1401Thomas Herttell to James Madison, 13 October 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have taken the liberty to transmit to you by mail, a copy of a pamphlet entitled " The Demurrer, which you will please to accept with the respectful compliments of the Author. It was not until after this pamphlet was published that I had the pleasure of reading "The memorial and remonstrance on the religious rights of man, drawn up by yourself and addressed to the General Assembly of the...
1402James Landon to James Madison, 8 October 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have most sincerely and humbly to beg pardon for my presumption in the liberty I now take. From the persuasion, Sir, of a person who professed to be my friend, I was induced to leave London and embark for America with a man who left England with an intention of commencing business as a Dry Goods Merchant in New York, and who promised that if I would accompany him in the capacity of Clerk, he...
1403Nicholas P. Trist to James Madison, 7 October 1829 (Madison Papers)
Mr Van Buren is reported to contemplate a visit to Richmond, where he will, of course, see you. He has expressed himself favorably concerning me, to several persons. But I have not had any opportunity to make myself known to him, except in the mere routine of a subordinate clerkship. Should no circumstance exist to make such a thing unpleasant; an expression of the sentiments with which it has...
1404James Monroe to James Madison, 4 October 1829 (Madison Papers)
I was happy to hear by Paul last night, that you had arrived with Mrs Madison, and that your health had been improved by the journey, as I think that mine has. Col: Mercer was with me last night, and suggested some ideas in relation to you, which I wish to communicate to you, for consideration, before you see him, as he will probably call on you this morning. He proposes, at the instance of...
1405Thomas Underwood to James Madison, 4 October 1829 (Madison Papers)
My situation requires that I should do something more than I am doing for the benefit of my family which is a tolerably large one: I have six children, four of whom I have to maintain and not much to maintain them on, my funds are very limited, having been unfortunate in the last war from a zeal to support it. I am the son of your old friend & acquaintance Thomas Underwood of Goochland, & have...
1406Notes for Virginia Constitutional Convention, 1 October 1829 (Madison Papers)
Divn. of powers to weaken each br. & to balance the whole [ ] Hence Leg. Ex. & Judy. The 2 houses, the veto of Ex & indepce of Judges, liable however to impt. & removal &c Case of negroes--persons as well as property. the sympathy of white population in one branch of Legisl: protect ym agst. masters—the interest of masters protect ym agst. disproportionate taxation. Charters of incorpn....
1407James Madison: Notes for the Virginia Constitutional Convention, 1 October 1829 (Madison Papers)
The plan proposed by the gentleman from Northampton, freed as it has been from one of its Elements, (taxation), appears to be entitled to a favorable consideration: It is not liable to objections which are so decisive with those, who oppose the rival plan. The original and real ground of opposition between the two parties, is that one basis of representation for both Houses of the Legislature,...
1408James Madison to John A. G. Davis, 29 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
Yours of Augst. 21. came duly to hand, but I have delayed troubling you with the answer, till you should be released from your co-operating task in preparing Mr. Jefferson’s works for the press. This I understand has now taken place. I thank you, Sir, in the name of the Rector pro–tem as well as my own, for your obliging offer of service in the discharge of our official duties. That of...
1409Richard Cutts to James Madison, 28 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to introduce to you the bearer Mr Ogg of this City, who visits Richmond for the purpose of reporting the debates of the Convention. He is connected with the establishment of the National Journal. I am with respect & esteem yr Hl St RC (DLC) . Docketed by JM.
1410Thomas Spotswood Hinde to James Madison, 26 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
Agreeably to my promise, I herewith enclose two bundles containing a breif and a Condensed Sketch of the transaction of a national affair—It was an important affair in its day— Presuming that they might afford you a leisure evenings amusement at Richmond before you Consigned them to the vault, I have taken the liberty (having [hastily] transcribe them) of now forwarding them to you, thinking...
1411Samuel A. Storrow to James Madison, 26 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
At the place & in the circle where I accidentally am, a strong inclination prevails that Mr Thomas B Barton be presented to the notice of the Convention as its clerk. I have no right to do more than to mention Mr B as a man of merit & of peculiar qualifications for the office in question. In doing this I offer an apology, & accompany it with my most respectful salutations to yourself & Mrs...
1412George Tucker to James Madison, 19 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
Your letter, directed to me at Baltimore was duly received, as well as that it referred to, (inclosing a copy of the first draught of the Constitution, & your subscription to the Museum.) on my return to this place. The draught of the Constitution was very acceptable to us, as I have no doubt it will be to our readers. It will appear next week, accompanied with a notice of the most prominent...
