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...