5621To James Madison from Griffith Evans, 18 May 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 May 1802, Philadelphia. “In addition to the Books & papers of the late Board of Commissioners there remains in the office some Articles of furniture the joint property of the two Nations.… I conceive it to be most proper to solicit advice of the manner in which I ought to dispose of them. Probably sending them to Auction & crediting my Accot of disbursements with the proceeds may answer as...
5622To James Madison from Griffith Evans, 11 May 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 May 1802, Office of the Board, Philadelphia. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 7 May informing him of the abolition of the Board of Commissioners under article 6 of the Jay treaty and of the consequent termination of his appointment. Has received a “similar intimation” from Thornton and will dispose of the papers as directed. Letterbook copy ( CSmH : Philadelphia Commission Letterbook 1). 1 p.
5623To James Madison from Griffith Evans, 11 November 1802 (Madison Papers)
In the month of July last I transmitted my concluding Account as Secretary to the late Board of Commissioners under the 6⟨th⟩ article of the British Treaty, to the U. S. Treasury for settlement, About the commencement of the following month I received a letter from the Comptroler advising me that the settlement had been made, and that the balance would be remitted to me by the Treasurer,...
5624To James Madison from Oliver Evans, 8 March 1814 (Madison Papers)
At the time the Cheasapeake was attacked Oliver Evans was und⟨er⟩ a Solemn Resolution to Spend no more of his time in the invention of new thing⟨s⟩ that he might persue his own private interest and Business. But falling Sick of a fever after being exasperated by the account of the unjustifiable attack His mind run constantly on devising the means of destroying enemies Ships in our waters. When...
5625To James Madison from Robert J. Evans, 3 June 1819 (Madison Papers)
Profoundly impressed with the conviction that the time has arrived, when some plan should be adopted for the eventual total extirpation of Slavery from the United States; I am endeavouring through the medium of the National Intelligencer, under the assumed signature of “Benjn. Rush,” to call the attention of the American People to the subject. Knowing your devotedness to the best interests of...
5626To James Madison from Robert J. Evans, 31 December 1819 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of forwarding you the first number of a monthly publication entitled the “Rural Magazine” which will be published tomorrow. The Editors are sons of Mr. Benjamin Johnson one of the oldest and most respectable booksellers of this city under whose immediate superintendance the work will be conducted. In this part of the Union we are not ignorant of the interest you take in...
5627To James Madison from Robert J. Evans, 26 June 1819 (Madison Papers)
Your truly valuable communication of the 15th. instant was duly received, for which I beg you to accept in the name of our common country, my most sincere thanks. Although the intrinsick importance of your remarks on the subject of an eventual extinguishment of slavery in the United States, will command for them great and weighty attention; I regret to observe your request, that no publick...
5628To James Madison from George Eve, 24 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
After a silence of several years I have thought proper to take the liberty to renew that kind of Correspondence which formerly existed between us. I am well apprised that the responsibility of your office and the numerous acquaintance that you have must render it out of your power to attend to your remote acquaintances. Therefore my object is not to intrude on you by an unnecessary...
5629Edward Everett to James Madison, 22 April 1830 (Madison Papers)
I had the great gratification of receiving Yesterday Your favor of the 17th addressed to myself with a copy of a portion of another letter containing Your views of the nullifying doctrine. I feel much indebted to You for this communication wh I deem of an importance not usually attaching to the expression of the opinions of any man. I shall perhaps ask permission to propose one or two...
5630[Edward Everett] to James Madison, 29 April 1832 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to send You a copy of a Report of a select Committee of the Senate on the subject of the New Apportionment. The amendment recommended in that report has prevailed in the Senate by the casting vote of the Vice-President. The bill as amended has been referred in the H. R to a Committee of which I am a Member. I am greatly desirous of knowing your Opinion of the principle of this...