1971Gabriel Crane to James Madison, 9 March 1828 (Madison Papers)
[ ] Now after the lapse of a number of years I have again to address a communication to you in the Name and by direction of the Supreme the Divine Author of the Scripture, to inform you that He is still upon the earth with intention of executing His most important Purposes, [relating] to its concerns. And further that I am still the organ of His Will upon the earth for the occasion as was...
1972To John Jay from Richard Varick and Robert Troup, 8 March 1828 (Jay Papers)
In Obedience to the Direction of the Board of Managers of the American Bible Society, We have the Honor to inclose You a Copy of their Proceedings relative to your late Resignation of the Office of President of the Society. We are deeply sensible of the serious Injury the Society will inevitably sustain from the Want of your illustrious Name to patronize its important Concerns; We cannot...
1973James Madison to Nicholas P. Trist, 8 March 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. a letter from Col. Storrow in answer to an inquiry from me, which shews that he has still in his hands the packet put into them by Mr. Sparks. I am sorry that his inattention caused you & Mr Coolidge the trouble indicated in your favour of Feby. 22. The delinquent is so penitent for not even dropping me a line on the subject, that, in the consciousness of our own...
1974Chapman Johnson to James Madison, 8 March 1828 (Madison Papers)
I hope you will pardon my delay in answering your letter of December 19th. when I tell you, that ever since its receipt, I have been in duress, by the labors of my office, and by those which neither belonged to my office, nor should have been admitted into it— I now return you the letter of Mr. Trist, on Mr. Walker’s subject—and proceed to perform a promise I made to Genl. Cocke, but which I...
1975James Madison to Ferdinand R. Hassler, 6 March 1828 (Madison Papers)
J. M. presents his respects to Mr. Hassler with many thanks for the "Popular Exposition of the System of the Universe". politely sent & just recd; to which he adds his good wishes for the success, to wch. such a work executed with the known ability of the author can not fail to be entitled. Every insight into the grandeur & structure of the universe, having a happy tendency at once to expand...
1976James Madison to Alexander Garrett, 4 March 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. from a gentleman in Kentucky, who wishes to back an application to the Legislature, for aid to the Transylvania University, with the examples of other States, a request of a statement of the grants made to the University of Virginia, and to any other Collegiate Institutions within the State. May I ask the favor of you to guard me against any inaccuracies, by noting to me the...
1977James Madison to H. Thompson, Jr., 4 March 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of Feby. 26, acquainting me with the formation of the Society in Union Town for the promotion of "Literature friendship and morality," and with its election of me as an honorary member. Regarding an association for such purposes, in which young men of the Town unite with Students of the College, as doubly praise worthy, and a happy substitute for the social...
1978Joseph C. Cabell to James Madison, 1 March 1828 (Madison Papers)
I applied to the Executive thro’ one of its members for a copy of the 1st. vol: of the Public Journals—for your use. No law having passed authorizing the disposition to be made of them, and none being expedient till the whole of the work shall be completed, the Executive had no power to present a Copy to any one. I desired that one might be sent you on loan, till the Legislature shall pass a...
1979From James Madison to Jonathan Roberts, 29 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recd., my dear Sir, your friendly letter of the 15th. inst: which had strayed to a wrong post office, before it got to the right one. It gives me pleasure to find that you retain the sentiments which grew up between us during our cotemporary services in public life; and I do every justice to the motives which prompted your call on me to take an active side in the contest which excites...
1980To James Madison from John Quincy Adams, 29 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed small packet, addressed to your lady, has just been received from Mr Hughes, our Charge d’Affaires to the Netherlands. To account for its present appearance, I have to remark that it was by Mr Hughes transmitted to me open, with permission, of which I have availed myself to peruse its contents. To this indulgence of Mr Hughes I am indebted not only for the knowledge of the...
1981To James Madison from George W. Featherstonhaugh, 28 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I am recently returned from an Excursion to Europe with my Family, which has lasted about 15 months, after an absence of more than 20 Years from that part of the World. Of the various interesting objects pursued there, all of which must gradually rise to importance in our Country, I found none in which a greater practical progress had been made than the Science of Geology; all the intellectual...
1982To James Madison from Ferdinand R. Hassler, 28 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Allow me to have the honor to present You with the present again with a new publication of mine intended to diffuse interest for a science the general utility of which is as universally acknowledged as it is, desirable to extend it in this country. A popular exposition of the system of the Universe, which I should feel happy if my desire of rendering this study agreable had the success that...
