8601Property Listing of James Madison, Sr., Estate, ca. 10 March 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
Ca. 10 March 1801. Lists JM’s valuation of slaves and land (except Montpelier) to be divided...
8602Notes on Debates, 27 February 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of...
8603Assumption of the State Debts, [2 March] 1790 (Madison Papers)
Before the Committee of the Whole resumed consideration of JM’s amendment to the assumption...
8604The Federalist Number 45, [26 January] 1788 (Madison Papers)
Having shewn that no one of the powers transferred to the federal government is unnecessary or...
8605Report on Communication from La Luzerne, [1 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 25, II, 95). The manuscript, written by JM, is docketed: “Report of Committee...
8606Commercial Discrimination, [20 January] 1794 (Madison Papers)
Smith (South Carolina) observed that supporters of JM’s resolutions had argued that Britain had...
8607Motion on Delegates’ Financial Interest in West, [2 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 36, I, 293). Docketed by JM: “Motion of Mr Bland seconded by Mr Madison[.]...
8608Revaluation of Montpelier, [10 September] 1813 (Madison Papers)
{No. 1318} Revaluation of {a} Building formerly declared for Assurance by {Nelly Madison &c.} per...
8609Circular Letter to American Consuls and Commercial Agents, 1 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
It is a considerable time since our Consuls originated the practice of providing with...
8610Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 5 October 1826 (Madison Papers)
The board met pursuant to adjournment: present the same members as yesterday. Resolved that a...
8611Remission of Forfeiture for the Ship Hor de Gaudiaria, 27 May 1816 (Madison Papers)
Whereas it is represented to me that a certain ship or vessel called the Hor de Gaudiaria,...
8612Notes on Debates, 19 February 1787 (Madison Papers)
The notes beginning 19 February 1787 and ending 26 April 1787 are the concluding portion of JM’s...
8613Resolutions on Kentucky Statehood, 12 December 1785 (Madison Papers)
… Fifth ,—That the use and navigation of the river Ohio, so far as the territory of the proposed...
8614Amendments to the Constitution, [13 August] 1789 (Madison Papers)
On 21 July, JM moved that the House take up amendments in the Committee of the Whole, as provided...
8615Notes from Congress’ Secret Journal on Instructions to Peace Commissioners, 7 June 1781 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). See Notes from Secret Journal, 28 May 1781 , headnote. Sd. Come....
8616Report of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, [16 December 1826] (Madison Papers)
make the following It being a provision of the law that the Visitors or a majority of them should...
8617Notes on Debates, 8 February 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of...
8618Remission and Pardon for George J. Julien, [25 June 1816] (Madison Papers)
Whereas at the late Circuit Court of the United States for the County of Washington, in the...
8619Relationship between Federal and State Governments, [21 June] 1787 (Madison Papers)
Having rejected the New Jersey Plan, the convention now was considering the amended Virginia Plan...
8620Account with the Commonwealth of Virginia, [20 April] 1787 (Madison Papers)
By an act of the October 1785 session of the Virginia assembly, delegates to Congress from...
8621Naturalization, [3 February] 1790 (Madison Papers)
The first clause of the naturalization bill, requiring one year’s residence by aliens for...
8622Salaries for Members of the First Branch of the Legislature, [22 June] 1787 (Madison Papers)
The clause in the report of 13 June providing that the members of the first branch of the...
8623Constitutionality of the Residence Bill, [ca. 14 July] 1790 (Madison Papers)
The brief memorandum printed below is the only surviving record of JM’s opinion regarding the...
8624Article on Religion Adopted by Convention, [12 June 1776] (Madison Papers)
16. That religion, or the duty which we owe to our Creator , and the manner of discharging it,...
8625Proclamation on the Embargo, 19 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
By the President of the United States. A Proclamation. Whereas information has been received that...
8626Session of Virginia Council of State, 1 May 1778 (Madison Papers)
present His Excellency; John Page James Madison & David Jameson Bolling Stark Esquires The...
8627Detatched Memoranda, ca. 31 January 1820 (Madison Papers)
I did not become acquainted with Dr. Franklin till after his return from France and election to...
8628Notes on Debates, 23 March 1787 (Madison Papers)
Nothing till Friday Mar. 23d. [1787] The Report for reducing salaries agreed to as amended...
8629Notes on Debates, 23 May 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of...
8630The Federalist Number 14, [30 November] 1787 (Madison Papers)
We have seen the necessity of the union as our bulwark against foreign danger, as the conservator...
8631Power of Congress to Regulate Commerce, [29 August] 1787 (Madison Papers)
Charles Pinckney moved to require the approval of two-thirds of each house to pass an act...
8632Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the Central College, 7 October 1817 (Madison Papers)
At a meeting of the Visitors &c. held at Charlottesville 7. Oct: 1817. On information of the...
8633Import Duties, [28 April] 1789 (Madison Papers)
Goodhue, Gerry, and Thatcher of Massachusetts objected to the six-cent duty on molasses as...
8634Resolutions Respecting Vermont Lands, [16 September] 1780 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 20, II, 249–52). These resolutions were merely one episode in an exceedingly...
8635“Helvidius” Number 1, [24 August] 1793 (Madison Papers)
Several pieces with the signature of Pacificus were lately published, which have been read with...
8636Remarks on the Speech of John Wilson Croker, [15 May] 1813 (Madison Papers)
The following observations, in the House of Commons in February, in the debate on the American...
8637Note on “The North-American,” No. 1 and No. 2, 17 September and 8 October 1783 (Madison Papers)
17 September and 8 October 1783. In the Pennsylvania Journal, and the Weekly Advertiser...
8638Tonnage Duties, [4 May] 1789 (Madison Papers)
Before this day’s debate began, JM gave notice that on 25 May he would introduce the subject of...
8639The Federalist No. 54, [12 February 1788] (Hamilton Papers)
To the People of the State of New-York. THE next view which I shall take of the House of...
8640Proportional Representation, [19 December] 1791 (Madison Papers)
On 9 December 1791 the Senate approved the apportionment bill but amended the ratio of...
8641Motion on Instructions to Francis Dana, [27 May] 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( NA : PCC , No. 36, II, 137). In JM’s hand. Docketed by him: “Motion of Mr. Madison seconded...
8642Petition of Peter Gree, ca. 13 December 1796 (Madison Papers)
Document not found. Ca. 13 December 1796. Presented by JM to the House of Representatives, 13...
8643Presidential Proclamation, [19 April] 1809 (Madison Papers)
By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. Whereas it is provided by the...
8644Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the Central College, 28 July 1817 (Madison Papers)
At a called meeting of the Visitors of the Central College, held at the House of Mr. Madison in...
8645Remission of Forfeiture for the Sloop Fame, 4 March 1815 (Madison Papers)
Whereas it has been represented to me that a certain Sloop, or vessel, called the Fame, whereof...
8646Assumption of the State Debts, [3 March] 1790 (Madison Papers)
Carroll moved to discharge the Committee of the Whole from consideration of assumption. His...
8647Notes on Debates, [14] January 1783 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). For a description of the manuscript of Notes on Debates, see Papers of...
8648Notes on Debates, 21 December 1782 (Madison Papers)
MS ( LC : Madison Papers). See Notes on Debates, 4 November 1782 , ed. n. The Committee to confer...
8649Militia, [17 December] 1790 (Madison Papers)
The second section of the militia bill was still under consideration. Mr. Madison enquired if the...