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...
1311James Madison to Nicholas P. Trist, 16 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
I return the paper enclosed in yours of the 6th I have found in it the proofs of ability for such discussions which I should have anticipated. As I understand your discriminating view, (and it seems to be clearly expressed) of the Virginia documents in -98-99, it rescues them from the hands which have misconstrued & misapplied them. The meaning collected from the general scope, & from a...
1312James Madison to [Nicholas P. Trist], 15 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have recd your favours of and have looked over the remarks enclosed in them, meant as an introduction to an explanatory comment on the proceedings of Virginia in -98-99. occasioned by the Alien & Sedition laws. It was certainly not the object of the member, who prepared the Documents in question, to assert, nor does the fair import of them, as he believes, assert a right in the parties to...
1313Robley Dunglison to James Madison, 14 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to inclose you the letters of Messrs. Brown & Long, which you were so obliging as to send me for perusal. I am glad that the latter Gentleman possesses the kind feelings towards us which he expresses. I have heard from him several times, and in all his communications he alludes to his great Interest for this Institution & for the Country. I regret very much that we are...
1314James Madison to Cuyler Staats, 12 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of Jany. 14. 1830 was not recd. till yesterday, with the Richmond, postmark of Feby. 8th. Your preceding letter with the volume accompanying it was recd. at Richmond, where my duties as a member of the Convention, did not prevent me to give the due attention to your favor. And on my departure from Richd. I was obliged to leave the articles with sundry other similar communications...
1315James Madison and Dolley P. Madison: Indenture for Sale of land by Dolley Payne Madison and James Madison to James … (Madison Papers)
This Indenture made this twelfth day of February A. D. 1830, between James Madison of the county of Orange and Dolley P. his wife of the one part, and James Newman of said county of the other part, Witnesseth, that the said James Madison and Dolley P. his wife, for and in consideration of the sum of twelve hundred and sixty six dollars to him the said James Madison by the said James Newman in...
1316[James Monroe] to James Madison, 8 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 30th Jany. communicating the decision of Mr Lomax, to accept the office of Judge in the Genl. Ct, & proposing to retain the professorship in the University, with liberty to perform the duties of the other trust, till the end of the current session. I entirely concur with you, in the sentiment which you have expressed, which is to comply with his proposal. RC ( MHi :...
1317Fayette Nevil and Others to James Madison, 8 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
In announcing to you your election as an Honorary Member of the Union Society of Hampden Sidney College; permit us briefly to state the object of this Society, and the qualifications requisite to entitle an individual to the distinction that is now confer’d on you. It’s grand objects are the diffusion of Knowledge and the cultivation of moral and Virtuous principles. Our Society holds in view...
1318Joseph C. Cabell to James Madison, 7 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
Your Circular of the 30th ult. came to hand by the last mail, and I hasten to send in my answer by its return. Mr. Lomax’s proposal to combine the discharge of the duties of the Judicial office just accepted by him, with the continuation of his Law Lectures at the University, till the end of the present course, is in my opinion, a happy expedient to relieve the board of Visitors from a...
1319[Nicholas P. Trist] to James Madison, 7 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
On the subject of all the conversations which it has been my good fortune to enjoy with you, I have made it a rule— which is indeed a general one with me— to observe the strictest silence. Your views in relation to the true spirit of the resolutions & report, are the single exception to this. I have mentioned to two or three persons, in confidence , that I was satisfied, from your own remarks,...
1320James Madison to Haym M. Solomon, 6 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 22d. Ult. has been duly recd. In answer to its enquiries, I am to note that the persons referred to were at the time (1782) Delegates from Virga. to the Revolutionary Congress, the addition of "Junior" to my name being occasioned by its sameness with that of my father the living. The transactions shewn by the papers you enclosed were means of effectuating remittances from...
1321Nicholas P. Trist to James Madison, 6 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
After the dose of Constitutional matter which you have had forced upon you of late, it is not without apprehension of being deemed inconsiderate that I approach you with another; and I venture to do so, only from the conviction that, as the subject is one which has natural claims upon your interest, so it really enjoys it. The daily & hourly perversion --as I am satisfied that it is, & that...
1322James Madison to William B. Sprague, 5 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison with his respects to Mr. Sprague, returns his thanks for the little pamphlet on the "Colonization Society". The interesting object, could not be more ably or impressively inculcated than is done by Doc. Nolk. J. M. adds his thanks to Mr. Sprague for the other pamphlets previously received, which breathe the eloquent strains characterizing other productions of the same origin. Draft...
1323James Madison to Thomas S. Grimké, 3 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
I recd. the pamphlet with which you lately favd. me whilst the attention due to it was prevented by that demanded by my public situation at Richmond. I cannot thank you for it now, without alluding to the marked ability wch pervades the several articles composing the Publication. Some of the views presented in them, cannot fail to make a favorable impression even during the excited feelings of...