1983From James Madison to Nancy Tapscott, 27 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of Jany 28. to which I can only answer by referring you to mine of Novr. 26. 1826. & by informing you that a power of Attorney is given by Mrs. Willis & myself to J. H. Lee Esqr. who will I am sure exercise it with every disposition to consult your interest & advantage that may be consistent with our just claims & reasonable expectations under the covenant entered into...
1984To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 27 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have just received your letter of 14th inst. When Mr King left England, he transferred to my credit the unexpended balance of the £2000 which had been remitted on account of the University of Virginia. I made sundry payments and in like manner, on my leaving London, I transferred the unexpended balance, amounting to about £300 as far as I can recollect, to the credit of the Secretary of...
1985To James Madison from Jared Sparks, 27 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 7th: of January came safely to hand. I trust you have before this time received the packet of letters sent by Col. Storrow. Had any accident befallen them I think he would have informed me. It is probable he has waited for a safe conveyance. I have written him on the subject. As all Genl. Washington’s papers are put up in chests, and deposited in the safety vault of an...
1986From James Madison to James Monroe, 26 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Your two letters of the 13 & 15th. inst came together by the last mail (sunday evening) too late to be answered by its return on monday morning. I had recd. the printed circular of Judge Brooke notifying our Electoral nominations, on thursday last, but in the night, & not to be answered by the return Mail, which passes our post office, between 5 & 6 miles distant, by day light. The printed...
1987To James Madison from Hugh Thompson Jr., 26 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Since the institution of “Madison College” in this place, a Society has been formed called the “Madison Literary Society” composed of the Students And a number of the young men of town, whose object is the promotion of “Literature Friendship and Morality.” As the friend and patron of Said object and in consequence of the very high Estimation in which you are held by the Members of the...
1988To James Madison from John Hartwell Cocke, 23 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I received yours of the 9. Inst. covering Mr. Egans letter, & the accompanying recommendations of him, for Mr. Longs Chair. As I shall have no opportunity of placing these papers in the hands of our Colleagues but through the post, which I agree with you might be hazardous, I shall take the safer course of placing them in the custody of the Secretary to the Board of Visitors, at my next visit...
1989From James Madison to Francis Brooke, 22 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
The mail of last evening brought me your circular communication, by which I am informed of my being nominated by the Convention at Richmond on the 8th. of Jany. one of the Electors recommended for the next appointment of Chief Magistrate of the U. States. Whilst I express the great respect I feel to be due to my fellow Citizens composing that assembly, I must request that another name be...
1990From James Madison to Martin Van Buren, 21 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison, with his respects to Mr. Van Buren, thanks him for the copy of his Speech in behalf of the surviving Officers of the Revolutionary Army. They are very fortunate in having such able advocates. It is a painful reflection, that after all that can now be done, so much of the price of Independence, should be left for the pages of history as a charge against the justice & gratitude of...
1991From James Madison to Lafayette, 20 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of Ocr. 27. has been some time on hand, tho’ it met with delays, after it got into port. My health in which you take so kind an interest was as reported interrupted by a severe, tho’ short attack, but is now very good. I hope yours is so without having suffered any interruption. I wish I could give you fuller & better accounts of the Monticello affairs. Neither Virginia, nor any...
1992To James Madison from Samuel A. Storrow, 18 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Your note of the 12th reached me on saturday last. The package to which it refers is safe and has been too long in my hands. It was given to me by Mr Sparks in Boston during the month of October last. I reached my own dwelling in November, & late as it was I was unwilling to forego the hope that I might be the bearer of it myself to Montpelier. Unexpected duties called me from home in December...
1993To James Madison from Charles Caldwell, 15 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
A knowledge of the deep and lively interest you take in the literature and science of our country, is the reason of my troubling you with this letter. I am about to make an effort to procure from the legislature of Kentucky additional funds for the uses of Transylvania university. To aid me in this, a knowledge of the amount of monies granted by other States to similar institutions, will be...
1994To James Madison from James Monroe, 15 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Another mail has arrived, since my last to you, without bringing me any letter from Judge Brooke. I infer, that you have experienc’d, the same result. It is impossible therefore, to form any just estimate, of the time, when we shall receive the promised official communication. I am inform’d, by some, in whom I have perfect confidence, that the impression is daily gaining strength, that we mean...
1995To James Madison from Jonathan Roberts, 15 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Since your retirement to private life though under the influence of the most vidvidly [ sic ] kind & re[s]pectful feelings towards you I have fore-born to intrude upon you any communication. I could not expect that a citizen who had borne so long and so conspicuous a part in our councils & whose intercourse had been so extensive among men would not have suflicient [ sic ] calls on his...
