1Thomas Jefferson to Richard M. Johnson, 26 January 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
M r James M c Kinney of my neighborhood entertains the hope that you are disposed to patronize his wishes to obtain a birth either in the line or staff of the army, and supposes that my testimony in his favor may promote that object. he has for the last twelvemonth been in the direction of some mills of mine as tenant, which has given me an opportunity of being much acquainted with him during...
2Thomas Jefferson to Richard M. Johnson, 29 January 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
A letter which I wrote you on the 26 th inst. at the request of mr James M c Kinney of this neighborhood, and transmitted thro’ him, requires that what I could not, without offence, say in that should be added in this. every thing was true which was said in that but all there said does not qualify him for military command. for subordinate employment in the Commissary’s or Quartermaster’s...
3Richard M. Johnson to Thomas Jefferson, 30 January 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I have often resolved to enquire after your health; and to say that I have constantly recollected how much mankind are indebted to you; I include the world as it respects your labours; to confine them to your own “beloved Country” would do you injustice. yours of the 26. Int. in which your opinion is given of James Mc’Kinney , who desires an appointment in the military service of the U– States...
4Richard M. Johnson to Thomas Jefferson, 9 February 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Your second favour of the 29 th ult: has been rec d this morning in which additional remarks are made in relation to Mr McKinney . The state of the war department & the recent promotion of General Armstrong have prevented me from doing any thing in that affair & of course your last remarks have come in time. You oblige me by the remarks you make upon the subject of the crisis & you know with...