1To James Madison from William Eustis, 15 April 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 April 1812, War Department. Lists proposed alterations and appointments in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 2 pp. Forwarded by JM to the Senate in his 15 Apr. 1812 message ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3 vols.;...
2From William Eustis to Thomas Boylston Adams, 31 January 1825 (Adams Papers)
I have been so much gratified by the mail of to day as to induce me to continue the mail as far as Quincy. I was somewhat prepared for this recount—its conformation from such a source is truely gratifying. With my best respects to your father You will with the return of the letter have the goodness to let me know how he is. Yrs MHi : Adams Papers.
3To James Madison from William Eustis, 25 May 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 May 1812, War Department. Lists proposed promotions in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 3 pp. JM forwarded the RC , listing promotions in the peace establishment and the additional military force of 1808, to the Senate in his message of the same day ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive...
4To James Madison from William Eustis, 6 April 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 April 1812, War Department. Lists proposed “alterations and appointments in the Army of the United States” for JM’s approval. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 7 pp. Forwarded by JM to the Senate in a message of 8 Apr. 1812 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3...
5To James Madison from William Eustis, 22 April 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 April 1812, War Department. Lists proposed appointments and alterations in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 2 pp. Forwarded by JM to the Senate in a message of 22 Apr. 1812 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3 vols.;...
6To James Madison from William Eustis, 11 April 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 April 1812, War Department. Lists proposed appointments in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 1 p. Forwarded by JM to the Senate in a message of 13 Apr. 1812 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3 vols.; Washington, 1828). , 2:250).
7To James Madison from William Eustis, 23 April 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 April 1812, War Department. Lists proposed appointments and alterations in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 2 pp. Forwarded by JM to the Senate in a message of 23 Apr. 1812 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America
8To James Madison from William Eustis, 2 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 July 1812, War Department. Lists proposed appointments for JM’s approval. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1). 1 p. JM forwarded the RC , listing appointments in the Ohio rangers, in a message to the Senate of 2 July 1812 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3 vols.; Washington, 1828). , 2:283–84).
9To James Madison from William Eustis, 13 April 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 April 1812, War Department. Proposes for approval three appointments to the rangers and two appointments as surgeon’s mate.
10To James Madison from William Eustis, 8 February 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 February 1812, War Department. Recommends four persons from the Indiana Territory for appointment to a company of rangers. RC ( DLC ); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 1 p. JM nominated the candidates to the Senate on 11 Feb. 1812 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3 vols.; Washington, 1828). , 2:211).
11To James Madison from William Eustis, 12 March 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 March 1812, War Department. Proposes two alterations in the lists before the Senate of candidates for appointment, one in the infantry from New York, the other in the rangers from Kentucky. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 1 p. Forwarded by JM to the Senate in a message of 13 Mar. 1812 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the...
12To Thomas Jefferson from William Eustis, 13 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Thomas Lewis Junr. goes to Washington to explain to the department of State and to ask assistance in recovering a claim for captured property which appears to me to be attended wth. circumstances equally novel and extraordinary. He will be anxious to have the honor of paying his respects to you, and I have assured him of the pleasure with which you will receive one of our most respectable...
13To James Madison from William Eustis, 4 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 June 1812, War Department. Lists proposed appointments in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 1 p. JM forwarded the RC , listing appointments from the Illinois Territory and the District of Columbia, in a message to the Senate of 5 June 1812 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings...
14To John Adams from William Eustis, 31 July 1812 (Adams Papers)
Accustomed to receive your recommendations in the nature of commands I regret that at present there is no vacancy for the second Mr Norton. By accounts from General Hull of the 14th. instant it appears that our troops in upper Canada have hitherto met with little or no opposition. He is probably about this time in the neighbourhood of fort Malden, where he may meet a warmer reception; unless...
15To James Madison from William Eustis, 17 March 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 March 1812, War Department. Lists proposed appointments in the U.S. Army. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 1 p. Forwarded by JM to the Senate in a 19 Mar. 1812 message ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3 vols.; Washington, 1828). , 2:238).
