1From James Madison to James Monroe, 5 August 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have just had the pleasure of receiving yours of the 2d. instant. We had looked for the greater pleasure of giving a welcome about this time to you & Mrs. Monroe, understanding from Albemarle that you were to be there in a few days. We are very sorry for the uncertainty you intimate; but still hope that Mrs. Ms. health will not only permit you to make the journey, but her to join you in it....
2To James Madison from Henry Lee, 5 August 1824 (Madison Papers)
As the reputed authour of a rejected address which was reported to the Jackson Convention in this town, I take the liberty of forwarding for your perusal a correct copy of it —a step that seems proper as parts of your publick conduct, & points of the constitution, are touched upon in the paper. As the paper was prepared at the request of the committee & its tone attempered by the wishes of...
3To James Madison from Asher Robbins, 5 August 1824 (Madison Papers)
I begin with begging your pardon for the liberty I have taken in addressing you on the subject of this letter. The favorable opinion of me, which you have manifested on more than one occasion, and the very high value which I set upon that opinion, has induced me thereto. It is respectfully to request, that you would be pleased to communicate that opinion to President Munro, with the veiw now...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Henry V. Somerville, 5 August 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I feel a high sense of y r liberality and justice both as a man and as a politician and knowing the cheerful promptness with which you are always pleas’d to communicate useful information, I take the liberty to ask the favor of a reply to the following questions. Was M r John Q. Adams Minister abroad at the time you were elected president of the United States; and was he recall’d from any...