341Howard Malcom to James Madison, 4 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
A paralysis of the optic nerves obliges me to leave my charge & take a voyage to Europe. I should wish to spend a half hour with La Fayette . If you felt as if you could favour me with a line to him, it would confer a great & lasting obligation. Refuse without reluctance if you must. If you can comply address to me to N. York where I shall take packet as soon as I hear from you. Excuse my...
342To James Madison from David Gelston, 23 September 1824 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 11th. instant I have had the pleasure to receive, and feel my self very much obliged for the information it contains. Agreeably to your request, I called at the Custom house, and received the Collector’s account which is herewith enclosed. Wishing you every happiness, I am, very sincerely your friend, and obedient servant. RC ( DLC ).
343Martin Van Buren to James Madison, 30 April 1836 (Madison Papers)
Allow me to present to you my Son Mr. Smith T. Van Buren—who is desirous of paying his respects to you. Wishing to be affectionately remembered to Mrs. Madison I am Dear, [Sir] very truly yours RC (University of Pennsylvania Library).
344To James Madison from George Ticknor, 14 April 1825 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Ticknor presents his respectful compliments to Mr. Madison & sends him a second copy of the Outlines of the Life of Lafayette having recently learnt by his very kind letter of April 6. that the first copy had not reached its address. RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM . Year not indicated; conjectural year assigned based on JM to Ticknor, 6 Apr. 1825 .
345Ralph Randolph Gurley to James Madison, 12 February 1833 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour & pleasure to inform you, that you were unanimously elected to the office of President of the American Colonization Society, (so lately vacated by the decease of the Ven. Charles Carroll of Carrolton) at the recent annual meeting of the Members of this Institution. With profound respect & esteem Honoured Sir Your faithful & obt st RC (DLC) .
346James Taylor to James Madison, 17 March 1828 (Madison Papers)
I hope this will be handed you by my son James, who goes to Virginia to transact some business for me, I beg to introduce him to your Mrs Madisons and the good old ladies acquaintance, should she yet be in the land of the living, which I hope sincerely may be the case, if she can enjoy health. I sincerely hope this may find yourself & my good friend Mrs Madison enjoying good health. I did my...
347Thomas Jefferson Randolph to James Madison, 20 December 1830 (Madison Papers)
Mr Ruggi has called on me with an idea that he might be employed in compleating the Portico of the Rotunda as a means of earning a sum of money sufficient to carry him back to Europe. I have attempted to explain to him without effect that the Executive committee have not the power Should your opinion be different I will cheerfully acquiesce in it Yours respectfully RC ( ViHi ).
348To James Madison from Mathew Carey, 19 February 1824 (Madison Papers)
By this Mail, I forward you three pamphlets, of which I request your acceptance—& am respectfully, Your obt. hble. servt RC ( DLC ). These pamphlets have not been identified.
349Louis 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) .
350To James Madison from James Barbour, 13 December 1820 (Madison Papers)
Your favorable recommendation of Mr. Coxe has interested me much in his behalf And I have already pressed his claims on the President who entertains for him a high respect and possesses every disposition to do something for him the first favorable opportunity. You will see by the papers that on yesterday the resolution for the admission of Missouri passed the Senate 26 to 18. Mr. Macon (as my...