351To James Madison from John Cartwright, 29 February 1824 (Madison Papers)
The Writer, who never for one moment bore a hostile sentiment towards the United States of America, which states, in their triumph over the arms of England, accomplished the wish expressed in his first political essay, published in the year 1774, entitled “American Independence the Interest and Glory of Great Britain,” now requests your acceptance of a late production of his pen, “England’s...
352James Leander Cathcart to James Madison, 11 August 1834 (Madison Papers)
We had heard of your indisposition with sympathy & regret, & of your recovery with sincere pleasure. Associations which recall remembrances of passed events for the space of thirty eight years in more happy days, are not easily effaced from the memory, however time rank, & distance, may weaken the impression— Manners & customs are strangely altered in this disfranchised Metropolis of the...
353To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 17 January 1827 (Madison Papers)
The much lamented death of the venerable & worthy Mr. Jefferson, in which event I most sincerely sympathize with you, his family & the nation, has deprived me of his influence, and if denied the honor which I now most humbly solicit, in any shape that you may be pleased to grant it, I may then conclude that I have not a friend of influence in the World; the inclosed is a copy of a letter from...
354To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 18 September 1821 (Madison Papers)
After a lapse of more than five years, permit me most respectfully to enquire, how do you enjoy your health, and to hope that it may long be preserved in a state as perfect as I have ever wish’d it to be in. Vicissitude, my good Sir, marks all human events, and how many of them have I experienced since I first had the honour of your personal acquaintance in 1796 then just return’d from a cruel...
355To James Madison from James H. Causten, 2 February 1827 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to acknowledge the receipt of your esteemed favor of 9th. Ultimo, which has been detained at Baltimore till two days ago. Although it would have been highly gratifying, and doubtless very serviceable, to have received your opinion on the subject to which my former letter referred, yet the motives which induced You to decline expressing it are placed to the proper account, and are...
356To James Madison from James H. Causten, 1 January 1827 (Madison Papers)
Under the countenance of the Gentlemen signers to the enclosed letter, purporting to be a list of the Baltimore sufferers from the depredations therein mentioned, many of whom are your personal freinds, I take the liberty to introduce myself as the general agent of all the claimants in the United States. And as such, to execute the duty imposed on me, which I perform with great pleasure, of...
357To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 16 July 1818 (Madison Papers)
Your very obliging favor of 8th. instr. is received, in answer to which regret I have no correspondent in Portugal from whom to order the quarter cask of very good Port, & one of best quality dry Lisbon you wish to have. But if you will depend upon my procuring them for you here or ordering them when a good opportunity presents itself, have but little doubt of being able to succeed to your...
358To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 25 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
I improve the first moment that I can write after a trifling accident to one of my eyes, to answer your very obliging favor of 18th. instt. I have no more Lisbon Wine on hand, nor do I know of any as good in town at present, but if you wish it will make the best purchase I can, or order some from Baltimore or Philada. When inquiring for some have found some very superior Sicily Madeira @...
359To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 7 September 1819 (Madison Papers)
Although I have not had the pleasure of writing you for several months respecting the order you sent me last year for a quarter cask Superior Lisbon Wine, & a quarter cask of Port, I have not lost sight of it, but last fall purchased from a gentleman of this town a quarter cask of very fine Lisbon (though not of the particular quality you wished to procure) @ $2 p Gn. Cask, with the view to...
360To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 28 July 1818 (Madison Papers)
I am favor’d with your letter of 23d. instt. & shall have particular pleasure in endeavouring to procure you a qr. cask of Port & one of Termo, to your satisfaction. It would be equally pleasing to me to see you command my services at all times when they can be acceptable & remain with highest regard very respectfully your Obedt. Servt. RC ( DLC ). Letter not found.
361To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 20 September 1819 (Madison Papers)
Your obliging favor of 13th. instt. has been duly recd. & will have the pleasure to ship you per first opportunity for Fredericksburg the qr. Cask Lisbon wine @ $2 p Gn. & a pipe @ $1.25 care of Mr. Stone. I had your letter being recd. 2 or 3 days sooner could have sent them immediately. I shall not forget your wish for a quarter Cask of Termo whenever an opportunity presents it self of...
362To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 23 September 1819 (Madison Papers)
The Sloop Wm. & Henry, Captn. Crosby having offer’d for Fredericksburg since my respects of instt. I have shipped by her to Mr. Wm. S. Stone your pipe & quarter Cask of Lisbon Wine, amounting p bill annexed to $180.83. Your letter directing the shipment of this wine to Mr. Stone making no mention of that Gentleman’s Christian name, have been rather at a loss in that ⟨respect,?⟩ but am informed...
