130771From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 10 October] 1818 (Madison Papers)
I was much gratified in learning from the President that you were so well recovering from the attack your health suffered beyond the mountains. I wish I could join you at the meeting of the Visitors on Monday, & attend also that of the Agricultural Society. But circumstances do not allow me that pleasure. RC ( ViU ). 1 p. Fragment. Undated. Unsigned. Conjectural date assigned on the basis of...
130772From James Madison to Benjamin Fry, 14 October 1818 (Madison Papers)
I should very readily offer you any information or advice which might be useful in the pursuit of your claim for the loss referred to in your letter of the 4th. inst: but the great lapse of time has effaced from my memory, if it ever possessed, any circumstances which are not preserved in the Department of State, or can be furnished by yourself: and with respect to the course now remaining to...
130773To James Madison from John Quincy Adams, 22 October 1818 (Madison Papers)
A Resolution of Congress of 27. March last, directs the publication of the Journal of the Convention which formed the present Constitution of the United States, now remaining in this Office, and all Acts and proceedings of that Convention, which are in the possession of the Government of the United States. On the 19th. of March 1796. there were deposited in this Office by President...
130774To James Madison from Edgar Macon, 28 October 1818 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 3d instan[t] & am obliged to you for so cheerfully communicating to me your opinion concerning the languages. I had always entertained the idea that the Greek and Latin languages were necessary to form an elegant writer but the argument you used viz that the Greeks brought their language to perfection without the assistance of any other tongue, has altered my...
130775To James Madison from Joseph Milligan, 30 October 1818 (Madison Papers)
I have just got through the press a little book that contains two distinct Treatises on Gardening both of which no doubt you are familiar with the first is by John Gardiner & By David Hepburn, late Gardener to Governor Mercer & to General John Mason. The other is by the late Mr John Randolph of Williamsburg. There is also some new hints which you will find as follows prospectus from page 1 to...
130776From James Madison to John Quincy Adams, 2 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 22 ult: and enclose such extracts from my notes relating to the two last days of the Convention, as may fill the chasm in the Journals, according to the mode in which the proceedings are recorded. Col. Hamilton did not propose in the Convention any plan of a Constitution. He had sketched an outline which he read as part of a speech; observing that he did not...
130777From James Madison to Jacob Brown, [7 November] 1818 (Madison Papers)
I have rcd. 2 copies of the proceedings of the Agr. Socy. of Jefferson Cy. in Sepr last: for wch. I see by the superscription on the Cover, I am indebted to yr. politeness. One of the Copies I have forwarded to the Scy. of our Society in the County of Albemarle in this State. The proceedings are an interesting Specimen of the fruits of such Institutions; and the interest taken in them by the...
130778To James Madison from John Stevens, 7 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
The vast importance, in my humble opinion, of the subject matter of the communications herewith enclosed must be my apology for the liberty I now take in requesting your perusal of them. Should the object proposed to the consideration of the general government meet your approbation, or be considered by you of sufficient moment to induce you to favour me with an expression of your sentiments...
130779To James Madison from James Taylor, 7 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
I do my self the pleasure to introduce to your acquaintance our relation Richard Taylor Jr, son of the Commodore, who makes a visit to Va. on some land business. I flatter my self you will be pleased with his acquaintance, I assure you there is not a man of more Correct deportment in our Country. He will be able to give you particular information as to our Connections & as to the affairs of...
130780To James Madison from Edmond Kelly, [ca. 12 November] 1818 (Madison Papers)
I hope you are perswaded that my letters to you were dictated by a profound respect for your character patriotism & virtues and that any further appology for this or my former letters is unnecessary. I perceive the Courier Chides Genl Jackson severely for a doughty […] rather (if understood) for a doughtfull conduct—but supposing the capture of the spanish forts intended to Irritate & provoke...
