2051To 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...
2052To James Madison from William Preston, 25 January 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 January 1812, Fincastle. Declares that when the councils of the nation have decided on war, “It becomes the duty of each individual in society attached to his Government of every political denomination to yield minor considerations and rally around the national flag that the enemies of our country may be combated with unanimity and certain effect.” Refers to his “more than seven years...
2053From James Madison to Henry Dearborn, 28 January 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. from the Senate their concurrence (23 to 9 votes) in your nomination as a Majr. General. I give you the earliest notice, that without waiting for a formal communication, you may hasten your setting out for Washington. It is understood that your collectorship is to cease only on your being called into service, at which date your military emoluments will commence. In order to...
2054To James Madison from George Armitage, 28 January 1812 (Madison Papers)
My name aving apeared several times of late in the Aurora concerning the making of the yallow Metal Buttons—I make bold to state to You— That about 10 Years sinc I was encouraged by Mr. Whelen to cumenc the Manafacture wich I did to the satisfaction of all and to aney number wanted But when Mr. Cox came in that Offic he cumenced his Injustice by refuseing to take the Buttons I ad made by the...
2055To James Madison from Hugh Nelson, 28 January 1812 (Madison Papers)
Understanding that there is a vacancy on the Bench in the Mississippi Territory by the resignation of Judge Fitts, I have presumed to name to the Government my friend Mr. Joseph Jones Monroe, a Gentleman of the Bar, who has resided for some time at Charlottesville engaged in the practice of the Law. This Gentleman has stood at the Bar for some years, sustaining a character respectable for his...
2056To James Madison from Julien Poydras de Lalande, 28 January 1812 (Madison Papers)
The Representatives of the People of the Territory of Orleans in Convention assembled have now the honour to submit to the consideration of Congress, the Constitution or form of Government, the result of their joint deliberations, under the act, providing for the admission of this Country, into the Union of the States. Motives of peculiar urgency connected with the repose and security of the...
2057To James Madison from John Geddes, 29 January 1812 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of receiving by this days Mail, your letter acknowledging the receipt of the Address of the House of Representatives of this state which I had the honor of transmitting to you on the 22d. ultimo; as well as your highly patriotic answer thereto, which shall be laid before the Members of that body at the next meeting of the Legislature of this state. It gives me individually...
2058To James Madison from James Barbour, 29 January 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 January 1812, Richmond. Transmits at the request of the General Assembly of Virginia “the enclosed preamble and resolutions of that body, concerning certain measures of the General Government connected with our Foreign relations.” The General Assembly of Virginia have beheld with deep sensibility the flagrant violations which the great Belligerents of Europe have practiced upon the rights...
2059To James Madison from Robert Brent, 30 January 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 January 1812, Washington. Has received a letter from St. Louis, handed to him by Colonel Hammond, asking him to mention James F. Hull for appointment to a judgeship which has been rendered vacant by the expiration of Judge Coburn’s term and the death of Judge Shrader. Has no personal knowledge of Hull, but he is said to be “a man of probity and Talents acting as attorney at Law … and altho...
2060To James Madison from William Eustis, 30 January 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 January 1812, War Department. Lists proposed promotions and appointments in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 4 pp. JM forwarded the RC , listing promotions in the Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Infantry Regiments and appointments in the Fifth and Seventh Infantry Regiments as well as in the...