1To James Madison from Joseph Bartlett, 21 October 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
...those who know his political character. “Stern necessity frequently commands what delicacy in other situations would forbid.” Has never before solicited executive notice but would feel guilty remaining silent any longer. He was educated in law at “Cambridge University”
2To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Bartlett, 1 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
”—as the question will arise, who are you? & what are your pretensions? it becomes necessary to say—that I received my early education at Cambridge university—that I was admited to the honors of that society 1782—that I read law in Boston under the direction of the Honorable Benjamin Hichborn Esquire & that I have been in the profession ever since the year 1788—I...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Matthew C. Groves, 26 September 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
...quadrants and promoting a plan to discover longitude at sea with his astronomical quadrant, for which he is seeking subscription support (in Papers of the Board of Longitude, Royal Greenwich Observatory, Cambridge University Library). (2) “Hear me for I will Speak,” an undated essay denouncing the use of titles of nobility and partisan efforts to raise a standing army and extolling TJ’s...
4To James Madison from William Lee, 25 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
...have taken the liberty to mention, that I have known Mr Erving from my youth, to be a very honest, honourable man. His connections are very respectable, and having been educated at Cambridge University and regularly bred a merchant he is every way qualified to discharge the duties of such an office. Should there be other applicants for this place perhaps Mr Ervings having a family of...