341To James Madison from Francis Preston, 5 April 1820 (Madison Papers)
I am thus far on my return from Phila. with a sad heart being totally disappointed in the object of my journey there—and shall have to witness the innevitable consequence of seeing my misguided and unfortunate brother reduced from affluence to indigence—but notwithstanding this deplorable result I shall always regard with the best feelings of gratitude and friendship your kind and friendly...
342To James Madison from James Patton, 10 April 1820 (Madison Papers)
I have just received your favor of the 6th. instant advising of your being about to forward to my care some wild Turkies by the steam Boat via Potomac Creek at the request of Admiral Sir Isaac Coffin, to be addressed from hence, to the care of Messrs. Thos. & Wm. Earle & Co. of Liverpool. When they reach this, you may rely on the utmost care, and attention being paid to them in my power, and I...
343To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 11 April 1820 (Madison Papers)
Our brewing for the use of the present year has been some time over. About the last of Oct. or beginning of Nov. we begin for the ensuing year, and malt and brew 3. 60 galln casks successively , which will give so many successive lessons to the person you send. On his return he can try his hand with you in order to discover what parts of the processes he will have learnt imperfectly, and come...
344To James Madison from Mark Langdon Hill, 17 April 1820 (Madison Papers)
When I came to this City for the first time at the commencement of the present session, I intended to do myself the honor to call and pay my respects to you & President Jefferson & pass by the way of Williamsburg to see my friend Col. Basset; but oweing to the press of business and the procrastinated time of adjournment, will oblige me to return home, without enjoying the pleasure intended....
345To James Madison from James Patton, 18 April 1820 (Madison Papers)
Since I had this pleasure under date the 10th. instant, I have received yours of same date with its inclosure for Admiral Sir Isaac Coffin as also the Turkies. They appear in high condition and their fixtures well calculated to protect them on the Passage across the Atlantic. No oppy. yet offers from this to Liverpool, and I fear none will soon so that I am anxious to hear from you whether it...
346To James Madison from John S. Barbour, 1 May 1820 (Madison Papers)
Your late favour reached me in due time. The Chancellor entertained great doubts upon the subject of the rents which had been received by Mr. Berkely Ward. He directed an argument from the Bar, which was made on Friday last and this day he has delivered his opinion. The Court decrees that you are entitled to the rents from filing the Bill of foreclosure, and upon this basis you have recovered...
347To James Madison from William J. Coffee, 3 May 1820 (Madison Papers)
I have taken the Liberty of Inclosing you Small Acct which I Shall be much favord by recving in a few days when I Shall Call on my way home. Sir I Am with Much Respect and Esteem RC ( DLC ). On 25 May 1820 JM made out a receipt, which Coffee signed: “Recd. of James Madison fifty dollars seventy five Cents: being in full for Models & Busts made for him” ( CSmH ). For the busts of JM, Dolley...
348To James Madison from Hazlewood Farish, 3 May 1820 (Madison Papers)
The box for Mr. Cutts has been delivered to me, & shall be immediately forwarded to Washington. I am very Respy Dear Sir Your mo: ob. St RC ( DLC ).
349To James Madison from James Monroe, 3 May 1820 (Madison Papers)
Our troubles with Spain are not ended, nor is it possible to say when they will be. It was hoped and presumed that this minister would have been authorisd to settle every difficulty, but it appears that he came, simply, to ask explanations, and report those given to his government, to amuse, and procrastinate as his predecessor had done. He admits that he is personally satisfied, as to the...
350To James Madison from Elkanah Watson, 3 May 1820 (Madison Papers)
Having terminated my Canal and agricultural Labours, I take the liberty to enclose for your acceptance a work just published comprising a historical view of these objects. I am with profound respect RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM. Elkanah Watson, History of the Rise, Progress, and Existing Condition of the Western Canals in the State of New-York … Together with the Rise, Progress, and Existing...