1To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 25 October 1809 (Madison Papers)
Tho I know that your time is occupied by more important concerns, yet the interest you take in the introduction of merino sheep induces me to hope that you will find leasure (at least when you return to your farm) to run over the little treatize which accompanies this letter. It was written with a view to remove the prejudices of common farmers, who are suspicious of every thing new, & to...
2To James Madison from the Indian Inhabitants of New Stockbridge, New York, 25 October 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 October 1809. The inhabitants, who are “part of the Moheconnuk Tribe of Indians,” express gratitude for the $350 annual grant but ask that instead of receiving only cash a part of the annuity be paid “in certain articles of Clothing and Impliments of Husbandry.” Lists hoes, plows, “Cotton-Shirting,” blankets, and other goods, which are sought for distribution “under the Inspection &...
A full account of the American efforts to recompense the marquis de Lafayette for his Revolutionary War services has yet to appear. The business was a long and complicated one, as was JM’s involvement in it. This commenced in 1802 while JM was secretary of state and continued into his second presidential term. Not even retirement from the presidency in 1817, however, would entirely relieve JM...