363To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 5 October 1819 (Madison Papers)
Your obliging favors of 20th. ulto. & 1st. instr. have both been recd, the former unfortunately immediately after the departure of the vessel with your Wine, so that the barrel of Vinegar will have to wait till the next opportunity, for which am on the look out; the latter enclosing your check in my favor for $180.83 for which am much obliged. Requesting you freely to command my services...
364To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 18 October 1819 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to advise you having shipped your bll of Vinegar to Mr. Wm. Stone of Fredericksburg, which from its price & quality joined expect you will be pleased with it. At foot is bill of its cost. With highest regard Your most obedt. Serv RC ( DLC ). Account clipped from document.
365William A. Chamberlin to James Madison, 17 November 1834 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to ask from Your venerable hand some small incident in Your publick life in Your own hand writing that I my Keep it as and Consistent as one of this Best treasures that I Can be possed of It would be truly gratifing to me and my friends to have in my possession the hand Writing of One truly great and honourable as your honour. I am with great Respt your humble and Ob Sert RC (DLC) .
366John 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...
367John G. Chapman to James Madison, 17 December 1833 (Madison Papers)
With every apology for this intrusion upon you, I have to ask the favor of being allowed ( if it meet with your entire approbation ) the privilege of affixing to the engraving, now in progress from the portrait which you so indulgently allowed me the privilege of making of you, your autographic signature. Should the engraver succeed to my wishes, it is my purpose to make the publication of the...
368To James Madison from John James Chapman and Gerald Ralston, 29 December 1823 (Madison Papers)
Capt. Chapman of the Royal Artillery and Mr. Gd. Ralston of Philadelphia take the liberty of forwarding the enclosed letters to Mr. Madison and propose having the honor of paying their respects to him tomorrow morning. RC ( DLC ). Year not indicated; conjectural year assigned based on JM ’s docket. One of the enclosed letters was Thomas Law to JM , 22 Dec. 1823 .
369Reynolds Chapman to James Madison, 13 July 1829 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Henshaw and Ambrose Madison [ ]t attend at [ ] your house today at 4 oClock, [for an acknow?]ledgment of the deed, which I enclose you Very respy & affcy RC (DLC) .
370[Reynolds Chapman] to James Madison, 27 June 1828 (Madison Papers)
You were appointed a delegate, with six others at a large meeting of our citizens on monday, to represent the county in the convention proposed to be held in Charlottesville, on the 10th of July, to deliberate RC (fragment) (DLC) .
371Reynolds Chapman to James Madison, 5 October 1831 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Davis has just requested me to send you the enclosed $100, and to ask you to acknowledge the receipt of it tomorrow, by Post. very affy RC (PPPrHi) .
372Reynolds Chapman to James Madison, 3 April 1836 (Madison Papers)
I am about to trouble you in a matter of delicacy and of interest. I do so, not without great reluctance: indeed nothing could impel me to it, but what I consider an imperious duty to a friend, and to truth. Mr. Smith, the competitor of Mr. Slaughter, in the Senatorial Canvass, asserted on thursday last, at a publick meeting, in the upper part of this county, as a gentleman of intelligence and...
373Reynolds Chapman to James Madison, 22 October 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have at last, got the decree, in the case of your mother’s estate, compleated, which I propose to enter on monday. I send it to you for your inspection, before hand, lest it might not agree with your views. I will thank you to note any alterations which you consider proper, and I will modify the decree accordingly. You will observe, that the commissioners are directed to state an account...
374To James Madison from Reynolds Chapman, 21 January 1828 (Madison Papers)
I am very sorry that it will not be in my power to leave home tomorrow; but as it is desirable for obvious reasons, that the execution of the deed should not be unnecessarily delayed, I will, if you wish it, get the gentlemen spoken of as witnesses, to go up; or if you think my presence will be at all necessary, I will go over with them in Fragment of RC ( DLC ). Remainder of text, closure,...
375Indenture. Release of land to James Madison, December 1830 (Madison Papers)
This Indenture, made this day of one thousand eight hundred and thirty between Charles P. Howard and Reynolds Chapman of the first part Coleby Cowherd of the second part, Francis K. Cowherd of the third part and James Madison of the fourth part, all of the county of Orange and state of Virginia. Whereas the said James Madison, in order to secure to the said Francis K. Cowherd the payment of...
376Reynolds Chapman to James Madison, December 1833 (Madison Papers)
I owe you an apoligy for not having before informed you, that there was a final Decree in relation to your Mothers Estate at Augt. term. You are to rece. from Mr<s>. Macon the sum of $227.65. with Interest on $196.77, part thereof from 1<4th> May 1833 & from your brother the sum of $210.87—with Int. on $135.03—part <time>, from 15th May 1833—They pay the mony directly to you, that is, not...
