661Thomas L. McKenney to James Madison, 4 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
Allow me to offer for your acceptance a pamphlet containing the proceedings of a board recently organized in N. York; to say that the hint in the opening of the address, was taken from one of your letters to me; to request the favor of you to present my remembrances to Mrs. Madison, and to assure her of my living remembrance of her, & her varied excellencies; and to assure you of my...
662Nicholas P. Trist to James Madison, 1 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
It is my intention some day or other to take up seriously the politics of this country. If a moment of leisure is ever allowed you for the purpose, will you add to your many kindnesses that of pointing out, in as much detail possible, a course of reading on the subject? Ever yours N. P. T. RC ( ViHi : Nicholas P. Trist Album Book).
663Joseph C. Cabell to James Madison, 30 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
Anti Tariff Resolutions adopted by the Legislature of Virginia. At the Session of 1825.6. "1. Be it therefore resolved, That the imposition of taxes and duties by the Congress of the U. States, for the purpose of protecting and encouraging domestic manufactures, is an unconstitutional exercise of power, and is highly oppressive & partial in its operation." At the session of 1826.7. "2....
664Samuel Kercheval to James Madison, 27 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of transmitting by mail, a copy of Mr. Jeffersons letters, on the subject of amending our states constitution. Your opinion is most respectfully requested on the merits of Mr. Jeffersons proposition for amendments. Most respectfully your fellow citizen RC (DLC) . Docketed by JM.
665Thomas S. Hinde to James Madison, 27 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
Your esteemed favor of the 17th instant was received yesterday morning. I thank you, sir, for the opportunity afforded me of making a deposit of an important document relating to national affairs. I feel deeply and sensibly, sir, for many reasons, the honor conferred on me in affording me the opportunity of doing so; for we live for posterity, and set up beacons for the next generation. So...
666Lucius Harrison to James Madison, 24 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have not heard from you since I was at your house. I should be glad to know for certain whether you will want a manager for the home house or the black Meddow: next year: if you should—I should be glad to git the bisness I am—yours with Respects RC (DLC) . Docketed by JM.
667John A. G. Davis to James Madison, 21 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have delayed sending you a copy of the proceedings of the Visitors at their last meeting, much longer than I ought, in consequence of my having been since constantly and laboriously occupied in assisting Mr. Randolph to prepare his grandfather’s works for the press. I was the less uneasy at the delay, from supposing that Dr. Dunglison had carried you, as he told me he should, the sketch of...
668Joseph C. Cabell to James Madison, 17 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have just received the enclosed letter from Mr. Morris, & as it relates altogether to the subject of your enquiry, I have thought it proper to enclose it to you. I am sorry that it should be so unsatisfactory. It is probable that I shall hear again from Mr. M. on this subject; in which event, I will write you immediately. Should you still desire to engage my services on this or any other...
669Mrs. Stanard to James Madison, 14 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
Mrs Stanard’s respectful compliments to Mr Madison, and begs leave to inform him that she has procured a genteel and pleasantly situated house on Main Street within a short distance of the Capitol between the Banks and the Merchants Coffee House for the accommodation of Members to the approaching Convention. She will have eight well furnished Chambers prepared, with every other convenience to...
670Henry A. S. Dearborn to James Madison, 12 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure of informing you that you have been elected an Honorary Member of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, which has been recently established; and herewith you will receive a pamphlet, containing the Charter, Constitution, Bye-Laws, &c. of the Institution. We shall be happy to avail of such information as it may be in your power to communicate, on all subjects relating to...