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Correspondence, Commissions, Check, 1801/1815 Box OV 1, Folder 1

Letter to F.H. Dillingham, 1801, Donated by Eleanor Bird Cook, 1935; Letter of Commission, Joseph Kean to second lieutenant, 1810; Letter from Robert Brent, 1810, Brent was the Paymaster for the U.S. Army at the time. Item was obtained from the estate of J.A. Sawhill; Check to "A.B. or bearer," 1813, Check written by James Madison for $200. Obtained from the estate of J.A. Sawhill; Letter of Commission, Joseph Kean to captain, 1815; Letter of Commission, A. McFarland to third lieutenant, 1815, Donated by Kappa Delta Phi, August 1942

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Engravings Purchased by the library Box 1, Folder 7

Of James Madison, engraving from original by Chappel, Purchased for Madison College in 1940 from H.H. Diers of Washingotn , DC; Of James Madison, engraving by W.Wellstood from G. Stuart original, Purchased for Madison College in 1940 from H.H. Diers of Washington, DC; Of James Madison, etching by A. Rosenthal from G. Stuart original, Purchased for Madison College in 1940 from H.H. Diers of Washington, DC; Of Dolley Madison, engraving by J. Prudhomme from J. Woods original, Purchased for Madison College in 1940 from H.H. Diers of Washington, DC; Of James Madison, engraving by H.B.Hall from G. Stuart original, Purchased for Madison College in 1940 from H.H. Diers of Washington, DC

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Indian Peace Medal, 1809

A rare, silver medal presented by James Madison, in 1809, to an unknown Native American chief for his efforts towards peace. The medal was donated to Madison College by the Cotillion Club on May 4, 1938. The Cotillion Club acquired the medal from the previous owner, Charles H. Fisher, of Cleveland, OH, who in turn obtained the medal in Buffalo, NY from an unknown source.

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James Madison Memorabilia, 1796/1951 1.77 cubic feet 3 boxes

James Madison Memorabilia, 1796-1951, contains correspondence, official documents, engravings, photographs, and artifacts related to James Madison, the Madison family, and descendents.
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James Madison Stamps, 1938 Box 1, Folder 3

The Madison stamps were issued July 1, 1938. They are affixed to five envelopes addressed to S.P. Duke, Madison College President, and cancelled on or near the day of issue at five different post offices significant to the life of James Madison. They were presented to the school by Conrad T. Logan, professor of English at Madison College.

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  3. Miscellaneous Materials, 1796/1951

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