1Spencer Roane to Thomas Jefferson, 8 July 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived here, about a week ago, much fatigued; and have been, since, much oppressed with by the heat of the weather. As soon as I got rested, I turned to the authorities applying to your Case, and the result is herewith submitted. I only regret that I had not more time, and more strength : —but I beleived it might be important to you, to receive back the papers as Early as possible. I have...
2Spencer Roane to Thomas Jefferson, 8 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I did not receive until yesterday, your favour of 31 st ult o , with its’ enclosures. I learn with very great concern, that a pecuniary Embarrassment is hanging over you, arising from your friendship for a man , in whom, at the time, we all had the highest confidence. All your friends take a deep interest in the serenity of the Evening of your life. I add my earnest prayer, that it may be as...
3Enclosure: Spencer Roane to Archibald Thweatt, 24 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just a moment to acknowledge the receipt of your favour of 22 d — The subject of amending the Constitution , in relation to the decisions of the federal Courts, has been taken up in the senate as you will see, on the M o of M r Johnson of Kentucky , supported by Barbour .
4Enclosure: Spencer Roane to Archibald Thweatt, 11 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Last night I duly received your favour of yesterday. I had before received the pamphlets and distributed them all except that for Col o Taylor , which will be sent on today. They were well received: and as soon as my business will admit I will give mine another reading— I had also received the subscription paper you sent me; which (feeling myself delicately Situated in regard to it) I put into...
5Spencer Roane to Thomas Jefferson, 1 August 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
my young friend and neighbour M r George W: Bassett , of Hanover , going to the springs , and passing through your neighbourhood, is desirous of being presented to you. I have encouraged this desire in him, and I introduce him to you with pleasure.—The repose which you have so well merited, and which, perhaps, you so much need, must be subject to occasional interruptions. They are the natural...
6To James Madison from Spencer Roane, 20 June 1821 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to receive, some short time since, your interesting favour, on the subject which is discussed in the Enclosed Numbers. I found it extreemly able, and satisfactory, and I return you my thanks for the favour. The Enclosed No’s were written by me, just before, and have been published in the Enquirer. I had hoped to have had a few Copies struck in a more Eligible form, to be...
7Spencer Roane to Thomas Jefferson, 20 June 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed numbers , on a most important subject, were written by me, and published in the Enquirer.— M r Ritchie promised me to strike a few Copies, in a more eligible form, to be sent to my most particular, and most distinguished, friends: but his indisposition, and the negligence of his foreman prevented it.—I now doubt whether I ought to venture to send them to you, as taken from the...
8To James Madison from Spencer Roane, 17 April 1821 (Madison Papers)
Flattered as I was by a very interesting letter from you on a former occasion, I have, yet, forborn to break in upon your well-merited retirement from the public Service. Although highly valuing, and often needing, your Counsel, touching the public affairs of our Country, I have respected your repose too much, even to ask your opinions concerning them. Yet, Sir, a Crisis has arrived, when I...
9Spencer Roane to Thomas Jefferson, 25 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Thweatt has sent me your favour to him, of 19 th ultimo . As that letter was produced by mine to him, I owe you an apology for having caused you the trouble.—Be assured that no man respects your repose more than I do, or would be more unwilling to disturb it. your claims to that repose, arising from the most eminent services, and from the weight of years, are so strong, and so touchingly...
10To James Madison from Spencer Roane, 22 August 1819 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed Numbers, written by me, were published, a few weeks ago, in the Enquirer. They relate to a subject as cardinal, in my judgment, as that which involved our Independence. Mr. Ritchie had some extra Copies struck, & has furnished me with a few, to be distributed among my particular, & my distinguished friends. I presume to ask your acceptance of a Copy. No man in our Country has done...