331James Madison to Edward Livingston, March 1834 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison having occasion to drop another letter to Majr. Lee, requests the favor of Mr Livingston to have it delivered. He hopes Mr. L. will pardon this trespass on his goodness & be assured always of the high esteem & cordial regards of J. M. Draft (DLC) .
332James Madison to John M. Patton, March 1834 (Madison Papers)
Recd. yours of Mar 27. ackg. mine of Mar 24. 34. The latter marked confidenl. 1st. from the moral certainty that what is communicated to a few, goes into conversation, and that what goes into conv soon expands beyond the Confidential limits and finally into inferences & conjectures as to the kindred questions of party. 2. because a reference to my age becomes an answr. to all argts. &...
333James Madison to Benjamin Waterhouse, March 1834 (Madison Papers)
private I have recd. your favor of the 20th. Ult. with a copy of your "Public Lecture". We have read it with pleasure; and Mrs M, I believe with profit , being herself among the Amateurs of the Snuff box. The Lecture is a good medicine for the bad habits, which it paints in such warning colours. The Temperance Societies appear to have had a salutary effect, in diminishing the use of Ardent...
334Ralph Randolph Gurley to James Madison, 31 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
Some months ago, I was requested, to ask of you the favour, to transmit a brief letter of introduction to the Friends of the American Colonization in England & France, in behalf of the Rev Chas Brooks of Hingham Massachusetts, now on a tour through Europe, & who expressed a great desire to promote as far as possible the Interests of our Institution. Mr Brooks is a highly respectable Clergyman...
335David A. Hall to James Madison, 28 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
In asking your acceptance of the accompanying volume, I fulfil a purpose long since formed, the execution of which has been delayed only by my own carelessness. It was compiled chiefly by myself, though it also, bears the name of my respected friend, Mr. Clarke: but for its form and defects, I must hold myself responsible. If I had possessed some experience in the art of book making, I should...
336William H. Winder to James Madison, 28 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
The only apology I have to make for trespassing on your time, is the occasion which induces me to address you. I have frequently since the death of my lamented Parent, Genl. W. H. Winder, had my feelings deeply wounded by insinuations against his character & conduct at the Battle of Bladensburg. I know that a court of Enquiry was held to ascertain the true circumstances of the case, & that he...
337John M. Patton to James Madison, 27 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
I will not allow myself to attempt to express my satisfaction and Pride—at receiving your letter— Without your authority to do otherwise I shall consider it as strictly confidential —I should hope however—that you will give me permission to relax this restriction so far as to shew it to my and your friends—under the injunction that it may not be made public or the subject—of reference in the...
338W. Flan. Jennings and Others to James Madison, 25 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
(committee of the Jefferson Democratic Society of Philadelphia) The Jefferson Democratic Society of the City and County of Philadelphia, have deputed the undersigned, to convey to you the expression of their high regard for your character, their admiration of your talents, their gratitude for your public Services, and their earnest desires that you would accept the honorary Office of Patron of...
339Thomas S. Grimké to James Madison, 25 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
Yours of 6th Jany last has been long reproaching me for permitting it to remain so long unanswerd. Suffer me to say that I scarcely know what leisure time is, at any time of the year; my hands are always so full of professional and private business, besides the claims of religion, benevolence and literature, to which I delight to give a large amount of time. I believe I should be much happier,...
340[James Madison] to John M. Patton, 24 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have duly recd. the copy of your speech on the "Virginia Resolutions". Tho’ not permitting myself to enter into a discussion of the several topics embraced by them, for which, indeed, my present condition would unfit me, I will not deny myself the pleasure, of saying that you have done great justice to your views of them. I must say, at the same time, that the warmth of your feelings has...
341James Madison to Thomas H. Botts, 18 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
I inclose $25. It will discharge the acct you inclosed to me; and leave a small surplus, which you will be pleased to hand to Mr W Allen Wth friendly respects Draft (DLC) .
342James Madison to Mr. Converse, 18 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his respects to Mr. Converse, and thanks him for the Copy, in a bound form, of the "Historical & Philosophical Considerations on Religion by the late Doctor Rice" J. M. did not before know, to whom he was indebted for the compliment connecting his name with a publication on a subject so important, and treated with an ability so conspicuous FC (DLC) .
