1James Madison to James Breckenridge, 30 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. from Professor Lomax a communication of his final purpose to accept the Judicial appointment lately conferred on him, which will of course dissolve his connection with the University. He expresses much gratitude for the favors & friendship he has recd. collectively & individually from the Board of Visitors; & his deep regret that an imperious duty to his family obliges him to...
2James Madison to John Tayloe Lomax, 30 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
I recd last evening your letter of the 25th. and sincerely regret both on acct. of the University & the public the final determination which will separate you from the former. The regret will I am sure be equally felt by my Colleagues. I hope it can be alleviated by the advantages ensuing to yourself. On the subject of your continuance in the professorship, untill the end of the Session, with...
3James Madison to Barton Z. Stout, 30 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have recd the copy of your Horticultural Address politely inclosed to me. And I have read it with the approbation due to its well composed & well applied contents. But I cannot do the address this justice, without remarking that whatever share I may have had in originating framing, & bringing about the Constitution of the U.S. the terms on which my agency is mentioned would do an injustice...