1From James Madison to Hubbard Taylor, ca. 1 April 1796 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. Ca. 1 April 1796. Mentioned in JM to Taylor, 10 May 1796 . Reports that he has made arrangements with John Brown for the delivery of about $40 to Taylor.
2From James Madison to Hubbard Taylor, 29 September 1792 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 29 September 1792. Acknowledged in Taylor to JM, 3 Jan. 1793 . Concerns hopes for Taylor’s election to Congress, “the fermentations” in Kentucky, and the political attack on Jefferson.
3James Madison to Hubbard Taylor, 15 August 1835 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of July was duly recd. The recollections it so kindly expresses are very gratifying coming from one whose friendship I have always valued, & to whom I have been often indebted for attentions useful to me. I join in all your good wishes, for more tranquility & harmony in our public affairs: which will always be best promoted by a course avoiding the extremes to which party...
4From James Madison to Hubbard Taylor, 27 March 1797 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 27 March 1797. Acknowledged in Taylor to JM, 1 May 1797 (DLC). Discusses Kentucky lands of Mary Coles Payne.
5From James Madison to Hubbard Taylor, ca. 1 July 1794 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. Ca. 1 July 1794. Mentioned in JM to John Lee, 15 Nov. 1794 . Requests information on Ambrose Madison’s and JM’s Kentucky lands.
6From James Madison to Hubbard Taylor, 11 October 1791 (Madison Papers)
Since my arrival in Orange which was long delayed by a ramble into the Eastern States, I have recd. two favors from you, one of them inclosing a Kentucky Gazette. I am glad to find the true method of dealing with the savages has been hit on; and hope that such a terror has been struck into them as will prevent the necessity of future chastisements. In my present situation I can give you little...
7From James Madison to Hubbard Taylor, ca. 14 December 1794 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. Ca. 14 December 1794. Acknowledged in Taylor to JM, 16 Jan. 1795 . Agrees with Taylor’s proposed settlement with Maj. William Moore of Orange County. Probably inquires about Kentucky lands belonging to JM’s mother-in-law, Mary Coles Payne.
8From James Madison to Hubbard Taylor, 10 May 1796 (Madison Papers)
Mrs. Payne having understood that Mr. Bullock died lately, has written you the inclosed letter, requesting the favor of your attention to her interests as committed to his hands. I need not add that in fulfilling her requests, you will also lay an obligation on me. The event of the questions on the Treaty will have reached you before this. In no instance have more extraordinary means been...
9James Madison to Hubbard Taylor[?], 31 July 1830 (Madison Papers)
In the acct of Mr Harrow inclosed in yours of the 27 Ult. I find an error charging me for the year 1826. I return the acct. with the rect. for that year. As the error appears to proceed from another hand, it is possible that Mr Harrow in tracing may discover others. I am under a faint impression that my last payment was of still later date, but as I observe no rect. for it, I shall infer that...
10From James Madison to Hubbard Taylor, 15 November 1794 (Madison Papers)
I recd. your obliging favor of the 22d. Augst. a few days before I left Virginia, and postponed acknowledging it till my return here. I now make use of the opportunity by Col. Innis, who is engaged in a Mission to Kentuckey for the purpose of explaining the public measures & present prospects relating to the Navigation of the Mississippi. I thank you for the information you give as to the...
11From James Madison to Hubbard Taylor, 29 July 1826 (Madison Papers)
Since the receit. of your obliging letter of December last, I have continually hoped that I shd. be released from troubling you further on the subject of it: by the conduct of my debtors on Panther’s Creek. I am however disappointed, having not yet recd. a dollar, or even a line from either of them. As a consequence I make another appeal to Tapscott & thro’ him to Bell, and beg the favor of...
12From James Madison to Hubbard Taylor, 16 March 1793 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 16 March 1793. Acknowledged in Taylor to JM, 23 May 1793 . Encloses newspapers and reports on the attempt during the recently adjourned congressional session to censure the secretary of the treasury’s official conduct.
13From James Madison to Hubbard Taylor, 25 April 1823 (Madison Papers)
The two tracts of land containing 1000 acres each on Panthers Creek belonging to my Neice Mrs. Willis and myself, ware sold several years ago to Mr Ben: Bell, & Mr Tapscott, who are settled on them. I just lern by a letter from the former, who holds the lower tract, that interfering claims backed by a recent running of lines are set up in behalf of adjoining proprietors; which if not rightly...
14From James Madison to Hubbard Taylor, 4 April 1825 (Madison Papers)
I have delayed thanking you for your obliging letter of Decr. 19. 1823, partly from a hope that information might be recd. from Bell & Tabscott that wd. enable me at the same time to put an end to the trouble their defaults have occasioned you; but principally of late from a despair of your being able to render any service in the actual State of things in Kentucky. From Bell I have heard...
15From James Madison to Hubbard Taylor, 22 February 1792 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 22 February 1792. Acknowledged in Taylor to JM, 16 Apr. 1792 . Contains observations concerning Kentucky. Reports on the favorable prospects of negotiations with Spain for the navigation of the Mississippi and on the opposition to the apportionment bill.
