1Richard M. Johnson to James Madison, 27 December 1830 (Madison Papers)
Your favour has been rd respecting the books & message sent you by Wm. Emmons. His Brother the doctr is in the City & I will consult him what disposition to make of the Books—I am extremely sorry that Wm. Emmons should be troubling you with his Books & He deserves to have them put into the fire. I have no doubts such things are one of the greatest curses that a distinguished Citizen meets with...
2James Madison to Richard M. Johnson, 22 December 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. a letter from Mr. Wm. Emmons accompanied by a copy of the "Fredoniad," elegantly bound; observing at the same time that the Edition had left hanging over him a debt of $2000, and that if disposed to assist the effort $10, the price of the work might be forwarded to you. I am truly sorry that such an undertaking should have left him in such a situation, and consulting only my...
3Richard M. Johnson to James Madison, 15 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
This will be handed to you by a particular young friend of mine Mr Robert. W. Scott a resident of Frankfort K.y. Having finished his education & having obtained a Licence to practise Law he has defered engaging in his profession, to visit Richmond, City of Washington, Philadelphia & other places, in Search of information, & particularly his object is to attend the virginia convention. In every...
4Richard M. Johnson to James Madison, 5 September 1829 (Madison Papers)
The Bearer of this introductory note Mr William Emmons is an only Brother of Doct. Richard Emmons my particular friend & neighbour & the author of the Fredoniad & a volume of poems recently published in Boston dedicated to yourself, from motives cherished in his bosom of your exalted [ ] Character & Devotion to your Country—Mr Wm. Emmons is the publisher of the work & divides with his Brother...
5Richard M. Johnson to James Madison, 13 May 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have red, your favour of the 9th. & have already handed to Mr Emmons the 5 $ you were so kind as to Send him I was very reluctant that he should trouble you as he did as I fear you are often interrupted in that way. But the peculiar merits of the author who now lives in 2 miles of me in Keny. induced me to permit Mr Emmons to use my name in his Communication to you. It is the fondest wish of...
6James Madison to Richard M. Johnson, 9 May 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. from Mr. Emmons, a copy of his "Fredoniad" with a request, that in reference to the cost of publication $5 might be inclosed to you to be forwarded to him. This I now do with pleasure inferring from what appears that I follow safe examples in this mark of respect for the author, both as a poet and a patriot. I am sorry I could not make it the result of my own perusal of the work;...
7To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 4 April 1824 (Madison Papers)
I was very happy to receive your favour of the 2d Inst; in which you acknowledge the receit of my remarks upon imprisonment for debt, which I sent you; I am truely gratifyed to find, that a person so distinguished, & for whom I have Such an exalted opinion is in favour of the principle, for which I have contended. I was not surprised however, at this favourable opinion, when I recollected, the...
8From James Madison to Richard M. Johnson, 2 April 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. a copy of your Speech on imprisonment for debt, which I owe I presume to your friendly attention; and I take occasion, in thanking you for it to do the same for the like favors heretofore recd. from you. Your Speech & that of my neighbour in the same House, on the same subject ⟨h⟩ave infused great force into the appeal to the public sensibility. The views taken of the subject are...
9To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, [ca. 25 January 1817] (Madison Papers)
The within letter relates to a Captive yet held as the Property of an indian; he is the only son of my near nieghbour, his Parents have long been amused with hopes of his being alive. I hope something may be done to liberate this young man from captivity. ⟨Wi⟩th g⟨rea⟩t respect your ob sert RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , J-17:10). Undated; conjectural date assigned based on the date...
10To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 16 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
I have this day rcd a letter from Majr Joseph Hawkins requesting to have his name withdrawn from the Senate for the office of surveyor on acct of the objections which he understood Some of the members from the State of Louisiana had urged against him for want of residence. Having learned that this objection is likely to operate against Mr Hawkins, I have thought it my duty to inform you of...