1Address to the American Bible Society, 12 May 1825 (Jay Papers)
You have the Satisfaction of percieving from the Report of the Board of Managers, that the prosperous and promising State of our affairs continues to evince the laudable and beneficial Manner in which they have been constantly conducted.— We have to regret that the pleasing Reflections and Anticipations suggested by these auspicious Circumstances, are mingled with the Sorrow which the recent...
2From James Madison to Mathew Carey, 12 May 1825 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor of the 22. Ult: with the several printed Sheets sent with it. It is very gratifying to observe the prospect of internal improvements expanding as it is under the emulating auspices of the several States, and the co-operating patriotism of enlightened Citizens. No Country more than ours admits of improvement by artificial roads & Canals; nor can it be doubted either that...
3To James Madison from George Sullivan, 12 May 1825 (Madison Papers)
Mr Sullivan with best respects to President Madison regrets he had not opportunity to deliver the enclosed before. He & Mrs. S. unite in respectful salutations to Mr & Mrs Madison with sincere wishes for their health & long continued happiness. RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM . The enclosure was probably John Quincy Adams’s letter introducing George Sullivan to JM , dated 18 Nov. 1824. The...
4To Thomas Jefferson from John Patten Emmet, 12 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Having now entered upon experimental chemistry for the instruction of my class, I feel the strongest conviction that I may with propriety address you upon the necessity of making further provision for me. I do not speak for the present year but for the next; and am even desirous of devoting the best part of my House for class purposes. I speak feelingly when I say that even a small furnace,...