1413James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 15 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
The youth John Chapman nearly related to our family, having become a Student of the University, and being desirous as his father is, that he may be personally known to you, I can not refuse a line for the purpose. I can not speak of him, from much personal knowledge. But if he inherits, as I trust he does, the estimable qualities of his father, I shall not regret the liberty I am taking. We...
1414James Madison to James Monroe, 15 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
I recd. yours of the 10th. with a full sense of your kindness in taking so much interest in my health. Subsequent to your call on me, I had a return of fever which reduced me to a state of greater weakness than I had before experienced. For several weeks passed, have been on the recovery in strength as well as health; and if no relapse takes place, I may be able to give my attendance at...
1415Richard M. Johnson to James Madison, 15 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
This will be handed to you by a particular young friend of mine Mr Robert. W. Scott a resident of Frankfort K.y. Having finished his education & having obtained a Licence to practise Law he has defered engaging in his profession, to visit Richmond, City of Washington, Philadelphia & other places, in Search of information, & particularly his object is to attend the virginia convention. In every...
1416John Bryce to James Madison, 14 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
I beg your forgiveness for the liberty I have taken of introducing to your acquaintance Mr Robs W Scott a young Gent. the son of a friend of mine in this State who is on a tour, in quest of Knoledge, an will visit Richmond to attend your Convention, Knowing your willingness to give every [facility] to the youth of our Country in the attainment of Knoledge I have felt the less hesitation in...
1417James Madison to Thomas L. McKenney, 12 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his friendly respects to Col. McKenney and thanks him for the interesting Little pamphlet accompanying his favor of the 4th instant Draft (DLC) .
1418James Monroe to James Madison, 10 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
I am anxious to know the state of your health, & whether it is such, as will enable you to attend the convention. I most earnestly hope that you will be able to attend it, for if I go, I shall be much gratified to meet you there, and whether I do or not, I am satisfied that your presence, altho you might take no part, in the discussion, would have a very useful effect. My health since, we...
1419James Madison to Joseph C. Cabell, 7 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
I recd. on the evening of friday your two letters of Augst. 30. & Sepr 1. with the Copy of the Virga. proceedings in 98-99. and the letters of "Hampden". When I looked over your manuscript pamphlet, lately returned to you, my mind did not advert to a discrepancy in your recorded opinions, nor to the popularity of the rival jurisdiction claimed by the Court of Appeals. Your exchange of a hasty...
1420James Madison to Samuel Kercheval, 7 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. Sir, your letter of Augst. 27 and thank you for the little pamphlet containing Mr. Jeffersons letters to you, which I did not before possess in that convenient form. In reply to your request, the infirm state of my health, with particular claims at present on my time obliged me to say that on the points in which I do not exactly concur with Mr. Jefferson, I could offer no beyond...
1421Richard M. Johnson to James Madison, 5 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
The Bearer of this introductory note Mr William Emmons is an only Brother of Doct. Richard Emmons my particular friend & neighbour & the author of the Fredoniad & a volume of poems recently published in Boston dedicated to yourself, from motives cherished in his bosom of your exalted [ ] Character & Devotion to your Country—Mr Wm. Emmons is the publisher of the work & divides with his Brother...
1422Thomas L. McKenney to James Madison, 4 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
Allow me to offer for your acceptance a pamphlet containing the proceedings of a board recently organized in N. York; to say that the hint in the opening of the address, was taken from one of your letters to me; to request the favor of you to present my remembrances to Mrs. Madison, and to assure her of my living remembrance of her, & her varied excellencies; and to assure you of my...
1423Outline on the Federal Constitution, 1 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
The compound Govt. of U. S is without a model, and to be explained by itself; not by similitudes or analogies. The terms, union Federal, national not to be applied to it without the qualifications peculiar to the System: The English Govt. in a great measure sui generis and the terms monarchy used by those who look at the Executive head only, and Commonwealth, by those looking only at the...
1424Nicholas P. Trist to James Madison, 1 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
It is my intention some day or other to take up seriously the politics of this country. If a moment of leisure is ever allowed you for the purpose, will you add to your many kindnesses that of pointing out, in as much detail possible, a course of reading on the subject? Ever yours N. P. T. RC ( ViHi : Nicholas P. Trist Album Book).
