182201James 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...
182202Joseph 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...
182203James 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...
182204James 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) .
182205James 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....
182206John 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...
182207James 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) .
182208Lucius 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.
182209Samuel 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.
182210Thomas 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...
182211James 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...
182212Joseph 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....
182213Outline 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...
182214Nicholas 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).
182215Thomas 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...
182216Richard 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...
182217James 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...
182218James 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...
182219James 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...
182220James 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) .
182221John 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...
182222James 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...
182223James 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...
182224Richard 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...
182225George 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...
182226Thomas 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...
182227Samuel 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...
182228Richard 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.
182229James 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...
182230Notes 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....
182231James 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,...
182232James 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...
182233Thomas 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...
182234Nicholas 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...
182235James 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...
182236Thomas 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...
182237Noah Webster to James Madison, 16 October 1829 (Madison Papers)
Having nearly finished the literary works in which I have been many years engaged, the incessant & intense labors of which have occupied all my time, I shall now devote a few minutes to revive the remembrance of a few facts which may have escaped your mind, & to relate a few circumstances which have succeeded those facts. My first acquaintance with you, Sir, was in the autumn of the year 1782,...
182238E. A. Yates to James Madison, 17 October 1829 (Madison Papers)
As it is our happy lot to live under a republican government, I take the liberty of addressing one of the Fathers of our allmost happy country. By the Papers we have observed the convention of Verginia is in Session & that the praiseworthy petition from the just & humane for a gradual emancipation is before that honerable body of which you are a member. It appears at this moment that...
182239Jesse Torrey, Jr. to James Madison, 19 October 1829 (Madison Papers)
It gives me peculiar joy, as it does the American public totally, to behold you, with your political companion, James Monroe, assisting the collected distinguished Statesmen and patriots of Virginia, in the construction of a constitution for the future direction of your legislators, and for the security and permanency of the rights and liberties of the people. Having long been convinced that...
182240Harriet Livermore to James Madison, 22 October 1829 (Madison Papers)
A female, quite unknown to you, who has nothing commendatory in herself, but an alliance to that sex, which is called "the weaker vessel", very respectfully solicites your attention a few moments, to the subject of a petition she has to lay to at your feet. An impression that your time is very closely occupied, leads me to believe you will give a preference to brevity rather than be detained...
182241[Edward Livingston] to James Madison, 22 October 1829 (Madison Papers)
Mr Baring with whose family and connexions you are well acquainted goes to be a witness of the very interesting scene now passing at Richmond and being certain that I could do nothing that would gratify him more I have offered him this introduction. you will find him a gentleman every way worthy of your best attentions. I most exceedingly regret that circumstances do not permit me to accompany...
182242John S. Barbour to James Madison, 26 October 1829 (Madison Papers)
I had some hopes until yesterday that it would now be within my power to discharge the debt so long due to you. As they have failed me, I beg leave to offer you the inclosed note. I assure you most sacredly that it shall be paid when due. I have made it payable at the Washington Branch Bank, because when in that place my transactions in money are with it. The members of the House of Reps....
182243Henry Banks to James Madison, 29 October 1829 (Madison Papers)
After a long very feeble and debilitated state of Health and debility I have so far recovered as to be able to write legibly & intelligibly, as the fruitage of my recovered health I have determined to render myself useful to the public, as long as my life shall be spared, and therefore to devote my time and faculties to public Benefit for that Purpose I have published a prospectus for a...
182244George W. Spotswood to James Madison, 29 October 1829 (Madison Papers)
Before I leave Richd., I beg leave to avail myself of this mode of biding both you, and Mrs. Madison an affecte. farewell; For the kind, and friendly attention, I have at all times recd. from both of you, be pleased to accept the warmest assurance, of my grateful acknowledgements, which neither time or distance can obliterate. I beg that you will be kind enough to reply to this part of my...
182245James Madison to George W. Spotswood, 30 October 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. your letter, stating the report that you had been dismissed from the University and that on acct. of intemperance. The first is known to be untrue, your leaving your situation having been your voluntary act, and I doubt not that the charge of intemperance will be disproved by your conduct in every situation. Mrs. M. unites with me in best wishes, that the residence you have...
182246Robley Dunglison to James Madison, 30 October 1829 (Madison Papers)
Some few of the Students, who are their own Guardians, have received permission from the Authorities of the Institution to be absent for a short time at the Convention. This I have considered it important to make known to you, as otherwise it might seem that they had absented themselves without leave. I have the honor to be with the most profound respect, Your obed Servant RC (DLC) . Docketed...
182247James Madison to Nicholas P. Trist, 31 October 1829 (Madison Papers)
Yours of Octr. 7. was duly recd. and with every disposition to befriend the object of it. Being precluded by a rule forced on me, from doing it in the usual mode, it was my purpose to avail myself, of Mr. V. Buren’s expected visit here, by incidentally turning his attention to your aptitudes for official services. It now appears that he has declined the trip altogether, which leaves me unable...
182248James Madison to Mathew Carey, 1 November 1829 (Madison Papers)
I recd. the pamphlet with which you lately favored me whilst I was in Richmond where the attention due to it was prevented by that demanded by my public situation. I can not now return my thanks without alluding to the impression made by the ability which pervades the several articles composing the publication. The views presented in som of them cannot fail to have a favorably effect in the...
182249Mathew Carey to James Madison, 1 November 1829 (Madison Papers)
By this mail, I send you a number of copies of two essays on the protecting System, which I request you will be so good to hand to the Messenger of the Convention to be delivered to the members. I remain, Sir, very respectfully, Your obt hble Servt RC (DLC) . Docketed by JM, with this note: "The delivery disclosed the papers being tracked and likely to be viewed as of a party character."
182250Cuyler Staats to James Madison, 10 November 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have taken the liberty of forwarding for your acceptance, the accompanying memorial of the late DeWitt Clinton. His talents, services, and character have rendered his name illustrious in the history of new york—The possession of this trifling Tribute by you, whose name, united with other remnants of an heroic age, have shed a glory over the political history of America, will be to me a...