377To James Madison from Dudley Chase, 7 September 1824 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Henry M. Leeds and Mr. Benjn. P. Richardson of Boston, being desirous of paying their respects to Prest. Madison, I take the liberty to recommend them to your notice as young gentlemen of respectability and distinction. I have the honor to be, Sir very respectfully, your Obt Sevt RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM . Henry M. Leeds (ca. 1804–1882) of Dorchester, Massachusetts, was a Boston merchant...
378Le Ray de Chaumont to James Madison, 2 June 1832 (Madison Papers)
I am about sailing from France where it is necessary I should spend a few months to attend to the claims I have on the French & American Governments. I must begin by the former before addressing myself to Congress. The goodness with which you have heretfore testyfyed your interest in the efforts of my father & of my own for the Independence & wellfare of this Country, has made it a duty for me...
379To James Madison from Peter Stephen Chazotte, 15 January 1821 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour of sending to you, a Pamph[l]et, containing Facts and Observations, on the policy of immediately introducing the rich culture of coffee, cocoa, vines, olives capers, almonds, &a &a in East Florida, and in the southern States, and which, I flatter myself, you will do me the honour to accept, and give to it a moment’s perusal. On a subject of such national, importance, the...
380To James Madison from Langdon Cheves, 7 February 1820 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty to introduce to your Acquaintance & to recommend to your Notice Mr. John Labouchere. Mr. L. has visited the United States for the Purpose of becoming Acquainted with the Country & its distinguished men, I can not therefore do him a greater favour than to make him Acquainted with you. Mr. L. is a Very intelligent & interesting Young Gentleman. He is the Son of Mr Labouchere...
381To James Madison from Langdon Cheves, 14 January 1820 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to receive your letter of the 20 ultimo in due of [ sic ] course of mail. A Multitude of laborious duties which admit of no delay have prevented me from replying to it Sooner. I can have no doubt of the qualifications of Mr Corbin for the appointment alluded to. A new Board has just come into Office here & I am yet entirely ignorant of their views. We are generally very...
382G. C___k to James Madison, 10 September 1830 (Madison Papers)
The respect which my late letter received from you in Your free and polite reply, deserves my cordial acknowledgments. Though the purpose of that letter did not meet with the success I had hoped for, yet the respectful manner in which my solicitations were declined, make an impression on me with regard to yourself, which I shall ever cherish. Tho. the character of my letter may have been...
383G. C____k to James Madison, 10 July 1830 (Madison Papers)
It may be singular and perhaps reprehensible, for a lad to obtrude himself upon the attention of a man, to whom he is connected, neither by the ties of personal friendship, nor the familiarity of acquaintance;— particularly, when the one is a boy sprung up in the recess of the country in perfect obscurity, while the other is advanced far before him– even to the van of our country’s glory....
384Bushrod W. Clark and G. D. L. Parks to James Madison, 22 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
Although unacquainted with you personally, yet your reputation and public acts have endeared you to us. Having already obtained, autobiographys of some of our most distinguished Statesmen, we are equally desirous of obtaining yours. Should you be able consistently with your convenience and other duties, to furnish us a Sketch of the most prominent incidents in your life, we would recieve it...
385Thomas D. Clark to James Madison, 31 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
Excuse me when I tell you that, I have recived a letter from each of the venerable fathers of our Happy Country to wit John Adams and Thomas Jefferson once Presidents of the United States, which letters I Keep as Relics They shall be deposited for safe Keeping as such—my desire Is that you will be so good as to send me one from your own hand writing so that I may enroll the same with the rest....
386Thomas Dyson Clark to James Madison, 12 September 1834 (Madison Papers)
Suffer me to ask a favour of you (as a Relic and a testimonial of that Regard that a father would have to his son) to write to me, your favour & Letter will be Transfixd with my father’s letters and writings. (Samuel Clark of the Revolutionary War who fought under the Immortal Layfeatte . Layfeatte is no more . the Great & Good Layfayaet is no more!! his last advice to us was, according to the...
387Henry Clay to James Madison, 10 October 1828 (Madison Papers)
(Confidential) I have been informed, through a respected channel, with which I presume you are acquainted, that it would conduce greatly to the comfort of Mrs. Randolph, the daughter of Mr. Jefferson, if her son in law Mr. Trist was appointed to some Clerkship in one of the Departments here; and that, in that event, she would establish herself in this City. A vacancy having recently occurred...
388Henry Clay to James Madison, 20 May 1828 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed letter has been transmitted to me by Mr. Bemis with a request to address a letter to you in behalf of Mr. Tracie, the writer of it, who is desirous of filling the Greek professorship in the Virginia University. Whilst I comply with that request, I think it proper to add that I cannot offer any opinion of my own as to the competency of Mr. Tracie for the station which he solicits....
