1To James Madison from John G. Jackson, 15 October 1816 (Madison Papers)
By letters recently received from My friend Colo. Johnson I find that much solicitude exists in Kentuckey, & particularly among his friends that Johnson & Co. the present contractors for supplying rations to our military force in the South West should be continued in that engagement, as they apprehend a competition from a person recently become their enemy, who will delight to gratify his...
2To James Madison from John G. Jackson, 8 May 1815 (Madison Papers)
The astonishing events in Europe—the return of Buonaparte to the throne of France by the acclamation of the french people, give a new aspect to the affairs of the world & to those of this Country essentially connected with them. I wish sincerely it had occurred in November, yet I hope its occurrence in March will be in time to dispose the ministry of England to listen, in the spirit of...
3To James Madison from John G. Jackson, 10 January 1815 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to adress you upon a subject highly interesting to the people of my district. In September last there were marched to Norfolk from the 20th. Brigade of Virginia Militia commanded by me about 600 men. The sickness & deaths which this corps have suffered are great & distressing almost beyond example. The people are covered with mourning, & some of the most zealous friends of the...
4To James Madison from John G. Jackson, 4 September 1813 (Madison Papers)
I flatter myself that the fine air of your mountains has restored you to perfect health by this time, & that you will take care not to risque it by a too early return to washington. Indeed I think it will be indispensible to remain at Montpelier until the billious season shall have passed by, in order to confirm you against the danger of a second attack. Since my return home I have cast about...
5To James Madison from John G. Jackson, 11 June 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have been requested by my Father George Jackson Esq of Zanesville Ohio. to inform you of his willingness to fill the office of Marshall for the State of Ohio he added he could procure letters recommendatory but supposed they were useless as you know him & can judge as well without them. I have hesitated some days to comply with his wish because of the delicacy I feel on the subject, but...
6To James Madison from John G. Jackson, 3 May 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to inform you that I obtained in Brooke County on Monday last 165 votes Mr. Wilson 32. and that the aggregate majority in the district is 400 votes in my favor. This great vote in a District where the Federal party predominated in all the district elections for ten years (except when I was a candidate & except the success of Mr. McKinley to supply a vacancy) must put down...
7To James Madison from John G. Jackson, 19 April 1813 (Madison Papers)
You have heard no doubt that the Republicans have taken me up for Congress in this district, & the question is now settled in my favor. The Election was held here on this day, I obtained 549 votes, Mr. Wilson 205 Majority in Harrison 344. My Majority in Ohio was 83 Wilsons in Monongalia 173—giving me an aggregate majority of 254 votes. Brooke County will vote next Monday it gives usually 300...
8John G. Jackson to Dolley Payne Madison, 11 December 1812 (Madison Papers)
I am again at Clarksburg after an absence of two months, worse than mispent in the western Country. I have not even the consolation to believe that any benefit has resulted to the community from my expedition, & therefore there is no offset for ⟨m⟩y in⟨di⟩vidual sacrifices of time & money. I left General Harrison at Franklinton about the 1st. instant & the Virginia troops at Delaware four or...
9To James Madison from John G. Jackson, 21 October 1812 (Madison Papers)
I arrived at this place a few days since with a small party of my friends from Clarksburg to join the North Western army destined to Detroit; & cooperate with them as a corps of mounted Riflemen. On our Arrival we found Govr. Meigs here. Genl. Harrison returned from Chelicothe on Monday. I communicated to them our wishes & expectations; namely that we were anxious to be actively employed in...
10To James Madison from John G. Jackson, 4 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
I am charged by a numerous meeting of the military & Citizens held at this place on yesterday to forward a copy of their proceedings to you. It is their anxious wish to be employed in repelling the invasion of our Country & chastising the enemy. If 5000 men be a sufficient number to effect this 10,000 will meet with a feeble resistance, & it will be an economy of blood & treasure to strike a...