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James Madison, Washington, D.C., letter to Caesar A. Rodney, Wilmington, Delaware :
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Harrison discusses subpoenas issued to Judge Davis (presumably Judge Thomas T. Davis), John Berry and Captain Prince (presumably William Prince); he mentions that those issued to Davis and Berry have been returned to him with the note "came to hand too late." These references are most likely to persons from Indiana Territory involved in local activities related to the conspiracy accusations and treason trial of Aaron Burr, which was taking place in Richmond, Virginia.
mssHM 25459
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Autograph note initialed (third person), with cover addressed to "The Attorney General." Regarding order to Aaron Burr to report to Richmond for trial. (1 page)
HM 25422
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Regarding the University of Virginia and its vacancy for the position of professor for ancient languages. Madison mentions searching in Great Britain, job duties, and salary.
mssHM 23086
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Circular letter sent by Madison as secretary of state to United States ministers abroad; this copy was sent to Rufus King, Minister to the United Kingdom. Letter regarding possible threats of attack on American shipping in the Mediterranean Sea by the "Bashaw of Tripoli"; the U.S. sending three frigates, and a Sloop of War to the area. Also giving permission to share information about the situation with Great Britain. The letter documents the beginning of the Tripolitan War (1801-1805), also known as the First Barbary War or the Barbary Coast War.
mssHM 22918
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Madison discusses the new constitution and its issues, the "scheme of amendments," and the difficulties of the process. He outlines some differences between the states and debates within individual states in the ratification process, including Massachusetts and Virginia. Letter also mentions events in Europe and possible war between Great Britain and France, as well as the lack of contributions to the Treasury.
mssHM 20705
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Autograph letter signed. Includes enclosure of William Clark, David Mead, Patrick Farrelly, Meadville, Pennsylvania, letter to Thomas Jefferson, 1807 March 27, letter signed; endorsed by Jefferson. (3 pages)
HM 25458