16To James Madison from William Eustis, 16 April 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 April 1812, War Department. Lists proposed additions and alterations in the “additional Army” of the U.S. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). 1 p. A note in the margin reads: “Not sent to the Senate.” Eustis listed the names of eighteen nominees from North Carolina, Virginia, New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts. Most of them were forwarded to the Senate by JM in subsequent messages.
17To James Madison from William Eustis, 30 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 June 1812, War Department. Lists proposed promotions in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1). 2 pp. JM forwarded the RC , listing promotions in the peace establishment (corps of engineers) and the Second, Third, Fifth, and Sixth Infantry Regiments, in a message to the Senate of 30 June 1812 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive...
18To James Madison from William Eustis, 19 November 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 November 1812, War Department. Lists proposed appointments in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). 2 pp. On 20 Nov. 1812 JM forwarded to the Senate Eustis’s list of nominations in various army regiments from North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Massachusetts, New York, Kentucky, Rhode Island, and Maryland ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the...
19To James Madison from William Eustis, 5 May 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 May 1812, War Department. Lists proposed appointments and alterations in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 3 pp. Forwarded by JM to the Senate in a 7 May 1812 message ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3 vols.; Washington,...
20To James Madison from William Eustis, 23 March 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 March 1812, War Department. Proposes nine appointments in the U.S. Army. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 1 p. Forwarded by JM to the Senate in a 24 Mar. 1812 message ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3 vols.; Washington, 1828). , 2:240).
21To James Madison from William Eustis, 10 April 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 April 1812, War Department. Lists proposed appointments in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. RCs ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copies ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). Each RC 1 p. Forwarded by JM to the Senate in a message of 11 Apr. 1812 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3 vols.; Washington,...
22To James Madison from William Eustis, 6 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 July 1812, War Department. Lists proposed appointments in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1). 2 pp. JM forwarded the RC , listing nominations of officers from Tennessee, in a message to the Senate on the same day ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3 vols.; Washington,...
23To James Madison from William Eustis, 25 November 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 November 1812, War Department. Lists proposed appointments in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). 2 pp. On 27 Nov. 1812 JM forwarded to the Senate Eustis’s list of nominations in various army regiments from Virginia, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Georgia, and Massachusetts ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the...
24To John Adams from William Eustis, 10 August 1818 (Adams Papers)
Among the first objects of my intention on my arrival in this country was that of paying my respects to you. From causes not under my controul I have been dissappointed, and now I am called to make a melancholy visit to new Hampshire. On my return I hope to be gratified, and am in the mean time with the greatest respect, / your obedient Servant MHi : Adams Papers.
25To James Madison from William Eustis, 16 January 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 January 1812, War Department. Presents names of six persons, all of whom reside in the state of Ohio, to be appointed officers of rangers. RC ( DLC ); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 1 p. Docketed by JM. JM nominated the candidates to the Senate on 17 Jan. 1812 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3 vols.;...
26To James Madison from William Eustis, 30 November 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 November 1812, War Department. Lists proposed promotions and appointments in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). 1 p. On 1 Dec. 1812 JM forwarded to the Senate Eustis’s list of nominations for Corps of Engineers promotions and army appointments from Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the...
27To James Madison from William Eustis, 2 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 July 1812, War Department. Lists proposed appointments in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1). 1 p. JM forwarded the RC , listing nine nominations for infantry colonel, three for lieutenant colonel of infantry, two for infantry major, one for artillery colonel, one for lieutenant colonel of artillery, two for artillery major, one for lieutenant...
28To James Madison from William Eustis, 31 December 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 December 1811, Department of War. Lists proposed appointments in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 4 pp. Forwarded by JM to the Senate in his 31 Dec. 1811 message ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3 vols.; Washington, 1828)....
29To James Madison from William Eustis, 22 May 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 May 1812, War Department. Proposes for JM’s approval the appointment of Reuben Etting of Pennsylvania as a deputy commissary in the U.S. Army. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). 1 p. JM nominated Etting to the Senate on the same day; the Senate rejected the appointment on 25 May ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America...
30To James Madison from William Eustis, 28 April 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 April 1812, War Department. Lists proposed appointments and alterations in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 3 pp. Forwarded by JM to the Senate in a message of 28 Apr. 1812 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3 vols.;...