401Lyman C. Draper to James Madison, 31 December 1833 (Madison Papers)
Since I addressed you last, I have left Lockport, Niagara County, New-York, and have taken up my residence in this city. I received your second letter some time previous to my departure. I have a few inquiries to make of you, which, I sincerely trust will not give you the least trouble to answer, but should you decline, you will please to pardon me for thus troubling you. You will please to...
402William Turpin to James Madison, 25 December 1833 (Madison Papers)
This is only to Cover the Declaration of the Representatives of ten States, Assembled in Philadelphia 4 Decr, I Received in due time your Kind Letter of the 9th of August, I lived Near 60 years in South Carolina, 40 years I a Lone Advocated the Cause of the Oppressed Affricans, now God has Raisd up 40 Millions of Consiensious people throughout the World to advocate their Cause, & is dailey...
403James Madison to John F. Newman, 24 December 1833 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of Aug. 16, did not find its way to me, till the day before yesterday. We had recd. thro’ other channels, the information it gives of the death of Dr. Rose without further particulars connected with the event. We hope the best as to whatever may affect the welfare of the family. The State of my health is such as may be presumed, from the long continuance of the malady under which...
404James Madison to John G. Chapman, 23 December 1833 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 23d. inst: No apology was necessary for the request it makes, which will be complied with by the subjoined signature Be pleased to accept, with my cordial respects, my good wishes for a prosperous career professional & personal RC (owned by Chuck Rogers, Irvine, Calif., ).
405James Madison to Edward Everett, 17 December 1833 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison with his cordial respects to Mr. Everett thanks him for the Copy of his excellent & very interesting address to the Phi Beta Kappa Society in Yale College. RC (John E. Boos Collection); draft (DLC) .
406John G. Chapman to James Madison, 17 December 1833 (Madison Papers)
With every apology for this intrusion upon you, I have to ask the favor of being allowed ( if it meet with your entire approbation ) the privilege of affixing to the engraving, now in progress from the portrait which you so indulgently allowed me the privilege of making of you, your autographic signature. Should the engraver succeed to my wishes, it is my purpose to make the publication of the...
407William R. Coupland to James Madison, 10 December 1833 (Madison Papers)
The bearer Mr. Shelton Davis is sent to your house for the Piano Forte given her some years ago by her Uncle Doctr Robt. H Rose—you will be so kind as to deliver it to him—Be pleased to accept my best Wishes for your health and that of your family—Yr. obt Sert. RC (DLC) .
408James Madison to George W. Featherstonhaugh, 8 December 1833 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. your of the 6th. I am glad to find the public attention in Virginia at length turning towards the mineral resources of the State, and that you are promoting it by the communications, which your Science & observations enable you to make. A Geological survey, skilfully conducted seems to be the most obvious & effectual preparation for the discoveries in view, as well in...
409James Madison to Bushrod W. Clark and G. D. L. Parks, 7 December 1833 (Madison Papers)
The friendly spirit in which your letter of the 22d Ult is written makes me regret that I can not comply with the object of it. The infirmities of my great age, increased by the effect of an enfeebling malady, wd. alone forbid the attempt. Nor can I refer you to any accounts which have been published, for information as to incidents of my private life. For my public career the information is...
410George W. Featherstonehaugh to James Madison, 4 December 1833 (Madison Papers)
I had the unfeigned pleasure of receiving your letter, respecting the proper manner of opening to the public the extent of the mineral resources of Virginia. I beg to assure you it is particularly gratifying to me, to find your opinion of the utility of a measure we have so frequently conversed about, entirely coinciding with my own. I sit down most willingly to give you a sketch of my opinion...
411James Madison to William Allen, 2 December 1833 (Madison Papers)
A friend at Washington will forward to your care a Chair for exercise by rocking, and I have authorized a draft on you for payment. The inclosed Check will answer the purpose, and the surplus if any may be passed to my credit. Be so good as to send the Chair by Mr Newmans Joe, if that opportunity should offer before I provide some other conveyance With friendly respects. FC (DLC) .
412James Madison to Joseph C. Cabell, 1 December 1833 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. the inclosed papers from Docr. Carr with a request that I wd. forward them to you, to enable you to make out your Report, as Rector pro: tem With cordial respects & regards RC (ViU) ; FC (DLC) .