389Henry Clay to James Madison, 28 May 1833 (Madison Papers)
I received in due course of the Mail your obliging letter of the 6t. Ulto. and was extremely happy in the inference, from observing one paragraph and the superscription in your hand writing, that your health was improved. Other accounts have also assured me of that agreeable fact. May it be fully re-established, and you long spared to us! Your prediction as to the quieting effect, at least for...
390To James Madison from Henry Clay, 13 May 1826 (Madison Papers)
I received your letter of the 10th. Instant, transmitting those of Messrs. D’Espenville and Hersant respecting the box of seeds for the use of the Agricultural Society of Virginia. Although I do not myself perceive that I have any right to direct the disposal of it, I shall comply with your suggestion, in requesting Messrs. Mackay and Campbell to forward it to the University of Virginia. With...
391To James Madison from Henry Clay, 4 April 1827 (Madison Papers)
I duly received your letter of the 24th. ultimo, transmitting one for Mr. Gallatin, which I have taken pleasure in causing to be forwarded according to your request. I have delayed answering your letter for the purpose of endeavoring to procure the Copies you desired of the pamphlet, of which, unfortunately, none remained in the office. Mr. Brent has, however, been able to obtain some, and I...
392Henry Clay to James Madison, 17 March 1832 (Madison Papers)
I recd. with much pleasure your obliging note of the 13t. inst. Anxious to deserve your good opinion, allow me to say, in defence or mitigation of the "effusion of personal feeling," that the name of Mr Gallatin had, prior to the meeting of Congress, been put forth by a late Governor of So. Carolina, with much parade, as opposed to all American systems ; that he had accepted the appointment of...
393Henry Clay to James Madison, 7 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Mr. J. Caldwell, who will present you this letter, being desirous of the honor of your acquaintance, I take pleasure in introducing him to you as a reputable and intelligent gentleman, and as the son of my particular friend, the worthy proprietor of these excellent waters. He is a member of the Convention, about to assemble at Charlottesville, of which I understand you are also a member. I...
394To James Madison from Henry Clay, 25 May 1824 (Madison Papers)
I was particularly gratified to be favored from yourself with your sentiments on that interesting subject which has engaged so much of the attention of Congress during its present Session; and it gave me a good deal of satisfaction to find, on perusing your letter of the 24th. Ulto, that my opinions were not widely different from your’s. I think there can be no doubt of the impropriety of the...
395Henry Clay to James Madison, 8 August 1833 (Madison Papers)
Having been informed that Dr D. Drake of Cincinnati may possibly be nominated as one of the Professors, in the University of Virginia, in consequence of the resignation of Professor Dunglison, I take much pleasure in stating that I have been long and intimately acquainted with Dr. Drake; that as an author, as a professional man, and a gentleman, he is among the most eminent of our fellow...
396Henry Clay to James Madison, 3 June 1830 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Henderson, an eminent Attorney and Counseller at Law, residing in the State of Mississippi, who will present to you this letter, being desirous of your acquaintance, I take much pleasure in introducing him to you as a gentleman of high and Respectable consideration in his own State and worthy of it wherever he may go. RC (owned by Maurice R. Large, Farmville, Va., ).
397To James Madison from Timothy Clowes, 4 May 1827 (Madison Papers)
I have been informed that the Chair of the Professorship of Mathematicks, in the University of Virginia, is about to be vacated. Having, in addition to a liberal education, had the advantage of long experience in teaching, I feel myself fully competent to discharge the duties of a Mathematical Instructor; and I therefore take leave, respectfully, to offer myself, as a Candidate to supply the...
398To James Madison from Timothy Clowes, 25 May 1827 (Madison Papers)
Some days since, I directed a letter to you, offering myself a Candidate for the place of Professor of Mathematics in the University of Virginia, which place I understood was soon to become vacant, by the resignation of the present incumbent. I enclosed moreover, a letter of recommendation from Dr. Anderson, the very able Professor of Mathematics in Columbia College, N.Y. and I now forward a...
399John Coalter to James Madison, 23 November 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have been much concerned to learn, within a day or two past, that the Governor has not yet received from you the Copy of the proceedings of the Convention at Charlottesville, & that consequently it may not appear in his Message to the Legislature— I have sent him a Message, & shall write to him, that I take it for granted your Letter has miscarried, & indeavour to prevail on him to consider...
400John Coalter to James Madison, 29 November 1828 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you a few days ago that the Governor had not receivd from you a Copy of the proceedings at Charlottesville. It may be that you have no extra Copy left; and I have got one made out from the Enquirer, in which paper of the 25—July, the proceedings were published—I now take the liberty to apprise you of this in case you should find any difficulty on that subject—your obt. Servant RC (DLC)...