61To Thomas Jefferson from George Davis, 19 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
From the late death of my friend J. W. Vancleve Esq. I take the liberty of introducing myself to your attention for the purpose of filling the Office of a Commissioner of Bankrupts now become vacant in this district—I have the honor of being well known and on terms of acquaintance say friendship with the five surviving Gentlemen, added to which my early attention when I was first placed out to...
62To James Madison from George Davis, 31 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 August 1801, New York. Reminds JM of letters from Edward Livingston, DeWitt Clinton, and Samuel Mitchill recommending him for the post of consul for Algiers, which he forwarded on 23 July. Wrote JM on 6 Aug. [letter not found] requesting to be considered for post at Tunis or Tripoli. Dr. Kemp of Columbia College has also written to Jefferson on his behalf. Reports that the frigate...
63To James Madison from George Davis, 24 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a part of the letters, which I am desirous to have presented to the President. The Absence of Chancellor Livingston, from the City, prevents my applying to him, at this time for a Letter on the subject. His Excellency the Vice President, will be at Washington in a few days, and from, his personal knowledge of me I feel a confidence, of his interesting himself...
64To James Madison from George Davis, 11 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 July 1801, New York. Renews request for consulship at Algiers. Thanks JM for courtesies shown him in Washington. RC ( DLC ). 2 pp.
65To George Washington from George Davis, 1 August 1789 (Washington Papers)
My friends have advised me to offer myself a candidate for the office of Marshall or Sheriff of New Jersey. I⟨n⟩ conformity with their advice, & in pursuance of my own inclination to Serve under the present Goverment in any reputable Station I take the Freedom of requesting that you will, Sir be pleased to put my name in Nomination for the Above office; I could easily procure a Number of...