1To Alexander Hamilton from Ambrose Spencer, 30 October 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
Hudson [ New York ] October 30, 1797 . Discusses a case involving a land dispute between William Proctor, for whom Hamilton was counsel, and “Avery & others,” who were represented by Spencer. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Spencer was a Hudson, New York, attorney. In 1794 he represented Columbia County in the New York Assembly, and from 1796 to 1802 he was a member of the state...
2To Alexander Hamilton from Ambrose Spencer, 21 April 1801 (Hamilton Papers)
Hudson [ New York ] April 21, 1801 . “I enclose you the case, in the cause of Staats & others vs Cary.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Spencer, a Hudson, New York, lawyer, was appointed district attorney for the third district in 1796, and in 1797 he was a member of the Council of Appointment of New York. From 1796 to 1802 he was a member of the New York Senate. The case of...
3To Alexander Hamilton from Ambrose Spencer, 21 July 1798 (Hamilton Papers)
Hudson [ New York ] July 21, 1798 . “It is undoubtedly time, that the affair of Avery & others with Proctor, be brought to a close.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For an explanation of the contents of this letter, see Spencer to H, October 30, 1797.
4To Thomas Jefferson from Ambrose Spencer, 1 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
A particular friend of mine Stephen Thorne Esqr. of Washington County in this State, finds it convenient to his arrangements to accept the situation of a Commissioner under the spanish convention. I do not know that as yet the convention has received the sanction of the spanish government, if that appointment is to be made, I can with confidence recommend Mr Thorne to your Excellency’s...
5Ambrose Spencer to Thomas Jefferson, 2 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be delivered to you by Doc t Stewart of this City; he has requested of me, an introduction to you & I have presumed on the small acquaintance I had the honor to form with you twelve years ago, to comply with this request. Doc t Stewart is a gentleman of respectable standing & acquirements, & any acts of civility you may shew him will be thankfully & gratefully received. RC ( MHi );...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Ambrose Spencer, Thomas Tredwell, and Morgan Lewis, 11 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
It having been intimated to us, that Stephen Thorn, Esq. is a Candidate for the Office of Commissioner to settle certain claims of our citizens under the late Treaty with Spain—We cheerfully recommend him as a gentleman well qualified for that Commission . His integrity and fidelity to the true interests of his country, we have no doubt may be implicitly relied upon. We are, Sir, With the...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Jenkins, Ambrose Spencer, and Alexander Coffin, 16 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Without any personal acquaintance we take the liberty to address you, in relation to two gentleman holding Offices in this City, under the general government, deriving their appointments thro’ the nomination, & liable to be removed by the President of the United States— We are not insensible, that in the exercise of your constitutional prerogative, there has been a constant regret on your...
8Ambrose Spencer to James Madison, 22 October 1834 (Madison Papers)
My neighbor & friend E. C. Delavan Esqr. of this City, being about to proceed to Virginia, & the vicinity of your residence, I have taken the liberty altho’ personally unknown to you, to offer him this letter of introduction—Mr. Delavan’s devotion to the great cause of temperance, would indeed supersede the necessity of any introduction; but I confess I take an interest, in an interview...
9To James Madison from Ambrose Spencer, 20 March 1815 (Madison Papers)
Under the impression, that there would be no impropriety in addressing you personally on the subject of this letter, I have ventured to take that liberty. The late treaty of peace between the United States & Great Britain, providing for the appointment of several boards of Commissioners, it is supposed the Commissioners will soon be named; & in the selection of fit characters to fill those...
10To James Madison from Ambrose Spencer, 18 April 1812 (Madison Papers)
A Nephew of mine Philip D. Spencer, now a mid-shipman on board the President, has conceived a disgust to the sea-service & wishes very much a Lieutenancy in the Army. He is about 20 ys. old, of excellent size & I believe well qualified for that station. If Your Excellency, could bestow this appointment on him it would be gratefully received by the Father & son & oblige me. You will excuse this...
11To James Madison from Ambrose Spencer, 23 March 1815 (Madison Papers)
Jonathan Fisk Esqr. late a member of Congress from this State has signified to me, that he is a candidate for the appointment of district Atty of the U.S. vacated by Mr Sanford’s election to the Senate; & he has requested me to state to you, my opinion of his standing at the bar of the supreme Court of this State—this request, I am very ready to comply with. I have known Mr Fisk for many years...