121Linn Banks and Others to James Madison, 1 August 1834 (Madison Papers)
A large number of the Democratic Republicans of this County, intend giving a public dinner to the Honble Jno. M. Patton their faithful and distinguished Representative, on the 23rd Instant at Madison Cthouse, as a testimonial of their high sense of his talents and approbation of his course during the late eventful Session of Congress. In their name we respectfully solicit the pleasure of your...
122Robley Dunglison to James Madison, 31 July 1834 (Madison Papers)
I am glad to learn from your letter of the 26th. Inst. that your troublesome complaint is, at the least, mitigated I do not think it would be advisable, in any other manner, than by the Sulphur Water, to attempt to remove the itching, as I should be afraid, that by any sudden repercussion of the irritation it might be transferred to organs of greater consequence. The internal use of the...
123John P. Kennedy to James Madison, 28 July 1834 (Madison Papers)
At the suggestion of my friend Mr John Barney, I have taken the liberty to send you a copy of Swallow Barn which will reach you with this letter. In this attempt to make a few pictures of the characteristic scenery of the low country, you may perhaps find some agreeable recollections awakened, and derive an hour’s amusement from that source. I shall feel happy in the belief that I have, even...
124Charles Bonnycastle to James Madison, 21 July 1834 (Madison Papers)
An improvement in canals having presented itself to me I was desirous of asking the opinion of either Genl Macomb, or Genl Gratiot upon that subject, as well as upon some points connected with our School of Civil Engineering. Expressing to Mr Cabell my reluctance to intrude myself on these Gentlemen, he suggested that it would not be improper to ask the favor of a letter from you. I confess...
125William Frederick Van Amringe and Others to James Madison, 14 July 1834 (Madison Papers)
The Jefferson democratic Society of the City & County of Philadelphia, at a late Stated meeting, directed the undersigned, their Comme. of Correspondence to inform you of the great concern of the members, during your late indisposition, & their unfeigned pleasure at your recovery. It is not in the spirit of adulation—nor in the hope of reward, nor is it because you have been President of this...
126Henry Northup to James Madison, 13 July 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have long Anxiously sought information relative to the family of the Revd Samuil Findley President of Princetown Collidge and who diparted this life in 1766 his family At that time living in Princetown. I recently saw a publication in A News paper relative to the Revd. Nathan Perkins which stated that he Graduated at Princetown in 1769. I immediately wrote him And yesterday received his...
127William Dailey to James Madison, 10 July 1834 (Madison Papers)
I am a free man of color, by the name of William Dailey, and respectfully crave permission to address you on a subject deeply interesting to myself. I was in the public service in the War of the Revolution—was charged with dispatches by Governor Jefferson to the Lieutenants of the several Counties of Virginia, and some of those of North Carolina, at the time the enemy made a descent &...
128John G. Chapman to James Madison, 9 July 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have taken the liberty of forwarding to you by today’s mail the first half dozen proofs from the engraving from the Portrait you so indulgently suffered me to paint last autumn, and which has only been delayed by the anxiety of the Engraver to do justice to his subject I sincerely hope it may meet the approbation of Mrs. Madison and yourself and that you will feel disposed to make every...
129A. McCaraher and Others to James Madison, June 1834 (Madison Papers)
The undersigned Committee of Invitation to the Democratic Festival to be given at Fountain Green on the Fourth of July next, by those of the party who wish to revive the principles of the Democracy of ’98, have the pleasure of inviting you on behalf of the Company to Join them on that occasion. The objects of the festival are to bring together those democrats, who have been for some time...
130Peyton Grymes and Others to James Madison, 28 June 1834 (Madison Papers)
It has been resolved by a respectable portion of the Republican Citizens of this District, represented by the Hon. John M Patton, in the Congress of the U. States, to give Mr Patton a public Dinner in this Village at the La=Fayette Hotel, on Friday the 11th day of July next. We have been appointed a committee, on behalf of the meeting, to invite such distinguished Citizens of the Republican...
131John P. Kennedy to James Madison, 19 June 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have taken the liberty to send you by the mail that takes this a copy of my discourse on the Life & Character of Wm Wirt. The interest which you have always exhibited in the success of the subject of this memoir will perhaps incline you to a favourable regard for this attempt to preserve his memory with the American people. I trust it may find you restored to health and in the enjoyment of...
132George Joy to James Madison, 11 June 1834 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you on the 4th ⅌ Philadelphia Packet enclosing copy of a letter of ancient date to my Brother, in which I believe the words "to Hamburg" after the words "in the Launch" in the 1st page were omitted by the copyist. There is a panegyric on Lafayette, in the Times of this morning, which I suppose will be transferred to the American Papers, in which the Author expresses his wonder that he...
133Thomas W. Gilmer and Others to James Madison, 9 June 1834 (Madison Papers)
A number of the citizens of Albemarle, who have seen with regret and alarm the recent attempts to subject the coordinate departments of our federal government to the exclusive controul of the Executive, have made arrangements for a public dinner at this place on the approaching 4th of July. We have been desired in their behalf to invite you to unite with us on this occasion. Though you have...
134George Joy to James Madison, 4 June 1834 (Madison Papers)
It would be grateful to me to hear more from you than falls to my lot in these latter days. My last communication was conditional. I enclosed to Gales & Seton, under cover and open to Mr Livingston, a Times newspaper of the 5th. of feby 1833 containing a letter signed Senex, which I had sent to the Editor some 14 night before and which he had kept till he could make up his mind to an analogous...
