1Robert G. Scott to James Madison, 12 July 1831 (Madison Papers)
On my return from a visit to Old Point Comfort, I received your kind letter of the 7th inst , covering a copy of a letter from Mr Robert Walsh of Philadelphia, asking for information in relation to the late Bishop Madison, with a view of introducing into the Encyclopedia Americana a biographical sketch of this most estimable man—Nothing I assure you can afford me more sincere gratification,...
2To James Madison from Robert G. Scott, 27 September 1824 (Madison Papers)
The Volunteer Companies of the State, intend Celebrating at York the 19th. day of October next, and have invited General La Fayette to that Village on that day. By the request and authority of a delegation from these Companies, I beg leave to solicit your Company, to unite with the Volunteers and Citizens of the State on that occasion in giving evidence of our gratitude, towards this...
3To James Madison from Robert G. Scott, 23 November 1813 (Madison Papers)
I shall run the risk of being called an intruder in addressing myself in this way, a young man as I am, to the Cheif Magistrate of this, nation; but I hope when my motives are known they will be a sufficient apology for this liberty. I have ever felt a lively sensibility in whatever concerns the well being of those who now administer our government, & whatever may shake that unbounded...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Robert G Scott, 27 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
By invitation from the Volunteer Companies of the state, General La Fayette will meet them and their fellow Citizens at york town on the 19 th day of October next, there to Commemorate the Signal Success of the Combined American and French Troops over the English forces at that Spot, and to manifest the gratefull rememberance in which the services of this friend to human liberty and rights are...
5To James Madison from Robert G. Scott, 9 February 1812 (Madison Papers)
Some days since I addressed a letter to you as the Chief Executive magistrate of the nation, tendering my services to my country, in any capacity, in which its administration might think, I could be usefully employed. Should the proposition of Mr Gallatin’s for taxing the States, and dividing them into districts to each of which, a Collector of Revenue should be appointed, meet the approbation...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Robert G Scott, 3 March 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I must apologize, for trespassing on the slight acquaintance, I have with you, in introducing to you Mr Nicholas Brown; a most respectable citizen of Rhode Island, & son of the Honorable Nicholas Brown, the founder of Brown University—Mr Brown visits Charlottesville, to examine the University, & obtain some information in relation to its discipline, the course of instruction &c—I am Sir with...
7To James Madison from Robert G. Scott, 15 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
At the moment of hearing of Mr. Hays resignation of Attorney for the United States, I was absent from my home engaged in the discharge of official duty; & was unable to write in time to be among the first to apply for that office. Inclosed is a letter this day received from Judge Tucker, in reply to one ⟨a⟩ddressed by me to him, which will ⟨exp⟩lain the reason, why my application for the...
8To John Adams from Robert G Scott, 27 September 1824 (Adams Papers)
On behalf of the Committee of arrangements lately assembled at York town, and by their direction; I have the honour to request the pleasure of your Company at that place on the 19th of October next: to unite with your fellow Citizens in celebrating the Surrender of York; and in testifying to General Lafayette the gratitude and affection, Virginia still feels for one of her oldest and ablest...