1425Joseph C. Cabell to James Madison, 30 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
Anti Tariff Resolutions adopted by the Legislature of Virginia. At the Session of 1825.6. "1. Be it therefore resolved, That the imposition of taxes and duties by the Congress of the U. States, for the purpose of protecting and encouraging domestic manufactures, is an unconstitutional exercise of power, and is highly oppressive & partial in its operation." At the session of 1826.7. "2....
1426James Madison to Henry A. S. Dearborn, 28 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have duly received your communication notifying the honorary membership conferred on me by the "Massachussetts Horticultural Society"; for which I beg that my sincere acknowledgements may be accepted. I should find much pleasure in giving better testimonies of the value I ascribe to such Institutions, and of the particular respect I entertain for one distinguished by such Patrons: but it is...
1427Samuel Kercheval to James Madison, 27 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of transmitting by mail, a copy of Mr. Jeffersons letters, on the subject of amending our states constitution. Your opinion is most respectfully requested on the merits of Mr. Jeffersons proposition for amendments. Most respectfully your fellow citizen RC (DLC) . Docketed by JM.
1428Thomas S. Hinde to James Madison, 27 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
Your esteemed favor of the 17th instant was received yesterday morning. I thank you, sir, for the opportunity afforded me of making a deposit of an important document relating to national affairs. I feel deeply and sensibly, sir, for many reasons, the honor conferred on me in affording me the opportunity of doing so; for we live for posterity, and set up beacons for the next generation. So...
1429Lucius Harrison to James Madison, 24 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have not heard from you since I was at your house. I should be glad to know for certain whether you will want a manager for the home house or the black Meddow: next year: if you should—I should be glad to git the bisness I am—yours with Respects RC (DLC) . Docketed by JM.
1430James Madison to Mrs. Stanard, 23 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have duly recd. your favour making known the accomodations in your House for members of the Convention in October. The probability that provision will have been otherwise made for me, makes it proper to request that there be no reservations on my account. With great respect. FC (DLC) .
1431John A. G. Davis to James Madison, 21 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have delayed sending you a copy of the proceedings of the Visitors at their last meeting, much longer than I ought, in consequence of my having been since constantly and laboriously occupied in assisting Mr. Randolph to prepare his grandfather’s works for the press. I was the less uneasy at the delay, from supposing that Dr. Dunglison had carried you, as he told me he should, the sketch of...
1432James Madison to John Lewis, 20 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
J.M. recd. some time since the pamphlet politely forwarded to him by Mr. Lewis; but has been prevented by ill health from not sooner returning the thanks due for it. He has not even yet been able to give it such a perusal as it justly claims. He can not be mistaken however in saying that it manifests no common talent for philosophical and instructive views of the subject of which it treats....
1433James Madison to Matthew Maury, 18 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 11th. inst: It was certainly not necessary to satisfy me that your father had lost nothing of his title to the esteem & friendship I have ever entertained for him. I had myself a letter from him dated as late as June 19 which enclosed several interesting communications, on subjects within the scope of his consular attentions. You will gratify both Mrs. M. & myself by...
1434James Madison to John Sergeant, 18 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his respects to Mr. Sergeant, with many thanks for the copy of his discourse delivered in Rutgers College in July, last. The instructive views taken in it of a subject always interesting, give a particular value to the publication, which was duly felt in the perusal of it. Draft (DLC) .
1435James Madison to Thomas S. Hinde, 17 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of July 23. was duly recd. but at a time when I was under an indisposition, remains of which are still upon me. I know not whence the error originated that I was engaged in writing the history of our Country. It is true that some of my correspondences during a prolonged public life, with other manuscripts connected with important public transactions are on my files, and may...
1436Joseph C. Cabell to James Madison, 17 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have just received the enclosed letter from Mr. Morris, & as it relates altogether to the subject of your enquiry, I have thought it proper to enclose it to you. I am sorry that it should be so unsatisfactory. It is probable that I shall hear again from Mr. M. on this subject; in which event, I will write you immediately. Should you still desire to engage my services on this or any other...
1437James Madison to William R. Griffith, 16 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
Your favor from Baltimore of May 16, was duly recd. In consequence of your friendly dispositions communicated when with me, to cooperate in settling the business with Mrs. Tapscott, in a manner favorable to all parties, letters on the subject were written to Mr. J. H. Lee, who has been so good as to take charge of Mrs. Willis’s & my interest in the case. Apprehending from the lapse of time,...
1438James Madison to Joseph C. Cabell, 15 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 5th found me under a return of indisposition which has not yet left me. To this cause you must ascribe the tardiness of my attention to it. Your speech with the accompanying notes and documents will make a very interesting and opportune publication. I think with Mr. Johnson that your view of the Virginia doctrine in 98-99 is essentially correct, and easily guarded against...
