1To Alexander Hamilton from Robert Gamble, 4 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Richmond, April 4, 1800. Requests that Hamilton grant to his son, “John G. Gamble—a Youth at Princeton College—just entering his 20th year … the favor of introductory letters to Gentlemen Who may reside on the route” to Boston. States that his son “had the honor of being in Genl. Marshalls family during his Embassy to France.” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Gamble, a veteran of...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gamble, 14 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honored with your favor of the 4th. enclosing letters to Monsr. De Reaux, and informing that the 5,000₶ which we were concerned in is paid . I forwarded to London a Bill for 4,000 to J. & T. Gilliat, leaving the date of payment, after presenting, blank for them to fill up, as appeared most advantagiously suited to obtain the money. 21 days was the sight they inserted, and it was returned...
3To James Madison from Robert Gamble, 4 April 1796 (Madison Papers)
I herewith enclose a letter for Mrs. Payne as the most certain mode of her getting it safe. I thank you for your kindness in putting under Cover, two Newspapers of the 23rd: ulto. which Came safe to hand. The qualified amendment you made to Livingstons resolution, I observe has passed the house by a large Majority. The resolution as it first was offered, was, extremely objectionable. The...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gamble, 24 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 17th. is at hand, by this nights post—and in reply; I inform you, our friend Colo. Bell has not put any money into my hands to be remitted, you, nor has he intimated to me any thing on that subject; Agreeably to your directions, I will forward your letter to me— enclosed to him , and will with pleasure take first oportunity to remit you any payment he may forward to me for...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gamble, 11 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
My son Robert—intending a tour to Europe it was my intention through the auspices of some respectable friends to have solicited some letters from you to Characters in the Mercantile line or otherwise—both in France & England—And as the ship had only commenced loading with Tobacco for Charbourg, part–of which will be under his Management. when it arrives there—I had counted on sufficient time...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gamble, 5 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I was duly honored with your esteemed favor of the 19th. ulto. for which, and the friendly sentiments you entertain for me I beg you to accept my sincere thanks. In hopes that it would be in the power of Mr. Genet to furnish me with the means of purchasing and shipping Flour and Naval stores, I have continued to receive all that offered for sale. And have declined selling to British...
7To George Washington from Robert Gamble, 13 April 1791 (Washington Papers)
I cannot suppress the impulse I feel at this oportunity to acquaint you, that I have honored one of my Children (now Six years old) with the name of Washington. Notwithstanding so many distinguished Characters have done themselves & family that honor; I flatter myself none were influenced with more respect for your person & character. Having intruded thus far, I trust the goodness of your...
8To James Madison from Robert Gamble, 7 March 1807 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of engagements to a Considerable extent, which my Sons, John & Robert Gamble Junr. has made, with some of their Western Customers, to receive in payment, Cotton &c at New orleans, it is deemed necessary that my Son Robert (who returned from Europe last fall & forwarded you dispatches from Colo. Monroe on his arival), Shall immediately Set out for that place ( New Orleans )...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gamble, 4 December 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 22nd. ulto. is at hand and the second draught for 250. Dollars in favor of me for Mr. De Reux, on Mr. Hopkins, honored. I have wrote Mr. De Reaux and await his directions for the disposition thereof. To morrow being the important day for choosing a President and Vice. P. of course engages peoples minds and Conversation. The dread of Jealousy in the other states, should both...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gamble, 21 November 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have your favor of the 14th. Covering a letter to Mr. Mewburn, Which is delivered him to Night (he is returned some Weeks past). It is with great pleasure I hear from you that the dreadful disease Which raged in Philadelphia has subsided. I wish the President may not have risked too much, by going in to the City so soon. Melancholly would public affairs appear to our Citizens, at this...
11To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gamble, 15 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter dated at Monticello the 28h. ulto. I only got by last mail—The statement therein, shewing a balance due you from the estate of Colo. Thomas Bell of 17£—12. 10—accords with the list of debts taken from his Books.—I intended enclosing you a Bank—or post note to cover it—but an arrangement by the directors precludes any being issued for less than 100 Dollars—Consequently as per...
12To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gamble, 25 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Chesterfield, 25 Feb. 1781 , “ half past 4. oClock P.M. ” Baron Steuben being on the point of setting out, he has ordered Gamble to send “the enclosed return of Militia under Genl. Muhlenberg, specifying the Counties they are from. It has this moment come to hand—he has been exceedingly disturbed and uneasy that he had it not sooner in his power to comply with your requisition.” Enclosed also...
13To James Madison from Robert Gamble, 7 February 1797 (Madison Papers)
I have taken the liberty of enclosing to you a power of attorney to draw from the Treasury of the United states the sum of 54 Dolls. 39 Cents, being a dividend of 2 pr. Centum, re-imbursement, which was payable at The Loan office here Jany 1796. But owing to an ommission between myself & Mr. Hopkins the Officer of Loans—the Matter was overlooked till the time elapsed by Law—which requires all...
14To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gamble, 23 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have your favor of the 18th. Current informing you have directed to my Care some Cases of Claret That has arived at Baltimore for you in order That they be forwarded to Montecello. It is in my power by the return Waggons from my Staunton Store, to send your goods to the Care of Colo. Bell in Charlotsville, and I will be Careful When The goods come —to deliver Them to Such Waggoners only That...
15To George Washington from Robert Gamble, 3 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
Understanding that a number of applications have been made in consequence of a recent act or Resolution of the Virginia assembly; to induce you to name some place, of the many, in the upper part of this state, which is, & will no doubt be mentioned to you a suitable place for the Education of Youth—on which to bestow your munificence, by Endowing a seminary, with the Shares in the James River...
16To James Madison from Robert Gamble, 21 January 1797 (Madison Papers)
Your esteemed favor of the 15th: is at hand Covering a Bank note of Fifty Dollars for Mrs. Payne, which I will deliver her, as soon as she returns to Town. Polly & her are gone to Mrs. Winstons in Hanover about a Week past. They are however expected back in a day or two—polly having promised to return in time for the next dancing Assembly night Viz the 25th . The several packets of letters for...
17To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gamble, 10 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
A subject of considerable importance to myself as an individual, and probably to our part of Virginia, has been proposed to me to day, by Monsr. Genet, The French Ambassador now on his way to Philadelphia. In consequence of Governor Lee, introducing me to him , as a fit person to act as Agent, in this State, to purchase Flour, and other supplies for France—Monsr. Genet has taken in writing...
18To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Gamble, 13 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I had this honor the 10th. inst. since which Mr. N. Anderson has informed me he has wrote you on the same subject—And solicits your patronage, provided the Agency is an object worth attention, but if it will only be a trifling matter, he does not wish to deprive me of a trifle. He mentioned his desire to me , and urged as a motive, Why I ought to let him Join in the business of purchasing and...
19To James Madison from Robert Gamble (Abstract), 11 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
11 June 1805, Richmond. “My Son Robert—intending a tour to France & England—was preparing to go to Cherbourg in a ship which has commenced loading with Tobacco part of Which Will be under his controul but as she will not get off probably for a month—He has been induced to embrace the oportunity of a Brigg. Which will sail in about 10 days for Bordeaux from Norfolk—as a prospect of quicker...