Madison, James, 1751-1836

Madison, James, 1751-1836

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1751 - 1836

Biography

James Madison was an American statesman, diplomat, expansionist, philosopher and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of the United States from 1809 to 1817. He is hailed as the "Father of the Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting the Constitution of the United States and the United States Bill of Rights. He co-wrote The Federalist Papers, co-founded the Democratic-Republican Party, and served as the fifth United States secretary of State from 1801 to 1809.

Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:

Daniel Webster letter

Webster Mss 830324
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 830324
Date(s): 1830-05-24
Abstract

In English.

Gov. Claiborne letter

Mss 815119
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 815119
Date(s): 1815-01-19
Scope and Contents

Letter of congratulations from Gov. Claiborne of New Orleans to President James Madison on the American victory and the end of the War of 1812.

James Madison document

Mss 815317
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 815317
Date(s): 1815-05-17
Abstract

In English.

James Madison letter

Mss 803420
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 803420
Date(s): 1803-07-20
Abstract

In English.

James Madison letter

Mss 788660
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 788660
Date(s): 1788-12-10
Abstract

In English.

James Madison letters

Mss 825256.1
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 825256.1
Date(s): 1825-04-06 to 1825-12-02
Abstract

In English.

James Madison rejection of claim

Mss 804125
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 804125
Date(s): 1804-01-25
Scope and Contents

As Secretary of State, Madison rejects claim sent him by Collector Hill relative to "impressment of two seamen." "The law imposes it upon masters of vessels - does not assume to pay for evidences of imprvssments." Washington, D.C.

Chase autograph collection.

James Madison signature

Mss 000230
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 000230
Date(s): undated
Abstract

In English.

Mahlon Dickerson general order

Mss 836380
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 836380
Date(s): 1836-06-30
Abstract

In English.

United States President Patent

Mss 812570.1
 Collection
Identifier: Mss 812570.1
Date(s): 1812-10-20
Scope and Contents

Patent issued to Thomas Green Fessenden by the President Madison, with specification sheet for improvements in making extracts from barks, etc., in clerical hand. Also signed by James Monroe as Secretary of State and by William Pikney as Attorney General