1439James Madison to William B. Giles, 15 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
Mr & Mrs. M. have duly recd. Govr. Giles polite & kind invitation to make a part of his family during the approaching Convention. Other arrangemts. having been previously made for their accommodation on that occasion, they do not avail themselves of his proffered hospitality; but are not the less sensible of the many thanks which they owe for it & which they pray him to accept with returns of...
1440Mrs. Stanard to James Madison, 14 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
Mrs Stanard’s respectful compliments to Mr Madison, and begs leave to inform him that she has procured a genteel and pleasantly situated house on Main Street within a short distance of the Capitol between the Banks and the Merchants Coffee House for the accommodation of Members to the approaching Convention. She will have eight well furnished Chambers prepared, with every other convenience to...
1441Henry A. S. Dearborn to James Madison, 12 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure of informing you that you have been elected an Honorary Member of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, which has been recently established; and herewith you will receive a pamphlet, containing the Charter, Constitution, Bye-Laws, &c. of the Institution. We shall be happy to avail of such information as it may be in your power to communicate, on all subjects relating to...
1442Samuel J. Winston to James Madison, 12 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
I understand that you have been elected a Member of the Virginia Convention which is to meet in October next. I take the liberty to inform you that I am a Candidate for the Office of Sergeant at Arms to that body I am Very Respectfully RC (DLC) .
1443Matthew Maury to James Madison, 11 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
In presuming to address you I must plead that feeling for my Father which impells me to assure you that he has not in any way rendered himself unworthy of your good opinion which was manifested in your reappointment of him to the Consulate at Liverpool. Since I had the gratification of spending a day at Montpellier, I have been little absent from the United States. The first six months of the...
1444William B. Giles to James Madison, 10 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to assure you, I was very much gratified, that your District had honored the state so far, as to place you, Sir, in the Convention for altering, or amending the Constitution. It is at the same time with sincere sorrow and concern I have learnt; that the state of your health has, since that time, been impaired by indisposition; but I earnestly hope; that it is already completely...
1445Joseph C. Cabell to James Madison, 5 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
May I take the liberty to ask that you will be so good as to read the enclosed pamphlet, and to inform me whether the argument in the speech respecting the rights of the parties to the Compact, be sound and in conformity to your own views of the subject, and if there be error, where & to what extent, it exists. The subject is very important, & the views here taken. of it, somewhat new, and...
1446Alexander Garrett to James Madison, 3 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
Annexed I send for your approval my check on the President & Directors of the Literary Fund, for five thousand dollars, being the last of the present years annuity Mr. Brockenbrough, advises me that a part of it will soon be wanted. Most Respectfully Your Obt. Servt. RC (DLC) .
1447Thomas Law to James Madison, 3 August 1829 (Madison Papers)
As malignant feelings excited at elections disturb the harmony of Society, & as Bank Directors Sheriffs & their Deputies &ca have an improper influence when almost every one in these times is more or less in their power; permit me to suggest the introduction of a law that a freeholder shall be permitted to vote vivâ voce or by ballot In clubs members are voted for by ballot, that enmity may...
1448John H. Lee to James Madison, 30 July 1829 (Madison Papers)
At the last fall term of the [F. B] Court I obtained Judgment against Bell & Tapscotts Exr in your favor I had requested Mr Crittenden to hasten on the Execution, the Marshal shortly after came to my House, we went to Owenboro & so with Bell on the eve of removing to New Orleans, we went in pursuit of the Boat in which Bell had a small amount of furniture; no Negroes or other valuable property...
1449James Madison to Bernard Peyton, 29 July 1829 (Madison Papers)
Waggons with six Hhds. of Tobo. set out this morning and will be in Richd. soon after this reaches you. The overseer says that with one exception, they may expect better prices than the 2 last Hhds. I would ask your attention particularly to No. 13. which was made by Mr. P. my brother in law, and is spoken of by his judicious neighbor Mr. Newman, as of the very first quality; and of the same...
1450James Madison to George Tucker, 25 July 1829 (Madison Papers)
I learn from Dr. Dunglison, that you left the University, before a letter I wrote a few days ago could have reached you. It inclosed a copy of the original draft of the present Constitution of Virga. which I supposed might not improperly find a place in the Museum. Subjected to the copy was a short note relating to the authorship of the draft. It occurs on reflection yt. it may be as well not...