1324James Madison to Marquis de Lafayette, 1 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
This late acknowledgment of your letter of Sepr. 20. is the effect of its reaching me at Richmond, where every moment of my time was in some way or other, exacted by my public situation, and of the accumulated arrears of a private nature requiring my attention since I have found myself at home. The Convention which called forth your interesting remarks & generous solicitudes, was pregnant with...
1325James Madison to Martin Van Buren, 1 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
Wishing to give the surest as well as a speedy conveyance of the inclosed letter to Genl. Lafayette, I take the liberty of requesting that it may be permitted to accompany the earliest dispatches from the Department of State, to Paris. Mrs. M. avails herself of the occasion & of my pen to return her thanks for the acceptable article* recd. through the hand of Mr. Carter Stephenson, whilst she...
1326Thomas D. Clark to James Madison, 31 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
Excuse me when I tell you that, I have recived a letter from each of the venerable fathers of our Happy Country to wit John Adams and Thomas Jefferson once Presidents of the United States, which letters I Keep as Relics They shall be deposited for safe Keeping as such—my desire Is that you will be so good as to send me one from your own hand writing so that I may enroll the same with the rest....
1327James Madison to James Breckenridge, 30 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. from Professor Lomax a communication of his final purpose to accept the Judicial appointment lately conferred on him, which will of course dissolve his connection with the University. He expresses much gratitude for the favors & friendship he has recd. collectively & individually from the Board of Visitors; & his deep regret that an imperious duty to his family obliges him to...
1328James Madison to John Tayloe Lomax, 30 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
I recd last evening your letter of the 25th. and sincerely regret both on acct. of the University & the public the final determination which will separate you from the former. The regret will I am sure be equally felt by my Colleagues. I hope it can be alleviated by the advantages ensuing to yourself. On the subject of your continuance in the professorship, untill the end of the Session, with...
1329James Madison to Barton Z. Stout, 30 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have recd the copy of your Horticultural Address politely inclosed to me. And I have read it with the approbation due to its well composed & well applied contents. But I cannot do the address this justice, without remarking that whatever share I may have had in originating framing, & bringing about the Constitution of the U.S. the terms on which my agency is mentioned would do an injustice...
1330James Madison to James Brown, 28 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of Novr. 30 was duly recd. at Richmond, whence it would have been acknowledged, but for the authorized hope that an extension of your contemplated trip, would have afforded the pleasure of a personal opportunity. I now beg leave to express the thanks due for your attention to the pecuniary items on acct. of the University, and to assure you, that the wish that we may once more see...
1331James Madison to Peter S. Duponceau, 28 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
J Madison has recd. the copy of "Essays on American Silk," with which Mr. Duponceau has obligingly favored him. Silk and Wine are precious staples to be added to the stock already possessed by our Country; and whoever contributes to the introduction & establishment of either, by such valuable instruction as distinguishes the "Essays" has a just claim on all, for the thanks which an individual...
1332James Madison to Littleton Dennis Teackle, 28 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have duly recd. with your letter of the 20th. a copy of the "Report on a State’s Bank." Not venturing to pronounce on the merits of a plan, wch. is to be tested by a fuller experience than can yet be consulted, I can only express my acknowledgements, for the communication, and my wishes, that if adopted, the patriotic views, of its authors, may be accomplished With esteem & friendly respects...
1333Thomas S. Hinde to James Madison, 26 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
It is with much pleasure, I acknowledge the receipt of the New Constitution of my native State. I had hoped for more, and that the Lowlanders would have met the up land Virginians with the free hold restriction in the Senate—but presume under existing circumstances this was a point that our lowland friends are not yet prepared to meet. I hope Sir, that notwithstanding the Constitution has some...
1334Alexander Garrett to James Madison, 25 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
Above and annexed, I send for your approval, my check on the President & Directors of the Literary Fund, for Five thousand dollars, part of the Annuity due the University of Virginia for 1830. Most Respectfully Your most Obt Servant NB. The number of Students now at the University, I understand is about 140, all doing well nothing has as yet occurred this session to be much regretted of, save...
1335James Madison to William Allen, 21 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 19th. is just recd. It was not amiss that you paid Waller’s drafts wch. were due tho’ he had no authority to draw on you. He will have notice not to repeat this irregularity. I subjoin an authority to draw my shares of the Late dividend and the Turnpike Stock. Wm. A. is hereby authorized to receive my share of the Dividend, as declared on the first day of Jany 1830, by the P &...
1336James Madison to William F. Gray, 21 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
If copies of the Lives of Arthur Lee & E. Gerry should be Deposited with you for me, Be so good as to pay for them & apprize me that you have done so. You will oblige me also by forthwith sending me a Ream of best ungilt Letter paper. FC (DLC) .
