5551To James Madison from George Read, 25 November 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From George Read. 25 November 1815, New Castle. “I beg leave to offer you my resignation of the office of attorney of the United States for Delaware District—which I have the honor to request your acceptance of.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LRD ). 1 p.
5552To James Madison from George Read, 2 April 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 April 1812, Newcastle. Informs JM of the death of the district court judge, Gunning Bedford, on Monday last. Alludes to Bedford’s lengthy illness and its adverse effect on the performance of his duties. Advises that the post be filled speedily and states that he is ready to serve in any public capacity as he has turned over much of his business to his son, George Read, Jr. RC ( DNA : RG 59,...
5553To James Madison from Jacob Read, 20 February 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 February 1812, Charleston. Mentions the recent and long anticipated death of district judge Thomas Bee. Uses “the freedom of an Old Acquaintance” to seek the position for himself. Mentions that President Adams nominated him for this office and that he was confirmed by the Senate in February 1801 and received a commission from acting attorney general Levi Lincoln, which “has never been...
5554To James Madison from Jacob Read, 8 May 1809 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to offer you my Congratulations on your Election to the Office of the Supreme Executive of the United States, and my Very Sincere Wishes that your Presidency may be happy and honorable to yourself, and peaceful and prosperous to our Country, which has Conferred on you So distinguished a Mark of Confidence and respect. I hope Sir I do not presume too far on our former Acquaintance...
5555To James Madison from Joseph Reddick, 10 November 1816 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Joseph Reddick. 10 November 1816, Gates County. “Sir as You Was please to Give me a Commission as principal assessor for the first districk of the State of North Carolina, Please receive this My resignation as principal assessor for the district aforesaid I am With due respect Yr Hmbl Servt.” RC ( DNA : RG 58, Misc. Correspondence, 1813–63).
5556To James Madison from William M. Redmond, 8 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
I Humbly Intreat your pardon for taking the liberty of Writing these few lines to you, but Sir as they Concern my welfare in a future time I trust they Will meet your Sanction. The Cause of my taking the liberty Sir is my Being a Native of Ireland and Served the U.S. During the War both by Sea and land and had an Honourable Discharge from the army at the Close of the Late Contest with my...
5557To James Madison from Philip Reed, 6 June 1809 (Madison Papers)
Ph: Reed presents his compliments to Mr Madison, and in answer to Mr. Madisons note of yesterday, Ph: Reed begs leave to observe that he is now confined to his chamber in consequence of the effects of a fall from a horse two weeks ago, that he has not been able to get from his lodgings but one day since his arrival in the City—to this cause it is that Mr. Madison will have the goodness to...
5558To James Madison from Michel Regnaud de Saint-Jean-d’Angély, 13 November 1815 (Madison Papers)
J’Esperois presenter moi même à Votre Excellence Les Deux lettres que J’ai L’honneur de lui adresser, mais mon voyage à Washingthon a été Retardé par l’attente Des Lettres de ma nombreuse famille. J’en ai recû Et Elles sont si peu rassurantes sur le païs & Sur les Individus, que Jusqu’à Ce que J’en aie recu De nouvelles, Je ne m’Éloignerai pas Du lieu ou Elles doivent m’être adressées....
5559To James Madison from F. Reichard, 2 November 1815 (Madison Papers)
Un des mes Amis de Paris m’a envoyé la lettre ci-incluse pour Vous la transmettre. Oserois-je Vous prier, dans le cas où Vous auriez une réponse à y faire, de Vouloir bien me l’adresser ici d’où je compte partir pour la france Sous peu. Daignez agréer, je Vous Supplie, l’expression du plus profond respect avec lequel j’ai l’honneur d’être, Monsieur le Président, Votre très humble et tre⟨s⟩...
5560To James Madison from Walker Reid, 1 September 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 September 1812, Washington, Kentucky. Encloses resolutions concerning the Nonimportation Act from Mason County, Kentucky. Apologizes for the poor copy, explaining that he is “in soldiers dress” and will “march in the morning to Join our beloved Harrison—with an elegant company of mounted Riflemen formed in 3 Days.” 1 September 1812. “A large and very respectable collection of citizens” met...