2251To James Madison from Jacob Engelbrecht, 25 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 20th Inst, came to hand this afternoon, and I hasten to comply with your request, wishing only to add, that, as our national anniversary is nearly at hand, I would most respectfully suggest the propriety, of writing your letter on that day, which would certainly add much to its Value, Please accept the assurance of my profound respect and Esteem, RC ( DLC ).
2252To James Madison from Lawrence T. Dade and Others, 24 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
The citizens of Orange Court House and its vicinity, intend to celebrate the anniversary of American Independence at the Orange Hotel; and most respectfully request your company on that Occasion RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM : “Dade L. & others.” Edmund Pendleton Taylor (1791–1840) was a physician who lived at his plantation, Meadowfarm, north of Orange, Virginia, and at Spring Garden in the town...
2253To James Madison from John Hartwell Cocke, 23 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
I received your circular of the 27. May in due time. In a letter which I have just received from Mr. Short, he says, “I have lately taken up an idea from an expression which accidentally fell from a Gentleman with whom I was in conversation, & who is acquainted with Mr. Adrain, that he would accept the vacant Professorship in the University of Virginia if offer’d to him.” I deem it useless to...
2254From James Madison to Charles Dexter Cleveland, 22 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison, with his respects to Mr. Cleveland, thanks him for the copy of his Epitome of Gretian Antiquities. Such a digest, appears to have been called for, and from such parts of it, as J.M has been able to look into, he readily infers that the task has been usefully executed. The Copy will be duly deposited in the Library of the University of Virginia. Draft ( ViU : Special Collections,...
2255From James Madison to Roberts Vaux, 22 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison, with his respects to Mr. Vaux, thanks him for the copy of his letter to Mr. Roscoe, so judiciously and seasonably interposed in behalf of the Penitentiary System, an experiment so deeply interesting to the Cause of Humanity. Draft ( DLC ); Tr ( PHi ). Tr marked “True Copy R Vaux.” Roberts Vaux, Letter on the Penitentiary System of Pennsylvania: Addressed to William Roscoe […]...
2256From James Madison to Jacob Engelbrecht, 20 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
On a critical re-examination to which I was just led, of the appearances on which my letter of Ocr. 20. 1825, ascribed the poetic effusion copied from a page in Bartrams pamphlet, to Doctor Franklin, I find that I have committed an error in the case, by hastily applying the word “Given” to the pamphlet, when it was meant for the poetry, and by mistaking for the handwriting of the Doctor, what...
2257To James Madison from Alfred H. Powell, 20 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of recommending to your particular notice The Revd. Mr. Levins lately of George Town D. C. now residing in New York. Mr. L. has learned that a vacancy is about to take place in the Professo[r]ship of Mathematics at the Central College and is anxious to fill the Station. I presume the Character of Mr. L. as a mathematician cannot be unknown to you. He is at present one of the...
2258From James Madison to Timothy Clowes, 19 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
Your two letters of May 4. & 25. with their respective enclosures have been duly reccd. as has been a letter from Mr Hatch, enclosing the copy of Certificates refered to in the first of them to me. These several communications will be laid before the Visitors of the University of Virga. at their appointed meeting on the 10th. of next month. FC ( DLC ). In Dolley Madison’s hand.
2259From James Madison to Thomas C. Levins, 19 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
Since the rect. of your letter of May 7. I have recd. a letter of May 13. from Mr. Calhoun inclosing yours to him of Apl. 25: and since that your letter of June 14: all of which will be duly laid before the Visitors of the University of Virginia, at their Meeting appointed for the 10th. of next Month. With great respect Draft ( DLC ). Docketed by JM with additional note: “Levins Ths C....
2260From James Madison to Nathaniel Bowditch, 18 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
Since you did me the favour to answer my enquiries concerning Mr. Francis Grund, the name of Mr. Timothy Walker has been brought to our attention. May I intrude again on your kindness with a request of your view, as far as you may have had an opportunity of forming one, of his qualifications for a Mathematical Chair in a University. I am fully aware, Sir, of the trouble I am imposing on you,...
