1From James Madison to Tristram Dalton, 7 September 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor accompanied by the two pamphlets. I have yet been able to look them over but will do so as soon as I conveniently can. The one on Peat, must be interesting. I wish sincerely that the discovery of so valuable an article may be realized, and in an adequate extent. Accept Sir my sincere esteem, and good wishes. Mrs. Madison joins in both, and in best respects to Mrs....
2To James Madison from Tristram Dalton, 11 March 1809 (Madison Papers)
Prevented by a severe cold from paying You my Congratulations, personally, on the 4th of March, I requested our mutual Friend Mr Deblois to present them, hoping, ere’ this day, to have had the pleasure of renewing them myself. As the weather & roads still keep me from that satisfaction, I cannot longer delay begging You to accept my sincere professions of Joy on Your being placed at the Head...
3To James Madison from Tristram Dalton, 1 December 1814 (Madison Papers)
Having received a Commission of Surveyor of the Port of Boston & Charlestown, and another as Inspector of said Port, I beg leave to offer my sincere thanks for this renewed mark of your favour & confidence. Every attention, within my Power and abilities, shall be paid in the execution of the duties of these Offices, by which I will hope to merit the approbation of Government. With the warmest...
4To James Madison from Tristram Dalton, 23 April 1814 (Madison Papers)
It is with great reluctance that I ask for a moment of your all importa⟨nt⟩ time. I hope this liberty will be excused as it may materially affect the future comfort of myself and my family. This day I have written to the Comm⟨is⟩sioner of the Revenue, to inform him of th⟨e⟩ great, perhaps insuperable, difficulty in my procuring proper sureties for the sum requir⟨ed⟩ in the Bond to be given by...
5To James Madison from Tristram Dalton, 26 May 1814 (Madison Papers)
Under date of the 23d Ult. I took the liberty of trespassing on your time, respecting my personal concerns. Since that day I have exerted myself to procure Bondsmen as Collector of the Revenue—but in vain. I have informed the Commissioner of the Revenue that I despair finding sureties. In consequence of a Successor’s being appointed, it is my sincere wish that it may not be done under the idea...
6To James Madison from Tristram Dalton, 18 February 1815 (Madison Papers)
J Simpson Esqr. who is now the Agent for British Prisoners of War, has some reason to think he may be nominated for the British Vice Consulate of this District: in the Event of Peace. He hopes that his Conduct as Agent, has met with approbation: of which Mr Mason, Our Agent for Prisoners, may probably have sufficient knowledge. The little time I have been in this Town has not afforded me...
7To James Madison from Tristram Dalton, 4 August 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 August 1809, Alexandria. The former Massachusetts senator recommends Edmund Jennings Lee for the vacant District of Columbia judgeship. “I am not capable of forming a correct opinion of his Legal Abilities,” but is certain satisfactory recommendations will be forthcoming “from Gentlemen who are Judges.” Hopes JM “will pardon this freedom.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, Letters of Application, 1809–17). 1 p.