2521From Peter Chardon Brooks to Abigail Brown Brooks Adams, 25 November 1826 (Adams Papers)
You went away without the watch.—How happened it and why did you not mention it in your letter from Newyork?—I have sent it by Mr Webster.—Mrs. Webster, on whom I waited about it twice, said that her husband would take it with great pleasure and that it would give him no trouble.—where you can be at this blessed moment I hardly venture to suppose—possibly in Baltimore enjoying the company of...
2522From James Madison to Jonathan Elliot, 25 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 21st. The proceedings of the State Conventions—on the Constitution of the U.S. in my possession are 1. Of Massachussetts in a thick pamphlet. 2. New York, also a thick pamphlet. 3. Pennsylva. a thin vol: in boards, containing the Speeches of Mr. Wilson, and Mr. McKean, both in favor of the Constitution. The Speeches of other members, were not published at the same...
2523From James Madison to Nicholas P. Trist, 25 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
Your letter & communications of the 18th. having remained a day or two at our post office, I have been obliged to give in some haste, the final extent & shape to the Report for the Legislature; and after all, to leave a couple of blanks, which I must ask the favour of you to fill; and then forward the Report directly to Richmond. In filling the blanks, the guide will be the paper of the Come....
2524From James Madison to the President of the Literary Fund, 24 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
I have now the honour to enclose to the President and Directors of the Literary Fund (to be laid before the Legislature at their next succeeding meeting) the Report of the disbursements, the funds on hand, and a general statement of the condition of the University of Virginia, agreed to by the Rector and Visitors at their last meeting on the 7th of October, together with the documents to which...
2525From James Madison to Charles Caldwell, 23 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of Ocr. 11. came duly to hand, and at a later day, a Memoir, referred to in it. You speak of two Memoirs: If more than No. 1. was sent, there has been a miscarriage. I am sorry that the claims on my decreasing remnant of time do not permit me to enlarge on the profound subjects embraced in the Memoir. I must not omit saying however, that they are profoundly treated; and that I...
2526From James Madison to Robert Walsh Jr., 23 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 16th. referring to the prospectus of “the American Quarterly Review.” I learn with pleasure that our literary resources have suggested a periodical work, which, under the conducting hand, obtained for it, must extend whilst it employs them. Few things would coincide more with my inclination, than to be a productive correspondent. But at my now advanced Stage of...
2527To James Madison from Joseph C. Cabell, 23 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
I regret that the communication of Mr. Trist of 7th. inst relative to your report to the Legislature, after being retarded on its way, should have reached me in the midst of the troubles of my brother’s sale, the cares of which have totally absorbed my attention for about ten days past. I write now chiefly to assure you that nothing could afford me more pleasure than to offer to you any aid in...
2528To James Madison from St. George Tucker, 22 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
I can not forward to you my few short notes, in compliance with your request by Mr. Cabell, at Warminster, without offering to yourself, and your most excellent Lady the most cordial and respectful good Wishes both of Mrs. Tucker & myself. Never as long as memory remains to us shall we forget those friendly feelings which our former personal Acquaintance created. Believe me ever, My Dear Sir,...
2529To James Madison from Jonathan Elliot, 21 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the fifteenth instant, has been duly received, kindly furnishing a reply to my proposition, for which I beg leave to tender you best thanks; and at the same time to say that the suggestion, that it may be regarded as a “private explanation” will be most scrupulously complied with on my part. You have been so good as to mention, that you believe you possess all the proceedings of...
2530From John Thornton Kirkland to Thomas Boylston Adams, 20 November 1826 (Adams Papers)
I should like to subjoin in a note to the discourse I delivered on your father—the genealogical notices which are proper relating to your father & mother.— I quoted your father’s diary or memorandum upon the visit of Messrs Gridley & Otis—late in 1765 when he was asked to join them in resisting the stamped paper.—If this document be at your house & not in the bank, I should like when I call to...
2531From John Quincy Adams to George Washington Adams, 19 November 1826 (Adams Papers)
Your short note of the 14th. enclosing your Account to the first of July 1826. 4. Copies of Mr Whitney’s funeral discourse, and the pamphlet and annuity blank, of the Massachusetts Hospital Life Insurance Company; and also the N. 2. Glass Company’s bill, has been received—I reserve my observations upon the Account, till that of the subsequent Quarter to the 1st. of October last shall come. I...
2532From Gilbert Stuart to Ward Nicholas Boylston, 18 November 1826 (Adams Papers)
The Subscriber agrees for the sum of one thousand Dollars, to finish for W N Boylston Esqr a full Length portrait of Jna Q Adams President of the Un States, which has been taken at the request of said Boylston & is to be paid for by him when Compleated Witness J P Davis. MHi : Boylston Family Papers.
2533To James Madison from Nicholas P. Trist, 18 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
You should have heard from me some time since, but for the prospect held out by the arrival of the measurer from Philadelphia, of an early completion of the business in which he was to be engaged, and consequently of the information that I was to communicate. As the enclosed note from the proctor will show, the delay has been without the fruit I expected. It is in answer to one from me...
2534To James Madison from Robert Walsh Jr., 16 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
I venture to solicit your attention to the Prospectus on the other leaf. My object is to mention that, in case you should be at any time disposed to communicate any part of your rich store of facts and reflections to the Public, whatever you may write will be received into the new Review with particular pride and satisfaction. The booksellers ha⟨ve⟩ induced me to become the editor of the work;...
2535From John Quincy Adams to John Quincy Adams, 15 November 1826 (Adams Papers)
Received of the Executors of the last Will of John Adams, by an order, on the Cashier of the United States Branch Bank, Boston, the sum of two thousand seven hundred and nine dollars eighty cents, being the amount of three Orders, from William S. Smith, one of the Devisees, named in the said last Will—of which orders, one for 1488 dollars three Cents is in my favour, for payment of dues due...