2261From James Madison to John Farrar, 18 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
Since I recd. your obliging answer to my enquiries concerning Mr. Francis Grund, the name of Mr. Timothy Walker has come to our knowledge as worthy of attention, in providing a Mathematical Professor for our University. As it is understood that he is a late graduate of yours, and can not therefore but be known to you in the more essential features of his Character, I venture on the liberty of...
2262To James Madison from Alexander Macomb, 18 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
Mr Thos. C. Levins, now of the city of new york, but formerly professor of mathematics & natural philosop[h]y in the College of Georgetown in this District, understanding that the present Professor of Mathematics in the University of Virginia was about to resign his situation, has requested me to mention him to you as a candidate to fill the place of professor of mathematics, when it shall...
2263From James Madison to Charles Johnston, 16 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
I recd. in due time your favor of May 21. accompanied by a copy of the Volume containing the well-written narrative of your Capture by the Indians, with sketches of their Character & manners. I have not however till within a few days been able to give it the reading I wished. The narrative would be interesting were it merely a tale of fiction. But stamped as it is with an authenticity so well...
2264To James Madison from Thomas C. Levins, 14 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
A few weeks since I had the honour of addressing you relatively to the Professorship of Mathcs. in the Virginia University. I then stated my wish to be admitted to fill the station, shd. I be deemed worthy, and shd. the present professor resign. The present letter is written, simply under the impression my former communication might not have been received. On the subject I wrote to the Honble...
2265From James Madison to Nicholas P. Trist, 12 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 8 th. is just come to hand. I send you the letter of Mr. Coolidge to me referred to in his to you, and with it a paper giving a sample of Mr. Grund’s professional Exhibitions. I send also the answer of Mr. Farrar recd. since you saw that of Mr. Bowditch. Tho’ favorable to Mr. G. it is cautious. These papers may remain with you till the meeting of the Visitors. It may not be amiss...
2266To James Madison from James Brown, 10 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
The Packet which sailed from New York for Havre on the 1st Ulto. brought me your letter of the 12 of April in which you request me on behalf of your University to ascertain how far the studies and acquirements of Mr Moncure Robinson have qualified him for the Professorship of Mathematics in that Institution. I have seen Mr Robinson frequently since he arrived in Europe, and feel much pleasure...
2267From James Madison to Richard Bache, 8 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
Yrs. of is just recd. I am too sensible of yr. kind intentions in takg up the note it speaks of to hesitate in determining to save you from loss [ illegible ]. I am sorry to be obliged to add that as the case comes on me witht. any foreknowledge of it, & finds me a sharer in the general pressure of the times, I must hope that either the draft itself allows time, or that yr. conveniency will...
2268From James Madison to Joseph Coolidge Jr., 8 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
I have duly recd. your favour of May 28. with the printed & manuscript papers of Mr. Grund. The communication, with whatever other documents interesting to him may come to hand will be laid before the Visitors of the University at their meeting on the 10th. of July and will bring him into consideration along with the other men of Science disposed to fill the chair vacated by Mr. Key. The...
2269From James Madison to John Farrar, 7 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
I recd in due time your favor of May 17th for which I return many thanks. The Vol: on astronomy to which it refers being retarded on the way arrived but a few days ago. For this also I must tend. my thanks. As soon as I have glanced at its contents, I shall send it to our Univy. where its merits will be best appreciated; and where I know that one of your former labors is highly valued. Draft (...
2270From James Madison to Bernard Peyton, 7 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 2d. is duly recd. I was not very sanguine as to the sale of my Tobo. being aware of the effect of the drought on it. But it has fallen short of my hopes, not being sufficiently aware of the mismanagement complained of. We must try & do more justice to the crop in hand which is an enlarged one, and in land which promises Tobo. of the first quality: The prospect in our wheat fields...
