741To James Madison from Henry Clay, [ca. 6 November] 1811 (Madison Papers)
H. Clay presents his respects to Mr. Madison, & sends him a bottle of wine made from the grape of the Island of Madeira, which has been cultivated in Kentucky. He regrets that the specimen is not more ample, but it is all that he could have conveniently brought in his carriage. H. C. had the mortification to have been present some years ago at the exhibition at Mr. Jefferson’s table of some...
742To James Madison from Henry Clay, 8 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
I fear that I cannot add to the stock of information of which you must be already possessed respecting Genl. La Fayette’s lands. When in Paris, I was informed by him that he had sold all his lands to Sir John Coghill, except one location near or adjoining the City of N Orleans containing I think less than 500 Acres, of which he retained perhaps a moiety. He was desirous then to know whether...
743To James Madison from Henry Clay, 10 April 1809 (Madison Papers)
Mr Boyle haveing accepted the office of Judge of the court of Appeals of this state, I presume it will become necessary immediately to appoint Govr of the Illenois Territory in his stead. N Edwards Esqr Cheif Justice of our court of appeals is desirous of filling this vacancy, and it is with pleasure that I bestow my suffrage on his recommendation. The Honorable appointments which this...
744To James Madison from Henry Clay, 3 March 1817 (Madison Papers)
Knowing that we cannot differ on the question of the object of the Internal Improvement bill, however we may on the Constitutional point, will you excuse me for respectfully suggesting whether you could not leave the bill to your successor? If it receive his approbation, within the ten days, I am inclined to think the law is valid. The notification to the two houses of the passage of any bill,...
745To James Madison from Charles Edwin Clayton, [ca. 9 January 1817] (Madison Papers)
F⟨r⟩ Charles Edwin Clayton of the town of Sparta in the county of Ontario and State of New-York, being duly sworn deposes and says that in the spring of the year one thousand eight hundred and thirteen, his eldest son Charles Clayton then a lad of sixteen years of age, ran-away from this deponent and without his Leave or consent, enlisted at Cayuga Bridge in the regiment of United States...
746To James Madison from Thomas Clayton, 20 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
I have seen the statement of judge Fisher in the case of Mrs. Dauphine, and I should be highly gratified if you would be pleased to remit the forfeiture. I know nothing of the case further than is contained in that statement. But Mrs. Dauphine is a very worthy woman, and if the decree of the court is carried into execution, she and her children, will be left destitute of the means of support....
747To James Madison from J. C. Cleaveland, 19 July 1809 (Madison Papers)
This will inform you that I some time ago deposited in the War office a moddle for mounting Horse Artillery, on an entire new plan. And was permitted by Genl. Dearbourn last fall, to mount a piece at Greenliefs Point, which never has been compleated in consequence of his going out of office. The object of the present is to request of your Excellency the privilidge of takeing up to Winchester...
748To James Madison from David Clendenin, 15 September 1815 (Madison Papers)
As to the known integrity of the subscribing Gentlemen to the inclosed letter I need say nothing more than recognize them to you as receiver and register of the Canton land office. Many of the facts stated in said letter respecting Major Thos. Rowland, I am personally acquainted with, & in addition have to observe; that I believe him to be a man of integrity, and quallifycations suitable for...
749To James Madison from DeWitt Clinton and Others, [14 October 1814] (Madison Papers)
The memorial of the Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty of the City of New York Respectfully sheweth, That in the present alarming Crisis, when the City under their charge is threatened with invasion by the enemy, and whilst its Inhabitants in Conjunction with the Government, are using every means within their power to be in readiness for the conflict, which they have reason to apprehend is not...
750To James Madison from DeWitt Clinton and Others, January 1816 (Madison Papers)
We the Subscribers recommend Monsieur Francis I. Berier of the City of New-York to the Professorship of the French language in One of the additional Military Academies contemplated to be established. Mr. Berier is a native of France. He has been at the Head of the Economical School in the City of NewYork, for some Years past. From his acquaintance with the language of the United States, we...