1To James Madison from John Langdon, 20 December 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 December 1804, Portsmouth. “I must pray you to excuse me for the liberty I take in transmiting to you the inclosed letter from Stanley Griswold Esqr whose name, and wishes, you’ll please to communicate to the President of the US. This gentleman, who is esteemed a man of virtue, and great Talents, has for sometime past superintended the printing of the Observatory at Walpole in this State,...
2To James Madison from John Langdon, 24 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
When I look back the last twelve years, and reflect on our Political struggles, and the narrow escape our Country has had, from Tyranny and oppression, I cannot but feel grateful to the Supreme disposer of events, for all his Mercies. Thank God the snare is broken, and we have escaped. I am happy to find that you are at Washington giveing your aid, in the Administration of our government, as...
3To James Madison from John Langdon, 19 September 1814 (Madison Papers)
The only apology a poor Old Man will make to Your Excellency for trespassing on your patience is he loves his Country. The following is part of a Letter I wrote a few days since to a Wealthy & influential Gentn. in Boston whether any Notice will be taken of it I know not but its practicability and importance has so much influence on my mind as to induce me to communicate it to You. Vizt....
4To James Madison from John Langdon, 14 February 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 February 1804, Portsmouth. “Should Judge Pickering who is impeached before the Senate, be dismissed from office, I would beg leave to mention the name of John, Saml, Sherburne Esq for District Judge in his stead; this gentleman is as well qu[a]lified, in every respect, and I think better entitled to the Office then any other man in the State, that I know of. Mr. Sherburne set out yesterday...
5To James Madison from John Langdon (Abstract), 22 February 1805 (Madison Papers)
22 February 1805, Portsmouth . “My Son in Law Mr. Elwyn has entertained himself, in writeing a letter to a Federalist, which has been printed at Boston, and taken some Notice of; one of which I send you, you’ll excuse me for the liberty I have taken.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Langdon presumably enclosed a copy of Thomas Elwyn’s pamphlet, A Letter to a Federalist, in Reply to Some of the Popular...
6To James Madison from John Langdon, 16 July 1811 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of receiveing, few days since your letter by Mr. Edwd. Coles and Brother, who very politely called upon me, and with whom I was much pleased. I feel myself much gratified, in thus hearing from you, as it brought to my recollection the many years we have walked together thro’ the land of tribulation, and the many pleasant, as well as anxious, hours we have spent together. I pray...
7To James Madison from John Langdon, 16 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 May 1804, Portsmouth. “Jonathan Steele Esqr who was lately appointed District Attorney for N. H has resigned that office; I would therefore ask leave to name, Daniel Humphrys Esqr. for that appointment; this Gentleman has been many years in the practice of the law, sound in his principles, the man of Talents, and sterling integrity—he is Brother to David Humphryes who was our late Minister...
8To James Madison from John Langdon, 20 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
Being convinced of the danger arising from British influence & Venality I cannot tamely and quietly See Truth perverted and Public Opinion arrested by and through the Vehicles of detraction & Defamation. It is a fact that the most venal Papers in this Commonwealth Vizt. the Centinel Palladium Repertory & Gazette are Sent to many Parts of the District of Main Gratis. In this way British...
9To James Madison from John Langdon, 6 April 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 April 1802, Portsmouth. Recommends Gen. Michael McClary to be marshal of the district of New Hampshire in place of [Bradbury] Cilley, whose term has expired and who “has been and still is a high Federalist.” Believes it important that the marshal be a Republican. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “McClary”). 1 p.; docketed by Jefferson. Michael McClary (1753–1824), of Epsom, New...
10To James Madison from John Langdon, 28 April 1796 (Madison Papers)
Before this comes to hand you’ll see by the petitions, that will be laid before you; that the Treaty or British party are makeing every exertion to obtain their object; The Cry is war, war, no Insurance to be had, Vessells hauled up, no employment for the people; they modestly declare that the Treaty is a very bad one, and that they dislike it as much as those who oppose it, but our Situation...