4441To John Adams from Joseph Dougherty, 17 September 1811 (Adams Papers)
A vacant place occasioned by the death of Mr. Mathers, the doorkeeper for the Senate, is now trying for by several: perhaps one hundred: I am one of the number, but it will require the greatest interest in the Country to get the place May I make so free sir, as to ask you for a few lines, by way of recommendation: Mrs Johnson made mention of me in a recent letter to you: I will here subjoin a...
4442Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Joseph Dougherty, [4–10 March 1809] (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Esq r To Jo s Dougherty D r D –cts To 40 30 bushels oats a 40 cts per bushel 12 –00 To a stable broom
4443Joseph Dougherty to Thomas Jefferson, 8 August 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of the packets being prevented from playing betwe e n this and Philad a , I am deprived of the means of doing any thing in the porter line. S. H Smith being lately appointed Commissioner of the revenue, will have the disposing of a variety of offices, Such as, assessors, stamper &c. Collectors will be appointed by the President . A line from you to the President and m r
4444To James Madison from David B. Douglass, 30 November 1816 (Madison Papers)
I am requested to transmit to your excellency a copy of a correspondence which was had at this place on the arrival of Gen. Swift to assume this Comd. viz. The address of the Academic staff on the occasion, and the Gen’s answer I have the honor to be with Great respect sir Your Obt Hbl. Servt RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , D-110:9). Docketed as received in the War Department in...
4445To James Madison from “H.” [John H. Douglass], 22 April 1809 (Madison Papers)
The double conduct of De Witt Clinton has so far weakened the republican party in this State, as to render the election extreemly doubtful. Many of his old friends with Cheetham were so far drawn out of the ranks, that they cannot get in Again & now despise him more than the federal party. The Honble. Mathew Lyon Esqr. is doing us much injury. He is exposing De Witts intrigues relative to the...
4446To James Madison from [John H. Douglass], 8 March 1810 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you several letters previous to and pending your Election communicating important information which has proved true relative to the proceedings of certain men in the state to defeat your Election under the annonymous signature of Hancock that information came principally from Mr Keteltas whose talents and integrity broke up the whole scheme and drove the Clintonian hypocrites from...
4447Robert Douthat’s Bill to Thomas Jefferson for Food and Lodging, 21 September 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
2 dietts 37½ $0.75 1 Lodging .12½ 2 Horses .50 10 Gall s oats 12½ 1.25 $3.12½ MS ( MHi ); written on a scrap in Douthat’s hand; endorsed by TJ: “Tavern bills. 1815.” Robert Douthat (ca. 1757–1818), innkeeper, merchant, and farmer, emigrated from his native Ireland
4448To James Madison from Rawleigh W. Downman, [ca. 1 August 1815] (Madison Papers)
The Memorial of Rawleigh William Downman of the county of Lancaster & State of Virginia most respectfully represents that some time in the month of December 1814 whilst the enemy’s vessels were up the Rappahannock, a flag was sent by Capt. Barrie, the Senior officer of their flotilla, to procure the release of a surgeons assistant who had been made a prisoner. Capt. Barrie addressed a letter...
4449To James Madison from Gerrit L. Dox, 28 May 1816 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed I have the honor to present for your perusal Copies of memorials (originals of which have this day been transmitted to the Post Master Genl.) from the Republican members of the Legislature of this state and the Republican and mercantile citizens of this City: advising my continuance in the office of Post Master in this place. The good character respectability and high standing both...
4450To James Madison from Henry F. Doyhar, 19 May 1814 (Madison Papers)
Je Vous prie de Mexcuser cy Je prend La Liberte de Vous Ecrire. Le Mauvais traitement que Je Vien dexsuiyer, me Mortifié Au point que Jai prie le partie de Vous donner un détail de Ma Conduite Car Je Nai Jamais Eté traiter de cette Maniere. Je ne Matendoit point que Mr Mauroit Renvoyer de cette Maniere Comme cy Jetoit un polison. Il Est Vrai que Limpatience ma prie Aussitôt que Jai demande A...