1To Thomas Jefferson from Return Jonathan Meigs, 7 March 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received yours of the 3 rd instant—and have given directions—that letters and packets—addressed to You be mailed for and directed to Charlotteville— MoSHi : Thomas Jefferson Collection (formerly Bixby).
2From Thomas Jefferson to Return Jonathan Meigs, 3 March 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I am aware that no individual ought to expect that a post office, in distributing it’s letters, will attend to any thing but their superscription. yet it would be a signal service to me if your distributor could recollect to put my letters into the Charlottesville mail, instead of that of Milton. with the former place I have daily communication, with the latter none. but if this request is out...
3Thomas Jefferson to Return J. Meigs, 14 November 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
In a letter of the 7 th which I took the liberty of addressing to you I expressed my expectations that D r Foushee ’s illness would overwhelm you with competitors for his office. I did not however expect that I could be induced to trouble you again on the same subject. but I am sollicited to do it on behalf of one to whom I can refuse nothing, and whose many kindnesses and attentions to me...
4Thomas Jefferson to Return J. Meigs, 7 November 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
The dangerous illness under which D r Foushee is has doubtless already drawn on you competitors for the postmaster’s office of Richmond . I am requested to name one to you which I do the more willingly as more knowingly. mr Thomas Eston Randolph , my neighbor, friend and relation offers his service in that office. I will be responsible for his perfect integrity, his industry, application and...
5Thomas Jefferson to Return J. Meigs, 16 March 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Meigs , and having recieved a letter from mr Josiah Meigs dated at Washington , and not knowing to what place to address the answer he has taken the liberty of putting it under cover, and of asking the favor of mr Meigs to superscribe the proper direction of place. he salutes him at the same time with great esteem & respect. RC ( Nancy McGlashan,...
6To James Madison from Return Jonathan Meigs, 24 November 1812 (Madison Papers)
A report is here in Circulation that General Harrison is suspended—or superceded in the Command of the N W Army—& creates a general Anxiety. I truly hope that arrangements may be made to reconcile or obviate any diffeculties which may oppose his retaining the Command of the Army. It is in my Opinion all important that he should command that Army, if he should not I fear that the Objects of the...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Return Jonathan Meigs, 31 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The Cherokee Deputation have several objects in their Mission to the Seat of Government After presenting their respests to their Father the President. 1t. They wish a decision on the ground of the conflicting claims, subsisting between them and the Chickasaws relating to certain lands lying on the North side of Tennessee River. Each nation claim the same land of original right & from public...
8To James Madison from Return Jonathan Meigs, 1 February 1792 (Madison Papers)
I recollect that in the late session of Congress, You strongly urged the propriety of making a discrimination between the adventitious holders of Public securities & the original proprietors: but speculation prevailed—which has fixed thousands in a state of wretchedness without hope of recovery—Unless—some able independant characters will exert thier ability for thier relief. The Cincinnatis of...
9To George Washington from Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs, 4 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have this day receiv’d intelligence from my Family, of a nature that requires my return to it immediately; nothing but obligations too Sacred to be disregarded could induce me to request leave of absence at this time; when I would gladly do my part in the important Campaign before us. It is with regret that I am obliged to inform your Excellency; that it depends on circumstances, whether I...
10To George Washington from Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs, 26 May 1780 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday morning a letter without Signature was found in the Rear of this Brigade with complaints of want of provisions, and intimations that if matter was not redress’d immediately, the troops would march into the Country —Roll Call was attended as usual without any appearance of disturbance, at which time I mention’d the letter and caution’d the Officers to exert themselves in case any...