106091To James Madison from Edmund Pendleton, 20 May 1782 (Madison Papers)
Tr ( LC : Force Transcripts). Another copy, also made from the original manuscript, is in the Proceedings of the Massachusetts Historical Society , 2d ser., XIX (1905), 152–53. An extract is in Stan. V. Henkels Catalogue No. 694 (1892), pp. 89–90. Your favr of the 7th brought me the debates in Parliament on which I suppose had been founded the story mentioned in my Last of their having...
106092To James Madison from Edward Tiffin, 28 March 1814 (Madison Papers)
When I reflect upon the strong obligations you have already laid me under, I should not presume to ask an exchange of situations with Mr. Josiah Meigs the Surveyor General, were it not, that independant of the reasons with which you are already acquainted, it would I expect be equally gratifying to that gentleman, to his friends from Georgia, mine from Ohio, and as I believe not injure the...
106093To James Madison from John Beckley, 19 July 1804 (Madison Papers)
J: Beckley’s respects to Mr. Madison, and informs him that Mr: Gregory accedes to his offer of 300 $ at 90 days—the note will be made payable to Nathaniel Gregory or order, negociable at Bank of discount & deposit. RC ( DLC ).
106094Frederic De Peyster, Jr. to James Madison, 19 July 1832 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor herewith to transmit the published Collections of the "NewYork Historical Society," which they have desired me to present to you as one of their Associates. In begging your acceptance of this testimonial of their sense of the eminent worth, distinguished abilities and public services, which have identified your name with the history of the times; I avail myself of the occasion...
106095To James Madison from Joseph Wheaton, 27 June 1812 (Madison Papers)
St. Johns a City in the British Province of New Brunswick is Situated at the mouth of the river St. Johns—Lat 45—Lon 65—as the city contains about Eight thousand inhabitants, is a compact City Something larger than Alexandria—about 10 miles from the sea. The river emptys into the Bay of Fundy, and runs into the country about 350 miles in a Meandering N. W. Course. On its Banks are very large...
106096To James Madison from Isaac Wilbour, [ca. 1 March 1817] (Madison Papers)
You will not think it arrogant if it is suggested that until perfection becomes a human priviledge we shall always be indebted to experience for that course which will best subserve publick purposes; & when experience points out every honest Man walks in the path. The Money paid for the faithful discharge of the duties of Office; is presumed to be a complete equivalent ther-for. All the...
106097To James Madison from James Fenner, 16 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
A Gentleman of my acquaintance has lately returned to this Country from China. During a long residence there, by unwearied application, under the instruction of some learned Mandarins and Catholick Missionaries, he acquired a knowledge of the Chinese language, and might be induced to serve our Country as an Interpreter between the two Nations. He is the only American who has studied the...
106098To James Madison from William Stewart, 28 October 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 October 1802, London. Acknowledges the recent receipt of JM’s letter of 4 May enclosing his commission as consul at Smyrna, Gallatin’s circular to collectors, and the instructions of 1 Aug. “The other instructions referred to in above letter were not inclosed.” This will be no inconvenience as Erving has allowed Stewart to copy his, which presumably are the same. Requests that JM forward...
106099To James Madison from José Francisco Corrèa da Serra, [ca. August 1815] (Madison Papers)
Petitions of J. Corrèa to the President of the U.S. 1. A recommendation to the agent with the Cherokees 2. Some perfect fruits of Bow wood from Louisiana, and some perfect seeds of the same—the fruits if they are spoiled by drying, can be put in a Liquor half spirits half water 3. A perfect skull of Buffaloe. These objects if sent to Genl. Mason at Washington who has continual intercourse with...
106100To James Madison from Andrew Ellicott, 20 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
Your favour of the 8th. did not come to hand till the 12th. I should have acknowledged the receipt of it immediately, but was prevented by a complaint in my head, which was occasioned in the first instance by the hardships I underwent on our southern boundary, and in sitting up night after night for whole weeks, that no one observation should be lost, or care wanting, to fix with precision the...