- letter to Philip Mazzei
Philadelphia, PA - 7 July 1781
James Madison letter to PHILIP MAZZEI
- letter to Edmund Pendleton
Philadelphia, PA - 14 November 1780
The inroads of the enemy on the frontier of New York have been distressing and wasteful almost beyond their own example. They have totally laid in ashes a fine settlement called Schoharie
- letter to James Madison
Philadelphia, PA - 1 August 1781
Information has been received from New York, through a channel which is thought a good one, that orders are gone to Virginia for a large part of the troops under Cornwallis immediately to sail for that place.
- letter to Edmund Pendleton
Philadelphia, PA - 18 September 1781
General Washington and the Count De Rochambeau, with the forces under them, have, I presume, by this time, got within Virginia.
- letter to George Washington
Philadelphia, PA - 29 April 1783
I have been honored with your Excellency's favor of the 22d instant, bearing testimony to the merits and talents of Mr. McHenry. The character which I had preconceived of this gentleman was precisely that which your representation has confirmed.
- letter to Thomas Jefferson
Richmond, VA - 15 May 1784
The sanction given by your favor of the 12th to my desire of remunerating the genius which produced "Common Sense," has led to a trial in the Legislature for the purpose.
- letter to Thomas Jefferson
Richmond, VA - 3 July 1784
A trial was made for a State Convention, but in a form not the most lucky. The adverse temper of the House, and particularly of Mr. Henry, had determined me to be silent on the subject.
- letter to Thomas Jefferson
Philadelphia, PA - 7 September 1784
The relation in which the Marquis stands to France and America has induced me to enter into a free conversation with him on the subject of the Mississippi.
- letter to James Monroe
Richmond, VA - 0 November 1784
It inclosed a cypher, for which I thank you, and which I shall make use of as occasion may require
- letter to Richard Lee
Richmond, VA - 25 December 1784
Be pleased to accept my congratulations on the event which has given to your talents a station in which they cannot fail to be equally useful to the public and honorable to yourself.
- letter to George Washington
Richmond, VA - 1 January 1785
A Resolution has passed both Houses instructing the Commissioners, appointed in June last to settle with Maryland Commissioners the jurisdiction of the Potowniac
- letter to James Monroe
Richmond, VA - 8 January 1785
I fear, a revival of those intrigues and contests of ambition which have more than once distracted and dishonoured the National Councils.
- letter to Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette
Orange, VA - 20 March 1785
Nature has given the use of the Mississippi to those who may settle on its waters, as she gave to the United States their independence.
- letter to Thomas Jefferson
Orange, VA - 27 April 1785
I thank you much for your attention to my literary wants.
- James Madison letter to Edmund Randolph
Orange, VA - 26 July 1785
I have a letter from the Marquis, but dated as far back as March. It was accompanied with a Copy of a French memorial to the Emperor, which seems to have stifled the War in its birth
- James Madison letter to James Monroe
Richmond, VA - 9 December 1785
No decisive vote has been yet taken on the assize bill. I conceive it to be in some danger, but that the chance is in its favour. The case of the British debts will be introduced in a day or two.
- James Madison letter to Thomas Jefferson
Orange, VA - 12 May 1786
Your notes having got into print in France, will inevitably be translated back and published in that form, not only in England but in America, unless you give out the original.
- James Madison letter to George Washington
Richmond, VA - 1 November 1786
The Report from the Deputies to ANNAPOLIS lies on the table, and I hope will be called for before the business of the Mississippi begins to ferment.
- James Madison letter to George Washington
Richmond, VA - 8 November 1786
The intelligence from General Knox is gloomy indeed, but it is less so than the colours in which I had it through another channel.
- James Madison letter to Thomas Jefferson
Richmond, VA - 4 December 1786
The recommendation from the meeting at ANNAPOLIS, of a plenipotentiary Convention in Philadelphia in May next, has been well received by the Assembly here.