135C. H. Carter to James Madison, 21 May 1834 (Madison Papers)
I received a short time since a letter from my relative Mr. C. C. Lee requesting me to make for you, copies of all your letters to his father Gen. Henry Lee, written in the latter part of the last century—I have made them, and send them by to days mail— In doing so, I assure you my good Sir, that it has afforded me real pleasure in having an opportunity of serving you, even in so slight a...
136H. G. Reynolds to James Madison, 15 May 1834 (Madison Papers)
The following Question is now before the Montpelier Lyceum, and is made the order of the day, for the two next succeeding meetings, viz.: "Ought the Bank of the United States to be rechartered? If it may be convenient for you, and you have no objections, I shall be very happy to ascertain your views upon the above named question, as soon as it may suit your convenience. It may be proper for me...
137George Watterston to James Madison, 5 May 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you a Certificate of membership of the Columbian Horticultural Society, established in this District. The Society have, with much pleasure, availed themselves of the opportunity of manifesting the respect they entertain for your character, by conferring this small mark of honor on one they so highly esteem, & who is so well qualified to promote the objects of the...
138C[harles] C[arter] Lee to James Madison, 28 April 1834 (Madison Papers)
I received but recently your letter of March 10th & instantly wrote to a friend in Washington (where the letters are of which you wish copies) to comply with your request. Among the papers of my father in my possession I find but two letters from you. I enclose a copy of one. The other was written in July 1807 in reply to one from my father concerning the outrage on the Chesapeake. As it is...
139Certificate of Honorary Membership in the Columbian Horticultural Society, 28 April 1834 (Madison Papers)
This is to certify that James Madison has been duly elected an honorary Member of the Columbian Horticultural Society established in the District of Columbia. Printed certificate (ICHi) .
140D’Alembert Thorntone to James Madison, 22 April 1834 (Madison Papers)
In the communication preceding the enclosed, I suggested some prominent features for a National Bank. After the Present Administration shall have passed away, (may Heaven grant it a short duration) there can be no doubt, but that a National Bank will be established. I would add a few more particulars in elucidation; as, in your hands, they may become subjects of investigation— Supposing each...
141Isaac S. Lyon to James Madison, 20 April 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have now on hand a large collection of celebrated orations, addresses, Congressional Speeches, &c upon various subjects, in pamphlet form, which I intend to have handsomely bound together into a number of choice vols.—and should be happy to obtain some of the like productions of your truly eloquent and distinguished pen, to put with them. Should it be convenient, you would do me a particular...
142D’Alembert Thorntone to James Madison, 20 April 1834 (Madison Papers)
Our Country still bleeds at every pore—The Constitution and Laws violated with impunity—The Treasury laid open and scattered Abroad, without controul, without protection! The Voice of the People slighted and treated with contempt! The Redeeming Power , Congress, rendered Venal, by Corruption, thro’ the Post-Office, in Packing the Representative Chamber; thus rendering every effort abortive, to...
143William Frederick Van Amringe and Others to James Madison, 2 April 1834 (Madison Papers)
(committee of the Jefferson Democratic Society of Philadelphia) The undersigned, a Committee on behalf of the Jefferson Democratic Society of the City and County of Philadelphia, have the honor of inviting you to a dinner, to be given, by the Society on the 14th. of April Inst. at Heiskell & Badgers Hotel in Third Street below Arch Street, in Commemoration of the birth day of the Father of the...
144Ralph Randolph Gurley to James Madison, 31 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
Some months ago, I was requested, to ask of you the favour, to transmit a brief letter of introduction to the Friends of the American Colonization in England & France, in behalf of the Rev Chas Brooks of Hingham Massachusetts, now on a tour through Europe, & who expressed a great desire to promote as far as possible the Interests of our Institution. Mr Brooks is a highly respectable Clergyman...
145David A. Hall to James Madison, 28 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
In asking your acceptance of the accompanying volume, I fulfil a purpose long since formed, the execution of which has been delayed only by my own carelessness. It was compiled chiefly by myself, though it also, bears the name of my respected friend, Mr. Clarke: but for its form and defects, I must hold myself responsible. If I had possessed some experience in the art of book making, I should...
146William H. Winder to James Madison, 28 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
The only apology I have to make for trespassing on your time, is the occasion which induces me to address you. I have frequently since the death of my lamented Parent, Genl. W. H. Winder, had my feelings deeply wounded by insinuations against his character & conduct at the Battle of Bladensburg. I know that a court of Enquiry was held to ascertain the true circumstances of the case, & that he...
147John M. Patton to James Madison, 27 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
I will not allow myself to attempt to express my satisfaction and Pride—at receiving your letter— Without your authority to do otherwise I shall consider it as strictly confidential —I should hope however—that you will give me permission to relax this restriction so far as to shew it to my and your friends—under the injunction that it may not be made public or the subject—of reference in the...
148W. Flan. Jennings and Others to James Madison, 25 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
(committee of the Jefferson Democratic Society of Philadelphia) The Jefferson Democratic Society of the City and County of Philadelphia, have deputed the undersigned, to convey to you the expression of their high regard for your character, their admiration of your talents, their gratitude for your public Services, and their earnest desires that you would accept the honorary Office of Patron of...
149Thomas S. Grimké to James Madison, 25 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
Yours of 6th Jany last has been long reproaching me for permitting it to remain so long unanswerd. Suffer me to say that I scarcely know what leisure time is, at any time of the year; my hands are always so full of professional and private business, besides the claims of religion, benevolence and literature, to which I delight to give a large amount of time. I believe I should be much happier,...
150William Wood to James Madison, 6 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
Your very kind Letter to the "Naval Lyceum" will appear tomorrow in the Eveg. Post. Your old Friend James Maury, is here and Family and Miss Ann —all very well. Accept Sir my homage, RC (DLC) .