The writings of James Madison, comprising his public papers and his private correspondence, including numerous letters and documents now for the first time printed. |
CHRONOLOGY OF JAMES MADISON.
1819–1836. |
The writings of James Madison, | ||
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CHRONOLOGY OF JAMES MADISON.
1819–1836.
1819. | |
At Montpelier. | |
Begins arrangement of his letters. | |
Nov. 20. | Discusses slavery in territories. |
1820. | |
June 13. | Shows errors in journals of constitutional convention. |
1821. | |
May 6. | Discusses the supreme court. |
Aug.26. | Shows errors in Yates's minutes. |
1822. | |
Aug. 13. | Writes on Declaration of Independence. |
1823. | |
Information concerning slavery. | |
Oct. 30. | Discusses South American independence. |
1824. | |
Feb. 11. | Nature of constitution propounded. |
Mar. 23. | Principles of protective tariff. |
Apr. 17. | Internal improvements discussed. |
Nov.— | Meets Lafayette. |
1825. | |
Apr. 16. | Asks loan from U. S. Bank. |
1826. | |
Mar. 10. | Discusses origin of federal convention. |
July 6. | Receives news of Jefferson's death. |
1827. | |
Feb. 2. | Writes concerning his records. |
Feb.— | Defends conduct of war of 1812. |
Mar. 22. | Constitutionality of protective tariff. |
1828. | |
Feb. 20. | Nominated as presidential elector. |
May 13. | Shows contest in federal convention. |
Aug. 2. | Discusses disunion sentiment. |
1829. | |
Aug. 10. | Expounds Virginia doctrine of 1798. |
Dec. 2. | In Virginia constitutional convention. |
1830. | |
May— | On common defense and general welfare. |
1831. | |
Mar. 27. | On authorship of Virginia resolutions of 1798. |
April— June 1. |
Discusses Pinckney's plan. |
Dec. 28. | On emancipation and colonization. |
Dec.— | Nullification. |
1832. | |
Dec. 23. | Right of secession discussed. |
1833. | |
Feb. 23. | Plan for emancipation. |
The Virginia plan for constitution. | |
1834. | |
Mar. 10. | Authorship of constitution. |
1835. | |
April 19. | Makes his will. |
June 5. | Pinckney's plan discussed. |
Explains sovereignty. | |
Discusses nullification. | |
1836. | |
June 28. | Dies. |
The writings of James Madison, | ||