321From James Madison to John Quincy Adams, 2 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 22 ult: and enclose such extracts from my notes relating to the two last days of the Convention, as may fill the chasm in the Journals, according to the mode in which the proceedings are recorded. Col. Hamilton did not propose in the Convention any plan of a Constitution. He had sketched an outline which he read as part of a speech; observing that he did not...
322From James Madison to Jacob Brown, [7 November] 1818 (Madison Papers)
I have rcd. 2 copies of the proceedings of the Agr. Socy. of Jefferson Cy. in Sepr last: for wch. I see by the superscription on the Cover, I am indebted to yr. politeness. One of the Copies I have forwarded to the Scy. of our Society in the County of Albemarle in this State. The proceedings are an interesting Specimen of the fruits of such Institutions; and the interest taken in them by the...
323To James Madison from John Stevens, 7 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
The vast importance, in my humble opinion, of the subject matter of the communications herewith enclosed must be my apology for the liberty I now take in requesting your perusal of them. Should the object proposed to the consideration of the general government meet your approbation, or be considered by you of sufficient moment to induce you to favour me with an expression of your sentiments...
324To James Madison from James Taylor, 7 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
I do my self the pleasure to introduce to your acquaintance our relation Richard Taylor Jr, son of the Commodore, who makes a visit to Va. on some land business. I flatter my self you will be pleased with his acquaintance, I assure you there is not a man of more Correct deportment in our Country. He will be able to give you particular information as to our Connections & as to the affairs of...
325To James Madison from Edmond Kelly, [ca. 12 November] 1818 (Madison Papers)
I hope you are perswaded that my letters to you were dictated by a profound respect for your character patriotism & virtues and that any further appology for this or my former letters is unnecessary. I perceive the Courier Chides Genl Jackson severely for a doughty […] rather (if understood) for a doughtfull conduct—but supposing the capture of the spanish forts intended to Irritate & provoke...
326To James Madison from Edward Wyer, 15 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
By the ship General Hand for Baltimore I have sent you a small box of the celebrated Brandenburg Wheat for seed. It is said by Agriculturists in this country that the above mentioned wheat, will very much improve by culture in the United States. The Box is directed to you care of the ⟨Na⟩vy Agent at Baltimore. If at any time I can be useful to you Sir, in the North of Europe, I hope you will...
327From James Madison to John Stevens, 17 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 7th instant with the papers communicated along with it. I am so much ⟨a⟩ friend to every improvement […] cheaper transportation ⟨that⟩ I have been always ⟨inclined?⟩ to think favorably ⟨of⟩ the railroad as […] better adapted to many situations at least, than the common turnpikes or canals. But I do not find myself sufficiently acquainted with its comparative...
328To James Madison from James B. Reynolds, 18 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
Among the most noble exertions of my soul was the occasion which allowed me the honour of your acquaintance. It Cost me much Since. Put down, my feelings Wounded, and my prospects worse than when I first started. But with your permission I may Still make it a source of pleasure and delight in conversing with you at this distance. The late purchase from the Chickasaw nation has Opened a grand...
329From James Madison to James Monroe, 23 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
I thank you for the “Message” put under cover to me. The topics which it embraces are well presented to public attention. None of the Documents have reached us. Those relating to S. America, are I find objects of much curiosity. The inference you draw from them, leaves no doubt however as to their general complexion. I can not learn the precise state of Mr. Jefferson’s convalescence. I fear it...
330To James Madison from James Monroe, 23 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed from Mr Rush, which you will return at your leisure, gives the latest intelligence from England, except what is containd in a statment from Mr Maury, of the gradual augmentation of our shipping, beyond that of G. B., in the trade between this country & G. B. I send you a copy of the documents relating to our affrs. with Spain, from a distant date to the last session inclusive....