1996From James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 14 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
In the uncertain State of the fund lodged with the Barings, I have enclosed to Mr. Gallatin a letter to that House requesting it to pay a draft from the American Minister at Paris not exceeding £100, and another to the Minister authorizing him, to make the draft, and place the same or as much thereof as may be required in the hands of Docr. Miguel, or such other person as you should name,...
1997From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 14 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
You probably know that a sum of about £2000 St: was placed by Mr. Jefferson in the hands of the Barings, subject to the order of the American Minister in London, for the use of the University of Virginia. Of this deposit, it appears from the information of Mr. King late Secretary of Legation, there remained on the 24th. of June 1826. a balance of £986.18.4. Be so obliging as to inform me,...
1998From James Madison to Gulian C. Verplanck, 14 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. with your letter of the 5th. a copy of the “Report to the High School Society of N. York,” for which I return my thanks. No feature in the aspect of our country is more gratifying than the increase and variety of Institutions for educating the several ages & classes of the rising generation, and the meritorious patriotism, which improving on the most improved forms, extends the...
1999To James Madison from John Hartwell Cocke, 14 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I received your several communications, addressed to me in Richmond—and together with our Colleagues there Mr. Johnson & Mr. Cabell, deliberated upon them. In relation to Doctor Jones, it was finally agreed to suspend further proceedings until July—and I accordingly wrote him the accompanying letter. Mr. Loyall had previously assented to the suspension of this appointment in a letter to Mr....
2000To James Madison from James Monroe, 13 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 5th. has been receivd, in which you intimate the expectation, of receiving by the mail of that day, a letter from Judge Brooke. I indulged a hope of receiving one from him, about that time, containing the official notification of our nomination, but instead thereof, I recd. a private one, apprizing me of his arrival in Richmond, and that he should write me, the official note, as...
2001To James Madison from Martin Van Buren, 13 February 1828 [letter not found] (Madison Papers)
¶ From Martin Van Buren. Letter not found. 13 February 1828. One-page letter offered for sale in Paul C. Richards Autographs, Catalogue No. 5 [1962], item 132, as regarding “proposed relief to surviving officers of Revolutionary Army; asks to be remembered to Mrs. M.”
2002From James Madison to William S. Nicholls, 12 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 7th. on the subject of the balance due on my note in your hands. I am very sensible of the kind indulgence already experienced, & particularly of the further proof of it contained in your letter, of which I wish it were not convenient for me to avail myself. I was not unaware that the debt had not been entirely discharged, and had counted on several sources for the...
2003To James Madison from Nicholas P. Trist, 12 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Called to Charlottesville on business, I stop a moment, to send you an extract from a few lines just received from Mr Coolidge. “I have never received any letter from Mr Madison. The papers he alludes to were sent him by Col. Storrow, from Mr Sparks. This is my impression.” This Col. S. is a Virginian who visited Boston last season. Your favors of the it. & 9th. both came safe to hand. The...
2004From James Madison to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 10 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 7th. on the subject of the Books Maps &c assigned to the Uny by a late act of the Genl. Assembly. It is not easy to conform exactly to the terms of the Act. Presuming on one hand, that the Ex. will not understand it to be their duty to forward the articles to the Library, and on the other that they will not refuse to spare him the trouble of receiving them in...
2005From James Madison to William Branch Giles, 10 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
The Executive of the Commonwealth are respectfully requested to cause to be delivered to the order of William Wertenbaker Librarian of the University of Virginia for the use of the University of Virginia the Books and other Articles allotted therefor, by an Act of the General Assembly passed on the 15th. of January 1828 entitled “An Act providing for furnishing the University of Virginia with...
2006From James Madison to John Hartwell Cocke, 9 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I inclose a letter from Mr. Egan covering a letter from Mr. Giles to the Visitors, and copy of a letter from Mr. Jefferson to Mr Giles, as testimonials in favor of his application for the Chair of Mr. Long. As it appears to be the wish of Mr Egan that the papers should be made known to the Visitors as soon as may be, it may be well that they be communicated to our Colleagues as opportunities...
2007From James Madison to Bartholomew W. Egan, 8 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. Sir, yours of the 1st. instant, inclosing a letter from Mr. Giles to the Visitors of the University, and a copy of a letter from Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Giles; all of which, will, as you request, be duly communicated. With friendly respects. Draft ( DLC ). Letters not found, but Egan probably sent a copy of Thomas Jefferson to William Branch Giles, 26 Dec. 1825 ( DLC : Jefferson...
2008To James Madison from Francis Brooke, 8 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I avail myself of the earliest moment, since the Proceedings and Address to the People of Virginia were printed, under the direction of the Central Committee, to comply with the Resolution of the Convention, requesting me to transmit a copy thereof to each of the gentlemen nominated on its Electoral Ticket, and to inform them of their several appointments; and in pursuance thereof, now have...
