11From James Madison to Dolley Madison, 28 October 1805 (Madison Papers)
I reached the end of my journey on Saturday Evening; without accident and in good health. I found your friends here all well. Payne arrived about an hour after I did. I inclose a letter from him, with several others. During my halt at Baltimore, I made two efforts to see Bishop Carroll, but without success. Genl. Smith had not returned to Town from his Country Seat. I could do nothing...
12From James Madison to Dolley Madison, [28 August 1814] (Madison Papers)
and I can not yet learn what has been the result. Should the fort have been taken, the British Ships with their barges will be able to throw the City again into alarm, and you may be again compelled to retire from it, which I find would have a disagreeable effect. Should the Ships have failed in their attack, you can not return too soon. ⟨I shall⟩ keep Freeman till the question is decided, and...
13From James Madison to Dolley Madison, [ca. 6 November] 1805 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 1st. instant, my dearest gives me much happiness, but it can not be compleat till I have you again secure with me. Let me know the moment you can of the time you will set out that I may make arrangements for paying th⟨e⟩; Dr. &c. My Tobo. has been sold in Richd, but unfortunately th⟨e⟩; bills are not yet come on, and are on N. York at 60 days, so that some negociation will be...
14From James Madison to Dolley Madison, 15 November 1805 (Madison Papers)
I was not disappointed my dearest, in my expectation of a letter by the last mail, which continues to give me favorable reports of your returning health & strength. I hope by this time Mrs. Cutts will have joined you and that the event will accelerate that of your setting out. Proceed nevertheless with all the caution the Dr. may recommend. The inclosed letter came by yesterdays mail. I have...
15From James Madison to Dolley Madison, [5 November 1824] (Madison Papers)
We arrived about sun set: just as they were commencing their Desert. The Genl. had arrived about 3 o C. with his son & Secrety. the last so sick that he went to bed instead of Dinner. I have not heard how he is this morning. I found here only the General & his family, Col. Campbel & Wm. Roane of the Council, who will attend him till he goes out of the State, and a few of the family connection....
16From James Madison to Dolley Madison, 23 August 1814 (Madison Papers)
We reached our quarters last evening at the Camp between 8 & 9 o’c. and made out very well. I have passed the forenoon among the troops, who are in high spirits and make a good appearance. The reports as to the enemy have varied every hour. The last and probably truest information is that they are not very strong, and are without cavilry [ sic ] and artillery, and of course that they are not...
17From James Madison to Dolley Madison, [ca. 11–18] November 1805 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. my dearest your letter by the last mail. As the Horses have been bought, the bargain must not only be maintained but Mr. Patton must understand that I am particularly indebted to him for his kindness on that as well as on other occasions. I inclose a note from Mr. Ker relating to the Cook. It implies that she was hired for a year and must be paid for accordingly. Let me know what...
18From James Madison to Dolley Madison, 21 November 1805 (Madison Papers)
I mentioned in my last my dearest that I should put into the mail today the remittance promised you. Having failed to sell the bill on N. York I was obliged to enter into an arrangement with the Bank here bottomed on the Credit of that Bill. It has enabled me to forward you the enclosed post note which I hope will arrive safe, and remove all ⟨pecuni⟩;ary obstacles to your setting out. Should...
19From James Madison to Dolley Madison, [17 July 1827] (Madison Papers)
I recd yesterday morning, your welcome letter of Saturday evening. I hope you recd. in due time my two last, the latter of which will have dissipated any doubts as to the degree of my indisposition. As I hoped, my health has continued to strengthen. I joined the Board yesterday, and am well enough today for the ride home if the business were over. But this is not the case and I fear a...
20From James Madison to Dolley Madison, 14 December 1826 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you my beloved by the mail of tuesday, and hoped it would be the last from this place, with fears however that overbalanced hope. It appears now not to be certain that I shall be able to get away even tomorrow (friday). Every exertion however will be made to effect it. The Examinations, did not close till last night, and our attendance on them left the other business undone during that...