1Indenture. Sale of land in Orange County by Dolley and James Madison to John H. Lee and John Willis, 5 June 1832 (Madison Papers)
This Indenture made the fifth day of June one thousand eight hundred and thirty two between James Madison of the County of Orange and Dolly P. Madison, his wife of the one part, and John H. Lee and John Willis of the said County of the other part; Witnesseth, that the said James Madison, and Dolly P., his wife in consideration of three thousand seven hundred and twenty two Dollars and fifty...
2James Madison to John H. Lee, 16 April 1829 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed letter conveys the information and opinions recd. from Mr. William R. Griffith of your State on the case depending between Mrs. Willis & me, and the purchasers of our land on Panther Creek. From a conversation with Mr. Griffith, he appears to have a thorough knowledge of the law of the case, as well as of every thing affecting the value of the land, and the respective interests of...
3James Madison to John H. Lee, 24 March 1832 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 24th. Ult. was duly recd. a few days ago; and I have since recd. a letter from Docr. Hawes informing me that he had deposited the remittance of $1650. with wch. he was so good as to take charge in the Farmers B. Bank at Fredbg. I need not say how thankful Mrs. W. & myself are for this addition proof of your obliging attention, and intentions. I beg you to be assured Sir, of...
4James Madison to Reynolds Chapman and Others, 27 June 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. gentlemen, your note of the 23. inst. in which I am invited in such terms to partake with a portion of fellow Citizens of this County of a dinner on the approaching 4th. of July. The pleasure I should feel in meeting them on such an occasion, wd. be more than sufficient inducement to avail myself of the invitation but several circumstances will concur, at that time, in putting it...
5James Madison to John H. Lee, 12 June 1831 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed letter contains the answer given on the part of Mrs. Willis to your favor of Apl. 13. I concur in the request that you will be governed altogether by your own judgement in the steps remaining to be taken, in the trust you have so kindly undertaken & so judiciously managed for us. On the question of buying in the land, if sold under the decree of the Court, and of selling it out on...
6James Madison to John H. Lee, 1 January 1831 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of Novr. 12. was duly recd. and has laid Mrs. Willis and myself under still further obligations for your continued attentions to the troublesome business you have kindly undertaken on our behalf. The inclosed letter expresses Mrs Willis’, concurrence in the expediency of compromizing the dispute with Mrs. Tapscott & Mrs Bell on the condition stated in your letters, and I very...
7Power of Attorney by James Madison and Nelly C. Willis to John H. Lee, 28 January 1828 (Madison Papers)
Know all men that we James Madison and Nelly C. Willis of the county of Orange and state of Virginia do by these presents constitute and appoint John H. Lee of the county of Davies and state of Kentucky our lawful attorney with full power to receive and to pursue all lawful means for recovering for use the sum or sums of money remaining due to us by virtue of a covenant and agreement entered...