James Madison

Abstract:  Papers of James Madison (1751-1836), the 4th U.S. President.  During his term of office, 1809-1817, the War of 1812, the Battle of new Orleans (1815) and Francis Scott Key's writing of the Star-Spangled Banner (1814) took place.

Call Number:  Film J4. Microfilm. 28 reels.

Holdings: Papers: 1723-1859.

Guide: Index available on the Microform Index Shelves.

NOTE: Public papers of more recent U.S. presidents are found in Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States, 1929- (3rd floor, GS4.113:). Other presidential papers are contained in Richardson's Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, 1798-1904 3rd floor, Y4.P93/1:3/v. 1-10; older edition, 353 Un3pr).

LC Subject Headings:
Madison, James--1751-1836--Manuscripts. Virginia--Politics and Government--1775-1783. United States--Politics and Government--1775-1783.

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Portrait Information:
Portrait of James Madison
by Chester Harding (1792-1866)
Oil on canvas, 1829-1830 
National Portrait Gallery
Smithsonian Institution
NPG.68.50