413James Madison to George W. Spotswood, November 1833 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 11th and am glad to learn that you find the change made in your location, an agreeable one. I hope it will prove a profitable one also. It is a proof of your good feelings that you mix with the luxuries which you share, so much sympathy with the distresses which you witness in others in their transit from one hard fate to another. I am sorry I can give you no...
414James Madison to John Sergeant, 30 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison, with his best respects to Mr. Sergeant, thanks him for the Copy of his able and instructive Address, to the Alumni Association of Nassau Hall, in Sepr. last. FC (DLC) .
415Frank Carr to James Madison, 30 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
I forward to you, as Rector of the University, the inclosed reports that they, being somewhat voluminous, may have the benefit of your Frank to Mr. Cabell Rector pro tempore at Richmond to enable him to make out his report to the President & Directors of the Literary Fund—very respectfully <yrs> RC (DLC) .
416Philip R. Fendall to James Madison, 30 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
It again becomes my duty, in the absence of Mr. Gurley, to trouble you with a request for your signature to certificates of life-membership in this Society. A large number of them is forwarded by the mail bringing this letter; But it is neither expected nor necessary that you should sign them all immediately. The purpose of the Society will be effected, if you will be so good as to sign them...
417James Madison to Edward Livingston, 29 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison requests the favor of Mr. Livingston to have the enclosed letter handed to Majr. H. Lee. He begs Mr. L. to accept at the same time assurances of his best respects & cordial regards RC (NjP : Edward Livingston Papers); FC (NjP) .
418James Madison to Henry Lee, 26 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
I received Sir, on the 9th instant your letter of Sepr. 15th. and enclose copies of such of your father’s letters to me, as are embraced by your request. They are entire with the exception of one from which the conclusion was cut off for an autographic collection. Finding that my files do not contain copies of my letters to your father, as is the case with his files and his letters to me, I...
419James Madison to John P. Kennedy, 22 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison with his respects to Mr. Kennedy thanks him for the copy of his Address before the "American Institute" He could not but read with much pleasure so able a discussion of an interesting subject, presented with all the attraction which elegance of language could give it. RC (Peabody Institute); FC (DLC) .
420Bushrod W. Clark and G. D. L. Parks to James Madison, 22 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
Although unacquainted with you personally, yet your reputation and public acts have endeared you to us. Having already obtained, autobiographys of some of our most distinguished Statesmen, we are equally desirous of obtaining yours. Should you be able consistently with your convenience and other duties, to furnish us a Sketch of the most prominent incidents in your life, we would recieve it...
421William C. Rives to James Madison, 21 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
The constant hope, from day to day, of being able to make the visit to Montpelier, on which Mrs. Rives & myself have so long set our hearts, has prevented me from troubling you with a written acknowledgment of your most valuable favour of 21st ult. It has so happened, however, that an uninterrupted series of detentions, arising chiefly from the calls of friends, has as constantly occurred to...
422James Madison to William Allen, 20 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
I return the note you obligingly forwarded signed & the blank for the sum filled. The blanks for the dates are left to be filled by yourself. I shall have occasion to draw on the Bank in a few days, and it will be convenient, for me to have the money deposited without delay to subject to the usual Checks, of wch. I should be glad to receive 2 or 3, if in print. I am giving you much trouble for...
423James Madison to Peter G. Washington, 19 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 16th. and am sorry that I can give no information on the subject, such as it seeks. On the particular question whether Macpherson sold out or sacrificed his British Commission, I am entirely ignorant. Be pleased to accept with my friendly respects, the return of good wishes due from Mrs. Madison & myself. Draft (PHi) .
424Aaron Vail to James Madison, 18 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
Under the auspices of an acquaintance formed some years ago, while on a visit to your neighbourhood and at your hospitable mansion, I venture to ask a favor of you, which, a the same time that it will place me under an obligation to you, will fulfil the desires of a person whom you will admit to have a greater claim than myself to your kindness. At an interview which I had yesterday with the...
425Peter G. Washington to James Madison, 16 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
The fund of information you are known to possess of the events of our Revolutionary struggle, induces me to hope that you may have, and not be unwilling to impart, some that may aid the claim of the family of a patriot of that day, for remuneration for his services and losses. The following are a few leading particulars of the case. Genl Wm Macpherson (late of Phila.) tho an American by birth,...
426William Allen to James Madison, 15 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
I have yours of the 13th. & enclose herein a Blank note as requested. I am much pleased to learn that the Calves arrived safely & are likely to do well. I hope that they will be the means of adding much to the value of your stock I am very respectfully RC (ViU) .
