2231Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 13 July 1827 (Madison Papers)
The Rector still confined to his bed. The board met, present James Monroe, George Loyall, John H. Cocke, Joseph C. Cabell and Chapman Johnson. The board had a conference with Th. Jefferson Randolph on the subject of the loan to the University proposed by him as trustee to his mother, Mrs Martha Randolph. They then attended the examination; on their return from which, they commenced reading the...
2232To James Madison from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 12 July 1827 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to call to your recollection the following subjects—viz: Shall contracts be made for the finishing of the Steps of the Portico of the Rotunda? Shall the plastering of the Western lecture room and the entrance Hall be finished during the Vacation? with or without Cornices? Shall the eastern lecture room be fitted up with similar benches & desks to those in the Western lecture room?...
2233To James Madison from Edward Coles, 12 July 1827 (Madison Papers)
My Brother has transmitted to me your letter to him of May 29., from which I perceive that you are in error in supposing that you are due me any thing on account of the Bank stock sold you, beyond the amount of your Bond. So far from it, that if any thing were due to either, it should be from me to you, & not from you to me. For the Stock has been sold by you for less than I believed it would...
2234Edward Coles’s Account with James Madison, [ca. 12 July 1827] (Madison Papers)
Dr. For a check on the Bank of Va. enclosed I. A. Coles in payment of Bank Stock—being $16:00 over and above the amt. due for Sd. Stock } 1600 Cr. By cash enclosed 16:00. 00:00. MS ( DLC ). Verso docketed by JM . Undated; conjectural date assigned based on Edward Coles to JM , 12 July 1827 .
2235Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 12 July 1827 (Madison Papers)
The Rector was taken seriously ill during the night; and is now confined to his bed. No meeting of the board, except for attendance on the examination. MS ( ViU : Special Collections). “A letter has been received in this City from a gentleman in Charlottesville, dated on the 12th. which states […] that Me. Madison was taken extremely ill with the Cholera Morbus on the night before; and that on...
2236From James Madison to Dolley Madison, 11 July 1827 (Madison Papers)
We made out to get to Mr. Goodwins by 5 OC. where we luckily fell in with Genl. Cocke. After consultation as to our lodging &c at the University, he was left to make the arrangements on his arrival, which would be that evening. On our reaching the University the morning after, we found, much to our satisfaction that he had provided by treaty with Mr. Broken-borough, that we shd. all lodge in...
2237To James Madison from Alexander Garrett, 11 July 1827 (Madison Papers)
Your letter, enclosing the proposal of the trustees of Mrs. Randolph, for the loan to the University of Virginia; was duly recieved; and in obedience to your instructions I immediately communicated the same by letter to the Visitors of the University, from whom I have recieved answers accepting of the loan as proposed, “with the understanding, that the interest upon the certificates shall be...
2238Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 11 July 1827 (Madison Papers)
The board met, present the same members as yesterday. Communications were received & read from various persons. The Reports of the Bursar and Proctor were received. After which the board were again occupied in attending on the public examination. MS ( ViU : Special Collections).
2239Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 10 July 1827 (Madison Papers)
At a meeting of the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, held at the University on the tenth day of July 1827, at which were present James Madison rector, James Monroe, George Loyall, John H. Cocke and Joseph C. Cabell. A letter was read from Professor Key, dated March 10th 1827, communicating the resignation of the office held by him in the University, as authorised by a...
2240To James Madison from Naphtali Phillips, 9 July 1827 (Madison Papers)
Desirous of making a few historical memorandums for the use of my children, I take the liberty of requesting you to inform me on what day you was born. I would not take this liberty but have been Unable to ascertain it in this City. May you enjoy every happiness Compatible With the present State of Society. Your H. Servt. RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM . Naphtali Phillips (1773–1870) was...