2536From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to Thomas J. Hellen, 15 November 1826 (Adams Papers)
I am very much afraid my Dear Thomas in consequence of your not writing to me according to your promise that you are not going on exactly as I wish I therefore write you not to preach but to entreat that you will be more attentive to your friends and answer their Letters— Your brother is gone to Rockville and his health is very much improved. Mary has grown quite fat and I never saw her look...
2537From James Madison to Jonathan Elliot, 15 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. Sir your letter of the 11th inst. The proceedings of the Convention of 1787. as taken down by me, are in an extent to make, of themselves, a considerable work. Propositions prior to yours had been made on the subject of them. But I have never determined either on the time or mode of committing them to the press: and it is quite possible, that the publication may be a...
2538From James Madison to Edmund Pendleton Gaines, 15 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
I have recd your letter of Ocr. 16. inclosing a copy of one to the adjt. Genl. of the U.S. I have read them both with every wish for such recollections as would enable me to speak particularly to the points stated; but without being surprized at the inadequacy of them. At my advanced age, after a lapse of so many years, with so many cotemporary attentions to official duties, and with private...
2539To James Madison from Thomas Cooper, 15 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
I have sent you a copy of my lectures on political economy which I have found intelligible to the students here. I have also taken the liberty of sending a copy for Mr Eppes of Poplar forest near Lynchburgh which I request you would have the goodness to transmit to him. It is the copy marked * take off the envelope directed to you & there is a direction to him. I beg my kind respects to Mrs...
2540From John Quincy Adams to Josiah, III Quincy, 14 November 1826 (Adams Papers)
Since writing your favour of the 7th. and 8th. instt. you have doubtless received from me the three orders of W. S. Smith, upon the Executors, for 2709 dollars 80 Cents, to be paid from the fund in Bank—I expect the balance of his portion of 3000 dollars will be drawn for by him in a few days, which will yet further reduce the sum remaining in Bank—If however there should then remain in Bank,...
2541From James Madison to William Crawford, 14 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
I have rcd. Sir your pamphlet on the question of Retroceeding George Town to the State of Maryland, with a request of my ideas on the subject. The question involves several points which would require more development than is permitted by other claims on the remnant of time now before me; nor am I sure that it would be discreet to intrude my opinion, on a local subject which it is understood...
2542From James Madison to Thomas I. Wharton, 14 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. Sir under cover of the 6th. your Discourse obligingly sent me, on the “Landing of William Penn.” The occasion interesting in itself is made the more so, by the judicious & impressive views with which you have surrounded it. Such a tribute was well due to that renowned Lawgiver, and to the State which has made so good a use of his bold and benevolent innovations. The principles &...
2543To James Madison from William P. Duval, 14 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
Coln. Edgar Macon has been most wantonly and crewlly persecuted by a set of unprincipled and abandoned men in St Augustine—every attempt has been made by Judge Smith to put him down in disgrace and the Government by vile misrepresentations have also been deceived so far as to aid in depriving Mr M[a]con of his office. I know this young gentleman to honorable, frank, and independant, and these...
2544To James Madison from Jonathan Elliot, 11 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
Having undertaken the compilation and publication of the Debates and Proceedings of several of the State Conventions, on the adoption of the Federal Constitution as agreed to, in Sept. 1787, it has occured to me that a supplementary volume, containing as much authentic matter as can be conveniently collected, relating to the discussions on Federal Convention (of which you were a member, and...
2545From Edward Everett to George Washington Adams, 10 November 1826 (Adams Papers)
A valued friend at the South who has already Made A considerable Collection of Autographs is desirous of extendg it & has Asked My assistance to that End. It has Occurred to Me that You C’d help him to that of y’r late Venerable grandfather, w’h is one of those he is Most desirous of procuring. The Smallest Specimen w’d be Acceptable to him. Could you procure & furnish Me such a specimen...
2546From James Madison to Howard Malcom, 10 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
I recd. some days ago yours of of October. Approving every plan of instruction that can improve the character of the coming generation, I am sensible of the particular value of that which is the subject of your letter and of the merit of those who labour to advance it. But without enquiring in what degree, this branch of education falls within the rule applicable to other branches which...
2547From James Madison to Andrew Parks, 9 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. yours of the 1st. inst: 1826. In the absence of J. P. Todd, who has not it appears, made provision for the debt referred to I should not hesitate to remit you the amount, the principal at least, from my own funds, but I am obliged to say, that such has been the failure for a series of years, of the only sources on which they depend, & such the expences I have found...
2548From John Quincy Adams to George Washington Adams, 8 November 1826 (Adams Papers)
Your Letter numbered 2. dated 30 and 31. October is before me—Enclosed in it was the receipt of the Executors for the 901. dollars 95 Cents which I had forwarded from New-York—The Savings Bank Book, I thought it would be best not to settle, until it should be time to make the second distribution to the Devisees; the interest being in the mean time going on. I now enclose to you 1. An order...
2549From James Madison to an Unidentified Correspondent, 7 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
I send them immediately to the p. o. that they may go in the mail of tomorrow morning. Friendly respects & good wishes Fragment of RC (owned by Marshall B. Coyne, Washington, D.C., 1980).
2550From Thomas Greenleaf to John Quincy Adams, 6 November 1826 (Adams Papers)
Voted, in compliance with a proposition made by President Adams, that the Supervisors of the Adams Temple and School Fund, be a Committee, authorised and empowered, in behalf of the Parish, to conclude with President Adams, an agreement in writing, by Indenture or otherwise, whereby at his expense, a Vault or Tomb may be constructed under the Stone Temple to be erected for the use of the...