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) .