130781To James Madison from Edward Wyer, 15 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
By the ship General Hand for Baltimore I have sent you a small box of the celebrated Brandenburg Wheat for seed. It is said by Agriculturists in this country that the above mentioned wheat, will very much improve by culture in the United States. The Box is directed to you care of the ⟨Na⟩vy Agent at Baltimore. If at any time I can be useful to you Sir, in the North of Europe, I hope you will...
130782From James Madison to John Stevens, 17 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 7th instant with the papers communicated along with it. I am so much ⟨a⟩ friend to every improvement […] cheaper transportation ⟨that⟩ I have been always ⟨inclined?⟩ to think favorably ⟨of⟩ the railroad as […] better adapted to many situations at least, than the common turnpikes or canals. But I do not find myself sufficiently acquainted with its comparative...
130783To James Madison from James B. Reynolds, 18 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
Among the most noble exertions of my soul was the occasion which allowed me the honour of your acquaintance. It Cost me much Since. Put down, my feelings Wounded, and my prospects worse than when I first started. But with your permission I may Still make it a source of pleasure and delight in conversing with you at this distance. The late purchase from the Chickasaw nation has Opened a grand...
130784From James Madison to James Monroe, 23 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
I thank you for the “Message” put under cover to me. The topics which it embraces are well presented to public attention. None of the Documents have reached us. Those relating to S. America, are I find objects of much curiosity. The inference you draw from them, leaves no doubt however as to their general complexion. I can not learn the precise state of Mr. Jefferson’s convalescence. I fear it...
130785To James Madison from James Monroe, 23 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed from Mr Rush, which you will return at your leisure, gives the latest intelligence from England, except what is containd in a statment from Mr Maury, of the gradual augmentation of our shipping, beyond that of G. B., in the trade between this country & G. B. I send you a copy of the documents relating to our affrs. with Spain, from a distant date to the last session inclusive....
130786From James Madison to an Unidentified Correspondent, 25 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
I recd. a few days ago a little package of Talavera Wheat sent from Washington by the gentleman I have not been able to let him know that the wheat came safe to hand; some of the letters in his name not being made out. to whose care it was entrusted by you. It was immediately put into the ground, and will have all the advantages allowed by the lateness of the Season, which will necessarily...
130787From James Madison to James Monroe, 28 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 23d. having passed on to Milton whence it came back to Orange Court House I did not receive it till yesterday. I am glad to find that our proportion of Shipping in the direct trade with G. B. is encreasing. It must continue to do so under an established reciprocity—with regard to the trade of the B. Colonies, whether that be founded on the admission or exclusion of the Ships...
130788From James Madison to Isaac Winston, 3 December 1818 (Madison Papers)
Your servant has delivered your favor of Novr. Seventy dollars paid in advance, (equa⟨l⟩ to more than 74) is I really think a very high pric⟨e⟩ for a year’s labour of such hands as Charles & Spotswood, and beyond a fair proportion to the better hands. Under existing circumstances ho⟨we⟩ver Eddins is disposed to retain them rather ⟨than?⟩ look out for others. I acquiese therefore in you⟨r⟩...
130789To James Madison from Jean Guillaume Hyde de Neuville, 3 December 1818 (Madison Papers)
J’ai lhonneur de vous adresser copie de l’extrait du moniteur qui m’est arrivé hier Soir. Je Suis heureux d’avoir recu le Premier (aumoins d’une manière officielle) cette grande et importante nouvelle elle me fait eprouver tant de joie Que je ne resiste point auplaisir de la communiquer desuite, A Vous Monsieur, quil m’est doux comme francais, et que je Suis fier comme ministre, de Pouvoir...
130790From James Madison to St. George Tucker, 7 December 1818 (Madison Papers)
This will be handed to you by Mr. Eustis. His public character is well known to you by the Stations he has filled, the last of which was that of our Minister Plenipoty in the Netherlands. In his private character you will find every thing to recommend him as a valuable & interesting acquaintance. His lady who accompanies him is equally recommended by her amiable dispositions and pleasing...
