105541To James Madison from William Maury, 4 December 1819 (Madison Papers)
It certainly will appear singular to you that a merchant should make a communication upon a subject so different from his occupation, to an Agricultural Society, but this is the object of my letter in the hope that it may be serviceable. Perhaps you may remember when I had the pleasure of being at your House, that we had some conversation upon the effect which the second crop of Clover had...
105542To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 20 November 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 November 1801, Amsterdam. Transmits Leiden Gazette . Waits “anxiously to know what will be the fate of my official situation as that of my family will thereon essentially depend .” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Amsterdam, vol. 1). 1 p.; sent “Via New York / Care of Mr Ely”; postmarked New York; docketed by Wagner as received 18 Feb. A full transcription of this document has been added to the...
105543Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 30 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
The anxieties expressed in the inclosed letter are pointed to 3. articles. 1. the size of the lecturing rooms. 2. depositories for the Apparatuses. 3. the arrangement of the seats for the Students. 1. if we could have foretold what number of students would come to our University , and what proportion of them would be in attendance on any one Professor at one time, lecturing rooms might have...
105544To James Madison from Seth Lewis and Others, [7 March] 1809 (Madison Papers)
The undersigned practising Attornies at law within the Mississippi Territory beg leave respectfully to represent to your excellency that they Consider it Compatible with the privileges of free men to express their Opinions on Subjects interesting to themselves; and the Community in which they live. They have learned that one of the Judges of this Territory has resigned and that, that office is...
105545To James Madison from Frederick Jacob Wichelhausen, 28 October 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Frederick Jacob Wichelhausen. 28 October 1805, Bremen. “I had the honor to write to you on the 9th July. and have now the pleasure to acknowledge receipt of your high esteemed favor of the 13th May the contents of it, I find partly answered by my letters of the 20th. March and 9th. of July. In compliance with my duty I have immediately on the receipt of your instructions given me in the...
105546From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 21 September 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved about three weeks ago a box containing 6. doz. volumes of 283. pages 12mo. with a letter from Lambert , Beckley’s clerk, that they came from Mr. Beckley and were to be divided between yourself, J. Walker, and myself. I have sent 2 doz. to J. Walker, and shall be glad of a conveyance for yours. In the mean time I send you by post the title page, table of contents , and one of the...
105547To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 13 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 October 1804 , “ Near Nw. Orleans .” “Feeling myself very unwell, I have left the City, with a view of passing a few Days in the Country. “I have not learned whether or not the different Councellors will accept; so soon as I receive information on this point, I will forward you the Christian names of the Gentlemen nominated. Mr. Evan Jones has published his Letter of resignation in the...
105548To James Madison from Benjamin Weld, 1 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
The Enclosed documents & Letter are forwarded to the Secretary of State his Consideration. I am very Respectfully Your Obedient Servant DNA : RG 59—Correspondence with Collector of Customs Regarding Impressed Seamen.
105549To James Madison from George W. Erving, 1 November 1802 (Madison Papers)
In your Circular Instructions to the Consuls dated Augt. 1 1801 adverting to the practice which the Masters of our Vessels have been in of discharging their men in foreign Ports with a view of obtaining other Crews, on lower wages; you will require to be made acquainted with the extent of the evil. There is probably no Port Sir in which this & other irregularities which can only be prevented...
105550From George Washington to James Madison, 7 December 1787 (Washington Papers)
Since my last to you, I have been favored with your letters of the 28th of Octr & 18th of Novr—With the last came 7 numbers of the Fœderalist under the signature of Publius. For these I thank you. They are forwarded to a Gentleman in Richmond for re-publication. The doing of which, in this State, will, I am persuaded, have a good effect; as there are certainly characters in it who are no...
105551From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 22 January 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 8th. came to hand yesterday. I was not aware of any necessity of going on to Philadelphia immediately, yet I had determined to do it, as a mark of respect to the public, and to do away the doubts which have spread that I should consider the second office as beneath my acceptance. The journey indeed for the month of February is a tremendous undertaking for me, who have not been...
