1John Dawson to Thomas Jefferson, 22 April 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Louisiana having become a sister-state I take the liberty of inclosing to you a copy of her constitution, and at the same time, stating to you, with candour, my future plans, and counting, with confidence on your friendly offices, to which I feel that I have a just claim. You are pretty well acquainted with the history of my political life, which while it has secur’d the approbation of my...
2To James Madison from John Dawson, [25 March] 1812 (Madison Papers)
I do think that the appointment of federalists to command both the regiments in Virginia will give discontent, and the rejection of one Major, and nomination of others, whose pretentions are not higher, will increase that discontent. You will readily appreciate the motive from which this opinion is given, and will believe me to be sincerely Your friend RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM. Undated; date...
3To James Madison from John Dawson, 20 June 1810 (Madison Papers)
It is reported that congress will be convend during the summer. I will thank you for information on this point, thereby to govern my summer movements, as well as upon any other. With much Esteem Your friend RC ( DLC ). Several newspapers printed a report to this effect. The source of the story was given as the N.Y. Evening Post , which made the claim shortly after the frigate John Adams...
4To James Madison from John Dawson, 16 November 1809 (Madison Papers)
The unfortunate death of Go: Lewis leaves that office vacant. I have some thoughts of accepting the appointment shoud I be calld to it, altho I shoud wish to see you before it is made. No person knows better than yourself how far I am capable of discharging the duties and what my claims on the public are. With sincere regard Your friend RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Dawson”)....
5To James Madison from John Dawson, 29 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
I received the enclosed letter a few days ago, and learn from the Secretary of the navy that there is not any vessel which will soon sail for N. Orleans. I have advised the writer to take a passage in a private vessel. I will thank you for any farther information, if you have any. With sincere Esteem Your most Ot: DLC : Papers of James Madison.
6To Thomas Jefferson from John Dawson, 29 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to present to you Mr. C Chew of New York, who informs me that he has some papers to lay before you. I have the honour to be Your most Ot. Sevt MHi : Coolidge Collection.
7To Thomas Jefferson from John Dawson, 23 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I will Thank-you kindly to inform me whether or not you receivd a letter which I took the liberty to address to you on the 6th. of July, relative to the office of commissioner of loans of this State. With the highest Esteem Your friend & Sert. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
8To Thomas Jefferson from John Dawson, 15 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to present to you General Horey of South Carolina—a soldier of our revolution, who still retains its principles, and is anxious to be acquainted with you— With much Esteem Your friend & Sert MHi : Coolidge Collection.
9To Thomas Jefferson from John Dawson, 25 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to inclose you a copy of a letter which I have just written and shall deliver on sight—to ask your opinion on it, and to request its return. With much Esteem Your friend & Sevt to mr Hall MHi : Coolidge Collection.
10To Thomas Jefferson from John Dawson, 8 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Samuel Turner of George town has made known to me his wish to act as the Marshal of this distrit with a request that I coud communicate it to you—this I do with pleasure from a conviction of his capacity and integrity to discharge the duties of the appointment—I beg leave also to refer you to Mr. Giles who is well acquainted with Mr Turner I am Your Most Ot. DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of...