130791From James Madison to Jean Guillaume Hyde de Neuville, 9 December 1818 (Madison Papers)
I have been duly favd. with your interesting communication of the 3d. instant. The evacuation of France by the occupying armies is a just subject of the joy you express. It is an important event in the affairs of Europe; and an epoch particularly so in those of France. Her recovery of an uncontroulled Will must be gratifying to all who wish to see nations in full possession of the independence...
130792To James Madison from Benedict Dorsey, 10 December 1818 (Madison Papers)
If it be entirely convenient to thyself, and doth not appear improper in me, I should feel extreamly gratified (if thou hast freedom so to do) to receive information on a Subject in which I am considerably interested. Having purchased some Land in the North West Territory, known by The name of Carvers Land, with which Subject I believe thou are somewhat acquainted, as it was introduced before...
130793From James Madison to James Monroe, 11 December 1818 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed is of little consequence, but you will see that it ought to have been addressed to you. Dr. Eustis & his lady having given us a call, it was agreed that he & myself shd. make a short visit to Mr. Jefferson of whose state of health, I had never been able to get any precise information. We found him substantially restored from his indisposition, with good appetite, and in the daily...
130794To James Madison from Richard Rush, 13 December 1818 (Madison Papers)
Your esteemed favor of the 24th of July came safely to hand, with the bill which it enclosed, the amount of which was obtained from the Mess: Barings. I send by this conveyance the anecdotes of the life of bishop Watson in two volumes, and a little posthumous work of Horace Walpoles, which has lately come out. These two books, coupled with Doddington’s diary, (to which I remember you first...
130795To James Madison from William Whann, 15 December 1818 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. by the mail of this day a check drawn by James Monroe on this Bank for 1.200 Dolls. which, according to the endorsement I have placed to your credit in this Bank. Very Respectfully I have the Honor to be Sir Your Obt Sert RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM. This sum was probably in payment for wine; see Monroe to JM, 13 Feb. , and JM to Monroe, 18 Feb. 1818 . William Whann (d. 1822) was...
130796From James Madison to Benedict Dorsey, 17 December 1818 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 17 December 1818, Montpelier. Described as a one-page autograph letter, signed, in Kenneth W. Rendell, Inc., Catalogue No. 54 (1971), item 48: “I have recd. your letter on the subject of what is called Carver’s purchase. Among other motives to give any information in my power, I should not be insensible to your reference to my acquaintance with your father. That I am...
130797To James Madison from William Shaler, 18 December 1818 (Madison Papers)
I lately ordered from the interior a pâté de Perigueux which I had determined to take the liberty of Sending by Mr. Adams of Alexandria who is departing direct for the Chesapeake, to Mrs. Madison, in the hope that she would do me the favor to accept of it, as a proof of my remembrance of her past kindness, and of my consideration and respect. It should have been here on the 15th instant but is...
130798To James Madison from James Riley, 19 December 1818 (Madison Papers)
Having (since my return from Slavery in Africa) been appointed by Mr. James Simpson our old Consul in Morocco his agent, for settling his accounts with Government (now of about 23 Years standing) & to Petition Congress in his behalf for arrearages of pay to which he has always considered himself Justly entitled, or such other relief as Congress shall think fit to afford him, in his present...
130799To James Madison from James Monroe, 21 December 1818 (Madison Papers)
General King of the district of Maine in Massachusetts, being desirous, of making you a visit, I take much pleasure in promoting his wishes by giving him this introduction to you. His steady & firm attachment to the principles of our govt., & support of it, in the late war, by very meritorious services, are known to you. I hope that you derive no inconvenience from this severe attack of cold...
130800To James Madison from James Monroe, 23 December 1818 (Madison Papers)
I believe I now send you the document you asked for, in the form, you wished it. Mr Gallatin & Mr Rush have formd a treaty with G Britain, by which the commercl. convention is continued for 10. years, the questions of boundary & fisheries are settled, as is that respecting slaves taken in the late war, & Columbia river, but on what conditions, we know not, as the treaty is not yet receivd. The...