101To James Madison from Jeremiah Anderson, 17 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
I am the unhappy young man to say again that I have not received an answer yet to my last dates —which grieves, me to the quick by Keeping me in suspence. I pray your Excellency will be so good to Send me my documents by return of Post together with an answer or without an answer—as may please your Excellency best. ’Ere’ I close I beg to impress on your mind the observation which I have...
102To James Madison from Jeremiah Anderson, 9 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 July 1812, Baltimore. In his haste to enclose documents concerning himself, neglected to date the letters and to give a return address. May be reached at this place. RC ( DNA : RG 45, ML ). 1 p. Letters not found.
103To James Madison from Jeremiah Anderson, 10 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
Since I had the pleasure of addressing you this Morning—I have had a conversation with Sergeant Forrest of the Marine Corps and I pray your Excellency will allow me to observe that it is not his friendly disposition which makes him hold his present Situation. I pray you will excuse this but as I look up to you as a father—I consider I have a right to make an observation in where my Countrys...
104To James Madison from Joseph Anderson, 27 July 1813 (Madison Papers)
Some time ago in a conversation with Col Monroe I informed him that a Bill was then pending, before the Senate, authoriseing the appointment of a Judge, a Marshall and a District Atty., intended for the new Territory of Mobile—Which was comprehended, within the Mississipi District—and Suggested to him a wish, that a Nephew of mine, Thomas D Anderson of Pennsa. Atty at law, might be appointed...
105To James Madison from Joseph Anderson, [3 March] 1811 (Madison Papers)
The nominations you Sent in to day—will not be finally acted on for want of time. By a rule of Senate, they must lie one day for consideration—an attempt has been made to Suspend the rule but without Success. If therefore—you consider those nominations of Suffic[i]ent importance—to require the attendance of Senate to morrow—we meet again at Six OClock—and I have taken leave to give you this...
106To James Madison from Joseph Anderson, [ca. 1 February 1814] (Madison Papers)
The resignation of the Attorney General, having I apprehend, created Some difficulty, with respect to the choice of a proper Successor—and as it is a Subject much talked of, by many of your real republican friends—and also by others, who evidence a disposition, to decry every Executive act, that will afford the Smallest pretext—and entertaining for you the highest personal respect—and feeling...
107To James Madison from Joseph Anderson, 24 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I take leave to Obtrude upon your time for a few moments, in behalf of William G D Worthington Esqr., Who in consequence of his delicate health, Occasiond as he believes, by the nature of the duties he has to perform, Which require much confinement—has apply’d to me, to present his name to you, for such an appointment, either foreign or domestic, as will afford him more exercise; and for Which...
108To James Madison from Joseph Anderson, 19 September 1816 (Madison Papers)
Being desirous that the application which I now make, Shoud reach you, with as little delay as possible, I have taken leave to transmit the enclosed letters directly to you, instead of the more usual course, through the Secretary of State, an aditional consideration is; that at this time , I know not where a letter wou’d find Colonel Monroe, whether at Loudon or Albemarle. I am well acquanted...
109To James Madison from Joseph Anderson, 7 March 1811 (Madison Papers)
I do myself the honor to inclose you a letter which has been Signd by four of the delegation from Tennessee. In explanation of the introductory part of the letter, it may perhaps be necessary to inform you—that Under the two preceeding Administrations—I had Several Occasions in Conjunction with my Colleagues—to adress the Presidents, Under instructions, from the State Legislature of Tennessee,...
110To James Madison from Joseph Anderson, 29 March 1810 (Madison Papers)
In the Course of the communication which Judge Thruston and I had with you, on Monday evening, he mentioned a resolution which had been passed by the Legislature of the Mississipi Territory in relation to Mr Poindexter. The resolution has been handed to me this morning—with a request that I would transmit it to you. Accept Sir assurance of my high and Sincere respect, and Esteem RC and...