2009From James Madison to John Cox, 7 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have reccd. your letter of the it. inst: & very sincerely regret the adverse occurrences which led to it. If my testimony added to that of others can be of avail towards an improvement of your situation, I very cheerfully state, that whilst my residence at Washington gave an oppty. of being acquainted with your character, & conduct, I was allways led to respect the former & to regard the...
2010From James Madison to Samuel A. Storrow, 6 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
A letter of late date from Mr. Sparks, informs me that you were so obliging as to take charge of a packet of papers for me, last autumn. The time which has elapsed without my receiving the packet or hearing from you on the subject, makes me fear that it has met with some accident. The papers in question are of a confidential character, & I should regret much the loss of them. Should they be...
2011From James Madison to James Monroe, 5 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 29th. Ult: was recd. by the last mail. I have not yet heard from Judge Brook, but may perhaps do so by the mail of this evening. The task imposed on us by the Convention is of so delicate a nature, that with their foreknowledge of our purpose, it ought to have been forborne. Your idea of alluding to the advantage of having the experienced Counsel of Ex. Presidts. in trying...
2012To James Madison from Gulian C. Verplanck, 5 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
The interest which your connection with the University of Virginia shews that you feel in the subject of education induces me to send you a copy of the last report of the N. Y. High School Society. The schools of this institution afford the most compleat and successful example of the application of the Monitorial system of instruction to the higher branches of education. They were originally...
2013From James Madison to Nicholas P. Trist, 4 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Since mine of the 26. ult: which I hope got safe to hand, I have recd. yours of the 29th.: since which that of the 30th. with the bundle of letters has been handed to me by Mr Randolph. I am very sorry for the trouble it cost you to take advantage of that conveyance. I return, as you desire, the extracts you made from some of the letters. I return also the copies of two letters, inclosed in...
2014To James Madison from John Cox, 1 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
Your goodness will, I feel assured, pardon me for troubling you with this letter. Since your retirement from office I have met with a sad reverse of fortune. By the vicissitudes of trade and the depreciation of real estate, I have been reduced from opulence to total ruin, and having transferred my entire effects to my creditors, now have no support but a very inadequate stipend, derived from...
2015To James Madison from Nicholas P. Trist, 1 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
The servant overtook Mr R. So that you received your tardy letters yesterday evening. I now send the copies mentioned in the letter which accompanied them. When you next write, please mention whether my letters of the 11. 18. 29. have come to hand; & also a newspaper in which I carelessly enclosed a scrawl which, for various reasons, I should not like to have fallen into the hands of...
2016William Jay to Richard Varick, 30 January 1828 (Jay Papers)
My Father having received an injury in his hand which prevents his writing, has desired me to inform you, that his age & the state of his health render it impossible for him to perform any of the duties of President of the American Bible Society. He therefore resigns that office, & requests you to lay his resignation before the Board of Managers. He begs you also to assure them, that his...
2017From James Madison to Littleton Dennis Teackle, 30 January 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor of the 21st. covering a copy of your first Report to the Legislature of the State, as Superintendant of public Instruction. The Report contains information of general use. And the System of Education to which it relates, is made particularly interesting to the States analogous in the sparseness and mixt kind of their population, to the difficulties encountered in...
2018To James Madison from William Beach Lawrence, 30 January 1828 (Madison Papers)
As supplementary to the testimonials in favour of Mr Ritchie, which I last week had the honour to transmit, I now beg leave to enclose a letter from Mr Herschell to Mr Key and one from Capt Sabine to myself. Mr Herschell was the late and Capt Sabine is the present Secretary of the Royal Society and they are both among the most esteemed scientific men of this Country. The latter gentleman was...
2019To James Madison from Nicholas P. Trist, 30 January 1828 (Madison Papers)
To my great mortification, I learn this evening that Mr Randolph left Edge-hill after dinner, for Montpellier. His intention to spend the night with Dr Page, gives me hopes however, that a messenger setting out before day may reach there before he sets out, & retrieve the opportunity. With a view to multiply the chances in their favor, I have made copies of two of your letters which, from...
2020To James Madison from James Maury, 29 January 1828 (Madison Papers)
On the 24th of February I acknowleged your good letter of the 25th of the preceding November, with a promise to say more to it in my next, which has been put off until now: and, probably, might have gone on even further, but for my friend Mr James Hagarty calling this morning to request an introduction to you. He is returning, for a while, to his native Land and intends taking Monticello on...