1To James Madison from Isaac Story, 27 October 1794 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty to request an interest in your attention to a certain matter, which nearly affects me, as it is the concern of my Parent. He was appointed Clerk to the Navy-board in Boston with a salary of fifty five dollars per month; after this he was instituted by the Commissioners, as their Cashier, but without having any stipend affixed for this service. And accordingly six millions of...
2To George Washington from Isaac Story, c.4–10 April 1795 (Washington Papers)
Deign, most respected Sire, to accept of the inclosed, as one of the sermons was composed in obedience to your requisition; please to accept them as a pledge of my veneration for your person & public administrations. I acknowledge myself a federalist, & that I rejoice in the Privileges of our excellent constitution. May the blessings of it be preserved, notwithstanding the machination of...
3To John Adams from Isaac Story, 6 December 1799 (Adams Papers)
Permit me to introduce into your presence, by letter, my oldest son, who is taking the tour of the southern states; partly for his amusement, & partly on account of health.— In him you will behold a steady friend to your person, & public administrations. And were the Country made up of persons possessing his character, your government would be easy & happy. He is a Descendant, by his mother’s...
4To John Adams from Isaac Story, 20 March 1801 (Adams Papers)
The man, who loves his country, will venerate those, who have contributed to her glory and prosperity; and, as Republics are sometimes found wanting in gratitude, it becomes each individual, unless he would involve himself in the general obloquy, to express personally the sentiments of his heart. Unfortunately for America, that time has arrived. Being but a young man, I dare not trust language...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Story, 27 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the happiness of being acquainted with your two worthy Predecessors. I have had the happiness of perusing the writings of Mr. Jefferson. They convinced me that he was a Gentleman of great Erudition, & of a most excellent taste. I hope he will shine with equal lustre as President of the united States. His inaugural speech filled me with rapture, it exceeds every thing of the kind I ever...
6To James Madison from Isaac Story, 11 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
Colo. Johonnot of Hampden requested me to write to Mr. Gerry, that he might use his influence with the President for obtaining the office of Collector & Searcher for the District of Penobscot. In compliance with his request I wrote to Mr. Gerry on the Subject, & his answer I enclosed to the President. Colo. Johonnot’s letter to me I enclose to you for your perusal; the last half of which...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Story, 11 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I view it as an instance of Condescension, that you vouchsafed to answer my letter with your own hand; & the contents were such, as gave pleasure to my heart. I have a letter by me, which I received from President Washington . They lay side by side as precious deposits.— I little thought that I should have occasion to address you so soon again.— Colo. Johonnot of Hampden requested me to write...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Story, 8 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
In my former letter I announced my intention of resigning my ministerial function, which has since been effected—in a most amicable manner with my people.— I feel now desirous of some honorary appointment in the civil line; for it is my earnest wish to be of public benefit; so long as I exist, however easy my outward circumstances may be.— By reading the public prints, I find, in the judiciary...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Story, 28 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am as fluent, & ready at language, as any of my Neighbors; but at present I am at a loss in what manner to express the gratitude, with which my breast is filled, for your great kindness & condescension towards me. You have conferred a piece of undeserved honor upon me, by granting me a Commission simply upon my own application , without being accompanied with any recommendatory Letters. I...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Story, 18 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just received a line from you , informing me that the Commission, which I received, was designed for Joseph Story Esqr. of Salem. I have never yet acted under it, & never shall , unless I should receive further authority from you. He is not my son, but my Nephew.— I am very desirous of receiving some Commission from you in the civil department, as I have left the clerical. As I have the...