4351From James Madison to Edward Everett, 26 November 1823 (Madison Papers)
I recd. several weeks ago your favor of Ocr. 30 accompanied by the little treatise on population analysing & combating the Theory of Malthus, which till within a few days I have been deprived of the pleasure of reading. Its reasoning is well entitled to the commendation you bestow on its ingenuity, which must at least contribute to a more accurate view of the subject; and on its style which is...
4352From James Madison to Charles J. Nourse, 28 November 1823 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor of the 22d. You have been very kind in procuring the Seckel Pear for me. Mr. Wm. S Stone at Fredg. will attend to the forwarding them from that place. You say nothing of your health. We hope it has been re-established; with our respects & good wishes for yourself be so good as to present them to the ladies & Mr. Morris. RC (owned by the Sons of the Revolution, Fraunces...
4353To James Madison from Robert Simpson, 1 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
At the annual meeting of the St. Louis county Agricultural society, held in the city of St. Louis on the fourth monday of November last, you were unanimously elected an honorary member of said society. The great objects of the society are the disseminating useful information in domestic economy, and the encouragement and improvement of agriculture. Your devotion to, and great practical...
4354To James Madison from James Barbour, 2 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
Understanding, that you had not seen Cunningham’s letter; and having procured a copy I presumed it would not be unacceptable to send you it. Its perusal is calculated to gratify curiosity: but otherwise, it is, without, much interest. And I think, certainly, that these letters contain nothing of sufficient importance to, even, palliate the perfidy which has attended their publication. When you...
4355To James Madison from James Monroe, 4 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
I enclosed you yesterday, a copy of the message, & now send another, rather in larger print. I have concurr’d fully in the sentiments, expressd by you, & Mr. Jefferson, in regard to the attitude to be assumd, at the present interesting crisis, as I am persu[a]ded you will find, respecting the views of the allied powers towards So. america. On this subject I will write again, and communicate...
4356From James Madison to James Barbour, 5 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 2d. was duly recd. the evening before the last. I thank you for it, and return, as desired, the pamphlet of Cunningham. Your remark on it appears very just. You ask my views of a Resolution to be proposed to the Senate advising a Treaty of co-operation with G. Britain agst. an interference of the Allied Powers for resubjugating S. America. You will take them for what they are...
4357From James Madison to James Monroe, 6 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
I recd. by yesterdays Mail your favour of the 4th. covering a copy of the Message, and another copy under a blank cover. It presents a most interesting view of the topics selected for it. The observations on the foreign ones are well moulded for the occasion, which is rendered the more delicate and serious by the equivocal indications from the British Cabinet. The reserve of Canning, after his...
4358To James Madison from James Barbour, 7 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
After you left us on Court day, the parties, present, agreed to dissolve our ill fated Copartnery: and that each member should make arrangements for his particular Share, of the debt, which stands in the Bank, in the name of James Madison & Co. In passing thro’ Fredericksburg, I obtained the necessary data, by which to ascertain our respective proportions. Since my arrival here I have made the...
4359To James Madison from William Taylor, 13 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
Being on the eve of my departure, I acknowledge with much pleasure the rect. of your letter of the 22d Ulto. I shall always find time, I hope, to write to my friends. Spain, single handed, can do nothing against Mexico. With the aid of France, She would instantaneously regain that valuable and lovely country. The Presidents Message carries with it on that Subject, a threatening attitude. I...
4360To James Madison from Thomas J. Rogers, 14 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
I forward you, by this day’s mail, a small volume which I have compiled, intended for the use of schools, and which I am anxious should be placed in the hands of the youth of our country. It is calculated to give them a correct idea of the causes and principles of the Revolution, and a knowledge of those who acted conspicuous parts, either in the Cabinet or the field, during that glorious...
4361From James Madison to William Lee, 16 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
I recd. a considerable time ago your proposals for a work on the Vine. I have been sorry to find that subscribers to it, are not attainable in this quarter of the country which contains but few who are sufficiently impressed with the importance of the object, and which feels the full pressure of the pecuniary difficulties of the times. Be so good as to put my name down for two Copies, and to...
4362From James Madison to Richard Peters, 17 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
I return my thanks for the agricultural Almanack for the coming year, the value of which is not a little enhanced by your instructive contributions. You take a refuting notice of the opinion that the grains of wheat are the ridus [ sic ] of the Hessian fly. This error commenced the appearance of the insect among us, and threatened to injure the foreign market for that great staple. The danger...
4363From James Madison to David Hoffman, 18 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his respects to Mr. Hoffman with thanks for the Copy of his learned & persuasive lecture addressed to the Students of law. Draft ( DLC ). David Hoffman, A Lecture, Introductory to a Course of Lectures Now Delivering in the University of Maryland (Baltimore, 1823; Shoemaker Richard H. Shoemaker, comp., A Checklist of American Imprints for 1820–1829 (11 vols.; New York,...
4364From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 18 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
I return the letter from Mr. Gilmer. It would have been more agreeable if he had not suspended his decision as to the ulterior object offered him: but he can not be blamed for yielding to the reasons he gives for it. There is weight in what he suggests as to an extension of his research into Germany: and there may be some advantage in the attraction wch. a professor from that quarter might...
4365To James Madison from James Monroe, 20 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
I have long intended to write you to communicate further views respecting the proposition by Mr. C. to Mr R., but have been so much pressd by the duties of the moment, & by calls, that I have not been able to do it. Just before the meeting of Congress the Russian minister addressd a note to Mr Adams, informing him, that the Emperor, having heard that Genl. D’Everaux had been appointed minister...
