1To James Madison from John Tayloe, 4 August 1824 (Madison Papers)
This will be handed to you by my Son Edward T. Tayloe, whom I have pleasure in presenting to you. He is recently from Cambridge College, and is now reading law with Mr Lomax of Fredericksburg. As he would wish to form the acquaintance of the most distinguished men of our Country, as well as State, may I ask the favor of you to give him an introductory letter to Mr Jefferson. Be pleased to...
2To James Madison from John Tayloe, 1 December 1820 (Madison Papers)
The concerns of the Steam Boat Washington have been hitherto so injudiciously conducted, that the Stock has, so far from being valuable as we were authorised to expect, been until now so unproductive, that I flatter myself you will concur with me, that an additional effort should be made to promote its interest. Should I have the honor to possess your good opinion of my zeal and discretion in...
3John Tayloe to Thomas Jefferson, 27 July 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I trust you will excuse the liberty I take—in having the honor to enclose you the within letter—as it contains money I was fearfull it might miscarry—is the cause why I trouble you— RC ( MHi ); dateline beneath signature; addressed: “Thomas Jefferson Esq r Monticello —near Milton—V a ”; franked; postmarked 28 July ; endorsed by TJ as received 30 July 1813 and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure not...
4John Tayloe to Dolley Madison, 19 June 1813 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed came to my hands, too late—to send over yesterday. The President being so unwell —I take the liberty to enclose it you—to hand him—so soon as he is restored to health—which I pray God may […] speedily be the case—its so warm, ⟨I am⟩ hardly able to write—the Girls all beg their respects—very respectfully & Sincerely I am your Obedt. Servt. Printed facsimile of RC (Scott J. Winslow...
5To James Madison from John Tayloe, 9 March 1812 (Madison Papers)
Having frequently called—for the purpose of knowing your decision—on the Petition of the Cavalry officers of this District —& finding you—so much engaged I am induced, in their behalf —to address you this letter to know your determination. We are very anxious to make a speedy tender of our Services to the Government—which we are precluded doing—in consequence of the present state of...
6To James Madison from John Tayloe, 22 January 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 January 1812. “From the existing state of affairs, & beleiving War to be unavoidable, I beg leave to tender you my services— in any way you may think I can be, most serviceable to my Country .… I should be honored by an appointment near your person (for no doubt such you will make) as an aid de Camp—& military Secretary.” Believes he could be useful in this capacity. Is not seeking “ pay or...
7To James Madison from John Tayloe, 16 July 1809 (Madison Papers)
I was much concerned that you were so engaged—(the only day I had to spend in the City being hurried by the then situation of my departed Friend Mr. Ogle) that I had not an opportunity of seeing you. Learning from the Secretary at War—that no farther Appointments would be made—for the present in the Army—Consequently my hopes of a Nomination to the Command of the Regiment of Light Dragoons...
8To James Madison from John Tayloe, 25 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
I had the Honor by this days Mail, to receive yours in reply to mine of the 12th. Had I before, seen the act of Congress, which you did me the honor to enclose, I should not have applied for Commissions, to the President. Having committed this error, in justice to those high patriotic feelings, which swell the Bosoms of the Officers & Privates, of this Corps in particular, & of our Countrymen...
9To George Washington from John Tayloe, 14 June 1799 (Washington Papers)
T’was my intention to have written you from Annapolis—on my return from Phi[ladelphi]a but my time would not allow me that pleasure—I therefore take this opportunity of returning you my warmest thanks for your letter to the Secretary of War—Which I delivered him —He seemed much averse to my declining at this time the acceptance of the Majority in the Regiment of Light Dragoons—saying he did...
10To George Washington from John Tayloe, 29 April 1799 (Washington Papers)
I find I shall be detained in Virginia much longer than I expected—& when I set my face north shall pursue the nearest route by Hooes ferry to Annapolis—This being the case—I am compelled to ask the favor of you to forward the letters you promised me for Phi[ladelphi]a under cover to me in Annapolis —as I shall go immediately on to Phia from thence—I have peculiar satisfaction in informing you...