This collection of writings by James Madison covers the years 1819-1836 and provides valuable insight into the mind of one of America's Founding Fathers. The book includes letters, speeches, and other important documents that shed light on Madison's views on government, politics, and the issues of his time. A must-read for anyone interested in American history and political philosophy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.