1To James Madison from James Lyon and Richard Dinmore, 21 April 1802 (Madison Papers)
The editors of the American Literary Advertiser, James Lyon and Richard Dinmore, present their respects to Mr. Madison; and request of him, to take into consideration, the propriety of making their paper, an organ through which to convey to the public, the laws of Congress. They beleive it has been customary, to publish the laws, in two papers at the seat of Government, and therefore hope,...
2To James Madison from Richard Dinmore, 9 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 March 1803, Alexandria. Cannot suppose that the appended abstract of a friend’s letter will afford JM any information, but hopes the possibility that it may will excuse “this obtrusion.” The facts are such as he does not feel warranted in publishing in the Expositor , but he very much wishes them to be known by the proper government officers. As it has been his “desire rather to allay than...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Dinmore, 11 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
When the appointment of a Librarian, was brought before the legislature, I solicited my friends for their nomination and support; Encouraged by their partiality, when it was expected that the president of the Senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives would have the appointment, I still persevered in my application; I am this moment informed, that the Senate has passed the Bill,...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Dinmore, 28 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Impressed with the profoundest respect, I can but fear, in thus addressing you, the imputation either of impertinence or sycophancy. These considerations would have prevented this reapplication to yourself, had I not been impelled to it, by the actual poverty I experience, and by the certain prospect of want. With this apology for my obtrusion, permit me to state, that when I heard of but few...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Dinmore, 24 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Col. Lyon has desired me, to endeavour to recall to your recollection, the Circumstance of my delivering a letter to you, from Mr. King Senr late of Washington, this Sir is my apology for thus obtruding on your time. The letter was left, with my friend Mr. Nicholas King, who being very ill, requested of me to deliver it. I did so early in the Autumn of 1801, the Secretary of War, being...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Dinmore, 19 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The partiality of my friends, induces me to submit the enclosed for your Consideration. Should their good opinion, lead you to think so favorably of my Qualifications, as to nominate me to the vacancy occasioned by the death of Mr Beckley, I trust I should conduct the business of the office, to your Satisfaction Understanding sir, that no time is to be lost, that it is necessary my pretensions...
7To Thomas Jefferson from James D. Westcott, 17 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
J. D. Westcott & Richard Dinmore, most respectfully solicit Mr. Jefferson’s name & patronage to the enclosed proposals. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.