4501To James Madison from John Quincy Adams, 30 June 1824 (letter not found) (Madison Papers)
¶ From John Quincy Adams. Letter not found. 30 June 1824. Calendared in the list probably kept by Peter Force ( DLC : series 7, box 2). Offered for sale in Stan. V. Henkels Catalogue No. 694 (1892), item 99, as a printed letter, signed, “conveying two copies of fac-similes of the original Declaration of Independence, engraved by Wm. J. Stone; also the resolution of Congress respecting the...
4502To James Madison from Lewis A. Tarascon, 3 July 1824 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to submit, to your judgement An address of mine to the people at large in the view of the prosperity and the permanency of our union. The subject is a Novelty for Many Citizens, who Never had the opportunity of thinking of it—and as the work intended would require time, it seems to me that they could not be Brought too soon to their Reflexions. If you Approve of the measure, I wish...
4503To James Madison from Henry Wheaton, 3 July 1824 (Madison Papers)
I ought long since to have acknowledged having received, through the President, the file of Mr Pinkney’s letters which you were so kind as to send me. This correspondence is highly interesting & throws great light upon the history of the times. I see it stated by you, in a pencil Note, that the substance of the British Orders in Council of Nov. 18th, was not only known by the Gov’t when the...
4504From James Madison to Henry Wheaton, 11 July 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 3rd. inst: referring to a penciled note of mine on a letter from Mr. Pinkney. It is a fact, as there noted, that when the Embargo was recommended to Congress Decr. 18. 1807, a copy of the British Orders in Council of Novr. 11. 1807, as printed in an English Newspaper stating them to be ready in that form to be signed & issued, lay on the President’s table. From...
4505To James Madison from Thomas Law, 11 July 1824 (Madison Papers)
I enclose a last effort that Mr. McLane the Chairman of the Comee. promised to report but had not time. Mr. Crawford has given a decided opinion under his hand in favor of the proposition to lend to the States at very low interest or to make a present to them of a Dollar per head on their population. Next year the Question of a National Currency will come regularly before Congress. That you...
4506From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 12 July 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. from Mr. H. Wheaton who is engaged in a Biography of the late W. Pinkney a letter wch. I inclose with my answer. If your recollection or memoranda can confirm or enlarge the information I have given with respect to the origin of the Embargo, be so good as to return my answer that it may be improved: If otherwise, it may be sealed & forwarded; the letter from Mr. Wheaton to be...
4507To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 14 July 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have attentively read your letter to mr. Wheaton on the question whether at the date of the message to Congress, recommending the embargo of 1807 we had knolege of the order of council of Nov. 11. and according to your request I have resorted to my papers, as well as to my memory, for the testimony these might afford, additional to yours. There is no fact in the course of my life which I...
4508From James Madison to Lewis A. Tarascon, 24 July 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have recd your letter of the 3d. instt. with a copy of your printed Address relating to the establishment of a road from the Missouri, to the Columbia rivers. The subject embraces so many points on which I am insufficiently informed, that I can not undertake a precise answer to your request of my opinion. I can only say generally that I approve of road & canal communications in all cases...
4509To James Madison from James Monroe, 2 August 1824 (Madison Papers)
I intended soon after the adjournment of Congress to have visited albemarle, & to have passed some time with you, but there have been so many objects to attend to here, of one kind or other, that it has been impossible for me, to execute a purpose, which I had much at heart. A fortnight ago, I took my family to Loudon where they now are. My return here, was producd, by the arrival of genl....
4510To James Madison from John Tayloe, 4 August 1824 (Madison Papers)
This will be handed to you by my Son Edward T. Tayloe, whom I have pleasure in presenting to you. He is recently from Cambridge College, and is now reading law with Mr Lomax of Fredericksburg. As he would wish to form the acquaintance of the most distinguished men of our Country, as well as State, may I ask the favor of you to give him an introductory letter to Mr Jefferson. Be pleased to...
4511From 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....
4512To 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...
4513To 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...
4514To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 8 August 1824 (Madison Papers)
I recd yesterday a letter from mr. Gilmer which I now inclose, as also a former one, which had only communicated his arrival at Liverpool. I add also a letter from mr. Rush. So far his trust is going on well. I wish the suggestion of mr. Brougham respecting Ivory may be found groundless. There is no mathematician in Gr. Britain who can rival him but Woodhouse professor of Mathematics at...
4515To James Madison from J. F. Daniel Lobstein, 9 August 1824 (Madison Papers)
Je prie Votre Excellence de me pardonner ma hardiesse de cette Lettre. J’espère que Votre Excellence Se rappellera peut être encore que j’ai eu l’honneur d’être honoré d’une Lettre de Son Excellence le 28 Octobre 1822 lorsque j’ai eu l’honneur de Lui envoyer le Prospectus de ma Topographie de Philadelphie; mais malheureusement cet ouvrage n’a pas pu être imprimé en ce Pays à cause des Frais...
4516From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 12 August 1824 (Madison Papers)
The bearer Mr. E. Tayloe, son of Col: Tayloe of Washington is desirous of making a respectful call at Monticello, and I can not refuse to his motive, the gratification of a line presenting him to you. He is at present a resident at Fredericksburg, reading Law with his kinsman Mr Lomax; and appears to be quite estimable & amiable. Mr T. is so good as to take charge of the 4 last volumes of Las...
