Madison, James, 1751-1836
Dates
- Existence: 1751 - 1836
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 6 Collections and/or Records:
Gov. Claiborne letter
Mss 815119
Collection
Identifier: Mss 815119
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 rejection of claim
Mss 804125
Collection
Identifier: Mss 804125
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.
Chase autograph collection.
United States President Patent
Mss 812570.1
Collection
Identifier: Mss 812570.1
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