11To James Madison from Richard Forrest, [6 October] 1810 (Madison Papers)
On the rect. of your respected favor, I prevailed on Mr. Eno to go to Alexa. and examine the Merino Sheep addressed to Mr. Hoe. Mr. H was not at home, nor expected ’till the sale, which would have been too late for those Advertised by Mr. Barry; and having a little business of my own here, I concluded it would be best to come on and bring Mr. Eno with me to take both chances; I therefore...
12To James Madison from Richard Forrest, [2 March] 1811 (Madison Papers)
Judge Anderson seems to think that, some doubts exist respecting the situation of my nomination. Some of the Members think it still in the possession of the Senate, and others that a new one must be made, and as tomorrow is the last day, he conceives it would be well to have it ready in case it should become a question, for the new one to be used only in case of need. I think there is no doubt...
13To James Madison from Richard Forrest, [7 December] 1811 (Madison Papers)
Having ascertained by an indirect inquiry that Mr. Pinkney had left Annapolis, I set out this morning direct for this place, where I found him. On reading your letter, he requested me to inform you, that he would accept with pleasure the appointment which you had been pleased to offer him, and that he would write you fully on the subject tomorrow. I shall leave this place tomorrow for...
14To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 9 September 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 September 1812, Washington. “Agreeably to your request, I wrote to an excellent judge of Wine in Baltimore, to purchase (if he should approve of the quality) a pipe of the prize Wine then about to be sold there.” Encloses the letter he received in reply [not found] explaining that the purchase was not made. “The Victory of Capn. Hull, has given great animation to every class of persons...
15To James Madison from Richard Forrest, [12 September] 1813 (Madison Papers)
I hasten to inform you of another Naval Victory, by the U.S. Brig Enterprize Lieutent William Burrows, over his B. M Brig Boxer, Capn. Blyth of 18 Guns. The action continued 45 Minutes. I am sorry to add that Burrows was Killed. The American Brig lost her Commander, and one Lieutent. and had seven men wounded. The Boxer’s loss, in killed and wounded is Sixty. Both Vessels have arrived at...
16To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 17 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have just heard, that an appointment is about to be made of an Officer to Command the Revenue Cutter for the Chesapeake Bay; and having understood, that Captain Middleton, of the Flotilla, is desirous of obtaining it, May I beg leave to recommend him to your consideration, as an excellent man for that purpose? Mrs. Forrest and myself, were some time since, rendered quite unhappy, at hearing...
17To James Madison from Richard Forrest, [2 August 1815] (Madison Papers)
We have just heard of the arrival of the Ship Neptune at New Castle. She left in England Mr. Bayard who was dangerously ill. Messrs Clay & Gallatin remained with him. Mr. Crawford came, and I presume Mr. Todd also; but I have heard no particulars. It is highly probable that you will receive letters giving a much more particular account of this arrival than I possess, but in case you should...
18To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 25 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have this moment been favored with yours of the 23d inst, enclosing a letter for Mrs. Cutts, which I have just sent to her. The fifteen dollars for John Freeman, I will hand him to day with the proper directions to ensure a co-operation between the Steam Boat and the Stage to Montpelier. I received a letter a few days since from my son Julius, dated at Frankford, on the 14th. inst. in which...
19To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 4 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
Having let my two Houses to Mr. De Neuville, and Stipulated to furnish him with a Carriage House and Stable, which I am afraid I shall not be able to get ready by the time promised, and as he has agreed to receive one at a rea[s]onable distance during the approaching winter, I have thought it might be possible to obtain the one formerly used by Mr. Jefferson for that purpose. It is now...
20To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 9 August 1816 (Madison Papers)
The nine Marble Scales which you requested me to purchase for you, were shipped on the 3d. inst, on board the schooner Gift, Capt. Palmer bound to Fredericksburg. The size is 19 Inches square. Freight 9d virginia Money each. The Hail-Storm on Saturday week, did considerable damage to the corn, in many parts of Maryland; there will however, from present appearances, be a large crop made. I hope...
21To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 17 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have just heard, that an appointment is about to be made of an Officer to Command the Revenue Cutter for the Chesapeake Bay; and having understood, that Captain Middleton, of the Flotilla, is desirous of obtaining it, May I beg leave to recommend him to your consideration, as an excellent man for that purpose? Mrs. Forrest and myself, were some time since, rendered quite unhappy, at hearing,...
22To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 25 April 1822 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed letter came by this day’s Mail with those for the Dept of State, which I hasten to forward. My Son Julius, wrote me a few days ago, that he was desirous of collecting all the materials in his power, relative to the Society which has been established in Virginia commemorative of the first landing of our ancestors at James Town, as a similar one is about to be formed in Maryland, to...
23To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 11 May 1822 (Madison Papers)
I have duly received your much respected letter of the 6th inst with its enclosure for Mr Rush, which I forward under cover to the Collector of the Customs at New York, with directions to place it with those of this Dept to go by the Packet which sails on the 16th. I am truly thankful for the kindness which you have shown in searching for the Pamphlets respecting the first settlements in...
24To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 14 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I took the liberty of writg you on Tuesday last, and forwarding some blank Certificates, which I hope got safe to hand, as those which had been signed, have given out, and I expect that two or three will be called for on Monday to certify the Cargo of Mr. Bowie’s Ship which will sail about that time. I saw Foster last night, who had just recd. a letter from Mr. Erskine, informing him of the...
25To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 1 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
If you think me competent to make the contemplated selection for the Mediterranean presents &c., and that they can be procured at Baltimore (beyond which I should be unwilling to go in the present situation of my family) it would give me pleasure to undertake it; as the whole might be accomplished in a few days, and the commission would amount to something handsome. If there should be any...
26To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 8 May 1808 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Tayloe called on me last night to enquire if the Government had engaged any one as the next Bearer of Dispatches to England; to which I told him, that I knew of several applicants; but was not certain whether a selection had been made or not: He then informed me that Governor Ogle had just arrived at his House, and begd. leave to tender his services on the usual terms, as his Physicians...
27To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 9 August 1808 (Madison Papers)
I took the liberty of writing you a line or two yesterday just as the Mail was closing. Since I have recd. a letter from Mr. Petre, mentioning that he had taken his passage in a Vessel for France, and expected to sail the following morng. The Capt of the French Brig at the Navy Yard, returned yesterday, from Balto., accompanied by Mr. Le Loup, who spent the Even’g with me. They say that the...
28Richard Forrest to James Madison, 5 September 1828 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed letter, came by this day’s Mail under cover to the Secretary of State, which I take pleasure in forwarding. The late fine rain, has greatly revived vegetation, and refreshed the air; but came too late to improve the Corn, and the crop of Tobo is so short, that it scarcely deserves notice. There will not be, in Maryland, more than 1/5 of the usual crop—almost a total failure of...