4381To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 7 January 1824 (Madison Papers)
I send you two letters of Dr. Cooper for perusal. Altho’ the trustees of that College and the Legislature have supported him most triumphantly against his clerical persecutors, yet it is evident he does not feel himself secure. I think you will see from these letters that he keeps us in his eye. And altho’ I doubt, were he now offered a place here, whether he would think he could accept it...
4382To James Madison from Timothy Alden, [ca. 9 January 1824] (Madison Papers)
At a meeting of the Trustees of Alleghany College, held in the borough of Meadville, on the 9th. of January, 1824, the following Preamble and Resolution were adopted. “Cherishing all due respect for those illustrious Citizens of the United States, who have successively filled the highest office in the gift of their country and who are still spared to witness the rising glory of this western...
4383From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 14 January 1824 (Madison Papers)
I return the letters from Docr. Cooper inclosed in yours of the 7th. It is truly to be lamented that at his stage of life and in the midst of his valuable labours, he should experience the persecutions which torment, and depress him. Should he finally wish to exchange his present birth [ sic ] for one in our University and make the proposition without any advances on our part, there could be...
4384To James Madison from James Monroe, 18 January 1824 (Madison Papers)
The bearer Richard H. Lee, a grand son of the revolutionary character of that name, will have the pleasure to present to you this letter. He has been employed in writing the biography of his ancestor, and has thought, as you were an active party to many of the great events of that important epoch, & well acquainted with all, that you might be able, & would give him, very useful information, in...
4385To James Madison from Andrew Parks, 22 January 1824 (Madison Papers)
While John Payne Todd Esqr. was at the French Seminary at Baltimore, he contracted an account with me in the Store I kept there at the time. Soon after the articles were had, I left Balte., and moved to the Western Country. Since which time, I have not had the pleasure to hear from Mr. Todd. I have herewith taken the liberty to inclose you the account, with a request, if it should not...
4386To James Madison from Richard Henry Lee, 24 January 1824 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed letter furnishes me with an apology for this unlicensed intrusion upon your attention. Could I have been favored with the acquaintance and kindness of Mr. Monroe at an earlier day, it would have afforded no ordinary pleasure to me to have delivered his letter in person. At present it is for many reasons out my power to enjoy the gratification of a personal interview with you. I...
4387From James Madison to Jared Sparks, 26 January 1824 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his respects to the Editor of the North American Review, and thanks him for the little pamphlet on the subject of colonizing the free people of Colour, which anticipates the opportunity of seeing its contents in the work not yet come to hand for which he is a subscriber. The pamphlet furnishes much valuable matter both for the information and for the reflection of the...
4388To James Madison from James Monroe, 26 January 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have been so much pressd by various duties since the meeting of Congress that I have scarcely had a moment for my friends. The body increases and the number of new members, has added its share to my burdens. The only material fact, that has come to our knowledge since my last to you, relating to the views of the allied powers on So. Am: amounts to this, that the presumption that they would...
4389To James Madison from John McLean, 28 January 1824 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed memorandum was sent to me by the Writer, with a request, that I would present it to the Department of State. In a conversation I had with the President on the subject, he requested me to ask your advice, as to the propriety of granting the application. Your acquaintance with Wagner, will enable you to judge, of his ability and integrity. Please to make my respectful compliments to...
4390From James Madison to James Monroe, 31 January 1824 (Madison Papers)
Col: Armstead Hoomes is on a visit to Washington with views which will be best explained by himself. As a mark of my respect, I can not withold a line which he will hand to you, altho’ I am aware that I can add nothing to your knowledge of his public and private worth, or to your disposition to befriend him in any way that may be permitted by other obligations. Should these be found no bar to...