351William H. Sumner to James Madison, 27 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor several years since to address you enclosing a letter to John Adams, on the importance of the militia to the promotion of our civil institutions; to which you favored me with an answer, which has served as a text ever since. I beg leave, now, to request your acceptance of a Report, upon the Militia to the Governor of this Commonwealth, published by order of this Commonwealth,...
352D’Alembert Thorntone to James Madison, 25 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
In my Letter addressed to you, the early part of this month, I attempted to Class the State & General Governments—Let us now make an effort to Class the Operators in the United States Constitution. The President is the most elevated Agent in the Government. And yet another branch of the Government Agents, have more and greater Powers; but this is in consequence of their connection, with the...
353James Madison to James Carroll and Others, 23 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have received, young gentlemen, your letter of the 16th. inst: informing me that I have been elected an honorary member of the Franklin Literary Society of Randolph Macon College. My respect for the object of the Society, and the motives for associating my name with it, do not permit me to decline the distinction, however sensible I am of the little value that can be attached to its...
354James Madison to Charles Chalamet, 22 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have duly received your letter; with its poetic accompaniment; in which I must be permitted to say that the Poet rises far above his subject. For the very kind sentiments expressed in your letter, I tender my acknowledgements; with an assurance that as a Guest at Montpellier, you left impressions which will always prompt our best wishes for your success, whatever the pursuits to which you...
355James Madison to Samuel L. Gouverneur, 21 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
When the box of books refered to in my last was sent off I find that the Atlas making a material part of the work was omitted, it will be sent to Mr. Allen of Fredricksburg who will forward it by the first opportunity to your care With cordial esteem & regard FC (DLC) .
356James Madison to Charles G. Ridgely, 20 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have duly received your letter notifying the honorary membership conferred on me by the "U. S. Naval Lyceum New York." The laudable objects of the Institute and the names with which mine is associated, gives the distinction a value which claims the special acknowledgments which I beg may be accepted. I must at the same time express my sensibility to the very kind terms in which the...
357Benjamin Waterhouse to James Madison, 20 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I noticed not long since in the Newspapers, that the venerable Mr Madison was elected President of the Temperance Society . I thought that your advanced age & sound mind happily justified their choice. I herewith send you the 5th. edition of a Lecture I gave on that subject nearly thirty years ago. It may amuse you and Mrs Madison. You will see that it is leveled principally against the...
358James Madison to James Maury, 18 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor of the 14. Feby. inst 1834 and congratulate you very sincerely on the good health with which you enter on yr 87th. year, notwithstanding the severity of the winter, and the maladies around you I hope it is a prognostic of years yet to come and with the health making them blessings Tho’ numbering 4 years less than yours, my present condition is far less flattering. My...
359William Cogswell to James Madison, 18 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I trust you will pardon the freedom I take in addressing you in this manner. The kind reception I had at your house, & the proffered hospitality I received, embolden me to do it. Very pleasant on my part was the interview I injoyed. To me it was a season of much interest as it introduced me to the Writer of the Constitution of the United States, & his Lady; & also as the topics touched upon in...
360James Carroll and Others to James Madison, 16 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
As a body united in the name of the Franklin Literary Society of Randolph Macon College for our mutual improvement and the promotion of literary knowledge—and considering honorary members highly accessary to the accomplishment of these ends, we have taken the liberty to elect you as an honorary member of the above named Society. We do assure you we shall feel ourselves highly honored by your...
361James Madison to William C. Rives, 15 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. the Copy of your Speech on "the removal of the Deposits," kindly forwarded in pamphlet form. It has certainly treated the questions embraced in it with the distinguished ability which was looked for. Whilst I feel a pleasure in doing it this justice, I must not forget, as I presume you aware, that some of them are not viewed by me in the lights in which your reasonings present...
362James Madison to David McClure, 14 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 6th. with a Copy of the "System of Education, proposed for the Girard College" It would be gratifying to me, if I could aid in preparing such a Collegiate system as would best fulfil the munificent & benevolent provisions of Mr. Girard. But my very advanced age, to the infirmities of which much indisposition is added, forbid an attempt for which under more...