16To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 6 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
This will be handed you by Mr. John Jordan, one of the most respectable merchants of this town, who has been very much engaged in the exporting trade from this Country, he also expects to make arrangements while at Philadelphia to encrease the business, unless the situation of the trade of the Mississippi frobids [ sic ] it—any information you may receive from him may be strictly relied on, and...
17To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 6 December 1812 (Madison Papers)
Notwithstanding the length of time since I addressed a letter to you, be assured it has not been in the least degree owing to the want of respect for your person, or a steady adherance and full confidence, in the wise political system you have invariably recommended, and so far as depended on yourself decisively adopted, to promote the peace, happiness & preservation of our much beloved...
18To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 3 January 1799 (Madison Papers)
Majr Welch’s starting sooner than I expected I have only time to inclose you a letter from Colo. Geo. Nicholas, to Colo. C. M. Thrusten, in answer to one written to B. Thrusten, who was desired to shew it to Colo. Nicholas. It is universally approved of in this state. You no doubt have seen the Resolutions passed by our assembly, there were only 3 descenting to one, 2 to another & only one to...
19To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 12 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Martin Hardin (Son of the late Genl. Hardin) is the bearer hereof and who I have taken the liberty to introduce you. The great respectability of this Gentleman with his uniform discreet deportman has gained him the universal esteem of all his acquaintances Any civilities you shall be pleased to shew him will not be improperly placed & respectfuly received by him and acknowledged a favor by...
20To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 12 September 1796 (Madison Papers)
I have to acknowl[e]dge the rect. of 40 dollars by Mr. Jno. Brown. I will take care to have it properly applied as you directed. I cannot give you any information respecting your land business at this time more than I have heretofore mentiond it wd. be needless to repeat any thing of that kind. H: Marshall has found himself very disagreably situated in this Country since his return from...
21To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 26 May 1823 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 25th. Ulto: came to hand yesterday, altho’ I had Known of two interfering claims I had not supposed, they had intended to set up any claim to either of the two tracts sold by you & Mrs. Willis; The elder Grant held by you I deem a sufficient guard angt. [ sic ] either of those interfering ones; however I will write immediately to Bell on the subject, to be made acquainted...
22To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 10 March 1794 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you in February and inclosed you some publications of the Democratic Society of this State, and hope they got safe to hand. At that time I thought the remonstrance would have met with a great majority of signers, but now think differently. Altho’ there are but few (if any) but most ardently wishes for the grand object the Mississippi yet many think the remonstrance couched in too harsh...
23To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 2 April 1823 (Madison Papers)
Some months ago Judge Todd inquired of me for a Pamphlet, published by Jas. Smith of this State giving an acct. of his captivity with the Indians many years past, that he wanted it for you, having found one in the neighbourhood I got it, and have herewith inclosed, it by a safe & private hand, one or two pages (the last) is lost. I hope it is the one requested—never having heard of any other....
24To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 31 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to introduce you to the acquaintance of Mr. Jessee Bleadsoe & Mr. Henry Gist; two Gentlemen of my particular and long standing friendship they are respectable Carrecters, of strict integrity and punctuallity in engagements; and are possessed of hanzome property. the object of their visit to the City of Washington they will make known to you, and I hope it will prove mutually...
25To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 15 February 1814 (Madison Papers)
I this day compleated the purchase of Ten Mules for you, at the request of my Brother James. They are not entirely of the discription we first contemplated, for such were not to be got in time, if at all, in this quarter. All except three, are very good at the prices, & they are small tho young. I have given for the Ten $487.50, I have to give a young man $25 dollars to take them to your seat...
26To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 16 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have lately been settling up the Accts. of my friends with officers of the Direct tax, which have been commited to my care, Among which are the Lands of yr fathers estate and those of yr brother Ambrose’s & your own, 1000 Acres of Military land in the name of yr brother was omitted by some misunderstanding between Majr Lees Exor. & myself, but means has been taken to correct the error which...
27To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 16 November 1801 (Madison Papers)
Having some business to forward you for and by direction of my brother James—which I could not get done untill a few days past, has prevented me from writing you before now. I called to see yr Mother on my [way] in. I sincerely regret that [it] is not in my power to see you while in Virginia, I leave this place on the 24th. for Kentucky—where it will ever give me great satisfactin to hear from...
28To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 21 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
By the inclosed you will find my intention of soliciting the appointment of Marshall of this State, should the present one not be reappointed. I should have been an earlier applicant, had I not been informed of the Certificates that had been given by the Judge of the Fedreal [ sic ] Court, & the Gentleman of the Barr, since which Mr. Innes has written the President that some circumstances has...
29To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 1 March 1796 (Madison Papers)
I have omitted in my letter of this date to comply with the requ[e]st of our relation Jonathan Taylor Jur. He supposes there will be agents or superentendants appointed to carry on a trade with the Indian tribes, and he wishes to get into that department—and wishes your aid in the matter. The Carrecter of Mr. Taylor as an Officer, & paymaster in the Army has been (from every information I have...
30To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 8 October 1797 (Madison Papers)
Being out of paper I am obliged to have recourse to an old Book. Since I wrote you last I recd. a letter from Mesrs. Watts’s of New york, with a power of Atteo: & Deed of Trust to them but neither of them are properly proved—either before a Court, Majestrates, or thro Notory public. I have answerd their Letter & observed those deficiencies to them. I do not think the Authority I have is...