in relation to an office now in his gift. I mean the secretary to the board of Commissioners under...
774From James Madison to James Breckinridge, 15 March 1821 (Madison Papers)
An alarm has been communicated from Richmond that you think of refusing to return thither at the next Session of the Legislature. I trust it has proceeded more from the anxiety of those who feel the necessity of your co-operation, than from any real danger. I well know the sacrifice you have already made, and readily conceive the just repugnance you may feel to a renewal, perhaps increase of...
775From James Madison to James Monroe, 15 March 1821 (Madison Papers)
I congratulate you most heartily on the happy close to the first period of your public trust, and on the very conspicuous result which introduces you to the second. One of your successful measures is of course bringing on you the irksome task of making selections from a crowd of candidates. On this list is I find Mr. A. Scott, who has again appealed to the motives which on other occasions drew...
776To James Madison from Richard Rush, 15 March 1821 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the fourth of December came safely to hand, and with it the letter for Mr Joy, and one for Miss Wright, both of which have been delivered. Mr Smith into whose hands I put the latter, informs me that there was no difficulty in forwarding it to its destination. I have to beg, dear Sir, that you will without scruple commit to my care whatever letters you may have occasion to write...
777To James Madison from John Rhea, 19 March 1821 (Madison Papers)
Please to accept the within copy of a circular Letter —and be so good as to present my respects to your Lady. I have the honor to be Your obt servt RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM. For John Rhea’s circular letter to his constituents, 5 Mar. 1821, see Cunningham, Circular Letters of Congressmen , 3:1140–47. JM’s copy is in the Madison Collection, Rare Book and Special Collections Division, Library...
778To James Madison from Peter S. Du Ponceau, 23 March 1821 (Madison Papers)
Understanding that the new Virginia University at Charlotte[s]ville is to be opened in December next, & that a Professor of Chemistry & Mineralogy is to be elected, I take the liberty of recommending for that station, Mr Lardner Clark Vanuxem, now of Columbia S.C. He is a native of this City, from respectable parents, who from his infancy Shewed such a disposition to the studies connected with...
779To James Madison from Jonathan Elwell, 26 March 1821 (Madison Papers)
I Write to Inform You of my Lemantable Sitewation & if Your Exelincey recolects in 1811 and 1812 I Was on to se You and made an Aplication Concerning the Schoner Hero and Cargo that Was robed from me and My regester forged in Wilmington North Carlonia. You Advised me to wait Untill Congress met and lay my Greviance befour the House Which I did take Your Advise and petioned for releif. The...
780To James Madison from Charles H. Philips, 30 March 1821 (Madison Papers)
In writing to a person who has filled one of the greatest offices in our country, that of chief magistrate of our republic, I am sensible of the many disadvantages I labour under in introducing myself to your notice; not only from my own inferiority, in talents and knowledge; but from the obscurity of my life, which is little known beyond my own private circle: but Sir, I am far from being...
781To James Madison from James Monroe, 31 March 1821 (Madison Papers)
Since I have been in this office many newspapers have been sent to me, from every part of the union, unsought, which, having neither time nor curiosity to read, are in effect thrown away. I should have stopped the practice, but from delicacy to the Editors, & expecting also, that they would subject me to no charge. Lately I have been informed that the same practice took place in your time, &...
782To James Madison from Eyrien Frères & Cie., 2 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
Messieurs les administrateurs du jardin du Roi a Paris, nous ont fait Passer une caisse de grains pour vous. Nous l’avons jointe a quelques autres caisses du même Envoy & avons embarqué le tout abord du navire americain Cadmus Capn. Witelok, a l’adresse de Monsieur Hosack Directeur du jardin de Botanique de l’Etat de New-york, de qui vous voudrez Bien la reclamer. Nous Prenons La liberté de...
783From James Madison to George W. Featherstonhaugh, 5 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
I have received your favour of March 19. & am glad to find that you think of giveing still more value to your Agricultural work, by extending in a new Edition, your practical veiws of the subject. I retain at the same time my opinion in favour of the Chemical instruction which your original plan combined with them. I know not well what to answer to your enquiry relative to the reception such a...
784From James Madison to Richard Rush, 5 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
This will be presented by John P. Wilson Esqr. of this State. I cannot speak of his worth from personal knowlege, but it is well vouched to me by a friend on whom I can entirely rely. He avails himself of resources & a leisure which enable him to indulge his curiosity in a trip to Europe; and he will be so much gratified by being made known to you that I can not refuse him a line of...
785From James Madison to Thomas Cooper, 6 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
I recd. some days ago your letter of Mar. 12. recommending Mr. L. Vanuxem for the Chemical Chair in our University, which we can no longer hope to fill as we had wished. He could not certainly be presented under better auspices; but it is not yet known who may be brought into comparison with him, and it is ascertained moreover that the University cannot be opened for a year or two; and must be...
786To James Madison from William Maury, 6 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
I addressed you some weeks since from this place, & now submit for your inspection & opinion the annexed copy of a letter which I have to day received from my Fathers partner. It is a subject upon which I would not have taken the liberty of addressing you, did I not know the strong friendship you have always manifested towards my Father. Pardon me therefore in doing this for his sake. Might I...
