The writings of James Madison, comprising his public papers and his private correspondence, including numerous letters and documents now for the first time printed. |
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TO JAMES MADISON. |
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TO JAMES MADISON.
Hond. Sir,—Mr. Anderson in answer to your enquiries
tells me that you shall have goods at 87 1/2 per
Ct. and that he will take Tobo. for his brother if it be
ready by the 10th. of next month.
The H. of Delegates have done little since my last,
and what was then done is still ineffectual for want of
a Senate. A proposition for stopping the receipt of
indents was made, and met with so little countenance
that it was withdrawn. They will continue to be receivable
as far as the law now permits, and those who
have them not would do well to provide them. A bill
is depending which makes Tobo. receivable in lieu of
the specie part of the current tax, according to its
value at the different Warehouses. Whether it will
pass or not is uncertain. I think it most probable
that it will pass. Nothing has yet been done as to
the certificate tax. I have sent Mr. R. Taylor his
French Dicty. by Mr Pannel, its price was 4s. With
best regards to the family I remain
first information that J. W. & J. M. are not to return
to the Academy, and asking for the balance. I hope
my brother F. has taken steps for remitting his.
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