427Joseph C. Cabell to James Madison, 14 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
It is very late, but I hope you will permit me even now to acknowledge the receipt of your two letters of May 16th & July 14th, which altho’ not sooner answered, were the subjects of my earnest attention at the time they were received. It is unnecessary now to state what you already know of our proceedings at the board of Visitors in regard to the Medical chair. I hope Doct: Magill will...
428Henry Lee to James Madison, 14 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
It is some time since I had the honour to receive and acknowledge your letter of the 14th. of August last. I infer from it that you Conceive there are many misstatements and false inferences in my observations. I have therein stated on the authority of Mr. Jefferson that Genl. Washington wished you to accept the offer of Secy. of State as successor to Mr. Jefferson, and that you declined it. I...
429James Madison to William Allen, 13 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
Since I was favored with yours of the 23d. Ult. I have recd. a letter from Col. Mercer, confirming the answer of the Cashier of the Bank to your enquiry. I shall accordingly avail myself of it to an extent not exceeding $2000, and I ask the favor of you to send me a blank note in the form required, which I will fill up & sign, and return for the aid in the case which you kindly promise. The...
430James Madison to A. G. Monroe, 12 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 29. Ult. I sincerely regret that the situation which suggested it is such as you describe it: and it would well accord with my good wishes that a more eligible one could be substituted, but that in which I am placed does not permit me to take the step to which your letter points. The numerous applications I have received for interpositions in behalf of...
431George W. Spotswood to James Madison, 11 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
The first consideration in writing you this letter is the desire I feel to hear how you and dear Mrs. Madison are, No time or distance can ever obliterate the impressions made by the numberless acts of kindness I have recd. from the beloved inhabitants of Montpelier, And my most fervent prayer is that they may live manny, many, years enjoying all the blessings of this world and when it shall...
432George Tucker to James Madison, 9 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
You perceive that I have availed myself of your permission to keep the pamphlet which you kindly lent me, to the last moment of the fortnight. It has afforded me very full information of the views & motives of the political party with which you then acted, & exhibits them under a very different aspect from that presented by Judge Marshall. I am sensible, at every step I advance in Mr....
433James Madison to Alfred T. Magill, 8 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison, with his respectful salutations to Professor Magill, thanks him for the Copy of his "Introductory Lecture" J. M. has read it with great pleasure as auguring, a course of Medical instruction, at once learned, philosophic & practical. FC (DLC) .
434James Madison to Francis Page, 7 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter inclosing a printed Copy of a Petition to the General Assembly in be half of the heirs & Representatives of Genl. Nelson; and requesting any information I may be able to give respecting his advances & engagements for the public services at a trying period of the Revolutionary war, in Virginia I regret that my absence from the States during his meritorious Services as a...
435Hugh Mercer to James Madison, 2 November 1833 (Madison Papers)
Altho’ you have heard from mr allen on the Subject, yet I cannot forego the Pleasure I feel in saying also to you, that our board will have especial satisfaction in making you the loan you spoke of to mr allen, under contingencies which might happen & which you were desirous to provide for— No State of our bank can ever exist, I am satisfied, when the board would not have particular...
436James Madison to Joseph C. Cabell, October 1833 (Madison Papers)
I have seen no evidence yet that a Successor has been appointed to Mr Breckenridge. I hope the Govr. has not waited for the formality of a notice of his death as the event was a matter of certainty & notoriety, and as well known to the Govr. as it could be to any of the Visitors, I took for granted that there wd. be no scruple or delay in filling the vacancy. On the first suggestion that I...
437James Madison to Gulian C. Verplanck, 28 October 1833 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison with his respects to Mr. Verplanck thanks him for the Copy of his elegant & instructive Discourse delivered at Geneva College. Some of the views taken of its subject are particularly interesting. RC (NjP) ; FC (DLC) .
438Francis Page to James Madison, 28 October 1833 (Madison Papers)
You will confer a very lasting service which will be gratefully remembered by the heirs of the late General Nelson if you will be so very obliging as to read the inclosed petition and return me in writing your opinion of the same and any information you may have respecting the several debts or expenditures of money and property to a very large amount for the public service in times that tried...
439James Madison to William Patterson, 26 October 1833 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 14th. was duly recd. and your suggested precaution followed as to the calves, on the way hither. The Cow made her escape soon after the messengers set out; but I have the pleasure to say that the four young animals arrived without accident, and entirely well. Their fine appearance answers to the character of the breed, and you will please accept the additional thanks which...
