1To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 4 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 July 1812, Pittsburgh. Has arrived in Pittsburgh on his way home. “I have this moment understood that Capt. Butler Lnt. McGree, & Ensign Irvine & their volunteer Company had tendered their services to you more than six weeks ago, and that no answer has yet been rcd. I can inform you that this day I have seen the officers & company mustered all in uniform. They are very fine men to look at &...
2To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 25 February 1815 (Madison Papers)
Having received so many demonstrations of your favour, & which have never failed to produce the most lively feelings of gratitude on my part, I feel some hesitations in renewing the recommendation of Joseph F⟨icklin⟩ Esq for a Commercial agency or a consulate; as the pacification of the world may present occasions which have not heretofore existed. If however you Should not find it convenient...
3To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 12 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 December 1810, Congress Hall. “I feel it my duty to enclose you the within letter. I may be of Service. It cannot be injurious.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Russell”). RC 1 p. Johnson enclosed a letter he had received from Henry Wheaton, dated 27 Nov. 1810 (3 pp.), urging that Jonathan Russell, chargé d’affaires at Paris, be nominated as Armstrong’s successor...
4To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 10 October 1816 (Madison Papers)
The judicial vancancy occasioned by the death of Judge Innis will no doubt place before you a number of persons to fill it. Among the persons Spoken of here I have understood that James B. January, Silas M. Noel, Robert Trimble & John T. Mason will be Candi-dates. I shall confine myself to the two prominent characters Trimble & Mason altho all are men of Standing. I am intimately acquainted...
5To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 14 May 1815 (Madison Papers)
I enclose you a part of a letter which I have just rcd. from Mr Brown of the City who was prevailed upon in my absence to act as agent for ward & Taylor in the army Contract. I also Send you a Statement made from ward & Taylor which I vouch to be correct as I Know them to be men of honor. It took me nearly one half of my time while in the City to attend to the contract as their friend without...
6To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 22 January 1814 (Madison Papers)
A particular friend of mine has given me an intimation of the indisposition of Genl. Howard to be placed within the command of the N.W. army arising from an expectation that nothing active can present itself in that quarter & from a determination not to be under command of the Commanding Genl. of that quarter. Without inquiring into the propriety of such disinclination & determination, I think...
7To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, [ca. 25 January 1817] (Madison Papers)
The within letter relates to a Captive yet held as the Property of an indian; he is the only son of my near nieghbour, his Parents have long been amused with hopes of his being alive. I hope something may be done to liberate this young man from captivity. ⟨Wi⟩th g⟨rea⟩t respect your ob sert RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , J-17:10). Undated; conjectural date assigned based on the date...
8To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 4 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed letter directed to me at the City of washington; but not red. untill this morning is transmitted for perusal; The same mail brought me a notice from the Sec. of war that the President had thought proper to associate me with Maj. Genl. Harrison & the Honbl. Jeremiah Morrow to treat with the N.W. Indians. With sincere wishes for your health happiness & prosperity, I take the usual...
9To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 19 May 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 May 1812, Capitol. Has been acquainted with Mr. Gamble of this city “for several years” and believes him to be “worthy of some Situation that would make his circumstances more desirable and where he could render service to his Country equal to such compensation.” RC ( DNA : RG 94, Letters Received, filed under “Gamble”). 1 p. Marked “Duplicate.”
10To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 19 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 February 1810, Washington. Recommends John Monroe of Lexington for nomination as a territorial judge in Mississippi in the event that the position is created. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Monroe”). 1 p. Richard M. Johnson was a Republican representative from Kentucky, 1807–19. He recommended John Monroe again to JM—for nomination as U.S. attorney in Ohio—on 24 Oct. 1810...