1To George Washington from Benjamin Galloway, 27 March 1792 (Washington Papers)
I have taken the Liberty of making the following Communication, in confidence that it will be attributed to a proper Motive, though it should not eventually be productive of the desired Consequence—a Young Gentleman, who served the United States in the Cavalry during the late War; who was afterwards honoured with an Appointment in your Family, and who now resides on the Eastern Shore of the...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Galloway, [October 1797] (Jefferson Papers)
Benjamin Galloway of Washington County and State of Maryland presentest his republican respects to Citizen Jefferson and begs leave to offer his perfect approbation of his Conduct and principles—if opportunity should suffer him, he will be happy to shake Mr. Jefferson by the Hand—he is an American, but at the same time, he would wish to be considered as a Sans, Culotte — RC ( MHi ); undated;...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Galloway, 14 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, 14 Mch. 1801 . He recommends Colonel Nathaniel Rochester, a 20-year resident of Hagerstown, whose prudence, abilities, and public conduct “have secured to him, the good Opinion, of all Descriptions, of his Fellow Citizens, within the Sphere of his Movements.” For “substantial Reasons” Rochester did not enter public life, although he was encouraged to do...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Galloway, 19 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The General Assembly of Maryland at their last Session gave Entertainment to a Bill entitled An Act for the better Administration of Justice &c &c &c; which they ordered to be published for the Consideration of the People. The Object contemplated by that Bill (if accomplished) is so fundamentally contrariant to my Ideas of Propriety; and the Consequences which must necessarily flow from the...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Galloway, 11 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favour of July last in answer to my Letter of 19th same Month, I had the pleasure of receiving, for which be pleased to accept my warmest acknowledgments—I have been lately visited by a severe attack of a complaint, which has confined me to my House for some weeks—I am just so far recovered, as to enable me to set off tomorrow to Annapolis; at which place I must be on Saturday morning...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Galloway, 5 January 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The foregoing is a Copy of the Impeachment which I presented to the General Assembly of Maryland in conformity to my promise made last Summer to Luther Martin. If He was not a graceless Chap he would feel most sensibly : but He is—. I am Sir with perfect Esteem & Regard Yr obt Servt RC ( DLC ); written at foot of enclosure; endorsed by TJ as received 7 Jan. and so recorded in SJL . promise...
7Enclosure: Benjamin Galloway to Maryland General Assembly, 5 January 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Benjamin Galloway of Elizabeth Town Washington County and State of Maryland respectfully presents the Underwritten to the Senate and House of Delegates of the State aforesaid in General Assembly convened— That the State of Maryland now is, and of Right has been a free and independant State ever since the fourth day of July one thousand seven hundred and seventy six. That Luther Martin now is,...
8Benjamin Galloway to Thomas Jefferson, 11 July 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of troubling you with the inclosed Papers . I shall continue to animadvert on a Steady Patriot , from time to time. his grand object is to influence the approaching choice of Electors of the Senate of Maryland . our Citizens in Washington County are true to the principles of July 4 th 76 —but, an attempt is now making to debauch them. I have placed myself in their...
9Benjamin Galloway to Thomas Jefferson, 12 September 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
The recent appearance, in a public paper, of a letter reported to have been written and transmitted by you to the Earl of Buchan , some years ago, has it may with truth be affirmed, astounded your political adversaries in this quarter; nor are they of the least most scrupulous Cast. It has compleatly thrown them on their Beam Ends: nor will their shattered Barques from present appearances, be...
10Benjamin Galloway to Thomas Jefferson, 1 January 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed enclosed poetical production was placed in my hands a few days ago by an English Lady, M rs Mary D e Butts accompanied with an earnest request that I would cause it to be forwarded to you. The abovementioned Lady is the Wife of Doctor Richard D
11Benjamin Galloway to Thomas Jefferson, 30 March 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I was at M r Secretary Munroe’s house in the city of washington a few weeks since, when I mentioned to him my wish to pay you a visit at Monticello in the months of May or June next: M r M observed, that if Congress would probably adjourn about the middle of April; and that if no business of importance more than he foresaw, should demand his immediate attention, he intended with M rs Munroe
12Benjamin Galloway to Thomas Jefferson, 9 April 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I now contemplate to leave my residence for Monticello on or about the fifth of next month ; and shall be glad to be informed, whether you will be at home, when I propose to make my appearance there—Tomorrow I commence a Journey to the lower part of our State ; and shall be gone about a fortnight. I understand, that M r Munroe and Lady are on a visit to some part of your Commonwealth ; I hope,...
13Benjamin Galloway to Thomas Jefferson, 2 June 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I was detained some weeks longer in Ann Arundel than I expected, when I wrote the letter to you and which was dated 9 th of April last past. On my return homewards; I called at Washington : when I was told by m r Tench Ringgold , that he had forwarded to me at Hagers Town , your letter : supposing that I was still there. It afforded strong presumptive proof that you were in the enjoyment of...
14Benjamin Galloway to Thomas Jefferson, 30 July 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of placing under cover to you a Letter for your amiable daughter, M rs Randolph ; which, I shall be much obliged to you, to deliver into her hands: Should she be with you at Monticello , when you receive this—If M rs R should be absent, I must beg the favour of you, Sir, to break the seal, peruse the contents, and comply with a sollicitation contained therein, at an...