1To James Madison from Robley Dunglison, Charles Bonnycastle, and John P. Emmet, [ca. 1 October 1826] (Madison Papers)
The Undersigned have the honor to request the attention of the Visiters to the following subject: their late-lamented Rector having stated to one of the Undersigned, that any Professor, who wished, might have a Smokehouse; and two of the Faculty having been furnished with them, at the expense of the Institution, the Proctor was, this day, written to on the subject, and the accompanying answer...
2Robley Dunglison to James Madison, 30 December 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have received the inclosed letter from a respectable firm in Boston, and feel disposed to employ them in purchasing the Books which we require at the University. In accordance with a regulation at the last meeting of the Board of Visitors we shall have to order Books to the amount of 500 at home & abroad: and the percentage charged by Messrs. Gray & Bowen is so moderate as I think to deserve...
3Robley Dunglison to James Madison, 14 February 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to inclose you the letters of Messrs. Brown & Long, which you were so obliging as to send me for perusal. I am glad that the latter Gentleman possesses the kind feelings towards us which he expresses. I have heard from him several times, and in all his communications he alludes to his great Interest for this Institution & for the Country. I regret very much that we are...
4Robley Dunglison to James Madison, 14 May 1833 (Madison Papers)
"Professor Davis begs of me to express to you officially his desire to occupy my Pavilion & grounds when I leave the University. May I beg of you to let his desire be placed before the Visitors at such time as you may think proper. It will be to my Interest, that he should take possession of it, but this ought not perhaps to be regarded." I have not heard for some time of your state of health:...
5To James Madison from Robley Dunglison, 1 July 1826 (Madison Papers)
In answer to your kind Communication of the 27th. I have to express my regret that my visit to Montpellier will be delayed by the serious indisposition of Mr. Jefferson. Towards the termination of the last week he requested my advice in consequence of the increase of a diarrhea to which he has been for years more or less subject, but which he has generally treated with too much indifference,...
6Robley Dunglison to James Madison, 10 March 1830 (Madison Papers)
I think it would be important to the University, that we should have a list of the officers and Students printed off for Distribution in the State & other parts. This would not cost much & if you see no objection to it, I will have it done immediately: As it involves expence, though trifling, I do not desire to undertake it without the consent of the Rector. I likewise feel emboldened to...
7Robley Dunglison to James Madison, 8 September 1831 (Madison Papers)
A Letter has been received recently from Mr Long, in which, I regret to say, it is stated, that after three years of Turbulence, the affairs of the London University seem to be drawing to a Crisis, and that a fortnight will determine whether he still may continue attached to it. In the "Observer" which I send you, you will discover manifest evidence that the affairs of the university are not...
8Robley Dunglison to James Madison, 30 August 1832 (Madison Papers)
Will you do me the favor to accept of the inclosed selfpointing pencil, the lead of which you will find in a small compartment at the end—and to believe me, dear Sir, With the greatest respect & esteem, Faithfully yours, RC (DLC) .
9Robley Dunglison to James Madison, 18 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
Some months ago, the Trustees of the [ ] University, established at Cincinnati, tendered me the Professorship of Anatomy & Physiology in their University, the Agent guaranteeing me the Sum of $2500 per annum for four months duty. The Proffer was advantageous but circumstances induced me to decline it. A short time thereafter, I was requested to accept a Chair in the Medical Jefferson College...
10To James Madison from Robley Dunglison, [ca. 30 September 1826] (Madison Papers)
The Committee to whom the Revision of the Laws was entrusted, with the Approbation of the Faculty, offer the following Suggestions to the Visitors. Rule 29. For “if there be only one ” substitute “should he choose to be the only one.” 33. Is again respectfully submitted to the Consideration of the Visitors and their attention to it particularly requested at this time in order that the proper...