363Thomas H. Botts to James Madison, 14 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
Col Wm. F Gray having been unfortunate in his business has been compelled to make an assignment of all of his effects for the benefit of his creditors. The assignment was made to me, and being desirous of closing the trust as early as possible, I take the liberty of enclosing you your a/c, and have to beg the favor of you to settle it at your earliest convenience—Very respectfully Your Mo. Obt...
364Louis McLane to James Madison, 13 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 6th. instant, enclosing a letter for Mr. Vail, which has been forwarded as desired. Very respectfully, Your Obdt. Servt. RC (DLC) .
365Littleton Dennis Teackle to James Madison, 13 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of handing to you a plan for adjusting the "vexed question" which is now pending in the Congress of the United States—Although toto cælo adverse to the Origination of such a system yet as the concession has been made, and the best interests of the Country have, in a measure, been committed to a corporation, by the means of which two thirds of the National Legislature may be...
366Edward Livingston to James Madison, 8 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
Your letter to Major Lee was immediately sent to him. The few lines which accompanied it gave me great pleasure as an evidence of your returning health, and because they afford me an excuse for recalling myself to your remembrance and of renewing the assurance of that high respect and veneration which I have always entertained for your person and character and the value I place on the kind...
367Charles G. Ridgely to James Madison, 8 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
At a special meeting of the members of the US. Naval Lyceum holden at this place, you were elected an Honorary member of the Institute, and I am directed, as its President to notify you. The honor conferred by making me their organ of communication, with one so elevated and distinguished, whose whole life is identified with all that has tended to the glory and happiness of our common country...
368James Madison to Samuel L. Southard, 7 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison, with his respects & regards to Mr. Southard, thanks him for the copy of his speech delivered in the Senate on the 8th. of January. It will justly be classed with the most distinguished on the most interesting subject under discussion. Typescript ( "original" owned by Marion Dupont Scott in 1962. Montpelier? ViU ?).
369James Madison to Louis McLane, 6 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his respects to Mr. McLane, and asks the favor of him to let the inclosed letter to Mr. Vail go with the first despatches to him from the Department of State. See answr. to Mr. Vails letter of Novr. 18. 1833 FC (DLC) .
370David McClure to James Madison, 6 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
The interest you have always manifested in the interesting Subject of education induces me to send you a System for the Girard College. Permit me respectfully to solicit your opinion of the same, which may subserve to advance this highly important cause. Very respectfully yours RC (DLC) .
371James Madison to Aaron Vail, 3 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of ——— was duly received, and the enclosed paper complies with the request which it makes. With friendly respects and good wishes, Printed in Writings of James Madison (Congressional edition),vol. 4, page 568.
372James Madison to Lyman C. Draper, 1 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of Decr. 31st. and enclose a sketch on the Subject of it, made out by a member of the family. With friendly respects [enclosure] James Madison was the Son of James Madison & Nelly Conway. He was born on the 5th of March 1751. (OS) at Port Conway on the Rappahannock river where she was at the time on a visit to her mother residing there. His father was the Son of...
373James Madison to Princess Victoria, 1 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
It being intimated that an autographic specimen from me, as from some others of my Countrymen, would be acceptable for a collection which the Princess Victoria is making; these few lines, with my signature, though written at a very advanced age, and with Rheumatic fingers are offered for the occasion. They will be an expression at least of the respect due to the young Princess, who is...
374Certificate of honorary membership in the U. S. Naval Lyceum, 1 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
At a stated meeting of the United States Naval Lyceum, held on the Twenty eighth day of January A. D. 1834 James Madison was duly elected an Honorary Member, of said Institution. In witness whereof the seal of the Society is affixed to this Diploma and the same signed by the proper Officers. Dated at the Navy Yard, New York this First day of Feb’y 1834 Printed certificate (ICHi) .
375D’Alembert Thorntone to James Madison, 1 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
The aspect of our Publick affairs, is of so critical a nature, as to induce me again to address you. I did myself the satisfaction of writing you in 1814 or ’15,* on the then deranged state of the Currency. If I mistake not, your opinion is adopted by a majority of the State of Virginia, relative to the un=constitutionality of the United States Bank; inasmuch as you are of opinion, that...
