1To James Madison from James Sullivan, 12 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have never been in the habit of seeking for offices for myself, or for my friends. I have given a number of Sons all the advantages which can be derived from the modes of education among us, and have been, as yet, rendered happy by their conduct. Had I wished any thing for them under the late administration, Mr Adams and his party would have treated a proposition in that way with contempt,...
2To James Madison from John Blake, 12 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1802, Charleston. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 22 June [not found] enclosing a commission as commissioner of bankruptcy for the district of South Carolina, “which I am very sorry it is out of my power to accept.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “Blake”). 1 p.; docketed by Jefferson. JM received another letter of this date from Simeon Theus of Charleston, also declining...
3To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 12 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1802, New York. Knowing that the U.S. government often has occasion to send supplies to the Mediterranean, offers the use of “a Ship of 290 Tons, a New & fine Vessel, which the owners are desirous should have a freight for the Meditaranean.” Asks JM to communicate this offer to secretary of the navy. “I have been defeated in being able to purchase a required Cargoe for this vessel & My...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, [12 July 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Dalton having declined the office of Collector for Newburyport, it may be somewhat difficult to deside on a successor to Mr. Ting. I am at a loss in determining which of the following Gentlemen to recommend, each of them deserve notic & are I presume capable of performing the duties of the Office, Genl. Ralph Cross } of Newbury Port— Joseph Marquan Genl. William Lyman Henry Warren Warren...
5From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Newton, 12 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary at War, Genl. Dearborne, having occasion to visit Norfolk , I cannot omit the occasion of making him known to you. you will find that his public appointment is no more than a just testimonial of his private worth: and I always suppose in bringing two good men together, I render a service to both. I have to acknolege the reciept of your favor of June 1. it is probable I shall...