- James Madison letter to George Washington
Richmond, VA - 7 December 1786
In admitting Tobacco for a commutable, we perhaps swerved a little from the line in which we set out. I acquiesced in the measure myself as a prudential compliance with the clamours within doors and without
- James Madison letter to George Washington
Richmond, VA - 24 December 1786
Your observ.ions on Tobacco as a commutable in the taxes are certainly just and unanswerable. My acquiescence in the measure was against every general principle which I have embraced
- James Madison letter to Thomas Jefferson
New York, NY - 15 February 1787
The principal proceedings of subsequent date relate, as nearly as I can recollect, 1 st , to a rejection of the Bill on crimes and punishments, which, after being altered so as to remove most of the objections, as was thought, was lost by a single vo
- James Madison letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 21 February 1787
The objects now depending and most immediately in prospect are: 1. The Treaty of Peace. The Secretary of foreign Affairs has very ably reported a view of the infractions on both sides, his exposition of the contested articles, and the steps proper to
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- James Madison letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 18 March 1787
Recollecting to have heard you mention a plan formed by the Empress of Russia for a comparative view of the Aborigines of the new Continent, and of the N. E. parts of the old, through the medium of their respective tongues
- James Madison letter to Thomas Jefferson
New York, NY - 19 March 1787
What may be the result of this political experiment cannot be foreseen. The difficulties which present themselves are, on one side, almost suflficient to dismay the most sanguine, whilst on the other side the most timid are compelled to encounter the
- James Madison letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 16 April 1787
Conceiving that an individual independence of the States is utterly irreconcileable with their aggregate sovereignty, and that a consolidation of the whole into one simple republic would be as inexpedient as it is unattainable, I have sought for midd
- James Madison letter to Thomas Jefferson
Philadelphia, PA - 15 May 1787
The number as yet assembled is but small. Among the few is General Washington, who arrived on Sunday evening, amidst the acclamations of the people, as well as more sober marks of the aifection and veneration which continues to be felt for his charac
- James Madison letter to Edmund Pendleton
Philadelphia, PA - 27 May 1787
Contrary to every previous calculation, the bare quorum of seven States was not made up till the day before yesterday.
- James Madison letter to James Madison
Philadelphia, PA - 27 May 1787
Every reflecting man becomes daily more alarmed at our situation. The unwise and wicked proceedings of the Governments of some States, and the unruly temper of the people of others, must, if persevered in, soon produce some new scenes among us.
- James Madison letter to Thomas Jefferson
Philadelphia, PA - 6 June 1787
The day fixed for the meeting of the Convention was the 14th ultimo. On the 25th, and not before seven States were assembled, General Washington was placed, una voce, in the chair. The secretaryship was given to Major Jackson.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 14 October 1787
No decisive indications of the public mind in the Northern and middle States can yet be collected. The reports continue to be rather favorable to the act of the Convention from every quarter
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New York, NY - 24 October 1787
You will herewith receive the result of the Convention, which continued its session till the 17th of September. I take the liberty of making some observ.ions on the subject, which will help to make up a letter, if they should answer no other purpose.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 18 November 1787
All my informations from RICHMOND concur in representing the enthusiasm in favor of the new Constitution as subsiding, and giving place to a spirit of criticism.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 20 November 1787
The latest authentic information from Europe places the Dutch in a wretched situation.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 7 December 1787
I understand that the Constitution will certainly be adopted in Connecticut, the returns of the Deputies being now known, and a very great majority found to be its declared and firm friends.
- James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson
New York, NY - 9 December 1787
The annexed list of trees will shew you that I have ventured to substitute half a dozen sorts of apples in place of the pippins alone, and to add 8 other sorts of American Trees, including twenty of the Sugar maple.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 14 December 1787
I find by from RICHMOND that the proceedings of the Assembly are, as usual, rapidly degenerating with the progress of the Session; and particularly that the force opposed to the act of the Convention has gained the ascendance.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 26 December 1787
I am just informed by a Delegate from New Hampshire that he has a letter from President Sullivan, which tells him that the Legislature had unanimously agreed to call a Convention
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 14 January 1788
The daily Advertiser this date contains several important articles of information, which need only to be referred to. I enclose it, with a few other late papers.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 20 January 1788
The Count de Moustier arrived here a few days ago, as successor to the Chevalier De La Luzerne.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 25 January 1788
It is generally understood here that the arguments contained in it in favor of the Constitution are much stronger than the objections which prevented his assent.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 28 January 1788
The information which I have by the Eastern mail rather increases than removes the anxiety produced by the last. I give it to you as I have received it, in the words of Mr. King:
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 1 February 1788
The eastern mail which arrived yesterday brought me a letter from Mr. King, of which a copy follows:
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 8 February 1788
The form of the ratification of Georgia is contained in one of the papers herewith enclosed. Every information from South Carolina continues to be favorable.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 11 February 1788
The newspaper enclosed, with the letter which follows, comprises the information brought me by the mail of yesterday:
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 15 February 1788
I have at length the pleasure to enclose you the favorable result of the Convention at Boston.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 20 February 1788
I have given notice to my friends in Orange that the County may command my services in the Convention if it pleases.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 3 March 1788
The Convention of New Hampshire has afforded a very disagreeable subject of communication. It has not rejected the Constitution, but it has failed to adopt it.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
Orange, VA - 10 April 1788
Having seen a part only of the names returned for the Convention, and being unacquainted with the political characters of many of them, I am a very incompetent prophet of the fate of the Constitution.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
Richmond, VA - 4 June 1788
I found, contrary to my expectation, that not only a very full house had been made on the first day, but that it had proceeded to the appointment of the President and other officers.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
Richmond, VA - 13 June 1788
Appearances at present are less favorable than at the date of my last. Our progress is slow, and every advantage is taken of the delay to work on the local prejudices of particular sets of members.
