1To James Madison from David Ross, 23 March 1811 (Madison Papers)
I arrived here last evening. The principal object which brought me to this City, is to attempt a settlement at the Treasury of the Accounts of George Webb decd who was the Agent in the State of Virginia and the Receiver of her Quota of Revenue for the General Goverment—altho not a nominal party I am deeply interested as the Creditor of Mr Webb, and his assignment upon Harvie for the deposites...
2To James Madison from David Ross, 25 March 1811 (Madison Papers)
I am this moment favourd with your letter of this date, relative to the Award of 1783. Your comunications upon the subject are in Unison with Mr. Tazwell’s, as to the governing principles upon which the Arbitrators founded their award. I always considered the subject in the same view. You have given me all the information I could ask, or expect. As the Law Statement & Reccord will be mere...
3David Ross to Thomas Jefferson, 7 August 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I received last evening your polite and friendly letter of the 1 st instant —covering your order upon Mess rs Gibson & Jefferson , for 66 $ –50 Cents—this includes interest for the short time the payment was suspended, which was occaisioned by the interuption to our Commerce, & I hope you’ll excuse me from receiving it, the Am t of the bill 64– ⁵⁶⁄₁₀₀ $ is quite sufficient— Your having long...