1To James Madison from Samuel Hanson of Samuel, 9 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
I came hither this morning to wait on you, in order to Solicit the appointment lately become vacant by the resignation of Mr. Wagner. Not finding you at home, I take the liberty of leaving a few lines, presuming that they may answer the purpose of a personal interview. In forming an estimate of my character, I would beg you, Sir, to take it, not from the representations of persons prejudiced...
2To James Madison from Samuel Hanson of Samuel, 6 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 October 1803, Washington . Solicits appointment as secretary to the Senate. “Should my Character and pretensions be such as to warrant your advocation of my Suit, your influence with the members of the Senate would lay me under a great obligation.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.; docketed by JM.