James Madison papers, 1826-1833.

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James Madison papers, 1826-1833.

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This collection consists of a power-of-attorney, a note, and a letter signed by James Madison. The power-of-attorney, dated April 29, 1826, was granted to Harrison Blanton and Jacob Swigert in order to sell Madison's stock in the Frankfort (Kentucky) Bridge Company to Mrs. Lucy Todd. The note, written at Montpellier by Madison Dec. 21, 1830, to Gen. James Taylor, sends regards to Taylor's family. A June 26, 1833, letter from Madison to E.H. Taylor states Madison's regret that he cannot provide information about the military service of Taylor's uncles.

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Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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James Taylor, 1769-1848

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E. H. Taylor

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Madison, James, 1751-1836

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James Madison (1751-1836) was the fourth president of the United States, born in Port Conway, Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia legislature from 1776 to 1780 and from 1784 to 1786, and the Continental Congress from 1780 to 1783. His proposals at and management of the Constitutional Convention in 1787 earned him title "father of the U.S. Constitution." He cooperated with Alexander Hamilton and Jay in writing a series of papers (pub. 1787-88 under title of The Federalist) explaining the ne...