331From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 15 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I would have accompanied the General to-day but for two reasons, I have not strength, and I should only have added to your embarrasmts. he leaves you Friday morning to partake of a dinner and ball at Fredsbg on Saturday. the miss Wrights are detained here by the sickness of one of them. they go hence to the Natural bridge and return to Washington by Staunton, Winchester & Harper’s ferry. no...
332To James Madison from James Monroe, 2 August 1824 (Madison Papers)
I intended soon after the adjournment of Congress to have visited albemarle, & to have passed some time with you, but there have been so many objects to attend to here, of one kind or other, that it has been impossible for me, to execute a purpose, which I had much at heart. A fortnight ago, I took my family to Loudon where they now are. My return here, was producd, by the arrival of genl....
333Bernard Peyton to James Madison, 8 June 1830 (Madison Papers)
By your own Waggon you will receive six sacks salt one bundle Domesticks and two Barrels Whiskey delivered in good order yours Respectfully 6 Sacks Salt 2 Bbls Whiskey 1 bundle Domesticks RC ( PPPrHi ).
334Martin Van Buren to James Madison, 13 December 1830 (Madison Papers)
I take pleasure in sending you the enclosed & beg to be kindly remembered to Mrs. Madison & to assure you of my unalterable Respect & esteem With Mr Van Burens best respects for Mr & Mrs. Madison— RC (DLC) . Docketed by JM.
335To James Madison from James Riley, 19 December 1818 (Madison Papers)
Having (since my return from Slavery in Africa) been appointed by Mr. James Simpson our old Consul in Morocco his agent, for settling his accounts with Government (now of about 23 Years standing) & to Petition Congress in his behalf for arrearages of pay to which he has always considered himself Justly entitled, or such other relief as Congress shall think fit to afford him, in his present...
336From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 3 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I am near closing my catalogue, and it is important I should recieve the kindness of your Theological supplement, by the 1 st or 2 d mail, or it’s insertion will be impracticable. be so good as to expedite it as much as possible. affectionate salutations. DLC : Papers of James Madison.
337[William T. Barry] to James Madison, 28 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Borowski will do me the favour to hand you this letter. I beg leave to introduce him to your kind attention & civilities. You will find him to be a well informed intelligent gentleman, worthy the respect due to a distinguished stranger, and as such I ask for him your kind attention. Allow me to use the occasion to express to you the sentiments of esteem & friendship, that I have & shall...
338Alexander Garrett to James Madison, 17 May 1833 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed I send you the 3d. Bills of exchange, drawn upon Messrs. Baring Brothers & Co. of London for £172:14.8 Sterling, in their hands due the University—directed by your letter of the 10th instant; Most Respectfully Your Most Obt. Servant RC (DLC) .
339William Jones to James Madison, 12 May 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have received your favor of the 26 Ulto covering duplicate letters directed to our Chargé d’Affaires in London, one of which has gone in the Ship London Packet, Benedict Master, cleared on the 6th inst, and the other will go by the Ship Thames, expected to clear on the 25th inst. These are the only vessels destined for London since the receipt of yours. Most respectfully and truly yours RC...
340To James Madison from James Monroe, 20 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
I have long intended to write you to communicate further views respecting the proposition by Mr. C. to Mr R., but have been so much pressd by the duties of the moment, & by calls, that I have not been able to do it. Just before the meeting of Congress the Russian minister addressd a note to Mr Adams, informing him, that the Emperor, having heard that Genl. D’Everaux had been appointed minister...
341Howard Malcom to James Madison, 4 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
A paralysis of the optic nerves obliges me to leave my charge & take a voyage to Europe. I should wish to spend a half hour with La Fayette . If you felt as if you could favour me with a line to him, it would confer a great & lasting obligation. Refuse without reluctance if you must. If you can comply address to me to N. York where I shall take packet as soon as I hear from you. Excuse my...
342To James Madison from David Gelston, 23 September 1824 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 11th. instant I have had the pleasure to receive, and feel my self very much obliged for the information it contains. Agreeably to your request, I called at the Custom house, and received the Collector’s account which is herewith enclosed. Wishing you every happiness, I am, very sincerely your friend, and obedient servant. RC ( DLC ).
343Martin Van Buren to James Madison, 30 April 1836 (Madison Papers)
Allow me to present to you my Son Mr. Smith T. Van Buren—who is desirous of paying his respects to you. Wishing to be affectionately remembered to Mrs. Madison I am Dear, [Sir] very truly yours RC (University of Pennsylvania Library).
344To James Madison from George Ticknor, 14 April 1825 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Ticknor presents his respectful compliments to Mr. Madison & sends him a second copy of the Outlines of the Life of Lafayette having recently learnt by his very kind letter of April 6. that the first copy had not reached its address. RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM . Year not indicated; conjectural year assigned based on JM to Ticknor, 6 Apr. 1825 .
345Ralph Randolph Gurley to James Madison, 12 February 1833 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour & pleasure to inform you, that you were unanimously elected to the office of President of the American Colonization Society, (so lately vacated by the decease of the Ven. Charles Carroll of Carrolton) at the recent annual meeting of the Members of this Institution. With profound respect & esteem Honoured Sir Your faithful & obt st RC (DLC) .
