1To James Madison from Jonathan Thompson, 20 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
A recommendation having been handed to me for my signature, in favour of appointing Mr. Samuel Denton a Consul or Commercial agent to some port in France, & in case of a vacancy, particularly at Bordeaux—I have signed the recommendation with great pleasure having been personally acquainted with Mr. Denton for upwards of Twenty years, & know him to be a friend to the liberties of his country, a...
2To James Madison from Jonathan Thompson, 15 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of the death of our respected friend and fellow citizen Genl. John Smith, late Marshall of this district, many applications are said to be making for the Office, some of whom may be considered as improper candidates. In this State the Republican party has been torn to pieces by factions, principally arising from having improper persons appointed to Office, men whose views have...
3To James Madison from Jonathan Thompson, 14 June 1821 (Madison Papers)
There is in the public Store of this Port a small box directed to you said to contain garden seeds from the Royal Garden near Paris rec’d per Ship Cadmus from Havre. Please direct how it shall be forwarded to you. I am with the greatest respect your Obt. Servt. RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM, with his note: “requested to send the Box to Messrs. M. & C. direct or via Norfolk.” See Eyrien Frères &...
4To James Madison from Jonathan Thompson, 30 June 1821 (Madison Papers)
I rec’d your letter of the 21st. inst. in relation to the Box of Seeds—there being no opportunity to Fredericksburg, have forwarded it as per enclosed Bill of Lading to Norfolk to be forwarded from thence to the care of Messrs. Mackay & Campbell, Fredericksburg Va. No charge has been made to me for it. I am sir with respect Your Obt. Servt. RC and enclosure ( DLC ). RC in a clerk’s hand,...
5To James Madison from Jonathan Thompson, 26 April 1823 (Madison Papers)
I have rec’d per the Ship Howard from Havre, a box of Seeds, which I have this day forwarded, via Fredericksburgh to you, by the Sloop Leopard, Ogden, Master. I have paid the transportation to Havre, & freight from thence to this port—amount $2 20/100 . With great respect and esteem have the honor to be Your Obt. Servt. RC ( DLC ). In a clerk’s hand, signed by Thompson. Docketed by JM . Here...
6To James Madison from Jonathan Thompson, 7 May 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have rec’d per the Ship Stephania, Capt. Macy from Havre, a small box of seeds to your address, which I have forwarded by the Sloop Ranger, Capt. Smith to the care of Messrs. Mackay & Campbell, Fredericksburg, Virginia, as per bill of lading enclosed. With great respect am Your Obt. Servt. Charges. Paid Freight from Havre, carriage from Paris & shipping charges there with 10 Per Ct. primage...