1To James Madison from John Nelson, 11 February 1791 (Madison Papers)
I have been desired by Mr: Saml: Tinsley who served under me as an Officer in the Cavalry of this State, to mention him to you as one extreamly anxious to get a Commission in the Troops of the United-States under the Command of Genl: St. Clair; he will take his Departure immediately for the Western-Country & means to serve as a Volunteer ’till Some thing better offers; he informs me that there...
2From James Madison to Joseph Howell, 12 February 1791 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 12 February 1791. Acknowledged in Howell to JM, 14 Feb. 1791 . Requests information concerning the claim submitted by the heirs of Robert and Henry Tompkins.
3From James Madison to James Madison, Sr., 13 February 1791 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 31. Ult: and am glad to find that my sister Hite has withdrawn herself from the Region of the Small pox. It gives me particular pleasure also to learn that my mother’s health has so far been restored. You will see by one of the inclosed papers that the price of Wheat continues at from 8/4 to 8/6. Whether it will rise or fall or how much, is more than I can say. I...