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...