4517To James Madison from Isaac Munroe, 13 August 1824 (Madison Papers)
Circumstances growing out of the present contest for the Presidency, has caused a republication by me of the celebrated embargo letter of Mr. Adams, to which he has added an Appendix. Presuming it would not be unacceptable to you I have taken the liberty to enclose you a copy. I am zealously engaged in promoting the election of Mr. Adams, believing in so doing I am rendering a service to our...
4518From James Madison to Isaac Munroe, [post–13 August 1824] (Madison Papers)
J M. presents his respects to Mr. Munroe with thanks for the Copy of the republished letter of Mr. Adams to Mr. Otis &c politely inclosed in his letter of . He adds his thanks for the kind wishes expressed by Mr. M. and begs him to accept a sincere return of them. Draft ( DLC ). Month and day not indicated; conjectural date assigned based on JM ’s acknowlegment of Munroe’s letter to him of 13...
4519From James Madison to Peter S. Du Ponceau, [14] August 1824 (Madison Papers)
I recd. the copy of your discourse on the Jurisdiction of the Courts of the U.S. with which you favoured me, at a time when I could not conveniently read it; and I have since been obliged to do it with such interruptions that I am not sure of having done entire justice to your investigations. I have certainly found in the volume, ample evidence of the distinguished ability of which the public...
4520From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 16 August 1824 (Madison Papers)
I acknowledged in my last yours of the 8th. and now return the letters of Mr. Gilmer & Mr. Rush inclosed in it. It would be matter of much regret if insanity should befall such a man as Ivory; but it is to ⟨be⟩ hoped his condition will be fixed before he leaves Engd. or rather before any engagement of him. I hope Mr. Gilmer will be able to avoid also men much advanced in life. After a certain...
4521To James Madison from Lewis A. Tarascon, 20 August 1824 (Madison Papers)
I am honored with your wise letter of july the 24th. and I value much its Content. When I did publish my quiries by an address to the people of the U. S., it was because I was Convinced, not only, of the propriety, but of the necessity of a good Road to unite our western Coasts with our old states, and to gather, all along the way, many advantages Easy to obtain, but which we do not enjoy yet,...
4522From James Madison to Lafayette, 21 August 1824 (Madison Papers)
I this instant learn, my dear friend, that you have safely reached the shores, where you will be hailed by every voice of a free people. That of no one, as you will believe, springs more from the heart than mine. May I not hope that the course of your movements will give me an opportunity of proving it, by the warmth of my embrace on my own threshold. Make me happy by a line to that effect...
4523To James Madison from E. Gregory, [21 August 1824] (Madison Papers)
A very humble individual takes the liberty to address you, having often heard in the Old World of your Public & Private Virtues, & he is in hopes you will have the goodness to grant him the favour of a short interview, & with the greatest respect he subscribe[s] himself Your very obt. & humble Servt. RC ( DLC ). Undated; conjectural date assigned based on JM ’s docket on verso: “21. Aug....
4524To James Madison from Henry A. S. Dearborn, [ante–23] August 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have taken the liberty of send [ sic ] to you four newspapers containing a defence of my father against the slanders of Genl. [Hull]. Very respectfully Your most obt. St. RC ( DLC ). Day of month not indicated; conjectural day assigned based on JM ’s reply on 23 Aug. Docketed by JM . Jefferson docketed an almost word-for-word letter from Dearborn of the same date as received 17 Aug. The...
4525From James Madison to Henry A. S. Dearborn, 23 August 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have received & thank you for the papers containing your reply to Genl. Hull. A part only of his Address has fallen under my eye. But the facts you have arrayed before the Public, can scarcely fail to make him sensible of his indiscretion in provoking a review of his disastrous career. You have done well in performing this task, both as a contribution to the truth of History; and as the...
4526To James Madison from Charles Austin, 30 August 1824 (Madison Papers)
Our mutual friend Doctr. William Shepherd will forward you a small Box of early White Wheat which I beg your acceptance. The seed from which this Wheat was rais’d was imported from Spain some 2 or 3 Seasons since & cultivated by a Farmer of Cayuga county New York, whom I met this Summer on the Erie Canal conveying 250 Bushels to a friend of mine in Troy and who obligeingly let me have one...
4527To James Madison from John Pool, 30 August 1824 (Madison Papers)
You will be surprised no doupt to receive a line from a person you never saw or heard of. But I hope when you know the purpose for which I write you will be willing to gratify an old man, One that is very well acquainted with your political character: Being raised in the same State with you. It is information I solicit upon a clause in the Federal Constitution. I the more readily ask this...
4528To James Madison from Moses Dawson, 3 September 1824 (Madison Papers)
Please accept the copy of “A Historical narrative of the civil & Military services of Major General Harrison” herewith transmitted—with which its author most respectfully presents you. From the confidence placed in the Subject of this work during that part of your administration in which he held publick employment I have no doubt a vindication of his character will give you pleasure. With...
4529To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 3 September 1824 (Madison Papers)
I am near closing my catalogue, and it is important I should recieve the kindness of your Theological supplement, by the 1st. or 2d. mail, or it’s insertion will be impracticable. Be so good as to expedite it as much as possible. Affectionate salutations. RC ( DLC ).
4530From James Madison to Henry Lee, 4 September 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. Sir your letter of Aug: with a copy of the Address reported by the Committee of a late Meeting at Fredericksburg, for which you will please to accept my thanks. I am not surprized at your purpose of adopting literature as your favorite object. It will always be found a source not only of rich enjoyment, but of public distinction & usefulness also where there is a union of...