1To Thomas Jefferson from James Fenner, 14 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Fenner has the honour of acknowledging the politeness of Mr. Jefferson, in the invitation which he has this Morning received, of dineing with him— Mr. Fenner begs Mr. Jefferson to believe, that he has not that estimation of himself which will justify the opinion, that any omission of the President, in his attention to him, could be intentional. The explanation which has been given is...
2To Thomas Jefferson from James Fenner, 22 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Excellency’s favour of the 10th Inst., enclosing the Answer to an Address of the General Assembly of this State, arrived in the course of the Mail— I shall avail myself of the first Meeting of the Assembly, which will not be untill the last of February next, to present the Answer;—and you will permit me to add, that I should have been more happy in my Agency, had your determination...
3To Thomas Jefferson from James Fenner, 1 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to introduce to your Excellency Jonathan Russell Eq, a Gentleman of talents and respectability, of this Town—He is journeying to the Southward and may visit the City of Washington before his return—Any civilities which the convenience of your Excellency may permit you to extend to him during his stay in the City, will be gratifying to your freinds in this quarter, and to no one...
4To James Madison from James Fenner, 16 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
A Gentleman of my acquaintance has lately returned to this Country from China. During a long residence there, by unwearied application, under the instruction of some learned Mandarins and Catholick Missionaries, he acquired a knowledge of the Chinese language, and might be induced to serve our Country as an Interpreter between the two Nations. He is the only American who has studied the...
5To Thomas Jefferson from James Fenner, 23 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Hampton Snow, of the House of Bowen & Snow, Merchants, of this Town, wishing to present himself personally to your Excellency, on business, has requested from me a letter of introduction. I therefore take the liberty of making him known to you as a Young Gentleman of respectable standing— I have the honour to be With respect & esteem Yr. Obt. Servt DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
6To Thomas Jefferson from James Fenner, 26 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Henry O Franklin, Manufacterer & Merchant of this Town, having business which he is desirous of laying before you, requests the favour from me of an introduction to your Excellency—I give him this letter with much pleasure, as he is a Gentleman who sustains a fair character, and is a freind to the Administration— With great respect, I have the honour to be Your Obt. Servt. DLC : Papers of...
7To James Madison from James Fenner, 13 June 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 June 1810, Providence. Reports that Justice William Cushing will resign from the Supreme Court and suggests Barnabas Bidwell be nominated as his replacement. Bidwell’s appointment would “gratify our friends in New England, and afford no cause for censure to our Enemies.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Bidwell”). 1 p. Fenner was the Republican governor of Rhode Island, 1807–11.
8To James Madison from James Fenner, 3 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of addressing your Excellency on a subject of some importance to the Citizens of this State, as well as to others, and on which some diversity of opinion seems to exist. A few, very few, of the Republicans here, have recommended Mr. Robbins, of Newport, in this State, as Successor to the late Judge Cushing of the Supreme Court of the United States. I am told that he is...
9To James Madison from James Fenner, 3 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
I am informed that Judge Barnes of this District, in consequence of a severe malady under which he is now suffering without hope of recovery, has sent forward his resignation as District Judge. Presuming the report to be true, I take the liberty of nominating the Hon David Howell, at present our District Attorney, as the Successor of Judge Barnes. Your knowledge of Mr Howell renders it...
10To James Madison from James Fenner, 30 May 1815 (Madison Papers)
It is supposed that the Consul of the United States at Gibraltar will be removed. In such an event I take the liberty to recommend as his Successor Mr. Samuel Larned of this Town. He is a young Gentleman with whom I have not the pleasure of a personal acquaintance; but whose qualifications for the appointment, and whose claims to the notice of the Government, are supported by such authorities,...
11James Fenner to Thomas Jefferson, 19 October 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
The Bearer, M r Nathaniel Helme , being about to reside in your vicinity as an Instructor, requests of me the favour of a letter to you— He is a son of James Helme Esq, who is one of the most respectable Citizens of the County of Washington , in this State , one of your ardent political friends, and on one occasion was one of your Electors— I learn from the Rev President Messer , who is at the...