440James Madison to Thomas W. White, 26 October 1833 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison with his respects to Mr. White presents his thanks for the copies of Mr. Badgers Address at Chapel Hill (N.C), which does honor to the ability & benevolent views of the Author. For the delay in acknowledging the favour J. M. must refer to the ill State of his health, an apology of which he is now often obliged to avail himself RC (NHi) ; FC (DLC) .
441James Madison to Thomas Jefferson Randolph, 23 October 1833 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. the inclosed letter from a Come of Stud in the University, and must ask the favor of you to communicate it, to the other members of the Executive Committee & let the result be known to the writers I inclose the<ir> letter on the supposition, that copies may not have been circularly sent Draft, with draft of James Madison to University of Virginia Committee of Students, W. H....
442James Madison to W. H. Cooper and Others, 23 October 1833 (Madison Papers)
I have recd young Gentlemen, your letter of the 21st and have forwarded it to the other members of the Executive Come. Referring you to the decision, which will be made from them, I tender you my friendly respects & good wishes Draft, with draft of JM to Thomas J. Randolph (DLC) . Addressed to W. H. Cooper, L. Barfoot, E. Ruffin Jr., George Nicholson, and J B Young.
443James Madison to William C. Rives, 21 October 1833 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 4th. was duly recd. I had not forgotton the intimation of which I am reminded by it, but unabating interuptions, added to my crippled health, had produced a delay which I could not avoid; and since I had notice of your return from the springs, the same causes have operated. I found also on the trial, more of tediousness in consulting documents and noting references, than was...
444James Madison to William Allen, 19 October 1833 (Madison Papers)
I have recd your favor of the 16th. A man with a Cart & a Cow, and two boys to assist in bringing the Calves will be on the road to day [saturday], and arrive on Monday. Be so good as to send by the last I am to be furnished by contract with Pork & other Articles to be delivered & paid for on the 1st. of December. The cost will be about six hundred dollars for which I have relied on receipts...
445James B. Longacre to James Madison, 14 October 1833 (Madison Papers)
It is entirely owing to circumstances apart from my own intentions, that I have deferred the pleasure it gives me to acknowledge the receipt of materials for a biographical sketch of yourself intended for the National Portrait Gallery furnished by a friend of your selection—The document thus furnished is very satisfactory, and leaves nothing to regret; but it’s brevity , a fault which we have...
446William Patterson to James Madison, 14 October 1833 (Madison Papers)
I duly received in Course your much esteemed favor of 25th August, and was glad to see that Mrs Madison accepted of my offer of the Coke Devon Caves. I shall in Consequence send by the Fredricksburg Steem Boat to leave this on Sunday Morning the 20th instant 4 caves (two of each Sex) with provevender sufficient to last them until they shall have time to reach your place, to the care of Mr. Wm...
447James Madison to David Weaver, 13 October 1833 (Madison Papers)
Since the receipt of your last Mr Brockman has made some enquiries respecting the disposal of the beeves and thinks there will be no difficulty in obtaining a purchaser. On the subject of the clover seed I will take the quantity mentioned in my letter of the 13th. of last month but expect it at the price of last year. The general demand of this neighbourhood renders it probable that a larger...
448George Tucker to James Madison, 13 October 1833 (Madison Papers)
If you have found time to look over the manuscript with which I ventured to trouble you in July, the return of Dr. Dunglison’s carriage offers a good opportunity of sending it to this place. If you would rather keep it longer, it is not important that I should receive it immediately. I have heard with great pleasure that your health has still further improved, and I propose, at the end of the...
449James Madison to Robley Dunglison, 8 October 1833 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 7th is just recd. We had counted with confidence on the opportunity it promises, which will enable us to express in the way we can best express, the cordial regards and all the good wishes which accompany your removal to a new theatre for your distinguished talents. The best indemnity for the losses sustained by the late one me & by your friends will be the full...
450James Madison to Louisa M. Patton, 8 October 1833 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 3d. Septr. was duly recd. My acquaintance with the Grand father of your children, and my recollection of his worth, induce sincere wishes for their welfare. But the interposition you request in behalf of your son is precluded by a rule, I have found it necessary to adopt, and which has been adhered to in cases, some of them of a very pressing character. I can only therefore...