343James Madison to Charles Carter Lee, 13 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed has just been recd. from your brother. It leaves me nothing to add but a hope that an early attention to its object will not be inconvenient, and a tender of my cordial respects & salutations. FC (DLC) .
344James Madison to William Cogswell, 10 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
private Your letter of the 18th. Ult: was duly received. You give me a credit to which I have no claim, in calling me " The writer of the Constitution of the U.S." This was not, like the fabled Goddess of Wisdom, the offspring of a single brain. It ought to be regarded as the work of many heads & many hands. Your criticism on the "Collocation of books in the Library of our University, may...
345James Madison to D’Alembert Thorntone, 7 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
private I have recd. your two letters; the last dated the 25th. Ult: The Topics they embrace are important; But I must leave to others the attention they may merit. I am now entering my 84th. year, with a prolonged indisposition added to its infirmities; an apology, which I am sure, you will accept, for limiting myself to the thanks due for your friendly communications, and an offer of my...
346William Wood to James Madison, 6 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
Your very kind Letter to the "Naval Lyceum" will appear tomorrow in the Eveg. Post. Your old Friend James Maury, is here and Family and Miss Ann —all very well. Accept Sir my homage, RC (DLC) .
347James Madison to Henry Lee, 3 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
private Your letter of Novr. 14. came safely tho’ tardily to hand. I must confess that I perceive no ground, on which a doubt could be applied to the Statement of Mr. Jefferson which you cite. Nor can it I think, be difficult to account for my declining an Executive appointment under Washington and accepting it under Jefferson, without making it a test of my comparative attachment to them;...
348James Madison to William Allen, 1 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
An Atlas belonging to the Books in the Box lately consigned to your care, I find was omitted. I must trouble you with another box having the same destination for N. York. By the first opportunity, we can catch, it will be sent to you. With friendly respects Be so good as to note to me the state of the balance in our Account. RC (NN) .
349James Madison to Littleton Dennis Teackle, 28 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have duly recd. your favor enclosing a Copy of your plan for a "National Bank." Having outlived the period, within which I could venture on the task, of examining & appreciating, the comparative merits of such Institutions, I must limit myself to the remark that the plan you have struck out argues a familiarity with the principles and modifiable materials of Banks, of which you have given...
350William H. Sumner to James Madison, 27 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor several years since to address you enclosing a letter to John Adams, on the importance of the militia to the promotion of our civil institutions; to which you favored me with an answer, which has served as a text ever since. I beg leave, now, to request your acceptance of a Report, upon the Militia to the Governor of this Commonwealth, published by order of this Commonwealth,...
351D’Alembert Thorntone to James Madison, 25 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
In my Letter addressed to you, the early part of this month, I attempted to Class the State & General Governments—Let us now make an effort to Class the Operators in the United States Constitution. The President is the most elevated Agent in the Government. And yet another branch of the Government Agents, have more and greater Powers; but this is in consequence of their connection, with the...
352James Madison to James Carroll and Others, 23 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have received, young gentlemen, your letter of the 16th. inst: informing me that I have been elected an honorary member of the Franklin Literary Society of Randolph Macon College. My respect for the object of the Society, and the motives for associating my name with it, do not permit me to decline the distinction, however sensible I am of the little value that can be attached to its...
353James Madison to Charles Chalamet, 22 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have duly received your letter; with its poetic accompaniment; in which I must be permitted to say that the Poet rises far above his subject. For the very kind sentiments expressed in your letter, I tender my acknowledgements; with an assurance that as a Guest at Montpellier, you left impressions which will always prompt our best wishes for your success, whatever the pursuits to which you...
354James Madison to Samuel L. Gouverneur, 21 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
When the box of books refered to in my last was sent off I find that the Atlas making a material part of the work was omitted, it will be sent to Mr. Allen of Fredricksburg who will forward it by the first opportunity to your care With cordial esteem & regard FC (DLC) .
355James Madison to Charles G. Ridgely, 20 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have duly received your letter notifying the honorary membership conferred on me by the "U. S. Naval Lyceum New York." The laudable objects of the Institute and the names with which mine is associated, gives the distinction a value which claims the special acknowledgments which I beg may be accepted. I must at the same time express my sensibility to the very kind terms in which the...