4366To James Madison from Thomas Law, 22 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
Permit me ⟨to⟩ introduce to you Mr. Chapman, the son of an old East India friend, who has relations in this Country. He is a British officer much esteemed & is travelling with very favorable impressions for his amusement. Mr: Ralston his fellow traveller a Philadelphian bearing a high character, I also take the liberty to introduce—any politeness shewn to them will be a favor conferred upon...
4367From James Madison to James Monroe, 23 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
A most distressing picture has been presented to me of the condition of Mr. Cathcart and his numerous family, in the hope that as his official services which have had such a termination, were rendered whilst the Executive administration was in my hands, I might be induced to say something in his behalf. It is impossible to learn his actual distress and alarming prospects without sympathy; but...
4368From James Madison to James Monroe, 26 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 20th. was duly received. The external affairs of our Country are I perceive, assuming a character more & more delicate & important. The ground on which the Russian communications were met, was certainly well chosen. It is evident that an alienation is going on between G. Britain & the ruling powers on the Continent, & that the former is turning her views to such a connection with...
4369From James Madison to Thomas J. Rogers, 26 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 14th. was duly recd. by mail. The little volume committed to Col: Barbour was handed to me a few days ago. Be pleased to accept my thanks for it. The object & plan of the Work cannot fail of general approbation: And as far as I have looked into it, I can not speak otherwise than well of its execution. I wish therefore you may be successful in obtaining proper materials for...
4370From James Madison to Jeremiah Van Rensselaer, 26 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his respects to Docr. Van Rensellaer with thanks for his Essay on Salt. Without undertaking to decide on some of its ingenious speculations, he thinks it well recommended to public attention by the variety & value of the information which it comprizes. RC ( NHi ). Addressed and franked by JM ; postmarked Orange Court House, 30 Dec.; docketed by Van Rensselaer. Jeremiah Van...
4371To James Madison from Richard Rush, 28 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
Your very acceptable favor of the 13th of November reached me yesterday. I am not able at this time to do more than barely acknowledge its safe arrival, but this I do with my grateful thanks. It will be, under many views, extremely valuable to me. I remain dear sir with devoted attachment and respect Your obliged and affectionate friend P. S. Your kind acknowledgement of the cheese I also...
4372To James Madison from William Thompson, 28 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
Mr. William Stone has this day called at this office, to know whether your letter enclosing the Deed had come to hand? He has enquired at Falmouth, & Fredericksburg as well as this office and can hear nothing of it. When Mr. Stones Son was up at Montpellier to make the payment; You named to him (as he informd. his Father) that if the letter failed to come to hand, You could remedy the...
4373To James Madison from Samuel T. Anderson, 29 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
I recd. from Gov. Wright the letter which you did me the honor to write to me. Since my arrival at this place, the affair to which I referred has taken such course, as to force from me a second communication. Some time during last Session of Congress, Mr. Lloyd of the Senate met Mr. Hay upon this business, by direction of the President who told Mr. Lloyd that he would order in the case...
4374To James Madison from John James Chapman and Gerald Ralston, 29 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
Capt. Chapman of the Royal Artillery and Mr. Gd. Ralston of Philadelphia take the liberty of forwarding the enclosed letters to Mr. Madison and propose having the honor of paying their respects to him tomorrow morning. RC ( DLC ). Year not indicated; conjectural year assigned based on JM ’s docket. One of the enclosed letters was Thomas Law to JM , 22 Dec. 1823 .
4375To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 1 January 1824 (Madison Papers)
After wishing you the usual Compliments of this day, permit a Stranger to address you on as important a subject as ever can come before the Councills of our Country, and which is soon to come under the consideration of Congress. I refer to a national Bankrupt Act. Let me intreat your Interest in its favour. My feeble abellities to add arguments to Vindicate the measure are small indeed, but my...
4376To James Madison from Henry Wheaton, 1 January 1824 (Madison Papers)
I was extremely obliged by your letter of October 15th, & by the kind offer of the use of the letters of Mr. Pinkney. Singular as it may seem, there is not among the Papers of that gentleman confided by his family to me, a single copy of a letter from him to you. Whether he kept any copies, or not, I have been unable to learn. May I therefore ask of you to entrust the whole of his letters to...
4377From James Madison to John S. Barbour, 3 January 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have just reced your letter of Decr. 28. Relying only on a payment from yourself of the mony so long in your hands, I can only express an earnest hope, that you will not fail to fulfil your promise and with as little delay as possible. With friendly respects. Draft ( DLC ). In Dolley Madison’s hand; docketed by JM . Letter not found.
4378From James Madison to George McDuffie, 3 January 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have recd your letter of Decr. 26. inclosing a copy of “A joint Resolution” for amending the Constution. in the case of chusing a President & V. Presidt., accompanied by an able “Report” thereon, and on the expediency of introducing a fixed uniformity in the modes of chusing members of the H. of Representatives, and Electors of President & V. Presidt. You ask my opinion and my suggestions on...
4379From James Madison to Samuel T. Anderson, 5 January 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of Decr. 29. on the present posture of your accts. with the U.S. With a sincere sy[m]pathy with your situation & every just wish in your behalf, I find it impossible to take with propriety the step you request. And I can not doubt that your final reflections will lead to the same view of the matter. I can only therefore refer to the tenor of my former letter with a...
4380To James Madison from Robert C. Foster, 6 January 1824 (Madison Papers)
On the 22. of June 1822, I took the liberty of addressing you, by way of enquiry, on the subject of some property in your vicinity, belonging to the Children of James Camp Decd. which on the 17th. of August following, you were so good as to answer, inclosing a transcript from the records of your supreme Court, for which, I tender you my thanks, but wishing further information on the subject, I...