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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04373 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1797 |
| Title | James Madison to Henry Tazewell regarding various matters, including health and the political situation in France |
| Date | 27 November 1797 |
| Author | Madison, James (1751-1836) |
| Recipient | Tazewell, Henry Dawson, John |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Addressed to either Henry Tazewell or John Dawson. Written by Madison, who left the Congress in March 1797. Apologizes for not being a better correspondent. Expresses concerns for Tazewell's health because of "autumnal pestilence of your marshes." Says he has not received word from Philadelphia in quite some time. Alludes to the uncertain political situation in France. Says it is too early to understand events there and how the American public will react to them. Mentions not seeing Jefferson. Believes he is busy with his architectural work at Monticello. Asks that enclosed letters be delivered to Dawson (not included). |
| Subjects | President Politics Health and Medical France Quasi-war Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs American Statesmen Monticello Architecture Building Construction |
| People | Tazewell, Henry (1753-1799) Madison, James (1751-1836) |
| Place written | Orange Court House, Virginia |
| Theme | The Presidency; Health & Medicine; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Signer of the U.S. Constitution. Henry Tazewell was a Senator from Virginia and John Dawson was a U.S. Representative from Virginia. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |