1To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 20 May 1812 (Adams Papers)
As head-ache and high-flying winds do confine me at home I Shall indulge myself in answering a number of Letters—now before me—and make a beginning with your favours. This is allways a pleasant task, which makes me often forget present cares, and not over-anxious of future ones, which maÿ hover around me. You will participate with me in my feelings, when I inform you, that among the last...
2From John Adams to John Adams Smith, 20 May 1812 (Adams Papers)
My letter to you of 22 Decr was unacknowledged till 24 March. Yours to me of 24 March, is not to be answered, This you see is but retaliation, which in these days seems to be the law of this land & of all lands & all seas. I do not accept the lame hand as an apology—Nor is the insinuation of ambidexterity of Jefferson any ornament or seasoning to the dish to my taste. Jefferson was my friend...
3To James Madison from Elbridge Gerry, 20 May 1812 (Madison Papers)
In a letter which I addressed to You yesterday, I omitted to mention, that you have the entire confidence of the republicans in this quarter. They veiw with deep regret, every attempt of a few of the republican party to supplant you; with indignation, the proffered support of the federalists to your competitor; & with grief, the division, small as it is, which has been the result: but you may...
Ca. 20 May 1812, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. “The Subscribers … composing a Company of Light Infantry, called the ‘Huntingdon Volunteers’ residing within … the County of Huntingdon … actuated with a spirit of patriotism, and a wish to serve our Country, in case of necessity, beg leave to tender our services, through you, to the Government, agreeably to the existing act of Congress, and in all...
5To James Madison from John Geddes, 20 May 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 May 1812, Charleston. Transmits the proceedings of a meeting of the citizens of Charleston held this day. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). RC 1 p. For enclosure, see n. 1. Filed with the RC are two copies of a report containing five resolutions approved by a public meeting in Charleston chaired by Geddes. One copy (3 pp.) is in the hand of John D. Heath, secretary to the meeting; the...
6To James Madison from Benjamin Pond, 20 May 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 May 1812, Washington. Recommends William P. Van Ness “as a person of high respectability … who is well versed in legal knowledge.” Believes him suitable for appointment to a district judgeship in New York. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Van Ness”). 1 p. Benjamin Pond (1768–1814) was a Republican representative from a northern New York district in the Twelfth Congress. JM was...
7Lafayette to Thomas Jefferson, 20 May 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I Cannot Lament the Sudden departure of the wasp Since I am informed it is owing to Some Better progress from this Quarter—the particulars I do Not know, Having Had no Late Opportunity of a Confidential Communication with Our friend mr Barlow . the Negociation with mr perceval Has taken a shorter turn than was Expected—I Hope His power May Be inherited By one Better disposed in favor of the...