4501James Madison to Edward Coles, 10 April 1836 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of April 2d. It gives us great pleasure to learn that Mrs. Coles has recovered her health, and that the appearance of your little daughter continues to promise every thing her Parents could wish. I return the letter you enclosed, leaving it to be answered by your imperfect recollection. I make no comment, for which, indeed I am, and have been for some days past, too...
4502Littleton Dennis Teackle to James Madison, 1 March 1832 (Madison Papers)
I have lately taken the liberty of sending to you several of our legislative documents; and now have the pleasure of inclosing a Report extended under a special order this House—not for any merit which the paper may contain but mainly for the purpose of availing of the occasion to renew the expression of my high respect and esteem for your character and person—and to tender the assurance of my...
4503To James Madison from Richard Rush, 5 August 1825 (Madison Papers)
It afforded me the greatest pleasure to receive your kind letter of the first instant. Encompassed at present by duties equally laborious and new to me, I am unable to say when I shall be able to break from them; but a visit to Montpelier is among the highest gratifications that I have ever promised myself on getting back to our happy country, and one that I shall be sure to realize when the...
4504Joseph C. Cabell to James Madison, 27 March 1833 (Madison Papers)
In my late note from Warminster, covering the James River pamphlets, I indicated my intention to write you again very shortly. I attended Nelson Court on Monday, & came down in yesterday’s stage to this place. Having passed to-day at the University, I was preparing to take Montpellier in on way to Fredericksburg & Corrottoman & thence to Wms.burg. But hearing this evening that the Steam Boat...
4505From James Madison to Joseph Delaplaine, 20 March 1817 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of with the preceding one on the same subject. I sincerely wish the success to your Biographical Undertaking which your exertions merit; both for your own sake, and for the gratification it is capable of affording to the Public. But having not yet perused the half volume I possess, I can not say more than was said in the few lines heretofore dropt you. In truth, considering...
4506To James Madison from Elisha Copeland Jr., 29 October 1823 (Madison Papers)
Your esteemed favor dated 22d. Instt. is at hand this morning covering a check on the Mechanics Bank NewYork for $154.04 in bala my account of Cost & Expenses on Wine &c pr Hershell. I shall remit this Check to New York, & thus place it without loss. I am very glad to learn that the wine arrived safe. With much esteem Sir, Yr O. H. Sev. RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM , with his note: “see Dodge...
4507Nicholas P. Trist to James Madison, August 1834 (Madison Papers)
Private. A circumstance came to my knowledge the other day, which, as (according to the impressions which prevail here) it may have some connexion with your affairs, I deem it proper to communicate to you. Mr. Eugene Vail some time since rented of the Newells a house (marked V’s house) adjoining the ground in possession of Mr. Cutts. V’s father in law, a wealthy monied man of New York,...
4508To James Madison from Robert H. Rose, 13 September 1822 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to receive your letter of the 26th Ultimo on wednesday. I write so soon to allay the apprehensions of your brother. The Securityship alluded to has entirely escaped the recollection of your Sister and myself. I have hopes that I have obtained the deposition of Mr John Hilliman of Knoxvill⟨e⟩ (as witness to the Bond) that will place the transaction in a proper point of view and...
4509To 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...
4510To James Madison from Thomas L. McKenney, 7 April 1825 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose for your acceptance the documents connected with the communication made to both Houses of Congress, at its late session, by the late President of the U. States, on the subject of locating the Indians, now within our States & Territories, West of the boundaries of Missouri & Arkansas. I accompany them with the assurance of my highest respect & esteem. RC ( DLC )....