105552To James Madison from James Monroe, 2 February 1805 (Madison Papers)
I enclose you a copy of General armstrong’s letter to me enclosing Mr. Talleyrand’s reply to Mr Livingston & my letter while at Paris, of which you have heretofore been forwarded a copy. I send also a copy of my answer to general armstrong which will be forwarded immediately to him. The substance of what is state<d> to him was communicated to me in a long conference with the prince of peace...
105553To James Madison from Ebenezer Potter, 25 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
I received your favor of the 30th of June, return my most grateful acknowledgments for your friendly attention. I should be unwilling to be again troublesome to you, but the unexpected cession of Louisianna opening such a large scope to the spirit of adventure, I take the liberty of soliciting your Patronage, to procure me some one of the offices which, will be established there. I should...
105554To James Madison from George Joy, 26 April 1823 (Madison Papers)
I have sent you from time to time such Newspapers as appeared most interesting: the last being of yesterday. And by the Scipio Captn Gary I sent to the care of Messrs. D. W. & C. Warwick of Richmond a Case J.M. No 1 containing the Prints of the Battles of Bunkers Hill & Quebec, and the two Volumes Esprit Revolutionaire &ca., of which I wrote you; with instructions to pass it to you by such...
105555To James Madison from J. A. P. Poutingon, 30 January 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 January 1811, Philadelphia. Submits to JM several “reflexions” originally published in the Philadelphia Tickler , the Boston Columbian Centinel , and the Boston Democrat , the last two dealing with coastal fortifications and flying artillery. Asserts that no one can prove that a successful invasion of Great Britain is impossible or that invasion forces prepared by Napoleon might not be used...
105556To James Madison from Elias Boudinot Caldwell, 11 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Alfred Balch being desirous of going to Europe with the public dispatches about to be sent thither, has desired a letter from me. From an acquaintance of many years, I have great pleasure in stating, that I have no doubt he will execute any business confided to him with zeal, fidelity & attention. Mr. Balch is just entering into life, & conceives that a trip to Europe, would be of service...
105557To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 24 December 1803 (Madison Papers)
The letters and papers which I have now the honor to enclose, will inform you of the unfortunate fate of the U. States Frigate Philadelphia, and the captivity of her crew by the Tripolitans, as well as of the steps which have thus far been taken in consequence of that disastrous event—we have had no accounts since the letters of Dr. Davis of the 16th & 17th. of Novr. excepting, that the Danish...
105558To James Madison from George W. Erving, 31 October 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From George W. Erving. 31 October 1806. No. 17. “By a special Courier who arrived here last night from Paris, news has been receivd of a very important victory obtained by the French on the 14th Inst: The particulars are not correctly known; but a letter from Mr Beauharnais to the French charge d’affaires here, brought by the same courier, says that the Prussian Army was surrounded ; 24,000...
105559To James Madison from Robert Williams, 11 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
I took the liberty of addressing you, ⅌ last Mail, in the event of the death of Judge Matthews, which was at that time, reported here to be a fact, but which report I am happy to inform you has been Since Contradicted. I am with great & usual respect yrs RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM. Williams to JM, 2 Nov. 1811 ( PJM-PS Robert A. Rutland et al., eds., The Papers of James Madison: Presidential...
105560To James Madison from James Monroe, [ca. 15 April 1816] (Madison Papers)
Major Thompson belongd to a Pena. brigade in the revolutionary war, when I knew him. He was I think a subaltern. I have seen him often, since I came here, & apparently in indigent circumstances. I have always thought well of him, without any minute knowledge of him. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, ML). Enclosure is John Thompson to Monroe, 15 Apr. 1816 (1 p.), seeking any appointment that...