111To James Madison from Joseph Anderson, 12 July 1813 (Madison Papers)
The Committee to whom was referd the Nomination of Albert Gallatin to be one of the Envoys Extraordinary, and Ministers Plenipotentiary, to negotiate and Sign a Treaty of peace with Great Brittain, under the Mediation of the Emperor of Russia, to negotiate and sign a treaty of commerce with Great Brittain, and to negotiate and Sign a Treaty of commerce with Russia, Together with the Message of...
112To James Madison from Joseph Anderson, 11 June 1813 (Madison Papers)
I take leave to enclose you, a Copy of a Resolution of the Senate. The Committee appointed by that Resolution, have directed me to inform you, that they will wait on you, at Such time as you may please to appoint, In order to commune with you, upon the matter referd to them. Accept assurance of my high respect. RC and enclosure ( DLC ). RC docketed by JM. For enclosure, see n. 1. The enclosed...
113To James Madison from Joseph Anderson, 9 November 1816 (Madison Papers)
The first time I had the honor of Seeing you, after your late return from Virginia, you had the goodness to Observe, that you had recd. a letter from me, respecting Mr Worthington my Principal Clerk and at the same time, you Observed, that you entertaind a high Opinion of him but that as few Vacances happend and he had not designated any particular kind of Office which he might wish to fill...
114To James Madison from Joseph Anderson, 9 February 1815 (Madison Papers)
I am authorisd to Say, that Captain David Porter of the Navy of the United States, will accept the appointment of one of the officers of the Navy board—your own knowledge of Captain Porters Charecter and Services, renders any particular recommendation unnessarey—no man in the nation, has more highly appreciated them, than yourself. The Commendation which you have most elegantly bestowed upon...
115To James Madison from Joseph Anderson, 4 March 1815 (Madison Papers)
General John Sevier, Whose time as a representative in Congress, terminated With the recent Session—has express’d a desire to be appointed One of the Commissioners for runing the boundary line, agreeably to the treaty lately made with the Creek Indians. As your acquaintance With him has been of long Standing—it will Only be necessary for me, to express my belief, that his appointment as a...
116To James Madison from Theodore Anderson, 14 May 1816 (Madison Papers)
Having been in the navy Yard at New York as Clerk to the naval Store-Keeper there from the 1st. of January 1815 and being on the Purser’s Books at the Small Sum of $400 per Annum I have taken the liberty (though perhaps incorrectly) ⟨o⟩f writing to you, to Request that you would have the Goodness to allow a Small addition to that ⟨w⟩hich I now get; if it were but $200 more it would be...
117To James Madison from Gibbs Crawfurd Antrobus, 1 November 1816 (Madison Papers)
Mr Antrobus presents his respects to The President and Mrs Madison and will have the honor of dining with them on Thursday next. RC ( NN : James Madison Papers). Gibbs Crawfurd Antrobus, secretary to the British legation, arrived in Washington on 6 Sept. 1816 ( Daily National Intelligencer , 7 Sept. 1816).
118To James Madison from John Appleton, 6 March 1813 (Madison Papers)
Not having found a convenient opportunity to communicate personally to you, a part of the object of my journey to this City, will you permit me to state that I left Calais with permission from Genl. Armstrong, to attend to my own private concerns in this Country. The close Blockade of the District over which my Commission extends, enabled me for a time, to leave it, without inconvenience to...
119To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 22 March 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 March 1809, Leghorn. The American consul encloses correspondence with Armstrong in Paris related to schooner John , copies of which he has also sent to U.S. consul William Lee at Bordeaux. These papers prove that the John owner violated the Embargo. His appointment must be sent to the new authorities in Leghorn, but even though his accreditation was to the old regime the local prefect has...
120To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 26 December 1814 (Madison Papers)
I am sensible, Sir, in addressing to you personally my letter I am deviating from forms usually observ’d, and from which most assuredly I should not have departed in the present instance, if it were not precisely the intermediate time betwixt the retiring of mr. monroe from the department of State, and your nomination of his successor; I hope therefore, Sir, you will accept this my apology, as...
