1301John J. Crittenden to James Madison, 5 March 1830 (Madison Papers)
Upon the bond, given by Bell & Tapscott to yourself & Mrs Willis, & which was some time since placed in my hands for collection, I instituted suits in our Federal court. The death of Tapscott rendered it necessary to bring seperate suits against his executrix, & the surviving obligor, Bell, as they could not lawfully be joined in one action— Judgments were obtained against both, & in both...
1302Robert Y. Hayne to James Madison, 5 March 1830 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of sending you herewith copies of my two Speeches in reply to Mr. Webster, as an evidence of my high respect and esteem. I am also desirous of recalling your attention to the Constitutional principles involved in this controversy. The Virginia Resolution of ’98 and your admirable Report, have almost passed away from the memory of the politicians of the present day. It is...
1303James Madison to Thomas D. Clark, 28 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. Sir, your letter of Jany. 31. and thank you for the kind sentiments which it expresses. The view you give of your condition in life, though an humble, may well be deemed a happy one, whilst you enjoy the contentment and other blessings of which you are piously sensible. The prosperity of our Country is a source of enjoyment, as well as an occasion of thankfulness for us all. And...
1304James Madison to William Wertenbaker, 27 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours inclosing a letter from Mr. Skinner which I return. I think the work in question worthy of a place in the Library of the University, and the price at which it is offered reasonable. Unless the other members of the Ex: Committee think otherwise, the offer may therefore be accepted. I recd. a few days ago the inclosed letter, which you will please to communicate to the...
1305James Madison to Haym Salomon, 25 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
J. M.with his respects to Mr. S. & informs him, in answer to the enquiry in his letter of the 18th. informs that none of the persons to whom it relates are now living, & that no descendant of either is in the Natl Legislature. The only male descendant now alive is John Mercer the son of Jno. F. Mercer, misnamed it would appear W. Fr. &c by Mr. S. in his letter; and now a resident of the City...
1306William Wertenbaker to James Madison, 24 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
By the chairman’s directions I do myself the honor of sending you the enclosed letter from John S Skinner Esq of Baltimore. It rests with the Executive Committee to say whether the books shall be returned in the Library upon the terms proposed by Mr. Skinner, or returned to him. I am very respectfully your. Obt. Servt RC (DLC) . Docketed by JM.
1307James Madison to Robert Lee, 22 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have duly recd. your letter of the 12th. The motive & the matter of it, might claim for the request it makes to a degree of attention from which my age, now approaching the 80th. year, may not only excuse but properly restrain me. Under any circumstances I ought not to offer opinions on such subjects, without the reasonings on which they rest; and this under existing circumstances, is a task...
1308James Madison to Josiah Quincy, 18 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison has duly received the Copy of the "Report of the Overseers of Harvard University", politely sent him by Mr. Quincy. He cannot return his thanks for the communication without expressing the pleasure afforded him by the instructive & well timed testimony borne by the President to the value of the two ancient Languages & Literatures, as branches of a comprehensive Education. J. M....
1309[Nicholas P. Trist] to James Madison, 18 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
In putting up the enclosed for yourself, I take the liberty of adding three packets for the Orange Ct. House post=office. This I do in the conviction that; from the nature of the packets, it is no abuse of your frank, and that the liberty will be excusable in your eyes. Ritchie’s conduct on the occasion has been most inexcusable . His notes to the friend in Richmond whom I had charged with the...
1310George W. Erving to James Madison, 17 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
I received on the 7th of Novr the honor of your letter of October 27th from Richmond. The approbation which you have been pleased to give to my introduction of the system of Erro, is a compensation far exceeding any that I had expected for the labour of translating, and the still greater of so selecting from his works as to present that system in a continuous shape:– Tho’ much captivated by...