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James Madison Letter 1825

This collection consists of an one page matted autograph letter, July 19, 1825, from James Madison, Montpellier, Virginia, to Ashbury Dickins(1780-1861), thanking Dickins in the third person form for sending him a copy of his oration given on the fourth of July. Madison praises the work highly, "J.M. had previously an opportunity of reading it in the newspapers. But it well deserves a place among the select of those anniversary discourses in the more conservative form now given to it." A copy of Dickins' Oration, delivered in the Capitol in the city of Washington, on the Fourth of July, 1825, by Asbury Dickins, and printed in Washington by Gales & Seaton, can be found in the Madison Collection of the Rare Books Division, University of Virginia Library (AC901.M33v.12, no.6).

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James Madison Letter 1825

This collection consists of an one page matted autograph letter, July 19, 1825, from James Madison, Montpellier, Virginia, to Ashbury Dickins(1780-1861), thanking Dickins in the third person form for sending him a copy of his oration given on the fourth of July. Madison praises the work highly, "J.M. had previously an opportunity of reading it in the newspapers. But it well deserves a place among the select of those anniversary discourses in the more conservative form now given to it." A copy of Dickins' Oration, delivered in the Capitol in the city of Washington, on the Fourth of July, 1825, by Asbury Dickins, and printed in Washington by Gales & Seaton, can be found in the Madison Collection of the Rare Books Division, University of Virginia Library (AC901.M33v.12, no.6).

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

James Madison Letter 1827

This collection consists of an autograph one page letter, August 4, 1827, from James Madison, Rector of the University of Virginia, Montpellier, to Nicholas Philip Trist, Secretary of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, Tufton near Charlottesville, concerning the vacancy that occurred at the University when Thomas Hewitt Key, Professor of Mathematics, returned to England in 1827. Charles Bonnycastle, Professor of Natural Philosophy, filled Key's vacant chair in 1827, and Robert M. Patterson eventually replaced Bonnycastle as Professor of Natural Philosophy.

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James Madison Letter 1827

This collection consists of an autograph one page letter, August 4, 1827, from James Madison, Rector of the University of Virginia, Montpellier, to Nicholas Philip Trist, Secretary of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, Tufton near Charlottesville, concerning the vacancy that occurred at the University when Thomas Hewitt Key, Professor of Mathematics, returned to England in 1827. Charles Bonnycastle, Professor of Natural Philosophy, filled Key's vacant chair in 1827, and Robert M. Patterson eventually replaced Bonnycastle as Professor of Natural Philosophy.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

The University of Virginia Jefferson Papers

14.2 Cubic Feet 1 legal document box, 1 half-width legal document box, 6 oversize flat boxes, 2 filing cabinets (4 drawers each).

This collection consists of letters written by and addressed to Thomas Jefferson, as well as architectural plans and studies that were created or endorsed by Jefferson, created by other individuals associated with him, deeds, plats, and maps, some of which pertain to the subjects of the architectural studies, and other miscellaneous materials.

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The University of Virginia Jefferson Papers 14.2 Cubic Feet 1 legal document box, 1 half-width legal document box, 6 oversize flat boxes, 2 filing cabinets (4 drawers each).

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

This collection consists of letters written by and addressed to Thomas Jefferson, as well as architectural plans and studies that were created or endorsed by Jefferson, created by other individuals associated with him, deeds, plats, and maps, some of which pertain to the subjects of the architectural studies, and other miscellaneous materials.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

John and James Murray Mason Papers 1798-1847

The Mason papers consist of 26 items, 1798-1847, chiefly correspondence between General John Mason, one time Superintendent of the Indian Department and his son, James Murray Mason(1798-1871), the U.S. Senator and Confederate diplomat, on personal and financial affairs. Six of the letters are from John Mason's friend, Richard Rush(1780-1859), in London, England, as minister to Great Britain, discussing political affairs in Londonand the United States, including frequent mention of the American Colonization Society, the African Institution, William Wilberforce, and Sir Charles McCarthy. One letter, dated March 13, 1813, is from Ely Magruderin Barbados, West Indies, to James Madison, answering charges that he acted as a secret agent of the United Statesgovernment and commenting on wartime conditions there. Another from Senator John Taylor of Caroline, 1803, requests information on a Virginia-Maryland boundary dispute; and three 1847 letters discuss the collection of a debt by John Jordan Crittenden. There is also a facsimile of the Non-Importation Resolutions of 1765.

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John and James Murray Mason Papers 1798-1847

The Mason papers consist of 26 items, 1798-1847, chiefly correspondence between General John Mason, one time Superintendent of the Indian Department and his son, James Murray Mason(1798-1871), the U.S. Senator and Confederate diplomat, on personal and financial affairs. Six of the letters are from John Mason's friend, Richard Rush(1780-1859), in London, England, as minister to Great Britain, discussing political affairs in Londonand the United States, including frequent mention of the American Colonization Society, the African Institution, William Wilberforce, and Sir Charles McCarthy. One letter, dated March 13, 1813, is from Ely Magruderin Barbados, West Indies, to James Madison, answering charges that he acted as a secret agent of the United Statesgovernment and commenting on wartime conditions there. Another from Senator John Taylor of Caroline, 1803, requests information on a Virginia-Maryland boundary dispute; and three 1847 letters discuss the collection of a debt by John Jordan Crittenden. There is also a facsimile of the Non-Importation Resolutions of 1765.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Joseph Clay Neal Collection 1837-1843

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Joseph Clay Neal to "My dear Sir" 3 p.

