651James Monroe to James Madison, 4 October 1829 (Madison Papers)
I was happy to hear by Paul last night, that you had arrived with Mrs Madison, and that your health had been improved by the journey, as I think that mine has. Col: Mercer was with me last night, and suggested some ideas in relation to you, which I wish to communicate to you, for consideration, before you see him, as he will probably call on you this morning. He proposes, at the instance of...
652Thomas Underwood to James Madison, 4 October 1829 (Madison Papers)
My situation requires that I should do something more than I am doing for the benefit of my family which is a tolerably large one: I have six children, four of whom I have to maintain and not much to maintain them on, my funds are very limited, having been unfortunate in the last war from a zeal to support it. I am the son of your old friend & acquaintance Thomas Underwood of Goochland, & have...
653Richard Cutts to James Madison, 28 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to introduce to you the bearer Mr Ogg of this City, who visits Richmond for the purpose of reporting the debates of the Convention. He is connected with the establishment of the National Journal. I am with respect & esteem yr Hl St RC (DLC) . Docketed by JM.
654Thomas Spotswood Hinde to James Madison, 26 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
Agreeably to my promise, I herewith enclose two bundles containing a breif and a Condensed Sketch of the transaction of a national affair—It was an important affair in its day— Presuming that they might afford you a leisure evenings amusement at Richmond before you Consigned them to the vault, I have taken the liberty (having [hastily] transcribe them) of now forwarding them to you, thinking...
655Samuel A. Storrow to James Madison, 26 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
At the place & in the circle where I accidentally am, a strong inclination prevails that Mr Thomas B Barton be presented to the notice of the Convention as its clerk. I have no right to do more than to mention Mr B as a man of merit & of peculiar qualifications for the office in question. In doing this I offer an apology, & accompany it with my most respectful salutations to yourself & Mrs...
656George Tucker to James Madison, 19 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
Your letter, directed to me at Baltimore was duly received, as well as that it referred to, (inclosing a copy of the first draught of the Constitution, & your subscription to the Museum.) on my return to this place. The draught of the Constitution was very acceptable to us, as I have no doubt it will be to our readers. It will appear next week, accompanied with a notice of the most prominent...
657Richard M. Johnson to James Madison, 15 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
This will be handed to you by a particular young friend of mine Mr Robert. W. Scott a resident of Frankfort K.y. Having finished his education & having obtained a Licence to practise Law he has defered engaging in his profession, to visit Richmond, City of Washington, Philadelphia & other places, in Search of information, & particularly his object is to attend the virginia convention. In every...
658John Bryce to James Madison, 14 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
I beg your forgiveness for the liberty I have taken of introducing to your acquaintance Mr Robs W Scott a young Gent. the son of a friend of mine in this State who is on a tour, in quest of Knoledge, an will visit Richmond to attend your Convention, Knowing your willingness to give every [facility] to the youth of our Country in the attainment of Knoledge I have felt the less hesitation in...
659James Monroe to James Madison, 10 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
I am anxious to know the state of your health, & whether it is such, as will enable you to attend the convention. I most earnestly hope that you will be able to attend it, for if I go, I shall be much gratified to meet you there, and whether I do or not, I am satisfied that your presence, altho you might take no part, in the discussion, would have a very useful effect. My health since, we...
660Richard M. Johnson to James Madison, 5 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
The Bearer of this introductory note Mr William Emmons is an only Brother of Doct. Richard Emmons my particular friend & neighbour & the author of the Fredoniad & a volume of poems recently published in Boston dedicated to yourself, from motives cherished in his bosom of your exalted [ ] Character & Devotion to your Country—Mr Wm. Emmons is the publisher of the work & divides with his Brother...