| Description |
2 linear feet (5 boxes). |
| Restricted Access |
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated. |
| Summary |
Collection consists of correspondence, documents and notes of the Federal Convention of 1787. General correspondence, 1781-1839, of Madison concerns the American Revolution, intelligence reports, political events, slavery, and domestic and family affairs. Anonymous letters, 1801-1835, mainly dispute Madison's political stands. Letters, 1809-1847, to his wife, Dolley Madison, pertain to domestic and social issues. Also, transcription of notes Madison took as the chief recorder of the proceedings of the Philadelphia Convention of 1787. |
| Form |
Selected materials; available on microfilm; New York Public Library; *ZL-492 |
| Biography |
James Madison (1750-1836) was the fourth president of the United States. |
| Finding Aids |
Collection guide available in repository and on internet. |
| Subject |
Madison, James, 1751-1836.
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United States. Constitutional Convention (1787)
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Constitutional conventions -- United States.
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Espionage, American.
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Slavery -- United States.
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United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1783-1865.
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United States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-1865.
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| Occupation |
Presidents. |
| Added Author |
Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849.
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| Standard no. |
*ZZ-25544 |
| Call No. |
MssCol 1833
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| Research Call Number |
MssCol 1833
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*ZL-492
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