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- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
Richmond, VA - 23 June 1788
We got through the Constitution by paragraphs to-day. To-morrow, some proposition for closing the business will be made.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
Richmond, VA - 25 June 1788
On the question to-day for previous amendments, the votes stood 80 ayes, 88 noes.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
Richmond, VA - 27 June 1788
The Convention came to a final adjournment today. The inclosed is a copy of their act of ratification, with the yeas and nays.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 21 July 1788
Congress have deliberated in part on the arrangements for putting the new machine into operation, but have concluded on nothing but the times for choosing electors
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 15 August 1788
The place of meeting has undergone much discussion, as you conjectured, and still remains to be fixed. Philadelphia was first named, and negatived by a voice from Delaware.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 24 August 1788
The circular letter from this State is certainly a matter of as much regret as the unanimity with which it passed is matter of surprize.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 14 September 1788
The delay in providing for the commencement of the Government was terminated yesterday, by an acquiescence of the minor number in the persevering demands of the major.
- James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson
New York, NY - 8 October 1788
There is no doubt that General Washington will be called to the Presidency. For the vice Presidency are talked of principally Mr. Hancock and Mr. Adams.
- James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson
New York, NY - 17 October 1788
The States which have adopted the New Constitution are all proceeding to the arrangements for putting it into action in March next.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 21 October 1788
The Count Moustier and the Marchioness Brehan are to set out this day for Mount Vernon. I take it for granted you are not only apprised of the intended visit, but of the time at which the guests may be expected.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 5 November 1788
The enclosed memorandum was put into my hands by Mr. St. John, the French Consul. He is a very worthy man
- James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson
Philadelphia, PA - 8 December 1788
This will be handed to you by Mr. Gouverneur Morris, who will embark in a few days for Havre, from whence he will proceed immediately to Paris. He is already well known to you by character
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
Orange, VA - 14 January 1789
I fear, from the vague accounts which circulate, that the federal Candidates are likely to stand in the way of each other.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
Baltimore, MD - 5 March 1789
On our Journey hither, we have fallen in with the bearer of the Electoral votes of Georgia. They are unanimous as to the President, and are all thrown away on Individuals of the State as to the Vice president.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
Philadelphia, PA - 8 March 1789
I find that the communication made you from Kentucky corresponds with an official letter to Congress from Governor St. Clair, which speaks of the same emissary, and the same errand.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 19 March 1789
When a quorum will be made up in either House rests on vague conjecture rather than on any precise information. It is not improbable, I think, that the present week will supply the deficiency in one, if not in both of them.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 26 March 1789
It is the most authentic and precise evidence of the Spanish project that has come to my knowledge.
- James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson
New York, NY - 29 March 1789
I was then on my way to Virginia. The elections for the new government commenced shortly after my arrival.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
New York, NY - 6 April 1789
The arrival of R. H. Lee yesterday has made up a quorum of the Senate. A quorum in the other house was made on Wednesday last.
- James Madison Jr letter to Edmund Pendleton
New York, NY - 8 April 1789
The first and only joint step taken by the Congress was the examination of the ballots for President and vice president. The votes were found, as was expected, to be unanimously given to General Washington
- James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson
New York, NY - 23 May 1789
My last inclosed copies of the President's inaugural Speech, and the answer of the House of Representatives. I now add the answer of the Senate.
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
Orange, VA - 5 December 1789
Since my last I have been furnished with the inclosed copy of the letter from the Senators of this State to its Legislature. It is well calculated to keep alive the disaffection to the Government
- James Madison Jr letter to George Washington
Georgetown, MD - 4 January 1790
After being detained 8 or ten days beyond the intended commencement of my journey by the critical illness of my mother, I am now subjected to a further delay by an attack on my own health
- James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson
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The conduct of Genet, as developed in these, and in his proceedings as exhibited in the newspapers, is as unaccountable as it is distressing. The effect is beginning to be strongly felt here
