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1 Madison, James Address of the President to Congress, [30 April] 1789 1789-04-30 The term had not yet been coined, but JM was ghostwriting speeches for Washington during the...
2 Pendleton, Edmund Madison, James To James Madison from Edmund Pendleton, 3 May 1789 1789-05-03 Letter not found. 3 May 1789. Acknowledged in JM to Pendleton, 17 May 1789 . The list probably...
3 Madison, James Tonnage Duties, [4 May] 1789 1789-05-04 Before this day’s debate began, JM gave notice that on 25 May he would introduce the subject of...
4 Madison, James (Reverend) Madison, James To James Madison from the Reverend James Madison, 5 May … 1789-05-05 Mr. Peter Carr will deliver this. He has taken the opportunity of the Spring Vacation, to visit...
5 Washington, George Madison, James To James Madison from George Washington, 5 May 1789 1789-05-05 Notwithstanding the conviction I am under of the labour which is imposed upon you by Public...
6 House of Representatives Washington, George Address of the House of Representatives to the … 1789-05-05 The Representatives of the People of the United States present their congratulations on the event...
7 Madison, James Tonnage Duties, [5 May] 1789 1789-05-05 Jackson moved to lower the proposed duty on vessels from nations having commercial treaties with...
8 Madison, James Hawkins, Benjamin From James Madison to Benjamin Hawkins, 5 May 1789 1789-05-05 Letter not found. 5 May 1789. Acknowledged in Hawkins to JM, 1 June 1789 . Encloses draft of the...
9 Madison, James Tonnage Duties, [7 May] 1789 1789-05-07 JM moved to lower the tonnage duty on ships of countries which had no alliance with the United...
10 Nicholas, George Madison, James To James Madison from George Nicholas, 8 May 1789 1789-05-08 It was with great pleasure that I received the accounts of your election; this satisfaction has...
11 Washington, George House of Representatives Reply of the President to the House of Representatives … 1789-05-08 Your very affectionate Address produces emotions which I know not how to express. I feel that my...
12 Madison, James Jefferson, Thomas From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 9 May 1789 1789-05-09 My last was of the 29th. March. A few days ago I had the pleasure of yours of the 12. Jany. I...
13 Madison, James Import Duties, [9 May] 1789 1789-05-09 The impost bill, first read on 5 May, was under consideration by the Committee of the Whole....
14 Madison, James Randolph, Edmund From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, 10 May 1789 1789-05-10 Whilst I thank you for your favr of the 23d. Ult: I must remind you that it does not contain the...
15 Jones, Joseph Madison, James To James Madison from Joseph Jones, [10 May] 1789 1789-05-10 No safe opportunity offering, the letter for Mr. Nelson has not been forwarded, and I shall now...
16 Jefferson, Thomas Madison, James To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 11 May 1789 1789-05-11 My last to you was of the 15th. of March. I am now in hourly expectation of recieving my leave of...
17 Washington, George Madison, James To James Madison from George Washington, 11 May 1789 1789-05-11 The enclosed were communicated to me (as you will perceive) to make a Confidential use of. Upon...
18 Madison, James Title for the President, [11 May] 1789 1789-05-11 The debate concerned a title for the executive office. Should the House appoint a committee to...
19 Carrington, Edward Madison, James To James Madison from Edward Carrington, 12 May 1789 1789-05-12 I had the pleasure to receive your favor of the 8th. Ult. inclosing the application of William...
20 Washington, George Madison, James To James Madison from George Washington, 12 May 1789 1789-05-12 To draw such a line for the conduct of the President as will please every body, I know is...
21 Madison, James Import Duties, [12 May] 1789 1789-05-12 The committee had resumed consideration of the impost bill. The question was whether to strike...
22 Madison, James Monroe, James From James Madison to James Monroe, 13 May 1789 1789-05-13 I have been favored with yours of April . The newspapers will have given you some idea of our...
23 Madison, James Import Duty on Slaves, [13 May] 1789 1789-05-13 Parker moved to fix a duty of ten dollars on each slave imported into the United States. Some...
24 Madison, James Import Duties, [15 May] 1789 1789-05-15 JM moved to add a clause to the impost bill limiting its duration. Mr. Madison . When he offered...
25 Trist, Eliza House Madison, James To James Madison from Eliza House Trist, 15 May 1789 1789-05-15 Letter not found. 15 May 1789. Acknowledged in JM to Eliza House Trist, 21 May 1789 . Reports...
26 Scott, Gustavus Madison, James To James Madison from Gustavus Scott, 16 May 1789 1789-05-16 Letter not found. 16 May 1789. Calendared in the lists probably kept by Peter Force (DLC: Madison...
