8551Notes on Debates, [9–10 January] 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of...
8552Newspapers for House Members, [9 December] 1790 (Madison Papers)
On 8 December Williamson moved that the clerk of the House furnish each member with three...
8553Report on David Howell’s Protest, [20 December] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 20, I, 233–34). In JM’s hand. Docketed: “Report of Mr Gilman Mr Madison Mr...
8554Proposal to Renew Nonintercourse, [ca. 5 April] 1810 (Madison Papers)
Re-enact the Non-Intercourse; with a proviso that its operation shall not commence untill the day...
8555Motion Approving John Jay’s Negotiations with Spain, [30 April] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 36, IV, 7). In JM’s hand. Docketed, “Motion of Mr Madison seconded by Mr...
8556Removal Power of the President, [17 June] 1789 (Madison Papers)
Debate continued on the clause in the bill establishing a foreign affairs department that...
8557Indenture, 22 September 1774 (Madison Papers)
This Indenture made the twenty Second day of September in the year of our [Lord] one thousand...
8558Notes on Debates, 11 April 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of...
8559Presidential Proclamation, 3 May 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 May 1811. Declares, under the terms of the 30 Apr. 1810 act providing for the sale of certain...
8560Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 4 October 1826 (Madison Papers)
The board met pursuant to adjournment: present the same members as yesterday. Resolved that the...
8561Notes on Debates, 14 April 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of...
8562Report on Cornwallis-laurens Exchange, [25 September] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 25, II, 135–36). In JM’s hand. On the docket he wrote, “Report of the...
8563Bill to Aid Thomas Paine, 28 June 1784 (Madison Papers)
Despite the concern expressed to JM by Jefferson and Washington over the penury afflicting Thomas...
8564Remission for Jesse Cross, 6 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
Whereas Jesse Cross, a Private in the Corps of Artillery of the United States, has been convicted...
8565Proportional Representation, [24 January] 1792 (Madison Papers)
The Committee of the Whole considered a resolution to break the impasse with the Senate over...
8566Report on Congressional Inspection of Departments, [17 June] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 28, fol. 321). In JM’s hand. The docket reads: “Report of Mr Madison Mr...
8567Report on Illicit Trade with the Enemy, [19 June] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 24, fols. 53–56). In JM’s hand. Docketed: “recommendation to the States....
8568Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 18 July 1827 (Madison Papers)
The Board met, present the same as yesterday Resolved that the Professor of Chemistry be...
8569For the National Gazette, 19 November 1791 (Madison Papers)
Population and Emigration. Both in the vegetable and animal kingdoms, every species derives from...
8570From James Madison to an Unidentified Correspondent, 28 March 1818 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 28 March 1818. Described as an autograph letter, signed, in Stan. V. Henkels...
8571The Federalist Number 54, [12 February] 1788 (Madison Papers)
The next view which I shall take of the house of representatives, relates to the apportionment of...
8572Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 15 December 1826 (Madison Papers)
The board met: present J. Madison Rector, J. Monroe, J. H. Cocke and J. C. Cabell. A note was...
8573Reply to the New Jersey Plan, [19 June] 1787 (Madison Papers)
On 13 June the Committee of the Whole reported to the convention the amended Virginia Plan....
8574The Federalist No. 50, [5 February 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
To the People of the State of New-York. IT may be contended perhaps, that instead of occasional...
8575Notes on Debates, 26 November 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). See Notes on Debates, 4 November 1782 , ed. n. No Congress but a Grand...
8576Naturalization, [1 January] 1795 (Madison Papers)
The House took up the naturalization bill. As to the granting of privileges to aliens, Mr....
8577Term of the First Branch of the Legislature, [21 June] 1787 (Madison Papers)
Ellsworth moved to substitute annual for triennial elections in the first branch of the...
8578Notes on Jefferson’s “Statement” on the Batture at New Orleans, [ca. 12 August] 1810 (Madison Papers)
p. 16. form of stating the consultation seems to imply a more elaborate inquiry into the law than...
8579Notes on Debates, 27 November 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). See Notes on Debates, 4 November 1782 , ed. n. The report of the...
8580Committee’s Proposed Article on Religion, [27–28 May 1776] (Madison Papers)
When the committee laid its amended draft of George Mason’s proposed Declaration of Rights before...
8581Session of Virginia Council of State, 7 April 1778 (Madison Papers)
present His Excellency Dudley Digges James Madison & David Jameson Bolling Stark Esquires The...
8582Report on New Hampshire Requisition, 25 March 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 20, I, 19–21). Written and docketed by JM: “Report of Committee on the Letter...
8583Account with the Commonwealth of Virginia, [ca. December] 1788 (Madison Papers)
1787. The Commonwealth of Virginia to James Madison Jr. Dr. £. S. D To attendance in...
8584Treasury Department, [20 May] 1789 (Madison Papers)
Gerry proposed to place the treasury in the hands of three commissioners. Baldwin preferred a...
8585Notes on Debates, 20 May 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of...
8586Postal Road Survey, [11 February] 1796 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Madison moved that the resolution laid upon the table, some days ago, be taken up, relative...
8587Petition of Joseph-Léonard Poirey, [9 January] 1797 (Madison Papers)
On 5 January JM had called up the report of the secretary of war on Poirey’s petition and moved...
8588Additional Memorandums on Ancient and Modern Confederacies, [ante 30 November] 1787 (Madison Papers)
In his advocacy of the Constitution, JM had frequent recourse to his knowledge of history. He...
8589Commonplace Book, 1759–1772 (Madison Papers)
This manuscript volume is in part a copybook and in part a notebook, all written by JM in his...
8590Pardon of John Mills, 20 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
The President of the United States of America To all who shall see these presents Greeting...
8591Petition of Joseph-Léonard Poirey, [11 January] 1797 (Madison Papers)
JM called up the bill on the claim of Poirey. The House went into a Committee of the Whole, rose,...
8592Warrant for James Leander Cathcart, 16 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Warrant for James Leander Cathcart. 16 July 1806. “I certify, That James Leander Cathcart has...
8593Resolution on Pensions for Wounded Veterans, 3 December 1784 (Madison Papers)
Resolved, that it is the opinion of this committee , That the Executive ought to be authorised to...
8594Import Duties, [25 April] 1789 (Madison Papers)
A fifteen-cent duty on Jamaica rum was approved. The House then took up the twelve-cent duty on...
8595Method of Ratifying the Constitution, [31 August] 1787 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Madison considered it best to require Conventions; Among other reasons, for this, that the...
8596Respite for George Adams and Randall Tarrier, [16 December 1816] (Madison Papers)
Whereas sentence of death was passed by the Circuit Court of the United States, held for the...
8597Agreement with Benjamin Grayson Orr, [27 July] 1801 (Madison Papers)
It is agreed by the parties subscribing vizt. James Madison & Benjn G. Orr, that Plato the slave...
8598Notes on Debates, 25 February 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of...
8599Notes for the National Gazette Essays, [ca. 19 December 1791–3 March 1792] (Madison Papers)
Influence of the size of a nation on Government page. 1. ________ of external danger on...
8600Memorandum on Cabinet Meeting, 27 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of the letter from Messrs. Bayard & Gallatin of May 6 or 7. and of other accts....