1To 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.
2To Thomas Jefferson from John Dawson, 4 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have reason to believe that you think favourably of Captain Barney —an intimate acquaintance with him convinces me that that impression is a just one, and that he is a man of merit. he does believe that he was ill treated by the late Post master general, on account of his politicks, and that he has been neglected by the present—coud he be employ’d I am convinc’d that he woud do justice and...
3To 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.
4To 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...
5To 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.
6To Thomas Jefferson from John Dawson, 13 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Our old friend McElory is here and has the principles of 75—he is much hurt at the conduct of his son Archibald—and at the situation in which he has been plac’d in consequence thereof— May I request that you will look into his case and do to him that justice due to his country, and which will afford much pleasure to a parent who is a good republican. health & friendly salutations! RC ( DLC );...
7To Thomas Jefferson from John Dawson, 22 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I recievd your letter and the enclosures on friday night, but not any by the last evenings mail. All things are ready, and we expect to sail at Eleven—it is probable we shall be delayd on Hampton road, as I learn from the Capt. that some of his offices are at Norfolk— I deem it my duty to forward to you Colo: Barbours letter, recievd at this place. With much Esteem Your real friend, RC ( DLC...
8To 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 .
9To Thomas Jefferson from John Dawson, 19 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you permit me to present to your acquaintance and civilities Mr. Carter, who proposes to visit Washington, and whose worth will obtain an excuse for the freedom which I now take. Accept an assurance of the highest esteem RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 21 Nov. and so recorded in SJL with notation “by mr Carter.” Enclosed in Landon Carter to TJ, 21 Nov. 1802 .
10To Thomas Jefferson from John Dawson, 21 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith hand to you some observations which have been transmited to me, and which appear to merit consideration—if the good of our country can be promoted by the plan, it will be the source of much pleasure to me. With real esteem, Yr Most Obt RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Mr. Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 23 Feb. and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure not found.