787From James Madison to James Monroe, 7 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor of the 31. ult. The retrospective claim for Newspapers has been made on me, in one instance only, since I was out of office. A printer in Vermont sent me a charge for a weekly paper during my term of 8 years, several years after I was out of office. I answered that I had never subscribed for the paper, and had always supposed it to have been forwarded without pecuniary...
788To James Madison from James Maury, 7 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
I regret to find, by your letter of the 20th Feby that some of the goods sent were higher priced than you contemplated: & I can readily account for your remark so far as relates to the glasswares, the silk hose, & furniture calico: each of these being entitled to a drawback on exportation, but the expences at the excise office & custom house in stamps bonds & entry would, on such small...
789To James Madison from William Shepherd, 7 April 1821 (letter not found) (Madison Papers)
¶ From William Shepherd. Letter not found. 7 April 1821 . Referred to in JM to James Francis Madison Shepherd, 8 Dec. [1825] ( DLC ), where JM quotes from William Shepherd’s letter: “A family of the negroes that belonged to my brothers Estate have been taken back for the benefit of Betsy Shepherd: if you think proper to subscribe $500 towards paying for them, it will be thankfully recd. The...
790From James Madison to Francis Glass, 8 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of Mar. 3. on the subject of your “Life of Washington written in Latin for the use of Schools.” If it were less foreign to my inclination to be distinguished by a Dedication, I should recommend as more expedient, that you should bestow that mark of respect, on some one who would find it more practicable to give value to his acceptance of it by a previous examination of...
791To James Madison from C. J. Brand, 10 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to offer to You, a copy of a treatise on the Rights of Colonies, which I beg You will condescend to accept, as a mark of the highest respect and esteem, which I entertain for the Honorable Colleague, of the ever memorable Washington. Believe me Sir! that in offering the said copy, I am only actuated by a sense of admiration for a Country, which from a colony elevated itself to...
792To James Madison from Solomon Southwick, 12 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of begging your acceptance of my Address, &c. herewith Sent. I have only to add, that I went to Washington several years ago, having previously imbibed prejudi[c]es against you as a political character, but I had not conversed wit[h] you fifteen minutes, before I was convinced that I had been duped into a wrong view of your character by designing men in whom I had placed...
793To James Madison from Spencer Roane, 17 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
Flattered as I was by a very interesting letter from you on a former occasion, I have, yet, forborn to break in upon your well-merited retirement from the public Service. Although highly valuing, and often needing, your Counsel, touching the public affairs of our Country, I have respected your repose too much, even to ask your opinions concerning them. Yet, Sir, a Crisis has arrived, when I...
794From James Madison to Anthony Charles Cazenove, 18 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
If you have any remains of the Lisbon Wine I had from you a year ago, or any of similar quality & price viz 125 Cents per Gallon, be so good as to send me a pipe or Hhd. well cased by the first opportunity to Fredericksburg addressed to the care of Messrs. Mackay & Campbell: also a twenty Gallon Keg of best Cognac brandy, and a like keg of best West India Spirits, both cased also. If I do not...
795From James Madison to Richard Rush, 21 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of Novr. 15. came safe to hand, with Mr. R’s farming Pamphlet, for which I return my thanks. The inflexibility of G.B. on the points in question with the U.S. is a bad omen for the future relations of the parties. The present commercial dispute, tho’ productive of ill humour, will shed no blood. The same cannot be said of Impressments and Blockades. I have lately recd. also Mr....
796From James Madison to Solomon Southwick, 21 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 12th. with a copy of your address at the opening of the Apprentices’ Library. This class of our youth is a valuable one; and its proportional numbers must increase as our population thickens. It is a class too which particularly claims the guardianship of benevolence. Their age, their separation from their parents, and their residence for the most part in towns...
797To James Madison from George Hay, 23 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
You were good enough when I had the pleasure of being at your house, during the last Summer, to offer me the use of Valen’s commentary on the “Ordonnances de la Marine.” The possession of that work at this time, would be a great accommodation to me. Will you pardon me for asking, that it may be forwarded by the mail to this City? I have devoted some time lately to an investigation of the...
798To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 25 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
I improve the first moment that I can write after a trifling accident to one of my eyes, to answer your very obliging favor of 18th. instt. I have no more Lisbon Wine on hand, nor do I know of any as good in town at present, but if you wish it will make the best purchase I can, or order some from Baltimore or Philada. When inquiring for some have found some very superior Sicily Madeira @...
799From James Madison to Anthony Charles Cazenove, 30 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor of the 25th. As the injury to your eye was slight, I hope it has been of short continuance. My want of Lisbon wine not being urgent, I prefer waiting till you can supply such as I formerly recd.; if the prospect of it be not remote or uncertain. In either of these cases be so good as to give the order you suggest on Baltimore or Philada. enjoining particularly the...
800From James Madison to Peter S. Du Ponceau, May 1821 (Madison Papers)
I cannot return my thanks for your “Address” on the subject of a Central Seminary of Jurisprudence, without offering my best wishes for the success of such an Institution. The Citizens of the U. States, not only form one people governed by the same code of laws, in all cases falling within the range of the Federal Authority; but are connected by a daily intercourse and by multiplying...