Madison, James, 1751-1836 to John Brown
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01742.01 Author/Creator: Madison, James, 1751-1836 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 September 1788 Pagination: 3 p. : address : free frank ; 24 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Writes to Brown, then a Kentucky lawyer and later a senator, to promise further communication of his thoughts on making Kentucky a state. Also comments cryptically, because he has no cypher established with Brown, about his sentiments regarding "our confidential conversation just before your departure." Indicates that he has anticipated "every political calamity," probably referring to Spain's efforts to get Kentucky to become an independent state. Includes two resolutions passed by Congress on 16 September 1788 relating to American rights to the Mississippi River.
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