Madison, James, 1751-1836 to Henry Tazewell

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GLC#
GLC04373
Type
Letters
Date
27 November 1797
Author/Creator
Madison, James, 1751-1836
Title
to Henry Tazewell
Place Written
Orange, Virginia
Pagination
2 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 23.1 cm, Width: 16.3 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Addressed to either Henry Tazewell or John Dawson. Written by Madison, who left the Congress in March 1797. Apologizes for not being a better correspondent. Expresses concerns for Tazewell's health because of "autumnal pestilence of your marshes." Says he has not received word from Philadelphia in quite some time. Alludes to the uncertain political situation in France. Says it is too early to understand events there and how the American public will react to them. Mentions not seeing Jefferson. Believes he is busy with his architectural work at Monticello. Asks that enclosed letters be delivered to Dawson (not included). Written at the Orange Court House.

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