871James Madison to Robert Walsh, 22 August 1831 (Madison Papers)
I inclose the answer of Mr. Scott on the subject of Bishop Madison, as just received that you may extract the materials suited to your object. The intellectual power and diversified learning of the Bishop may justly be spoken of in strong terms; and few men have equally deserved the praise due to a model of all the virtues social, domestic, and personal which adorn and endear the human...
872Isaac A. Coles to James Madison, 18 August 1831 (Madison Papers)
This will be handed you by my friend Mr. John Barney of Baltimore, who proposes to call & pay his respects to you on his way Home, & though formerly known to you, I have offered him this introduction, fearing that you might not recollect him after an interval of so many years. He is the son of the commodore & lately a representative of the City of Baltimore in Congress. Mrs. Coles unites in...
873James Madison to Frank Carr, 11 August 1831 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 9th. was handed to me by Mr. Jacobs. I could give him no direct information on the subject of his enquiries; but referred him to sources, on his route which may perhaps be of some avail to him. I have continued the use of the medicine, which I owe to your friendly attention. But if it has had any effect it has been merely to slacken the increase of my Rheumatic complaints which...
874Frank Carr to James Madison, 9 August 1831 (Madison Papers)
This will be handed you by Mr. Jacobs principal of the deaf & Dumb asylum, Danville Kentucky. He visits Virginia for the purpose of investigating some revolutionary claims of Majr. Robert Powell, & has been informed that you might be able to give him some information which might be of service to him. With this view he has requested a letter of introduction. May I ask whether your Rheumatism...
875James Madison to Louis Serurier, 5 August 1831 (Madison Papers)
We are glad to learn by your kind letter of the 30th. Ult: that you all got safe back to Washington in spite of the scorching heat of the Tavern, and the stewing ordeal of the Steamboat: and are particularly gratified that the temporary exchange, so easily repeated, of the Banks of the Potomac, for our Mountain Climate, proved so agreeable. It is not the less to be understood however, that the...
876James Madison to Simon Bernard, 3 August 1831 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his respects to General Bernard and asks the favor of him to take charge of the inclosed letter for General Lafayette RC (ICU) .
877James Madison to Lafayette, 3 August 1831 (Madison Papers)
My last letter of Decr. 12th. was written with a hope that Genl. Bernard then abt. to visit France, would be the bearer; but it did not, I suspect, overtake him. I hope however it did not miscarry altogether. I inclose this to him in confidence that it will reach New York before the Packet sails. The General is so fully acquainted with our affairs, great & small , that you can have every thing...
878James Madison to John Quincy Adams, 2 August 1831 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his best respects to Mr. Adams, and thanks him for the Copy of his Oration on the 4th. of July. It is recommended to the public attention; not only by the characteristic ability & eloquence of the author; but by some of the views taken of its topics, which render it particularly interesting. RC (MHi : Adams Papers).
879James Madison to John G. Palfrey, 2 August 1831 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison, with his respects to Professor Palfrey thanks him for the Copy of his Address on the 4th. of July. It well rewards the perusal, by the patriotic sentiments & judicious observations so well applied to the occasion. RC (MH) ; draft (DLC) .
880Edward Coles to James Madison, 1 August 1831 (Madison Papers)
Received of James Madison one hundred and twenty dollars in full of interest on his note up to May 1831. which amount I have entered on the back of the said note— Ms (ICHi) .
881James Madison to William F. Gray, 1 August 1831 (Madison Papers)
It is so long since I asked the favr. of you to let me know the balance I am in debt, that I suspect the letter may have miscarried. In renewing the request, I now add a further one, that you will be so good as to forward a Ream of letter paper of the former size and quality, by the first convenient opportunity With friendly respects FC (DLC) .
882James Madison: Temperance statement, July 1831 (Madison Papers)
Being satisfied from observation and experience, as well as from Medical testimony that ardent spirit, as a drink, is not only needless, but hurtful; and that the entire disuse of it would tend to promote the health, the virtue, and the happiness of the community, We hereby express our conviction, that should the citizens of the United States, and especially all young men, discontinue entirely...
883Arthur S. Brockenbrough to James Madison, 28 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
The late very extraordinary, harsh, cruel and unjust proceedings of the Visitors towards me compells me in self vindication to make known to you all their acts, and to require of you that justice, which your station as the head of the Institution and as an honest and upright man I am confident you will not withhold—I will give you in detail all that passed between me & the Visitors. I was...
884James Madison to Mathew Carey, 27 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
private I have recd. your favour of the 21st. with your commencing address to the Citizens of S. Carolina. The strange doctrines and misconceptions prevailing in that quarter are much to be deplored; and the tendency of them the more to be dreaded, as they are patronized by Statesmen of shining talents, and patriotic reputations. To trace the great causes of the State of things out of which...
885Montfort Stokes to James Madison, 26 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 15th. instant, accompanied with a copy of Lawson’s History of North Carolina, intended to supply the loss of that book, which the State Library sustained by the late destruction of our Capitol. Be pleased to accept, for the donation, my thanks in behalf of the State of North Carolina, and the assurance of my most respectful attachment. RC (DLC) . Docketed by JM.