[Discusses at length some kind of rebellion against the PennsylvaniaLegislature; suggests that the governor make a communication to the Legislature "on the subject of the late disgraceful occurences;" states that Cromwell acted with authority and firmness under similar circumstances, and recommends The Federalistno. 43, by James Madison. Also mentions: U. S. Constitution, President Martin Van Buren, Secretary of War, Poinsett, Secretary of State, Forsyth, U. S. Congress, English Parliament, Mr. Fry, National Gazette, (Philadelphia) and Hazard's Register of Pennsylvania(Philadelphia).]

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University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Quinby, Teackle, and Upshur families of Somerset County, Maryland, and Accomack and Northampton Counties, Virginia Papers

4.44 Cubic Feet 7 legal-size document boxes, 17 legal-size folders, 1 legal size folder for addition ViU-2024-0134, 2 large oversize folders. Includes 2 legal-sized folders in the Henry Clay Papers (1825 & 1842 letters from Clay to Littleton Teackle and Aaron Quinby); and 1 legal-sized folder in the James Madison Papers (1826 Mar 29 letter from Madison to Littleton Teackle).

The larger collection consists of the original materials and 7 additions including the most recent one represented in this finding aid.

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Quinby, Teackle, and Upshur families of Somerset County, Maryland, and Accomack and Northampton Counties, Virginia Papers 4.44 Cubic Feet 7 legal-size document boxes, 17 legal-size folders, 1 legal size folder for addition ViU-2024-0134, 2 large oversize folders. Includes 2 legal-sized folders in the Henry Clay Papers (1825 & 1842 letters from Clay to Littleton Teackle and Aaron Quinby); and 1 legal-sized folder in the James Madison Papers (1826 Mar 29 letter from Madison to Littleton Teackle).

The larger collection consists of the original materials and 7 additions including the most recent one represented in this finding aid.

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Rives Family Papers ca. 1832-1882

This collection consists of ca. 130 letters, ca. 1832-1882, chiefly correspondence among members of the Rives familyof " Castle Hill, " Cobham, Virginia. The main correspondents are William Cabell Rives(1793-1868), Judith Page Walker Rives(1802-1882), William Cabell Rives, Jr.(1825-1889), and Amelie Louise Rives Sigourney(1832-1873); other correspondents include Francis Robert Rives(1822-1891), Alfred Landon Rives(1830-1903), Ella Rives(1834-1892), John Reuben Thompson(1823-1873), and Fitzedward Hall(1825-1901).

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Rives Family Papers ca. 1832-1882

Laurens H. Rhinelander

This collection consists of ca. 130 letters, ca. 1832-1882, chiefly correspondence among members of the Rives familyof " Castle Hill, " Cobham, Virginia. The main correspondents are William Cabell Rives(1793-1868), Judith Page Walker Rives(1802-1882), William Cabell Rives, Jr.(1825-1889), and Amelie Louise Rives Sigourney(1832-1873); other correspondents include Francis Robert Rives(1822-1891), Alfred Landon Rives(1830-1903), Ella Rives(1834-1892), John Reuben Thompson(1823-1873), and Fitzedward Hall(1825-1901).

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Robert S. Pace Collection 1669-1993

Scope and Content

This collection of Virginiana and Americana, 1669 (1830-1965) 1993, consisting of ca. 200 items, was acquired by Robert S. Pace. There are correspondence, papers, newspaper clippings and other printed, 1861-1980, pertaining to the Blairand Woodburyfamilies as well as various pamphlets, 1910-1917, collected by Woodbury Blair. The next series includes Virginiana and Americana in the form of autographs, correspondence and papers, and printed. In addition to autographs of prominent persons, there are correspondence, 1946- 1961, of Judithand Arthur Hart Burlingwith prominent people; correspondence, 1908-1944, of the Marlow Coal Companyof Washington, D.C.; and, correspondence and papers of Robert S. Pace, chiefly concerning Americana and restoration. Other material consists of World War II Japanese propaganda.

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Robert S. Pace Collection 1669-1993

Robert S. Pace
Scope and Content

This collection of Virginiana and Americana, 1669 (1830-1965) 1993, consisting of ca. 200 items, was acquired by Robert S. Pace. There are correspondence, papers, newspaper clippings and other printed, 1861-1980, pertaining to the Blairand Woodburyfamilies as well as various pamphlets, 1910-1917, collected by Woodbury Blair. The next series includes Virginiana and Americana in the form of autographs, correspondence and papers, and printed. In addition to autographs of prominent persons, there are correspondence, 1946- 1961, of Judithand Arthur Hart Burlingwith prominent people; correspondence, 1908-1944, of the Marlow Coal Companyof Washington, D.C.; and, correspondence and papers of Robert S. Pace, chiefly concerning Americana and restoration. Other material consists of World War II Japanese propaganda.

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