1From James Madison to St. George Tucker, 30 December 1826 (Madison Papers)
Since I made my acknowledgments for your favour from Richmond, I have recd. that from Williamsburg, with other printed sheets from your Vols. of political papers. With my thanks for a ⟨sight⟩ of the latter, I now return them for the places to which they belong. The former sheet, being understood to be a duplicate in your collection, I take the liberty of retaining it, with the purpose of...
2From James Madison to St. George Tucker, 23 December 1826 (Madison Papers)
Your very kind communication of Novr. 22. came duly to hand, and I am particularly thankful for your attention to the wish intimated thro’ Mr. Cabell. It was a sight of the Legislative Journals of 1784–5.6.7. that I had occasion for; and unless the Vols. No. 4 or 5, contain extracts for some of those years, the trouble of sending them would be without avail. It is not surprizing, because so...
3From James Madison to St. George Tucker, 7 December 1818 (Madison Papers)
This will be handed to you by Mr. Eustis. His public character is well known to you by the Stations he has filled, the last of which was that of our Minister Plenipoty in the Netherlands. In his private character you will find every thing to recommend him as a valuable & interesting acquaintance. His lady who accompanies him is equally recommended by her amiable dispositions and pleasing...
4From James Madison to St. George Tucker, 28 March 1818 (Madison Papers)
I duly recd. your favor accompanying the MSS. pamphlet for Mr. Delaplaine. He had signified his wish for my aid in such conveyances; and inattention on my part without blame on his, left him under the impression which produced his request to you. I thank you for the opportunity of perusing the biographical sketch. It was merited by the excellent patriot who is the subject of it; and you have...