105561To James Madison from Nathaniel Chapman, 18 February 1807 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Nathaniel Chapman. 18 February 1807, Philadelphia. “I have the honor to enclose you a Copy of the prospectus of a work which I am about to put to press. The value of such a compilation as the one I contemplate is so obvious that, I shall say nothing to recommend it, except, that my exertions in the collection of speeches have been very successful, & that I shall be able to present the...
105562To James Madison from Edmund Pendleton, 23 October 1780 (Madison Papers)
Tr ( LC : Force Transcripts). Since my last I have not only received yr favr. of the 10th but that of the 3d, when I supposed you had not written, also reached me after a Circuitous trip to Richmond, & removed my fears for yr want of health. I have no particulars of the Affair at Charlotte, mentioned in my former, but its authenticity seems confirm’d, & as our recruits are March’d that way, I...
105563To James Madison from James Monroe, 17 [May 1811] (Madison Papers)
Mr Madison will be so kind as to inform me whether he went yesterday to the Fair, & if he did not, whether he intends to go this evening, as in that event he will go with him—and meet him at such time as he will appoint, at the door. If he went yesterday, he will inform him, whether it was attended with any charge. RC ( NN : Monroe Papers [microfilm ed.], Misc. Papers and Undated Letters, reel...
105564To James Madison from Joseph Tarbell, 27 March 1813 (Madison Papers)
I feel that an apology is necessary for thus intruding on your time in addressing you on a subject which is painfull to me, I however hope and beg your indulgence. It appears from the statement of promotions made at the last session of congress, that junior officers in the Navy of the U. States has been promoted over me to the rank of pos captains, and since my arival at this city, I am...
105565To James Madison from L. Dow, 21 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
Eseeming Civil Goverment the order of Providence you will please to excuse my presumtion in transmitting the following for Consideration as every true Citizen is and ought to feel himself interested Considering the present state of our Country &c Shot Cast Hollow & filled with treble proof powder with a Brass or Steel Fuze screwed projecting inward drawing a two thirds across the Center
105566To James Madison from John Armstrong, 3 July 1805 (Madison Papers)
Before the receit of your letter of the 5th. of March, I had drawn a few Bills which were made payable at sight. This mode was adopted under a beleif of it’s greater conformity to the provisions of the Convention, than that of paying at different dates and long intervals; and from my not having the smallest suspicion, that any embarrasment would have followed to the Treasury or the Banks. I...
105567To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 26 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
In my letter of yesterday I omitted m entioning that three vessels sailed from hence on sunday and Tuesday for Port Republican having on board One Hundred Island Horses and Three hundred Dogs, for the use of the French Republic. General Noailles will follow in a few days. He would have left this some time ago, had he not unfortunately been thrown from a Wild Horse, and broke His Right arm at...
105568To James Madison from James Simpson, 17 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 October 1803, Tangier . No. 68. Wrote JM on 8 Oct. (no. 66) and 15 Oct. (no. 67) by way of Gibraltar. Encloses duplicates of both with copies of their enclosures. By those letters “you will see His Imperial Majesty very early … shewed strong dispositions for Peace; experience has taught me how desireable an object that is to us.” “His Majestys conduct in regard to giving aid to Tripoly has...
105569To James Madison from James Monroe, 18 January 1824 (Madison Papers)
The bearer Richard H. Lee, a grand son of the revolutionary character of that name, will have the pleasure to present to you this letter. He has been employed in writing the biography of his ancestor, and has thought, as you were an active party to many of the great events of that important epoch, & well acquainted with all, that you might be able, & would give him, very useful information, in...
105570To James Madison from Jorge Tadeo Lozano, 9 May 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 May 1811, Santa Fe de Bogotá. Announces the repudiation of the Spanish government as a consequence of the French occupation of Spain and seizure of the person of the king. In order to preserve their independence and to provide for their security, the people have written a constitution of fundamental laws and created the state of Cundinamarca, of which he has the honor to be president....