886James Madison to Jesse Waln, 26 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have duly recd. your letter of the 22d. with the papers it refers to. Being restrained by a general rule which I have been obliged to adopt from the interposition it requests, I can only observe that it could not be needed as an addition to the names & testimonies which I find you possess. I return the papers as desired, with an offer of my friendly respects & good wishes FC (DLC) .
887Lucy Brockenbrough to James Madison, 24 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
Nothing but an unwillingness to intrude upon your goodness, and to disturb the quiet of your mind has prevented my writing to you some days ago, but seeing the state of my husbands feelings and suffering as I have done for the last week I am compelled to lay before you sir as Rector of this institution the shameful and unjust proceedings of the last board of visitors, with regard to my...
888Chapman Johnson to James Madison, 23 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
I returned from the university day before yesterday, the visitors having finished their business and separated, wednesday evening—We had a bare quorum only till friday, when the arrival of Mr. Cabell, who had been detained by indisposition gave us five members, Mr. Monroes successor, Genl. Brodnax, not being with us. We regreted your absence very much, and the more, as it was caused by...
889James Madison to D. E. Wheeler, 22 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
I recd. by the last mail your letter of the 15th. instant, notifying the appt. which associates me with four others, as Referees on the comparitative merits of Dissertations, invited by premiums for the best held out by the "American Peace Society" As it will be natural that the Referees should be together at the time designated for reviewing & deciding on the Dissertations in order to avoid...
890Jesse Waln to James Madison, 22 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
Immediately after my return from Europe at the suggestion of many Friends well known to you, and some distinguished officers in our Navy, I was induced to apply for the Consulate at Tangier, and as that situation is vacated by the Death of the former incumbent I am encouraged to hope for success. Since I had the pleasure of visiting you and Mrs M at Washington, have made frequent Voyages to...
891Mathew Carey to James Madison, 21 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty to send you by this Mail, three numbers of a series of Essays, in which I have undertaken to expose the fallacy & deception of the nullifiers of South Carolina, who, most assuredly, are determined to Separate from the union, "peaceably if they can—forcibly if they must." I am persuaded that the danger is greatly underrated, & therefore greatly increased by our Citizens...
892Joseph C. Cabell to James Madison, 20 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
Your favour of 11th has been received at this place, & we equally lamented your absence and the cause which produced it. Having returned in bad health to the upper country, I did not get here till some days after the Visitors assembled & was detained two days on the way. Happily I have recovered and have been able to make the usual Report as chairman of the Committee of Inspection. Genl....
893James Madison to Simon Bernard, 16 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. your letter of the 12 inst. However much you may overrate my title to the sentiments it expresses, it will always be a gratifying recollection, that I had any share in obtaining for the U.S. your invaluable aid in the defensive system now so well matured and so extensively executed. It is with great pleasure, I add Sir that whilst your distinguished talents & indefatigable...
894James Madison to Montfort Stokes, 15 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
I observe in a Newspaper paragraph, referring to the late fire in Raleigh, a remark that nothing was saved from the Library of the State, particularly "Lawson’s History of it", which had not been procured without difficulty. Happening to possess a Copy of the work, I enclose it, with a request that it may be permitted to supply the loss; praying you to accept, at the same time, assurances of...
895James Madison to Robert Walsh, 15 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of was duly recd. Finding that I did not possess the means of complying with its request, I communicated it to Mr. Scott at Richmond who married the daughter of Bishop Madison, and was a Student at Wm. & Mary whilst he was President. Mr. Scott happening to be absent at the time, I have but just recd. his answer. He says that he will be under the necessity of consulting documents &c...
896D. E. Wheeler to James Madison, 15 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
Through the liberality of two of our Citizens "The American Peace Society" is about to offer five hundred dollars for the best dissertation on the subject of "A Congress of Nations for the amicable adjustment of national disputes and for the promotion of universal peace without recourse to arms," and one hundred for the next best. The following Gentlemen have been appointed to judge of the...
897James Maury to James Madison, 13 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
We much regret your being prevented coming here by indisposition, but hope for the pleasure of soon hearing of your amendment. My Son Rutson having a particular desire to pay his respects to that antient friend of his father whose name is so familiar to him, is the occasion of this. My daughter joins me in cordial salutations and best wishes to you, Mrs Madison and Mr Tod. Yours most sincerely...
898James Madison to Frank Carr, 12 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison returns his best thanks to Dr Carr for the remedy kindly sent for the Rheumatism; but not witht. a regret that he took the trouble of making his son a special bearer of it He has already commenced the experiment, & with sufficient faith he hopes—in the effect of the Charity FC (DLC) .
899James Madison to Tench Ringgold, 12 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
I recd. in the due times your two favors of July 7.& 8: the first giving the earliest, the last the fullest account that reached me of the death of our excellent friend*; and I can not acknowledge these communications without adding the thanks which I owe in common with those to whom he was most dear, for the devoted kindness on your part, during the lingering illness which he could not...
900James Madison to Nicholas P. Trist, 12 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
Your 2 letters of the 7 & 8 have been duly recd. I have complied with the suggestion in the first by a few lines to Mr. Cabell. The communication in the 2d is important, but being simultaneous with an unwelcome resignation, may derive a tincture from that source I have been detained from the University by Rheumatism & an inflamation in my eyes. The latter is leaving me; not so the former. My...