121To James Madison from George Armitage, 28 January 1812 (Madison Papers)
My name aving apeared several times of late in the Aurora concerning the making of the yallow Metal Buttons—I make bold to state to You— That about 10 Years sinc I was encouraged by Mr. Whelen to cumenc the Manafacture wich I did to the satisfaction of all and to aney number wanted But when Mr. Cox came in that Offic he cumenced his Injustice by refuseing to take the Buttons I ad made by the...
122To James Madison from Captain Armstrong, 21 June 1811 (Madison Papers)
We your brothers and children Send this letter by our grandson and relation, having first talked with him and one of our White brothers, and now desire that you would listen, and accept the good wishes of myself and My chiefs, and of all your children at Green Town. Father & brothers You have often Wished me and my Chiefs to come and See you, as I have been told by my White brothers; We have...
123To James Madison from James Francis Armstrong, 21 April 1813 (Madison Papers)
An old revolutionary acquaintance begs leave to solicit your attention for a moment, from occupations of high national importance, to an application which will be brought before you by the Secretary of State. If it is in itself impracticable—or imcompatible with the views of administration, to do any thing for myself, by giving me some office which I may be able to execute, I shall submit,...
124To James Madison from John Armstrong, 14 May 1814 (Madison Papers)
Will it not be necessary to send to Gen’l Harrison a commission to treat with the No. Western Indians? The friends of Dr. Eustis do not believe he would accept the appointment of that office. If associates are to be given to the Gen. (& all things considered it may be proper to give them) will not Mr. Monroe of Ohio & Coln. Johnson of Kentucky be a good selection. Something ought to be done...
125To James Madison from John Armstrong, 8 October 1813 (Madison Papers)
Your last favor of the 29th. of Sept. was received a day or two ago. I am glad to find that the state of the treasury will be such as to enable it to meet our claims upon it. To check the impulse given to the campaign at the present moment would be ruinous. The Dep. paymaster Gen. has been here and distributed the funds (70,000$) of which he was possessed. Our expences at present are great. If...
126To James Madison from John Armstrong, [16 March 1814] (Madison Papers)
In drafting the enclosed letter I have qualified Jackson’s proposals in a way which will spare an unnecessary effusion of blood, without appearing to counteract a policy which may not truly be his, but that of the army he commands &c &c. I am Sir, with the highest respect Your Most ob. servt RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). Undated; docketed by JM : “Mar. 16 1814.” Date assigned based on the docket and...
127To James Madison from John Armstrong, 11 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
Some apology is, no doubt, due from me, for so long delaying my intended journey to Washington, but the truth is, that between the occupation of settling my family for the Winter in New York, and casting about here for their more permanent residence, my movements have been necessarily slow—and the more so, as, in cases of this kind, I leave something to both the taste & judgment of others,...
128To James Madison from John Armstrong, 18 March 1810 (Madison Papers)
This will be handed to you by Count Pahlen who goes out as I beleive with every disposition to please and be pleased. He is a respectable young man. If report says true, (for I know nothing of it officially) you will soon have a new Minister from this country. This is a Diaplomatic Cadet, who is for the first time put on horseback. He is the son in law of your old acquaintance Laforest, and...
129To James Madison from John Armstrong, 20 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
I enclose a note just received from Lafayette which confirms my belief in the interest M. F. takes in our business. Lafayette is not in the secret of the invitation stated in my letter of the 18: but his friend appears to be privy to the wishes and intentions of the Minister. I am very truly your most respectful & obedient humble servt RC ( DNA : RG 59, Diplomatic Despatches, France)....
130To James Madison from John Armstrong, 27 July 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 July 1813, War Department. “I have the honor respectfully to propose for your approbation the enclosed list of promotions and appointments in the Army of the United States.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 13B-A1). RC 1 p. In a clerk’s hand, signed by Armstrong. The enclosure (11 pp.) proposed 367 appointments and promotions in the corps of engineers,...