356Benjamin Waterhouse to James Madison, 20 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I noticed not long since in the Newspapers, that the venerable Mr Madison was elected President of the Temperance Society . I thought that your advanced age & sound mind happily justified their choice. I herewith send you the 5th. edition of a Lecture I gave on that subject nearly thirty years ago. It may amuse you and Mrs Madison. You will see that it is leveled principally against the...
357James Madison to James Maury, 18 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor of the 14. Feby. inst 1834 and congratulate you very sincerely on the good health with which you enter on yr 87th. year, notwithstanding the severity of the winter, and the maladies around you I hope it is a prognostic of years yet to come and with the health making them blessings Tho’ numbering 4 years less than yours, my present condition is far less flattering. My...
358William Cogswell to James Madison, 18 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I trust you will pardon the freedom I take in addressing you in this manner. The kind reception I had at your house, & the proffered hospitality I received, embolden me to do it. Very pleasant on my part was the interview I injoyed. To me it was a season of much interest as it introduced me to the Writer of the Constitution of the United States, & his Lady; & also as the topics touched upon in...
359James Carroll and Others to James Madison, 16 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
As a body united in the name of the Franklin Literary Society of Randolph Macon College for our mutual improvement and the promotion of literary knowledge—and considering honorary members highly accessary to the accomplishment of these ends, we have taken the liberty to elect you as an honorary member of the above named Society. We do assure you we shall feel ourselves highly honored by your...
360James Madison to William C. Rives, 15 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. the Copy of your Speech on "the removal of the Deposits," kindly forwarded in pamphlet form. It has certainly treated the questions embraced in it with the distinguished ability which was looked for. Whilst I feel a pleasure in doing it this justice, I must not forget, as I presume you aware, that some of them are not viewed by me in the lights in which your reasonings present...
361James Madison to David McClure, 14 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 6th. with a Copy of the "System of Education, proposed for the Girard College" It would be gratifying to me, if I could aid in preparing such a Collegiate system as would best fulfil the munificent & benevolent provisions of Mr. Girard. But my very advanced age, to the infirmities of which much indisposition is added, forbid an attempt for which under more...
362Thomas H. Botts to James Madison, 14 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
Col Wm. F Gray having been unfortunate in his business has been compelled to make an assignment of all of his effects for the benefit of his creditors. The assignment was made to me, and being desirous of closing the trust as early as possible, I take the liberty of enclosing you your a/c, and have to beg the favor of you to settle it at your earliest convenience—Very respectfully Your Mo. Obt...
363Louis McLane to James Madison, 13 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 6th. instant, enclosing a letter for Mr. Vail, which has been forwarded as desired. Very respectfully, Your Obdt. Servt. RC (DLC) .
364Littleton Dennis Teackle to James Madison, 13 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of handing to you a plan for adjusting the "vexed question" which is now pending in the Congress of the United States—Although toto cælo adverse to the Origination of such a system yet as the concession has been made, and the best interests of the Country have, in a measure, been committed to a corporation, by the means of which two thirds of the National Legislature may be...
365Edward Livingston to James Madison, 8 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
Your letter to Major Lee was immediately sent to him. The few lines which accompanied it gave me great pleasure as an evidence of your returning health, and because they afford me an excuse for recalling myself to your remembrance and of renewing the assurance of that high respect and veneration which I have always entertained for your person and character and the value I place on the kind...
366Charles G. Ridgely to James Madison, 8 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
At a special meeting of the members of the US. Naval Lyceum holden at this place, you were elected an Honorary member of the Institute, and I am directed, as its President to notify you. The honor conferred by making me their organ of communication, with one so elevated and distinguished, whose whole life is identified with all that has tended to the glory and happiness of our common country...
367James Madison to Samuel L. Southard, 7 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison, with his respects & regards to Mr. Southard, thanks him for the copy of his speech delivered in the Senate on the 8th. of January. It will justly be classed with the most distinguished on the most interesting subject under discussion. Typescript ( "original" owned by Marion Dupont Scott in 1962. Montpelier? ViU ?).