2271To James Madison from Isaac A. Coles, 7 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
I received by the mail yesterday yours of the 29th. ult: covering your Bond for $2000 in favor of my Brother Edward Coles, and also a check on the Bank of Virginia for $16. which you say pays a balance due him in consequence of his having underrated his Stock in his settlement with you. The Bond has been placed with some others left with me for safe keeping, & the amt. of your check shall be...
2272To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 5 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
Your letters of March 20th & April 9th have been duly received, and although my enquiries are not terminated, I will no longer delay the answer, which it may be desirable for you to receive before the 20th of July. I have extended the enquiry to every accessible quarter; Mr Lawrence, the Secy. of the Legation has also been actively employed, and the concourse of candidates for Professorships...
2273To James Madison from Richard Bache, [ca. 4 June 1827] (Madison Papers)
A draft of Mr Todd’s, for three hundred dollars, has come to my hands, which I took to prevent his arrest and imprisonment, with the perfect assurance, that it would gratify yourself & Mrs Madison, in avoiding so disagreeable a circumstance. I hope that I have not been inconsiderate in the business, & that it will be perfectly convenient for you to pay it. I have not mentioned the circumstance...
2274To James Madison from Frederick W. Hatch, 4 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
By a letter recently receiv’d from the Rev Timothy Clowes L L D, I am inform’d that he is an applicant for the Mathematical Chair in the University of Virginia. I met with this Gent. for the first time, last fall in Philadelphia & he then intimated to me his intention if a vacancy shd occur. Agreeably to his request then made, I inform’d him of the expected vacancy, & soon after receiv’d from...
2275From James Madison to Edward Everett, 3 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
I offer for your brother and yourself the thanks I owe for the copy of his work on “America.” It well sustains the reputation for talents and learning acquired by his former work on “Europe.” I have found in the volume many proofs of original as well as enlarged views, and not a few passages of glowing eloquence. With this just tribute I must be allowed to combine the remark, that my trains of...
2276To James Madison from M. W. D. Jones, 1 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
Herewith I send you a small package which was sent to my care from Boston. Any thing that you may want from that Quarter I should be glad you have directed through the same Channel As nothing would give me more pleasure than serve you in any way I can. With sentiments of esteem I Remain your Respectfully RC ( DLC : Rives Collection, Madison Papers). Docketed by JM . Meredith W. D. Jones was...
2277From James Madison to Nicholas Biddle, 31 May 1827 (Madison Papers)
Finding by your favor of the 27. that the Library of the Philosophical Society does not contain a Copy of the Revised Code as reported by Mr. Jefferson & his Colleagues, I send for it the promised one herewith inclosed. The Copies being now very scarce, I have not been able to furnish one in a less Soiled Condition. With great & very sincere esteem Draft ( DLC ). [Thomas Jefferson et al.],...
2278From James Madison to Jared Sparks, 30 May 1827 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 2 2d. has been duly received. I concur, without hesitation, in your remarks on the Speech of 73 pages, and in the expediency of not including it among the papers selected for the press. Nothing but an extreme delicacy towards the author of the Draft, who, no doubt, was Col: Humphreys, can account for the respect shewn to so strange a production. I have not yet found either...
2279To James Madison from James Monroe, 30 May 1827 (Madison Papers)
I have receivd your letter of the 18th. communicating a project of Mr Johnson, for carrying into effect the act of the last session of assembly, authorising the visitors, to borrow a certain sum of money, for the use of the University, with a proposition from Mr Randolph to make the loan desird, as the Trustee, & in behalf of Mrs Randolph. It appears to me, that Mr Randolph accedes...
2280From James Madison to Isaac A. Coles, 29 May 1827 (Madison Papers)
By an arrangement with your brother Edward, $2000 were to be placed by him to my Credt in the Bank of Virginia. Mr. Rutherfoord informs me that this has in effect been done and I inclose my bond for that sum which your brother desired might be forwarded to you. It was understood that a moi[e]ty of it accrues to his Sister Betsey, and if his arrangemt. with her, does not make it appear to be...