1To James Madison from Robert Walsh Jr., 5 December 1817 (Madison Papers)
Immediately on the publication of the 2d. Vol. of the American Register, in the month of August last, I requested the publisher to send a copy, in my name, to Mr. Madison. Having been informed by Mr. Todd, at Montpellier, that it had not been received there, I, again, on my return to Baltimore, gave the same directions. These, I fear, were not complied with, as I was informed, a few days ago,...
2To James Madison from Robert Walsh Jr., 15 February 1819 (Madison Papers)
The race of authors has never, I believe, been renowned for diffidence. You will not, therefore, be surprised if you find me petitioning you for favors, without the least title to a moment of your leisure. My indignation at the abuse which the English journals of most authority continue to heap upon the american people, and my wish to make amends for the encouragement which my early writings...
3To James Madison from Robert Walsh Jr., 17 March 1819 (Madison Papers)
You have made me a very interesting and pregnant communication. It is of a purport exactly suited to my principal aim, & suggests many important reflections besides those which it contains. I will make use of it, eagerly and thankfully; observing the restriction which you prescribe. I have already deposited the Address to the Agricultural Society in the Philosophical Library. Though it was...
4To James Madison from Robert Walsh Jr., 30 September 1819 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of sending you a book which I have just cast upon the American public, in an angry mood. It’s object you will perceive in looking at the Preface; and you may discover in passing your eye over the section relating to our negro-slavery, the use to which I have put some of the valuable observations which you so kindly communicated to me in the winter. I have not allowed myself...
5To James Madison from Robert Walsh Jr., 11 November 1819 (Madison Papers)
I am very proud of your good opinion of my hasty book. It has many imperfections, but will prove useful in some respects, and is, already, popular. A second and large edition is now in the press. You have emboldened me by the readiness with which you gratified my wishes as those of a literary enquirer, on a former occasion, to obtrude myself again upon you in the same character. I am occupied...
6To James Madison from Robert Walsh Jr., 2 January 1820 (Madison Papers)
I ought to have made my acknowledgments sooner for the very interesting and instructive letter which you have been pleased to write me, in relation to what is called the Missouri-Question. But, before I received it, I had Committed to the press part of the pamphlet which I now venture to send you; & thought my best course would be to defer the expression of my thanks, until that was completed....
7To James Madison from Robert Walsh Jr., 16 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
I venture to solicit your attention to the Prospectus on the other leaf. My object is to mention that, in case you should be at any time disposed to communicate any part of your rich store of facts and reflections to the Public, whatever you may write will be received into the new Review with particular pride and satisfaction. The booksellers ha⟨ve⟩ induced me to become the editor of the work;...
8To James Madison from Robert Walsh Jr., 29 August 1827 (Madison Papers)
My friend, H. Gilpin Esqr, of this city, has some idea of paying an early visit to Virginia, & will no doubt be desirous of paying his respects to you. M: Gilpin is distinguished for his talents, acquirements & productions, as a man of letters, & not less so for his excellent moral qualities & polished manners. It affords me particular pleasure to have such an occasion to renew the homage of...
9To James Madison from Robert Walsh Jr., 10 December 1827 (Madison Papers)
It has occurred to me that you might not be unwilling to contribute to the pages of the American Quarterly Review—a work with which you are, I believe, acquainted. Some of the most distinguished men of the country have furnished articles; and it is probable that the best pens will continue to be auxiliary. It has the widest circulation. I will venture to mention to you, in absolute confidence...
10To James Madison from Robert Walsh Jr., 26 December 1827 (Madison Papers)
I pray you to believe that I would not add in the slightest degree to the labors with which you are oppressed, & of which I read your account with sincere regret. My application was made solely in reference to what might be your inclination & convenience. I tender my hearty thanks for the kind attention which you have given to it. Any document of your choice will be highly acceptable to me....