19521Henry Northup to James Madison, 13 July 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have long Anxiously sought information relative to the family of the Revd Samuil Findley President of Princetown Collidge and who diparted this life in 1766 his family At that time living in Princetown. I recently saw a publication in A News paper relative to the Revd. Nathan Perkins which stated that he Graduated at Princetown in 1769. I immediately wrote him And yesterday received his...
19522William Frederick Van Amringe and Others to James Madison, 14 July 1834 (Madison Papers)
The Jefferson democratic Society of the City & County of Philadelphia, at a late Stated meeting, directed the undersigned, their Comme. of Correspondence to inform you of the great concern of the members, during your late indisposition, & their unfeigned pleasure at your recovery. It is not in the spirit of adulation—nor in the hope of reward, nor is it because you have been President of this...
19523Charles Bonnycastle to James Madison, 21 July 1834 (Madison Papers)
An improvement in canals having presented itself to me I was desirous of asking the opinion of either Genl Macomb, or Genl Gratiot upon that subject, as well as upon some points connected with our School of Civil Engineering. Expressing to Mr Cabell my reluctance to intrude myself on these Gentlemen, he suggested that it would not be improper to ask the favor of a letter from you. I confess...
19524John P. Kennedy to James Madison, 28 July 1834 (Madison Papers)
At the suggestion of my friend Mr John Barney, I have taken the liberty to send you a copy of Swallow Barn which will reach you with this letter. In this attempt to make a few pictures of the characteristic scenery of the low country, you may perhaps find some agreeable recollections awakened, and derive an hour’s amusement from that source. I shall feel happy in the belief that I have, even...
19525Robley Dunglison to James Madison, 31 July 1834 (Madison Papers)
I am glad to learn from your letter of the 26th. Inst. that your troublesome complaint is, at the least, mitigated I do not think it would be advisable, in any other manner, than by the Sulphur Water, to attempt to remove the itching, as I should be afraid, that by any sudden repercussion of the irritation it might be transferred to organs of greater consequence. The internal use of the...
19526Nicholas P. Trist to James Madison, August 1834 (Madison Papers)
Private. A circumstance came to my knowledge the other day, which, as (according to the impressions which prevail here) it may have some connexion with your affairs, I deem it proper to communicate to you. Mr. Eugene Vail some time since rented of the Newells a house (marked V’s house) adjoining the ground in possession of Mr. Cutts. V’s father in law, a wealthy monied man of New York,...
19527Linn Banks and Others to James Madison, 1 August 1834 (Madison Papers)
A large number of the Democratic Republicans of this County, intend giving a public dinner to the Honble Jno. M. Patton their faithful and distinguished Representative, on the 23rd Instant at Madison Cthouse, as a testimonial of their high sense of his talents and approbation of his course during the late eventful Session of Congress. In their name we respectfully solicit the pleasure of your...
19528George W. Spotswood to James Madison, 10 August 1834 (Madison Papers)
My Son Doctr. Spotswood will leave us today for Philadelphia, he expects to spend a few days with his friends in Orange, by him I have sent you a fair Specimen of the salt made at the furnace of Donally, Noyes & Patrick which Salt is made by Steam Evaporation the furnice is situated immediately on the Banks of the great Kenhawa, It is a building of considerable length well covered in The...
19529James Leander Cathcart to James Madison, 11 August 1834 (Madison Papers)
We had heard of your indisposition with sympathy & regret, & of your recovery with sincere pleasure. Associations which recall remembrances of passed events for the space of thirty eight years in more happy days, are not easily effaced from the memory, however time rank, & distance, may weaken the impression— Manners & customs are strangely altered in this disfranchised Metropolis of the...
19530Charles J. Ingersoll to James Madison, 13 August 1834 (Madison Papers)
My eldest son Charles, the bearer of this letter, in coming to visit the Springs of Virginia, is unwilling to pass within any reasonable distance of your house without calling to have the pleasure of paying his respects to you & Mrs. Madison—I understood lately from Governor Coles that your health is much restored. I heartily wish it may be such as to enable you to enjoy your accustomed life,...