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to James Madison

Responds favorably to the work done at the Annapolis Convention and since. Explains why he cannot attend the Constitutional Convention. He was re-elected president of the Society of Cincinnati, whose meeting coincides with the convention....

GLC07699

to Representatives re: reply to representatives of Michigan Territory

GLC07817

To: Elbridge Gerry.

Growing crisis between the U.S. and Great Britain-marked "private."

GLC07951

To Elbridge Gerry

War preparations, patriotism, and the "...progress of some of the most useful branches of manufacture..."

GLC08031

Circular to the Consuls and Commercial Agents of the United States.

Discusses an act passed by Congress on 27 March 1804 pertaining to the registering of sea vessels. Mentions that the treasury department has no judicial authority in regards to disputes over lost vessels except that expressly given by United States...

GLC08151

Message from the President [transmitting Treaty of Peace]

Printed by Roger C. Weightman

GLC08455

Commission of the Brig "Grand Turk" (clerical copy)

Copy signed for Madison and Monroe by a clerk. Two bust engravings of James Madison included as collateral.

GLC08570

to Jared Sparks

Sends a copy of a draft of a farewell speech (not included) George Washington had prepared "when he meditated a retirement at the expiration of his first term," and its relationship to his "Farewell Address." Also discusses authorship of the...

GLC08929

National Intelligencer Extra.

Printing of James Madison's first inaugural address and announcement of his inauguration. Docketed on verso.

GLC04244

[Commission of Winfield Scott as Major General during the War of 1812]

This document is a record of the commission of Winfield Scott. It is signed by Madison as president and countersigned by James Monroe as secretary of state. The promotion was a brevet "for his distinguished services in the successive Conflicts of...

GLC04735

to Theodorus Bailey

Secretary of State Madison discusses the arrangement to furnish American ministers abroad with newspapers and the problems with them not being received. Bailey was the postmaster of the city of New York.

GLC04890

to William Pinkney

A long letter discussing foreign affairs with France and Britain and the Chesapeake affair. Makes reference to copies of many letters sent along with this one (not included). Asks Pinkney, the American minister to Britain, to continue his...

GLC04924

to James Dinsmore re: architecture and building projects at Monticello

The document is overall tanned. Jefferson discusses the style of doors for the North Pavilion at Monticello, mentions Poplar Forest's window frames, and suggests dismissing the worker Stewart. Dinsmore (d. 1830) was a housejoiner who worked and...

GLC04956

to William Jarvis

Secretary of State Madison discusses the "outrage on the frigate Chesapeake" and America's political response to it. Also comments on a good agricultural growing season and the shipment and order of various goods. Jarvis was the United States...

GLC05101

Message of the President [war of 1812 re: American defeats on Canada border]

Fuller title: "Message from the President...as may tend to explain the causes of the failure of the arms of the U. States on the northern frontier." Printed by A & G Way. Message no. 54.

GLC05218

[Mediterranean ship passport for the schooner Fairy]

Signed as president and countersigned by Secretary of State Monroe. Partially printed document permits the passage of the merchant schooner Fairy of New York, commanded by Philip J. Quereau. Notes that the schooner weighed 116 tons, was mounted...

GLC00002

to Tench Coxe

Written by Madison during his retirement after the presidency to Coxe, a former Continental Congressman and Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, known for his political and economic writings. Coxe had previously switched parties from Federalist to...

GLC00085

to Hubbard Taylor

Written in the hand of Dolley Madison, signed by James Madison. Discusses his views on politics. Writes "I join in all your good wishes, for more tranquility and harmony in our public affairs; which will always be best promoted by a course avoiding...

GLC00086

to James Madison re: acquisition of military commissions

Unsigned and undated but probably late 1750s or early 1760s. Concerning the acquisition of military commissions in Williamsburg. Possibly incomplete at bottom.

GLC00099.003

to James Madison re: acknowledging receipt of Mary Willis' property

Receipt, unsigned, from William Dangerfield (just married to Mary Willis, ward of James Madison, Sr.), acknowledging receipt of all her property from James Madison, Sr.,

GLC00099.007

to James Madison re: lawsuit between James Madison, Sr and Carter Braxton

Document ordering partition of "the Ten thousand acres of Land at the little Mountain in the County of Orange."

GLC00099.010

to James Madison

The letter mentions companies engaged in promoting the development of the West, the attack on St. Augustine, Florida, the military draft, and Virginia's claims in Ohio. On the letter there is a penciled quotation in later hand on bottom annotating...

GLC00099.047

to James Madison

The letter provides news of George Rogers Clark's expedition in Illinois and Indian conflicts. Also, mentions French fleet and southern military affairs. Docketed by Madison.

GLC00099.048

to James Madison

Discusses the war in Charlotte and Salisbury, North Carolina, and Benedict Arnold's treasonous act. Mentions Colonel Sumter, Colonel Tarleton, and General Gates.

GLC00099.050

to James Madison re: acquittal of charges against Gov. Thomas Jefferson

The letter is 2 pieces and writes about the acquittal of Governor Thomas Jefferson on the attempted censure of his conduct by the House of Delegates. He mentions Jefferson's plans and financing of Virginia. Included in the letter is a copy of the...

GLC00099.080