346James Taylor to James Madison, 17 March 1828 (Madison Papers)
I hope this will be handed you by my son James, who goes to Virginia to transact some business for me, I beg to introduce him to your Mrs Madisons and the good old ladies acquaintance, should she yet be in the land of the living, which I hope sincerely may be the case, if she can enjoy health. I sincerely hope this may find yourself & my good friend Mrs Madison enjoying good health. I did my...
347Thomas Jefferson Randolph to James Madison, 20 December 1830 (Madison Papers)
Mr Ruggi has called on me with an idea that he might be employed in compleating the Portico of the Rotunda as a means of earning a sum of money sufficient to carry him back to Europe. I have attempted to explain to him without effect that the Executive committee have not the power Should your opinion be different I will cheerfully acquiesce in it Yours respectfully RC ( ViHi ).
348To James Madison from Mathew Carey, 19 February 1824 (Madison Papers)
By this Mail, I forward you three pamphlets, of which I request your acceptance—& am respectfully, Your obt. hble. servt RC ( DLC ). These pamphlets have not been identified.
349Louis McLane to James Madison, 13 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 6th. instant, enclosing a letter for Mr. Vail, which has been forwarded as desired. Very respectfully, Your Obdt. Servt. RC (DLC) .
350To James Madison from James Barbour, 13 December 1820 (Madison Papers)
Your favorable recommendation of Mr. Coxe has interested me much in his behalf And I have already pressed his claims on the President who entertains for him a high respect and possesses every disposition to do something for him the first favorable opportunity. You will see by the papers that on yesterday the resolution for the admission of Missouri passed the Senate 26 to 18. Mr. Macon (as my...
351Darius Darling to James Madison, 22 February 1836 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to refer you to the foregoing statement of the organization of our Society, and of its objects; and also, respectfully to ask leave to present your name, at our first quarterly meeting, (on the first Monday in March,) as an Honorary Member. Yours, &c. RC and enclosures (DLC) . Enclosures are printed documents from the American Historical Society of Military and Naval Events.
352To James Madison from Robley Dunglison, 30 June 1825 (Madison Papers)
Dr Dunglison presents his respectful salutations to Mr. Madison, & would wish the Servant with the swelled neck to take 10 drops of the Tincture in the phial, twice a day, in a little sugared water, until the whole is consumed, when the Doctor would be glad to know whether the tumor is diminished by its use. Should symptoms of cholera morbus arise during the administration of the medicine, it...
353Cuyler Staats to James Madison, 14 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
About one Month since, I sent to you, as an expression of my high admiration for your private & public character, a "Tribute to DeWitt Clinton" I have anxiously waited for your answer to its accompanying letter; & for fear of a Misdirection, have again written you—May I be favored with your acknowledgement, While I remain with great respect. RC (DLC) . Docketed by JM.
354Vice Consul Hersant to James Madison, 22 June 1830 (Madison Papers)
My most excellent friend and patron, the Baron Hyde de Neuville, has transmitted to me two pamphlets which he begs you to accept, and which, I hasten to forward to you, here inclosed. Also, you will find within this letter a communication from Madame de Neuville to Mrs. Maddison to whom I beg you to hand it, and to present my most respectful compliments. I seize with pleasure this opportunity...
355To James Madison from Mathew Carey, 6 October 1827 (Madison Papers)
A very great error has escaped me the Essay on Slave Labour, which I forwarded you yesterday, and which I wish you to destroy. I send a number of corrected Copies to replace them—and am, respectfully Your obt. hble. servt RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM . Carey omitted “in” here.
356William A. Chamberlin to James Madison, 17 November 1834 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to ask from Your venerable hand some small incident in Your publick life in Your own hand writing that I my Keep it as and Consistent as one of this Best treasures that I Can be possed of It would be truly gratifing to me and my friends to have in my possession the hand Writing of One truly great and honourable as your honour. I am with great Respt your humble and Ob Sert RC (DLC) .
357To James Madison from David Hosack and Nathaniel H. Carter, 29 September 1824 (Madison Papers)
You are respectfully informed, that at a meeting of the New-York Horticultural Society, held on the 31st day of August 1824, you were elected an Honorary Member. By order of the Society, RC ( DLC ). A printed certificate with manuscript additions; signed by Hosack. Docketed by JM .
358William Wertenbaker to James Madison, 24 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
By the chairman’s directions I do myself the honor of sending you the enclosed letter from John S Skinner Esq of Baltimore. It rests with the Executive Committee to say whether the books shall be returned in the Library upon the terms proposed by Mr. Skinner, or returned to him. I am very respectfully your. Obt. Servt RC (DLC) . Docketed by JM.
359William Wood to James Madison, 1 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
The "Naval Lyceum" at the U. S Navy Yard, will be highly gratified to place on their shelves, even a single volume , from your Excellencys Library, wh. your autograph within, the books, an attempt is making wh. success, to procure a volme. for posterity, from each of the late Presidents of the United States. Be pleased to express your determination, & pleasure, to the Naval Lyceum Secretary,...
360Peachy R. Gilmer to James Madison, 18 April 1828 (Madison Papers)
By the request of Mr Trist, I send to you, a copy, of the power of attorney, from the University of Virginia, to my late brother Francis W Gilmer, which you will accept with the best wishes, and most profound Respect, of yr obt servt. RC and enclosure (DLC) . RC docketed by James Madison: "Thanks returned." The enclosure is a power of attorney for University of Virginia to Francis W. Gilmer,...