1To James Madison from Richard Forrest, [2 March] 1811 (Madison Papers)
Judge Anderson seems to think that, some doubts exist respecting the situation of my nomination. Some of the Members think it still in the possession of the Senate, and others that a new one must be made, and as tomorrow is the last day, he conceives it would be well to have it ready in case it should become a question, for the new one to be used only in case of need. I think there is no doubt...
2To James Madison from Richard Forrest, [7 December] 1811 (Madison Papers)
Having ascertained by an indirect inquiry that Mr. Pinkney had left Annapolis, I set out this morning direct for this place, where I found him. On reading your letter, he requested me to inform you, that he would accept with pleasure the appointment which you had been pleased to offer him, and that he would write you fully on the subject tomorrow. I shall leave this place tomorrow for...
3To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 12 September 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to confirm the news of the arrival of the Blanchy from Algiers, which brought out a Horse for Doctr. Thornton, and 8 Sheep, 20 Bushls. of Wheat, a Basket of seeds and a Cask of Grape vine Cuttgs. for you. These very articles with the addition of several others including two Jack Asses, I not only requested Coln. Lear to send me; but I sent a Yellow man in the Brig with...
4To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 25 July 1809 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed letter contains an acknowledgment of the remittance made to Jacob Adams for the wine imported in his Ship from Madeira, which it is right you should have. I have recd a similar one from Mr. Gelston for 146 dollars, which I am unable to send by the present Mail, having left it at home this Morn’g. The News from England has astonished every person I have heard speak on the subject....
5To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 17 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have just heard, that an appointment is about to be made of an Officer to Command the Revenue Cutter for the Chesapeake Bay; and having understood, that Captain Middleton, of the Flotilla, is desirous of obtaining it, May I beg leave to recommend him to your consideration, as an excellent man for that purpose? Mrs. Forrest and myself, were some time since, rendered quite unhappy, at hearing,...
6To James Madison from Richard Forrest, [6 October] 1810 (Madison Papers)
On the rect. of your respected favor, I prevailed on Mr. Eno to go to Alexa. and examine the Merino Sheep addressed to Mr. Hoe. Mr. H was not at home, nor expected ’till the sale, which would have been too late for those Advertised by Mr. Barry; and having a little business of my own here, I concluded it would be best to come on and bring Mr. Eno with me to take both chances; I therefore...
7To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 6 August 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 August 1810, Washington. Proposes that he should go to Florida, posing as an ordinary tourist, seek information on the sympathies of the people, and prepare a secret report. Speaks of acquaintances already in Florida. “My plan would be, to hear and observe all that might be passing, & without expressing any opinion of my own.” Also suggests a method of passing on his information to Captain...
8To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 9 August 1816 (Madison Papers)
The nine Marble Scales which you requested me to purchase for you, were shipped on the 3d. inst, on board the schooner Gift, Capt. Palmer bound to Fredericksburg. The size is 19 Inches square. Freight 9d virginia Money each. The Hail-Storm on Saturday week, did considerable damage to the corn, in many parts of Maryland; there will however, from present appearances, be a large crop made. I hope...
9To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 25 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 25 July 1810. Calendared as a two-page letter in the lists probably kept by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2).
10To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 25 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have this moment been favored with yours of the 23d inst, enclosing a letter for Mrs. Cutts, which I have just sent to her. The fifteen dollars for John Freeman, I will hand him to day with the proper directions to ensure a co-operation between the Steam Boat and the Stage to Montpelier. I received a letter a few days since from my son Julius, dated at Frankford, on the 14th. inst. in which...