368James Madison to Louis McLane, 6 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his respects to Mr. McLane, and asks the favor of him to let the inclosed letter to Mr. Vail go with the first despatches to him from the Department of State. See answr. to Mr. Vails letter of Novr. 18. 1833 FC (DLC) .
369David McClure to James Madison, 6 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
The interest you have always manifested in the interesting Subject of education induces me to send you a System for the Girard College. Permit me respectfully to solicit your opinion of the same, which may subserve to advance this highly important cause. Very respectfully yours RC (DLC) .
370James Madison to Aaron Vail, 3 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of ——— was duly received, and the enclosed paper complies with the request which it makes. With friendly respects and good wishes, Printed in Writings of James Madison (Congressional edition),vol. 4, page 568.
371James Madison to Lyman C. Draper, 1 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of Decr. 31st. and enclose a sketch on the Subject of it, made out by a member of the family. With friendly respects [enclosure] James Madison was the Son of James Madison & Nelly Conway. He was born on the 5th of March 1751. (OS) at Port Conway on the Rappahannock river where she was at the time on a visit to her mother residing there. His father was the Son of...
372James Madison to Princess Victoria, 1 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
It being intimated that an autographic specimen from me, as from some others of my Countrymen, would be acceptable for a collection which the Princess Victoria is making; these few lines, with my signature, though written at a very advanced age, and with Rheumatic fingers are offered for the occasion. They will be an expression at least of the respect due to the young Princess, who is...
373Certificate of honorary membership in the U. S. Naval Lyceum, 1 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
At a stated meeting of the United States Naval Lyceum, held on the Twenty eighth day of January A. D. 1834 James Madison was duly elected an Honorary Member, of said Institution. In witness whereof the seal of the Society is affixed to this Diploma and the same signed by the proper Officers. Dated at the Navy Yard, New York this First day of Feb’y 1834 Printed certificate (ICHi) .
374D’Alembert Thorntone to James Madison, 1 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
The aspect of our Publick affairs, is of so critical a nature, as to induce me again to address you. I did myself the satisfaction of writing you in 1814 or ’15,* on the then deranged state of the Currency. If I mistake not, your opinion is adopted by a majority of the State of Virginia, relative to the un=constitutionality of the United States Bank; inasmuch as you are of opinion, that...
375James Madison to William Allen, January 1834 (Madison Papers)
(promissory note) $1000. days after date, for value received I promise to pay to the order of William Allen one thousand dollars, without offset negociable & payable at the office of Discount & Deposit of the Branch Bank of Virginia at Fredericksburg. Ms (DLC) .
376[James Madison] to Henry M. Morfit, January 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 23d., requesting in behalf of Mr. Jennings such information as I may be able to give in support of the claims for his services during the late war Retaining the general impression there made on me, that his services were extensive laborious & important, it would give me pleasure to promote as far as might depend on my recollections, a just compensation for them;...
377American Colonization Society membership certificates, signed by James Madison, January 1834 (Madison Papers)
Office of the Colonization Society This certifies that the Hon. Daniel Waldo is a Member for life, of the American Colonization Society. (MWA) .
378[James Madison] to William Allen, 24 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
Aleck will deliver you a box addressed to Mr. Governeur, New York. It contains books for the "Naval Institute" at that place. The bulk being too great for the mail, I must ask the favor of you to forward the article by the first safe water opportunity, apprizing Mr. Governeur, by a line thro’ the mail, that you have done so and that the freight wch. you will be good eno’ to advance for me, has...
379James Madison to Sarah Coles Stevenson, 23 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. my dear Cousin and amiable friend, your letter of the 18th. with the renewed provision, the work of your own hands, for the comfort of mine in their Rheumatic condition. I return my thanks in more than a handful, for such a token of your considerate kindness. I must thank you also for the sympathizing interest you take in what regards my general health. I cannot expect it to...
380Edward Coles to James Madison, 23 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
In compliance with your request I have procured a copy of Gen: Armstrongs letter to Gen: Jackson, dated July 18, 1814, which, together with the letter enclosing it from the Secretary of War, I herewith transmit you. I have been informed by Mr. Tench Ringgold that he forwarded at the same time to you, Mr. J. Q. Adams, and to Mr Gouverneur the pamphlet containing the review of Mr. J. Q. Adams...