27 Madison, James Pendleton, Edmund From James Madison to Edmund Pendleton, 17 May 1789 1789-05-17 Your favor of the 3d. instant was not recd. till two days ago. It is not certain however that the...
28 Washington, George Madison, James To James Madison from George Washington, [17 May] 1789 1789-05-17 Mr. Madison having been so obliging as to draw the answer to the Address of the House of...
29 Washington, George Senate Reply of the President to the Senate, [18 May] 1789 1789-05-18 I thank you for your Address, in which the most affectionate sentiments are expressed in the most...
30 Randolph, Edmund Madison, James To James Madison from Edmund Randolph, 19 May 1789 1789-05-19 While I acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 10th. instant, I must assign as my apology...
31 Williamson, Hugh Madison, James To James Madison from Hugh Williamson, 19 May 1789 1789-05-19 At Baltimore & Norfolk and wherever I touched since I left New York I have heard Complaints that...
32 Madison, James Removal Power of the President, [19 May] 1789 1789-05-19 The House took up the establishment of executive departments. JM moved the creation of foreign...
33 Madison, James Treasury Department, [20 May] 1789 1789-05-20 Gerry proposed to place the treasury in the hands of three commissioners. Baldwin preferred a...
34 Madison, James Trist, Eliza House From James Madison to Eliza House Trist, 21 May 1789 1789-05-21 Your favor of the 15th. gave me the first information of Browse’s illness. I hope his recovery is...
35 Williamson, Hugh Madison, James To James Madison from Hugh Williamson, 21 May 1789 1789-05-21 I am just informed by Govr Johnston that a Treaty is to be held on the 24th Inst at french Broad...
36 Carroll, Daniel Madison, James To James Madison from Daniel Carroll, 22 May 1789 1789-05-22 Mr. Carroll presents his complits to Mr. Madison returns him the inclosed estimate, & is much...
37 Johnston, Samuel Madison, James To James Madison from Samuel Johnston, 22 May 1789 1789-05-22 The inclosed Address was voted unanimously and contains, I believe, the genuine Sentiments of...
38 Madison, James Citizenship, [22 May] 1789 1789-05-22 The House took up the petition of David Ramsay, who claimed that the election of William Smith of...
39 Madison, James Jefferson, Thomas From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 23 May 1789 1789-05-23 This will I expect be handed you by a young gentleman, Mr. Colden, the son of an amiable lady of...
40 Williamson, Hugh Madison, James To James Madison from Hugh Williamson, 24 May 1789 1789-05-24 We are told that Genl Person the bell Weather of Opposition in this State continues indefatigable...
41 Madison, James Jefferson, Thomas From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 27 May 1789 1789-05-27 Since my last which was written on sunday last and included an introduction of young Mr. Colden...
42 Carrington, Edward Madison, James To James Madison from Edward Carrington, 27 May 1789 1789-05-27 I have been favored with yours of the 8th. Instant and thank you for the notice you take of my...
43 Jones, Joseph Madison, James To James Madison from Joseph Jones, 28 May 1789 1789-05-28 We have heard much of the di[s]agreement between the two Houses respecting titles and the rules...
44 Mennis, Francis Madison, James To James Madison from Francis Mennis, 28 May 1789 1789-05-28 Letter not found. 28 May 1789. Calendared in the lists probably kept by Peter Force (DLC: Madison...
45 Madison, James Randolph, Edmund From James Madison to Edmund Randolph, 31 May 1789 1789-05-31 I have been favored with yours of the 19th. instant and thank you for the answer to Mr. St....
46 Washington, George Madison, James To James Madison from George Washington, [ca. 31 May] … 1789-05-31 … As far as a momentary consideration has enabled me to judge, I see nothing exceptionable in the...
47 Hawkins, Benjamin Madison, James To James Madison from Benjamin Hawkins, 1 June 1789 1789-06-01 I have had the pleasure to receive your favour of the 5th of may, with the report of the...
48 Madison, James Notes for Speech in Congress, [ca. 8 June] 1789 1789-06-08 Reasons urging amendts. 1. to prove fedts. friends to liberty 2. remove remaining inquietudes 3....
49 Madison, James Amendments to the Constitution, [8 June] 1789 1789-06-08 On 25 May, the day assigned to take up amendments, JM moved to postpone the subject for two weeks...
50 Pendleton, Edmund Madison, James To James Madison from Edmund Pendleton, [9 June] 1789 1789-06-09 … I hope the idea of titles is sent to eternal repose. I know nothing which in my judgment would...