105241From James Madison to James Madison, Sr., 27 February 1790 (Madison Papers)
I have not yet recd. a single line from Orange since I left it. The letter from my brother when at Alexa. is the only written information that I have had the pleasure of, A few lines from Mr. Hite excepted. These gave me an account of my sisters marriage, and added that about that period my mother was better. I am anxious to hear more on that subject, and indulge my hopes that her health will...
105242From James Madison to Rufus King, 23 January 1788 (Madison Papers)
I have this instant recd. your favr. of the 16. and have but a few moments to thank you for it. I have also just recd. a letter from Genl. Washington. It contains nothing very material or new. The Genl. thinks that although there is an uncertainty in the case, the final decision will prove that a large majority in Virga. are in favor of the Constitution. If nine States should precede it seems...
105243James Madison to Langdon J. Jay, 24 December 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 20th. instant. The object of it will be attained, by this acknowledgment, with my name and that of Mrs. M. subscribed. (DLC) .
105244From James Madison to Benjamin Hawkins, 18 July 1811 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 18 July 1811. Acknowledged in Hawkins to JM, 13 Oct. 1811 . Discusses political matters and his difficulties with Robert Smith.
105245James Madison to George W. P. Custis, 29 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison has duly recd. the copy of "Pocahuntas" politely forwarded to him by Mr. Custis. The long discontinuance of his attention to that species of homage to the Muses is a reason the more with him for distrusting his judgment in any particular case. Relying on the [ ] success of the performance when actually produced on the Philada. Stage, as the surest test of its merit, he does not...
105246Notes on Debates, 12 December 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). See Notes on Debates, 4 November 1782 , ed. n. The Report made by Mr. Williamson, Mr. Carroll & Mr. Madison touching the publication in the Boston paper supposed to be written by Mr. Howell, passed with the concurrence of R. Island; Mr. Howell hesitating & finally beckoning to Mr. Collins his colleague who answered for the State in the affirmative. As the Report...
105247Presidential Proclamation, [23 July] 1813 (Madison Papers)
Whereas the Congress of the United States, by a joint resolution of the two Houses, have signified a request that a day may be recommended, to be observed by the people of the U. States with religious solemnity, as a day of Public Humiliation and Prayer ; and whereas in times of public calamity, such as that of the war, brought on the U. States by the injustice of a foreign government, it is...
105248James Madison to Virgil David, 25 March 1836 (Madison Papers)
I have received Sir, your letter of the 18. of Feby., and in compliance with its request, have addressed to Mr. Denny a Volume, for the LawrenceVille Lyceum. Accept my respects and good wishes. RC (University of Chicago Library); FC (DLC) .
105249James Madison to Edward D. White, 14 February 1832 (Madison Papers)
J. M. presents the thanks due for the "Remarks upon a Plan for the total abolition of slavery in the United States," with which he has been favored The views it takes of the subject, are very interesting; but an error is noticed in ascribing to him "the opinion Congs possesses Constl. powers to appropriate public funds to aid in this redeeming project of Colonizing the colored people". He has...
105250From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 26 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 15th inclosing a letter from Capt. Crafts, came duly to hand. I think it will be proper to have the statement in the letter authenticated and beg you to have it done, should the oppy. offer. We ought to possess, and when proper, to exhibit the real facts of the case at issue with G. B., leaving the impartial to appreciate the influence on its merits from the circumstance that...