James Madison letters to Frederick Beasley [manuscript] 1823-31.

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James Madison letters to Frederick Beasley [manuscript] 1823-31.

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In a letter, 1823 Nov. 24, Montpelier, Orange Co., Va., Madison thanks Beasley for the gift of "A search of truth in the science of the human mind, In a letter, 1824 Dec. 22, Madison discusses the administrative organization of U.Va., its lack of a "theological professorship" its European professor, Thomas Jefferson, and a book, (from the original in the American Philosophical Society. Mss 8562). In a etter, 1831 March 22, Madison writes regarding a letter Beasley requested Madison write Henry? Clay and mentioning Mahlon? Dickerson and Samuel Lewis? Southard.

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