1337James Madison to James Monroe, 21 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
The Nat. Intelligr. of the 19th. gave us the pleasure of finding that you had arrived at Washington in safety, and advancing in convalescence. We left Richd. full of anxiety, produced by the reported effect of what happened to the Steamboat, on your feeble condition I hope this will find you at Oakhill with continued improvement in yr. health and happy in that of Mrs. Monroe & all around you,...
1338Littleton Dennis Teackle to James Madison, 20 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of transmitting to you a report on a proposition to establish a financial bank in this State. I humble conceive that the proper employment of the prerogative in question would yield to Virginia the means of amelioration to an incalculable extent—If the Moneys paid for the credit of that portion of the Sovereign right, which has been unjustly ceded to a favored few, in the...
1339Francis Preston to James Madison, 17 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
Yesterday morning Mr McCrea died greatly regretted, he was perfectly resigned and entirely conscious of his condition as I understand– He requested shortly before his death that he should be burried with the honors of War– He is to be interred to day but I have not heard whether his request will be regarded– I have noticed the weather since your departure with reference to your travelling and...
1340G. Woodson Payne to James Madison, 16 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have not the pleasure of a personal acquaintance with you but as you Marrid a near Relation of mine I hope that will be a sufficient apology for the liberty I have taken to introduce myself to you in this way, as it may suit your convenience to Call on me with your Lady on your return from the convention home, I assure you both it would afford myself & Mrs. Payne great Pleasure if you would...
1341James Madison to Samuel P. Walker, Jr., 14 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
A rule which I have found it expedient to impose on myself not permitting me to comply with the request in your letter of the 10th. inst; I can only express the pleasure with which I observe the high testimony borne to your promising talents and worth; a pleasure which is enhanced by your relation to an illustrious patriot, in the public veneration for whose memory, my personal share is so...
1342Cuyler Staats to James Madison, 14 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
About one Month since, I sent to you, as an expression of my high admiration for your private & public character, a "Tribute to DeWitt Clinton" I have anxiously waited for your answer to its accompanying letter; & for fear of a Misdirection, have again written you—May I be favored with your acknowledgement, While I remain with great respect. RC (DLC) . Docketed by JM.
1343Samuel P. Walker, Jr. to James Madison, 10 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave, to introduce myself to you, as Samuel P. Walker Jr. and grand nephew, to the late Richard Henry Lee, with whom, in former times, you were intimately acquainted. Intrusion, upon you, and your Public duties, I do not wish to make. And it is solely from the idea, that you will acquiesce, with my wish, that I have been induced, to write you. Should you do so. your kindness never, will...
1344James Madison to George W. Featherstonhaugh, 7 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your’s of the 3d. instant. A regard for consistency does not permit me to take the Step you wish in behalf of your Son’s views towards Westpoint. But I can not withold an expression of the pleasure I feel at the testimony borne by his Preceptor to his talents & worth. And the pleasure is enhanced by his relation to an old and intimate friend, whose able & patriotic labours I had...
1345James Madison to Thomas Vaiden, 7 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have recd your letter of Dcr. 28 referring to one in 1828. which was anonymous. I recollect havg. recd. the latter, but can not speak particularly of its contents. The circumstance of its being anonymous wd. not necessarily evince bad motives, and I retain no impression that would justify an imputation of them in that particular case. With friendly wishes Draft (DLC) .
1346William Emmons to James Madison, 5 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to respectfully to request the honour of your company this Evening at the Capitol at 1/4 past Seven. The subjects to be introduced are of a Patriotic nature With profound veneration and respect– yours RC (DLC) . Docketed by JM.
1347G. W. Featherstonhaugh to James Madison, 3 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
I had the pleasure to receive your Letter of the 2nd July, and immediately directed the Publisher of my Translation of Cicero’s Republic to forward you another Copy, the first not having reached you. Being comparatively so near to you, I meant on my arrival at this place to have paid a Visit to Richmond, that I might have had the very great gratification of paying my personal respects to you,...
1348James Madison to George Blaettermann, 2 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have recd yours of Decr. 20 20 and am more sorry for the view it has taken of its subject than convinced that it was a necessary view. Premising that I have no authority as Rector, nor any as a Visitor in the view of the Board that as one of the 3 members of the Ex--Come I can only observe with respect to the provided Report of the visitors, that it does not appear to warrant the injurious...
1349American Colonization Society membership certificates, 1 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
This certifies that Edward D. Hobbs is a Member for life, of the American Colonization Society. R R Gurley [seal] Secretary ( ICHi ).
1350James Madison to Henry A. S. Dearborn, 1 January 1830 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison returns his thanks to General Dearborn for the copy of his "address to the Massachusetts Horticultural Society." He has derived instruction as well as pleasure from the learning thrown into its elegant pages RC (NjP) .