1To George Washington from Major Return Jonathan Meigs, 25 July 1776 (Washington Papers)
I arrived here the 22d Instant after A tedious passage of 66 Days from Quebec, on my parole of honor to return when called for, A coppy of which, together with my pass from General Carlton are inclosed, the Original is in the hands of General Howe —I am to represent to your Excellency the Situation of the unfortunate Detachment, that were made prisoners on the 31st Decemr last—the number now...
2To George Washington from Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs, 24 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
A few days before the Light Infantry Join’d the Body of the Army, I obtain’d leave of absence of Genl Wayne, on a promise to return to that Corps without delay in Case the Enemys fleet should enter Chesapeak Bay, which was at that time thought probable: But as that did not happen, & my private affairs being in a bad situation occasion’d by my absence since the commencement of the War, I have...
3VI. From Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs, 10 May 1780 (Washington Papers)
By the desire of Capts. Joseph Mansfield & Eleazer Claghorn of the Regiment under my command, I apply to your Exellency for their dissmission from Service. Capt. Mansfield has been incapable of performing any Service in the Regiment on Account of ill health for a year past—Capt. Claghorn pleads the necessity of attending to his private affairs. I think it my duty to mention that neither of...
4To George Washington from Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs, 26 May 1780 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday morning a letter without Signature was found in the Rear of this Brigade with complaints of want of provisions, and intimations that if matter was not redress’d immediately, the troops would march into the Country —Roll Call was attended as usual without any appearance of disturbance, at which time I mention’d the letter and caution’d the Officers to exert themselves in case any...
5To George Washington from Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs, 4 August 1780 (Washington Papers)
I have this day receiv’d intelligence from my Family, of a nature that requires my return to it immediately; nothing but obligations too Sacred to be disregarded could induce me to request leave of absence at this time; when I would gladly do my part in the important Campaign before us. It is with regret that I am obliged to inform your Excellency; that it depends on circumstances, whether I...
6To James Madison from Return Jonathan Meigs, 1 February 1792 (Madison Papers)
I recollect that in the late session of Congress, You strongly urged the propriety of making a discrimination between the adventitious holders of Public securities & the original proprietors: but speculation prevailed—which has fixed thousands in a state of wretchedness without hope of recovery—Unless—some able independant characters will exert thier ability for thier relief. The Cincinnatis of...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Return Jonathan Meigs, 31 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The Cherokee Deputation have several objects in their Mission to the Seat of Government After presenting their respests to their Father the President. 1t. They wish a decision on the ground of the conflicting claims, subsisting between them and the Chickasaws relating to certain lands lying on the North side of Tennessee River. Each nation claim the same land of original right & from public...
8To James Madison from Return Jonathan Meigs, 24 November 1812 (Madison Papers)
A report is here in Circulation that General Harrison is suspended—or superceded in the Command of the N W Army—& creates a general Anxiety. I truly hope that arrangements may be made to reconcile or obviate any diffeculties which may oppose his retaining the Command of the Army. It is in my Opinion all important that he should command that Army, if he should not I fear that the Objects of the...
9Thomas Jefferson to Return J. Meigs, 16 March 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Meigs , and having recieved a letter from mr Josiah Meigs dated at Washington , and not knowing to what place to address the answer he has taken the liberty of putting it under cover, and of asking the favor of mr Meigs to superscribe the proper direction of place. he salutes him at the same time with great esteem & respect. RC ( Nancy McGlashan,...
10Thomas Jefferson to Return J. Meigs, 7 November 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
The dangerous illness under which D r Foushee is has doubtless already drawn on you competitors for the postmaster’s office of Richmond . I am requested to name one to you which I do the more willingly as more knowingly. mr Thomas Eston Randolph , my neighbor, friend and relation offers his service in that office. I will be responsible for his perfect integrity, his industry, application and...