376James Madison to William Allen, January 1834 (Madison Papers)
(promissory note) $1000. days after date, for value received I promise to pay to the order of William Allen one thousand dollars, without offset negociable & payable at the office of Discount & Deposit of the Branch Bank of Virginia at Fredericksburg. Ms (DLC) .
377[James Madison] to Henry M. Morfit, January 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 23d., requesting in behalf of Mr. Jennings such information as I may be able to give in support of the claims for his services during the late war Retaining the general impression there made on me, that his services were extensive laborious & important, it would give me pleasure to promote as far as might depend on my recollections, a just compensation for them;...
378American Colonization Society membership certificates, signed by James Madison, January 1834 (Madison Papers)
Office of the Colonization Society This certifies that the Hon. Daniel Waldo is a Member for life, of the American Colonization Society. (MWA) .
379[James Madison] to William Allen, 24 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
Aleck will deliver you a box addressed to Mr. Governeur, New York. It contains books for the "Naval Institute" at that place. The bulk being too great for the mail, I must ask the favor of you to forward the article by the first safe water opportunity, apprizing Mr. Governeur, by a line thro’ the mail, that you have done so and that the freight wch. you will be good eno’ to advance for me, has...
380James Madison to Sarah Coles Stevenson, 23 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. my dear Cousin and amiable friend, your letter of the 18th. with the renewed provision, the work of your own hands, for the comfort of mine in their Rheumatic condition. I return my thanks in more than a handful, for such a token of your considerate kindness. I must thank you also for the sympathizing interest you take in what regards my general health. I cannot expect it to...
381Edward Coles to James Madison, 23 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
In compliance with your request I have procured a copy of Gen: Armstrongs letter to Gen: Jackson, dated July 18, 1814, which, together with the letter enclosing it from the Secretary of War, I herewith transmit you. I have been informed by Mr. Tench Ringgold that he forwarded at the same time to you, Mr. J. Q. Adams, and to Mr Gouverneur the pamphlet containing the review of Mr. J. Q. Adams...
382James Madison to Samuel L. Gouverneur, 22 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
J Madison with his respects & regards to Mr. Gouverneur informs him, that he has, as authorized by Mr. G.s letter of the 20th. instant, addressed to him, a box, containing Books for the "Naval Lyceum" at N. Y. The number of Volumes (16.) being too bulky for the mail, the box is sent to the care of Mr. Wm Allen Fredericksburg, who will forward it by the first Water opportunity. Draft, FC (DLC) .
383Henry M. Morfit to James Madison, 22 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
Mr Robert C Jennings in whose behalf I am engaged about the Settlement of his accounts with the General Government informs me that he lately had the pleasure of seeing you partly for the purpose of obtaining any information that might aid him in his demands. He also says that he left a copy of Genl Armstrong’s evidence which he is desirous you should review and begs you would add such...
384James Madison to Thomas L. Smith, 21 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his respects to Dr. Thomas L. Smith, Librarian, to the "Naval Lyceum" at N. Y. who will receive herewith a Box of Books for that Institution. Draft (DLC) .
385James Madison to Bernard Whitman, 21 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
private I have recd. your letter of the 7th. inst. It is one added to a number which had led me to decline all correspondence on Religious questions especially where the object or the effect might be to bring me before the public. To this rule I have adhered, notwithstanding the opinions, even in opposite extremes, which have been imputed to me. I give you due credit for the motives which...
386James Madison to Gulian C. Verplanck, 20 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. the Copy of your Introductory Lecture before the "Mechanics’ Institute" of the City of New York; and I tender my thanks for the pleasure afforded by the instructive & impressive views it presents of a subject in itself so interesting. With great & cordial esteem RC (NN : T. H. Morrell Collection); FC (NjP) .
387James Madison to John Mercer, 18 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 14th inst. and am very sorry that I am unable to throw any light on the case of the legion and the services of your father in it. My Ignorance is to be accounted for by the circumstance, that during and for a considerable time after the period in question, I was not within the State. Mrs M begs to be joined in the respects & best wishes offered to yourself...
388James Madison to Unknown, 18 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
Presuming that the rules of the Bank require a new Note for the continuance of its discounts, I subjoin one which I must ask the favour of you to use accordingly. With friendly respects FC (DLC) .
