1141James Madison to Andrew Parks, 4 April 1835 (Madison Papers)
On looking into some bundles of old papers, were found the two of which the enclosed are exact Copies. They will indentify the account which has been the subject of a correspondence between us and shew that it had been transmitted to you with an omission of the receipt of payment. Be so obliging as to return or cancel the letters written on the Supposition, that there was no error in the case...
1142From James Madison to Benjamin Rush, [3 May 1790] (Madison Papers)
… Your hint as to addresses from the H. of Rep. to the National Assembly was perfectly new. I am far from thinking that such a measure might not be formed as [to] do credit to this Country and good to both…. Printed extract (Parke-Bernet Catalogue No. 468, “The Alexander Biddle Papers” [1943], pt. 1, item 151). See PJM Robert J. Brugger et al., eds., The Papers of James Madison: Secretary of...
1143From James Madison to Virgil Maxcy, 20 November 1822 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his respects to Mr. Maxcy, with thanks for his pamphlet in defence of the Maryland Resolutions proposing grants of public land for the purposes of Education to the States which have not received them. Of the publication less can not be said than that it has taken a very able & interesting view of the question. RC ( NN ); draft ( DLC ). RC addressed and franked by JM to...
1144James Madison to William Allen, 1 March 1834 (Madison Papers)
An Atlas belonging to the Books in the Box lately consigned to your care, I find was omitted. I must trouble you with another box having the same destination for N. York. By the first opportunity, we can catch, it will be sent to you. With friendly respects Be so good as to note to me the state of the balance in our Account. RC (NN) .
1145From James Madison to James Madison, Sr., 20 May 1782 (Madison Papers)
RC ( LC : Madison Papers). Addressed to “Col: James Madison Orange County Virginia[.] Favd. by Capt M. Walker.” Probably late in his life, JM, or John C. Payne, whose handwriting greatly resembled JM’s, wrote “(Biographical.)” above the salutation and “Madison, Jr” above the date line on the first page. Having written a letter and inclosed with it a large collection of Newspapers for you which...
1146From James Madison to William Hull, 10 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
Having asked and obtained the opinion of the Attorney General on certain points stated by the Secretary of the Michigan Territory, and as the opinion may be of use to you as well as to him, I enclose a copy of it, and am, Sir, with great respect, Your Very Obt. Servt. DNA : RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.
1147To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 5 March 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed papers which I have got from Mr. Beckleys office furnishes an answer to your letter. There is a Bill depending in favor of claims barred by the limitation of time—which if it passes will provide for those of Owen and Woods as I understand the tenor of the Bill and the nature of their claims. As soon as the fate of the Bill is decided I shall write to the parties. RC ( DLC ). See...
1148James Madison: Notes on foreign commerce and constitutionality of the tariff (Madison Papers)
(Those who deny that the power of Congs to regulate foreign commerce includes a protective power, yet contend that the power grantable to the States to impose duties on, it was intended to provide for a protection or substitute, and who rely for a proof on the testimonies of L. Martin, must yield to the inference that the protection is a branch of the comercial [expansion sign] power, distinct...
1149From James Madison to John Swanwick, 30 June 1795 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 30 June 1795. Acknowledged in Swanwick to JM, 26 July 1795 . Asks Swanwick to rent the house that he described in his letter to JM of 14 June.
1150From James Madison to Alexander White, 2 February 1795 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 2 February 1795. Acknowledged in White to JM, 14 Feb. 1795 . Apparently discusses news reports of Jay’s negotiations with Great Britain, the prospects for peace in Europe, and legislation pending in Congress.