1To James Madison from John Dawson, 10 July 1797 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 10 July 1797. Mentioned in JM to Jefferson, 2 Aug. 1797 . Informs JM that James Monroe should be in Virginia within two weeks.
2To George Washington from John Dawson, 23 February 1789 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from John Dawson, 23 Feb. 1789. On 5 Mar. GW wrote to Dawson : “I have duly received your letter of the 23d of last Month.”
3To 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.
4To James Madison from John Dawson, 18 January 1795 (Madison Papers)
We have an account here that France has made peace with Prussia, which seems to gain belief—the enclosd hand bill I receivd from a friend at Norfolk & is taken from a letter to Mr. Pennock of that place. We also hear that the duke of York has met with another severe defeat—that he lost great part of his army, & that the rest savd themselves by flight. At what time do you expect to adjourn?...
5To Thomas Jefferson from John Dawson, 24 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Mrs. Wood wishes to have some conversation with you on a subject in which she is deeply interested, and at her request I take the liberty of introducing her to you. with sincere esteem Your friend and Sevt MHi : Coolidge Collection.
6To 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.
7To 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...
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, 10 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Page Lomax, a young gentleman of this place, and the son of your friend Mr. Thomas Lomax is desirous to enter into the U.S. which I take the liberty to communicate to you, and to recommend him as a person of talents, honour and courage— With the highest esteem, Your friend PHi .
10To James Madison from John Dawson, 24 November 1798 (Madison Papers)
I am thus far on my way to Philadelphia, from whence I shall write to you as soon as I have any thing worthy communicating—in the mean time I will thank you for your sentiments about the situation of M. Lyon, and what steps we ought to take as it regards the constitution, and policy. I have some reason to think that another attempt will be made to expel him. Accept my best wishes! RC ( DLC )....