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James Madison Cutts letter to Carey & Harte
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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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Howard writes regarding the "strong reaction" that "has set in" against the Vigilance Committee and the "effect it might have on Judge Terry."
mssHM 19826
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Letter by Secretary of State James Madison to U.S. Attorney General Caesar A. Rodney regarding the treason trial of Aaron Burr; he requests that Mr. La Trobe be immediately summoned to Richmond as a witness and mentions other trial matters.
mssHM 25460
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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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Madison writes that he has not heard anything about Baron von Steuben's land in Virginia.
mssHM 4686
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In this letter to his brothers (the letter is addressed to "Dick & Ned"), John Kern writes of various business matters, including the journal of a Henry King which was said to have been given to Captain John C. Frémont, but then lost. John Kern hopes his brothers might have some information regarding the diary's whereabouts. Dated 1850, May 30-31.
mssHM 20654
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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