1To 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”)....
2To 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...
3To 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...
4John 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...