1To James Madison from John Waller Johnston, 27 November 1792 (Madison Papers)
When I took the liberty last March, to ask the favor, of your interesting yourself, in my behalf with the Secretary of the Treasury for the appointment of keeper of the light house on Cape Henry, I did not know, that there was any other applicants; but was afterwards informed, that Mr William Lewis, of this place had applied before me; & consequently had got the appointment: but last week...
2To James Madison from John Waller Johnston, 1 March 1792 (Madison Papers)
I have not the honor to have a personal acquaintance with you; and have taken the liberty, to write you; for which I most humbly hope to be pardoned: My wish is to beg a favor of you, which if in your power; and you will oblige me; I shall ever acknowledge it a most greatful and Singular favor; my object is to get the place of keeper of the Light-House on Cape-Henry; and I observe that...
3From James Madison to John Waller Johnston, ca. May–June 1792 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. Ca. May–June 1792. Acknowledged in Johnston to JM, 27 Nov. 1792 . Concerns Johnston’s application for the keepership of the lighthouse at Cape Henry and refers him to “Mr. Griffin.”