1From Abigail Smith Adams to John Quincy Adams, 29 July 1812 (Adams Papers)
Mr Benjamin Beal jun’r Who has long resided in France, returnd last Winter upon a visit to his Family here as he connected himself in France, his stay here has been Short, and he is now going back in a to Liverpool, and from thence to France I request him to take this Letter for you, which I shall place under-cover to Mr Barlow our Minister in France that he may forward it to you by the first...
I received with the liveliest pleasure your kind favour of 26. February, as independent of the joy which it always gives me to hear good tidings from you, it affords me the occasion to give my own and my dear wife’s grateful thanks to you, and to Mr Peabody and to my amiable Cousin, for your affectionate kindness, to our dear boys. In the course of the last eighteen months we have indeed been...
3To James Madison from William Gamble, 29 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
The benovolence of your disposition and the liberality of your heart will, I am confident, readily induce you to pardon the liberty I now take in trespassing on your attention, and intruding on your patience. The conversation I once had with you in consequence of the recommendatory letter of the Honbl. Richard M. Johnson of Congress, of the 19 last May, gave me reason to hope any proper...
4To James Madison from William Gamble, 29 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 July 1812, Capitol Hill. Refers to a conversation with JM regarding a letter of recommendation written on Gamble’s behalf by Richard M. Johnson on 19 May. Hoped his application “would not be unattended to”; points out that “nothing but the most urgent want, could induce me to make such application.” Admits that his “little resources are entirely exausted.” Reflects upon “the Government I...
5From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 29 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 July 1812. In accordance with the 3 Mar. 1809 “act further to amend the several acts for the establishment & regulation of the Treasury, War & Navy Departments,” directs that $450,000 “be applied out of the following appropriations Viz Pay & subsistence of the Navy two hundred thousand dollars, Provisions one hundred thousand dollars, ordnance one hundred & fifty thousand dollars, to...
6To James Madison from James Maury, 29 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
The free shipping of Goods to the United States subsequent to the revocation of the orders in council suggested to me that some chease might not be unacceptable & I have, without order , sent you two by the Argo for Alexandria, which I hope you will recieve in good condition: to insure which they are in Lead as before. I inclose the bill of parcels. All your Tobaccoe ⅌ Adeline is on hand. I...
7To James Madison from the Citizens of Natchez, Mississippi Territory, 29 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 July 1812. Present the resolutions adopted at a meeting in Washington, Mississippi Territory, of which Beverly R. Grayson was appointed chairman and Capt. Hunter Holmes was appointed secretary. “Whereas it is the opinion of this meeting that our Government, after having exhausted the peaceful course of dignified remonstrance, and having done all that justice could require or wisdom dictate,...
8To James Madison from James Simrall, 29 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 July 1812, Shelbyville, Kentucky. Is authorized by the Kentucky volunteer cavalry regiment to offer their services to march as soon as possible “to Canada or any other point where our Services may be wanting.” This regiment “is upwards of 400 strong they are well acquipt in everry thing but arms.” Has been informed by Col. John Allen that his regiment was named in Allen’s letter to JM. He...