1551James Madison to Jared Sparks, 28 March 1829 (Madison Papers)
Since your departure for Europe I have found the letters from General Washington which I thought were missing, and of which you were so obliging as to promise me copies from the original drafts among his papers. These particular letters had been separated from the others, and the circumstance forgotten. That you may avoid the trouble of fulfilling your promise I drop you this information,...
1552James Madison to James Monroe, 26 March 1829 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 24th. just recd. has relieved us from the great anxiety we were suffering from the rumours of your illness. We had heard of the accident from your horse, but had also of your recovery from it. Mr. Giles makes use of the Hudibrastic gun, which does most harm by its recoil, it is said; with this difference indeed, that his cartridges being blank, the only possible effect, in the...
1553James Madison to George W. Spotswood, 26 March 1829 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 23d. is just come to hand. I need not express to you my good wishes, these having been often repeated. But I can not manifest them in the way you request; consistently with the rule I have long found it necessary to adopt. Nor could I, indeed in your case, add any thing to the informations or considerations, favorable to your objects, which will probably be offered by others...
1554James Madison to William Madison, 25 March 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. the Communication of the Delegates from the Counties composing this Senatorial District assembled for the purpose of recommending four persons to represent it in the Convention wch. is to propose amendments to the Constitution of the State; acquainting me that I have been included in the number selected, and expressing a wish to be informed, whether the Delegation has my assent to...
1555James Madison to Joseph C. Cabell, 24 March 1829 (Madison Papers)
Since mine of the 19th. inst. I have recd. yours of the 16th., & hasten to comply with its request relating to your letters of the Spring of 1827 & those from Warminster of the last year. I send the original instead of copies, which cd. not be readily [made] As they are necessary to explain some of mine to you, may I ask the favor of you to let me have them again, after serving your own...
1556Philip P. Barbour to James Madison, 24 March 1829 (Madison Papers)
You will have seen, that certain free holders in Louisa, have addressed through the Enquirer, some queries, to yourself & the other nominees for the convention; having some difficulty myself about the proper course to pursue, I will esteem it a favor, if you will be good enough to write me by my son, what course you will take, or whether you will answer them through the newspaper. Yours...
1557Joseph C. Cabell to James Madison, 24 March 1829 (Madison Papers)
I received by yesterday’s mail your favor of 19 inst. and lose no time in acknowledging the relief it has afforded to my mind. To save you trouble I will recall the request that you will furnish me with copies of my letters requesting you to write me on the subject of the Tariff, and desiring permission to publish your letters. Before your letter of 19th inst. reached me, I had very much...
1558John S. Skinner to James Madison, 24 March 1829 (Madison Papers)
The Hon A Stephenson late Speaker of the H Reps—has politely suggested the propriety of sending you a set of the American Journal &c for examination if you have leissure. Congress you will have perceived, have noticed it respectfully. If it be consistent with your other engagements, to look at it, & express your opinion of it be so kind as to do it. In so doing you will confer a very great...
1559George W. Spotswood to James Madison, 23 March 1829 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of enclosing to you a letter I recd. by this days mail from majr Lewis; I beg leave to appologize for being so troublesome. A large and dependent family compells me to seek some more favourable situation to supply their wants; I solicit your friendship, and avail myself of this opportunity, and offer you my most grateful thanks, for the many acts of kindness you have...
1560Carver Willis to James Madison, 23 March 1829 (Madison Papers)
This will be handed you by Mr. Wm. R Griffith of Kentucky, a near neighbour and friend of Mrs Tapscott and Mrs. Bell—a gentleman who from letters from them, has taken a lively interest in their welfair— Mr. Griffiths business carries him to the Bowling Green; he calls on you, with the view of making some arrangment respecting your claims on Mrs. Tapscott, which he flatters himself, may be made...