1Andrew Moore to Thomas Jefferson, 8 October 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I have Receivd your Letter of the 2 d Ins t And have inclosd to Cap t Miller a Written Permit to Return to Norfolk —He must Consider the Liberty as Subject to be Revoked by any anstance of Misconduct Hostile to the Government—And also In the Event of the Commissary Generals disapprobation—Neither of Which I apprehend— I congratulate on our late Successes on the Lakes
2To James Madison from Andrew Moore, 16 April 1813 (Madison Papers)
A Lieutenant, Boatswain, and Midshipman, British prisoners sent from Norfolk arrived this day, I have paroled them, to Major Tinsleys, forty five miles from this place; Fifty seven Sailors are on their way here, I have applied to the Jailor, and also the keeper of the Penitentiary, neither can receive them, I cant find any other place in which they can be secured unless I lease a house, the...
3To James Madison from Andrew Moore, 11 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
I am Requested by Mr Joseph Grigsby of Rockbridge Cy. Va. To offer his Services as Secretary in the Ilinoise Territory. Mr. Grigsby is a Very Respectable Character Has been for some years past A Representative in the State Legislature, A Good Clerk, Possesses Information & an Accuracy in doing Business fully equal (In my Opinion to the faithfull Discharge of the Trust. Should He obtain the...
4To James Madison from Andrew Moore, 11 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
We are told that Governor Williams of the Mississippi Territory has resigned. The Divisions which we have heard to have subsisted during Governor Williams’s Administration, between that Gentleman and his Friends, and many of the Citizens and which we have Reason to believe had produced much Heat & Animosity, makes it desireable that his Successor should be of a Character not only calculated to...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Moore, 14 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just receivd the Inclosed Letter from Mr. Giles—It has relievd me from some Anxiety And Presuming—It may not be wholly unacceptable to you—If not too much Engagd with more Important Business—I have Inclosd it for your Perusal. I am Sir Your M Ob St DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
6To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Moore, 10 August 1801 [i.e. September 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
I receiv’d your Letter Informing me of the Marshals Commission being forwarded for me to Staunton—Within a few days past I however was Inform’d of it—And have taken the Oath requir’d—The returns of the Census were so imperfectly made—That I have been constantly employ’d in Correcting Errors—And have not been able to form a Genl. return before this day—Which I have forwarded by Post I am Sir...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Moore, 5 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I receiv’d a Letter by the Mail from the Secretary of State—Informing me of your offer of the Marshalls place to me—I have prevaild. with Two young men to Undertake the riding —And will accept the Appointment—Should you think proper to forward the Commission—Or notify me—It will be necessary for me to Go to Williamsburgh to Qualify. I will apply for the Commission on my Way—Permit me to...
8To James Madison from Andrew Moore, 9 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 April 1801, Rockbridge. “I find that a report prevails here—That the Marshall appointed for this district is not Commission.d In Consequence of Which Mr John Alexander of this place has applied to me To Mention him through you to the President. I have Mentiond Shields as an applicant for the same Appointment—and feel a Reluctance in Mentioning a Second. A Candid Statement However of the...
9To James Madison from Andrew Moore, 14 September 1800 (Madison Papers)
The bearer Colo. Alexander McNat Now on his Way to Richmond—and from thence to Novascotia—Wishes to Call on you. He has in earlier Life—Seen much better Times. His Object in returning to Novascotia is To regain Possession of Property He has been disposs[ess]ed of by the Refugees. Republicanism increases in this Quarter. A Piece Signd Lycurgus —(Of Which You are Suspected to be the Author)—Is...
10To George Washington from Andrew Moore and Samuel Legrand Campbell, 14 November 1798 (Washington Papers)
The Trustees of Washington Academy having received your letter dated 17th June have directed us to apply for a conveyance of the shares which you have been pleased to bestow on the Seminary over which they Superintend. Mr James Gold will present you with a form such as he may be advised is proper, and will take the necessary steps to have it proved and recorded. The Trustees wish on every...