1To James Madison from Edward Coles, 22 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
When I had the pleasure to see you at Montpellier I expected long before this to have been with you in Washington. It is with much concern I inform you that I have been, and shall, Dr. Everette thinks, necessarily be detained between three and four weeks longer by a serious indisposition. If my absence should be attended with any very serious inconvenience to you, and you should know of any...
2From James Madison to Edward Coles, 28 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 22d. came to hand yesterday. We regret extremely the indisposition which disappointed our expectation of seeing you on the arrival of the last stage. In such good hands as Dr. Everard’s you will soon be restored. Don’t risk a relapse by entering on the journey prematurely. We sha⟨ll⟩ look for your return with confidence as soon as your health will justify, but with the patience...
3To James Madison from Edward Coles, 20 April 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have this moment received a direct intimation from Dr. Barton, which I am requested to communicate to you without delay, that he is desirous of being appointed Treasurer to the Mint of the U. S. which has become vacant by the death of Dr. Rush. I have barely time before the mail will close to add, that the cure of my disease continues to progress as rapidly as Dr. Physick says I have any...
4From James Madison to Edward Coles, 29 April 1813 (Madison Papers)
I recd. your two letters on the subject of a successor to the Treasury of the Mint. A Commission ha⟨s⟩ been forwarded to Dr. Js. Rush. We are very happy at hearing that you are in a sure road to the reestablishment of your health. Do not risk an interruption by a precipitate abandonment of your Physician, and return to Washington. However much we ⟨wo⟩uld be gratifyed in seeing you, I insist...
5From James Madison to Edward Coles, 7 May 1813 (Madison Papers)
I was lately called on by an Agent of Mr. Poulson Editor of the Amn. Advertizer for 36 dollrs. being the price of his paper for four years. As I had not ordered it to be sent, and considered it could not have been presumed that its contents would recommend it to me, I declined paying the Acct. I since learn from Mr. P. that it has been uniformly sent to the Ex. of the U.S. from the...
6To James Madison from Edward Coles, 15 May 1813 (Madison Papers)
Altho’ I presume Payne wrote to his friends in Washington by the return of the Polot, yet as it is possible they may not have heard from him, and as I cannot better comply with his wish in making known to you the opinion of Mr. Gallatin of the hostile intentions of the blockading fleet, than by enclosing his letter which I received last evening. In Poulsons receipt, which is enclosed, you will...
7From James Madison to Edward Coles, 17 May 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor of and inclose the draft on the B. of Pa. with a supply of the defect which prevented its payment. We are much rejoiced at the return of your favorable symptoms of recovery. Nothing will give us more pleasure than to see you again in good health. I repeat my injunctions however agst. your risking a journey till you receive Dr. Physic’s entire sanction. Mrs. M. will have...
8To James Madison from Edward Coles, 20 May 1813 (Madison Papers)
This will be presented to you by Mr George Emlen of this City, whose relations I believe are known to you. Mr. Russell has promised to take him, with your approbation, to Sweden as his Secretary; and he is desirous previous to his departure to visit Washington and become acquainted with some of the principal members of the Government; he has asked me for a line of introduction to you, which I...
9To James Madison from Edward Coles, 22 May 1813 (Madison Papers)
As a good deal of feeling has been excited here by some military appointments, made during the present recess of the Senate, I consider it my duty to give some facts, and a hint of an impression which prevails with some of the best friends of the State and General Government. Are you apprised that all the appointments, many of which are important ones too, that have been lately made in this...
10From James Madison to Edward Coles, 27 May 1813 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed letter will inform you of the object, & the residence of Mr. Delaplaine. I have taken the liberty of informing him that you would give him the information desired, better perhaps than I could do. You know that I have here a portrait by Stewart; and will probably be able to say whether Stewart has or has not another in his hands. I recollect that he took one for the late Mr....