1To James Madison from Philip P. Barbour, 10 December 1822 (Madison Papers)
I received your letter with the one from Mr. Taylor enclosed; I fear it will be not practicable to effect his object. It seems to have been the opinion of the Attorney General, that a pensioner once stricken from the roll, cannot be re-instated by the Secretary of War; there are many in this situation; the subject was before the house at the last session, & will I think be resumed at this;...
2To James Madison from Philip P. Barbour, 20 February 1825 (Madison Papers)
At the request of Mr. David J. Gardner, who visits Virginia, I beg leave to introduce him to your acquaintance. He is a young gentleman of the state of New York, who sustains a character of high respectability. With respect I am your obdt. Servt. RC ( NEh : Long Island Collection).
3To James Madison from Philip P. Barbour, 28 March 1826 (Madison Papers)
Upon my return home, I looked into the question which you mentioned yesterday, and I find two cases in Cranch’s reports, distinctly asserting the principle, that a trustee who is a citizen of a different state, may sue in the Circuit Federal Court, for the benefit of a Cestui que trust, who is a citizen of the same state with the deft. The cases take a distinction, between the case of a...
4Philip P. Barbour to James Madison, 21 March 1829 (Madison Papers)
The Delegation appointed in Louisa, to meet at Orange Ct. House on monday next, for the purpose of nominating members to the Convention, have requested me to inform you, that they wish to call on you a short time on Monday morning, as they go, from my house to Court, with a view to enquire, whether if elected, you will be willing to serve. I am your’s resply RC (DLC) . Docketed by JM.
5Philip P. Barbour to James Madison, 24 March 1829 (Madison Papers)
You will have seen, that certain free holders in Louisa, have addressed through the Enquirer, some queries, to yourself & the other nominees for the convention; having some difficulty myself about the proper course to pursue, I will esteem it a favor, if you will be good enough to write me by my son, what course you will take, or whether you will answer them through the newspaper. Yours...
6Philip P. Barbour to James Madison, 1 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
Philip. P. Barbour, with his respects, returns to Mr. Madison the books and pamphlets recently lent him, and also Rastell’s entries, & Wythe’s reports. He has read with great pleasure the investigation of the principle of neutral trade—He considers those maintained by our government, triumphantly vindicated upon reason & authority. RC ( ViU ).