389Henry Lee to James Madison, 14 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have this moment had the honour to receive your letter covering copies of a variety of my respected fathers letter to you about the years 1790. 91: and 92. As the packet is to leave Havre on the 16th. I lose not a moment in acknowledging your extreme kindness in doing me this favour. The best return I can make for it is to facilitate your obtaining the copies you desire of your own letters...
390John Mercer to James Madison, 14 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
I will offer no other apology for troubling you with a letter exclusively concerning my own private affairs—than that it may afford you an occasion (which I am persuaded would give you pleasure) of rendering a service to the children of an old and sincerely attached friend, who although long since lost sight of by the public eye, may not have lost his place in your kind recollection My sister...
391James Madison to A. M. Green, 13 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
I recd. your letter of the 11th. enclosing the Memorial now returned of Francis Taylor to the Virginia House of Delegates in 17.85. I should be sorry that the Reps. of Colo. Taylor should fail in a claim, if just in itself, from a want of regular proof to the fact, "that he considered himself and the Officers who retired with him, as having been raised on Continental Establishment" but my...
392A. M. Green to James Madison, 11 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
I hope you will pardon this intrusion of mine and the apology I have to make will I hope be deemed sufficient when I say that the fewness of Officers now living who can testify to the events of ’79 and ’81—and who are acquainted with the Events of that day is my reason for thus troubling you: I had placed in my charge the claim of Francis Taylor Colo. of the Regt. of Guards—stationed at the...
393James Madison to Thomas S. Grimké, 6 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 25th. of Augst. last was duly recd. and I must leave the delay of this acknowledgment of it to your indulgent explanation. I regret the delay itself less than the scanty supply of authographs requested from me. The truth is that my files have been so often resorted to on such occasions, within a few years past, that they have become quite barren, especially in the case of...
394James Madison to Ellen Cutts, 4 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
Tell Mary that I am very thankful for her present of Guava Jelly as a soothing for my cold, and that I wish her to be as distinguished among the girls as the Guava is among the Jellies. Tell her also that when I can find a remedy for my Rheumatic fingers I will send her my name written, as in health it would be. Tr (owned by Mrs. James Madison Cutts, III, Chevy Chase, Md.). Addressed to Mrs....
395James Madison to Nicholas Biddle, 2 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison with his respects to Mr Biddle thanks him for the Copy of the very able and important "Report of a Committee of the Directors of the Bank of the United States RC (DLC : Nicholas Biddle Papers); draft (DLC) .
396James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 2 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
J. M. with his best respects to Professor Dunglison, thanks him for the Copy of his "Introductory Lecture". It sweeps away very appropriately the errors & follies of times past; as a preparation for lessons dictated by experience & Science. Draft (DLC) .
397James Madison to Levi Lincoln, 2 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison with his best respects to Govr. Lincoln, offers him many thanks for the "Report by Professor Hitchcock, on the Geology &c &c of Massachusetts; with the Illustrations Plates. The work is of much intrinsic value, and presents an example which it may be ho[pe]d will not be lost on other States. Draft (DLC) .
398William Wood to James Madison, 1 January 1834 (Madison Papers)
The "Naval Lyceum" at the U. S Navy Yard, will be highly gratified to place on their shelves, even a single volume , from your Excellencys Library, wh. your autograph within, the books, an attempt is making wh. success, to procure a volme. for posterity, from each of the late Presidents of the United States. Be pleased to express your determination, & pleasure, to the Naval Lyceum Secretary,...
399Reynolds Chapman to James Madison, December 1833 (Madison Papers)
I owe you an apoligy for not having before informed you, that there was a final Decree in relation to your Mothers Estate at Augt. term. You are to rece. from Mr<s>. Macon the sum of $227.65. with Interest on $196.77, part thereof from 1<4th> May 1833 & from your brother the sum of $210.87—with Int. on $135.03—part <time>, from 15th May 1833—They pay the mony directly to you, that is, not...
400[James Madison] to William Allen, 31 December 1833 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yrs acknowledgg the rect. of the remittance from Col. Peyton. The wagons set off today & will apply to you for loads of plaister on their return They will continue to do so as long as they are employed in taking flour. Please to send by them 20 pounds of best steel for axes & the oil alluded to in your letter. The bottle of magnesia sent by Aleck having been broken please send two...