1To James Madison from Nathan Williams, 5 September 1806 (Madison Papers)
A rumour has been spreading in this country for some days past, relative to an extraordinary expedition in the western territories and down the Ohio. I have been able to obtain a few particulars, which may perhaps reflect some light upon the subject. These particulars I have obtained from Doctr. Kirkpartrick [ sic ] my successor in congress, a man in whom the utmost confidence can be placed....
2To James Madison from Nathan Williams, 26 November 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 November 1812, Utica, New York. Introduces Alexander Johnson, “a respectable young merchant of this place, who will spend a few days in Washington City, for the sake of amusement & information.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.; docketed by JM. Nathan Williams (1773–1835), a prominent Utica attorney and civic leader, was president of the village corporation and president of the Manhattan Bank. He also...
3To James Madison from Nathan Williams, 2 August 1815 (Madison Papers)
Being informed by Lieut. Col. Malcolm of the late 13th. Regt. of the U. S. army; that he is solicitous to enter into some civil foreign department of our Govt., I take the liberty of recommending him to the particular notice of your Exy. His object at present is, an appoint. as consul in some country in Europe—prefering France, for which he is well fitted, on account of speaking the french...