1From John Adams to Henry Colman, 10 October 1812 (Adams Papers)
I thank you for your Thanksgiving Fast Sermon which I have repeatedly read, with much pleasure. It is a Model for Sermons on Such Occasions. Phylosophy Morality and Divinity, appear in it, in So much Harmony, that I could almost Subscribe it as a Creed: Yet I would not Subscribe it in Obedience to human Authority, much less would I pass an Act of Uniformity to compel a Nation to Subscribe it....
2From James Madison to the South Carolina Legislature, 10 October 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. fellow Citizens, your joint address transmitted by the President and Speaker. In the unanimous determination to support the war in which our Country is engaged, you have given a conspicuous proof of your fidelity to the national rights, and sensibility to the national character. It is a war worthy of such a determination; having its origin neither in ambition, nor in vain glory;...
3To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 10 October 1812 (Madison Papers)
It is one of the greatest blessings of our republican Goverment and administration; the Ease, and facility with which, any man can approach the chief magistrate of the nation; and however weak he may be in his political opinions, if he has the love of his Country at heart, it will be a free pasport to his president, under these considerations I have taken the liberty to suggest some few...
4To James Madison from Henry Foxall, 10 October 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 October 1812 , “ Spring Hill, near Geo. Town .” “Sence I had the Honour of Speaking to you on the Subject of the Situation of the poor unfortunate John Ryan, now in Buffaloe Jail I have endevoured to Obtain some evidence of what I then communicated to you respecting the time he came to this country, the place where he landed, and as fare as could be obtained, of his Carrecter and conduct,...
5To James Madison from the Inhabitants of Stonington, Connecticut, 10 October 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 October 1812. The petitioners request that JM turn his attention to their port, which they consider endangered by the existing state of affairs and their incapacity to defend themselves against enemy attack. “That we are exposed to such an attack a reference to a survey of this coast will shew and experience has testified to its probability. Having before stated these circumstances in a...
6To James Madison from Michael Sweetman, 10 October 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 October 1812 , “ Scotland Neck Halifax County N Carolina .” Reports himself to the president, stating that he is a native of Ireland, has resided in the U.S. for two years, is twenty-four years old, has no family, and is employed as a clerk. Adds that he has not yet made his intention to become a U.S. citizen known in court but intends to do so at the November session. RC ( DNA : RG 59, War...
7Thomas Jefferson to Jeremiah A. Goodman, 10 October 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
A fall which I got from my horse a fortnight ago by the breaking of a girth, & by which I have recieved considerable hurt inwardly, will prevent my being with you by the middle of the month as I had intended. the external swelling is subsiding, but very slowly, so as to render the time when I may venture to travel uncertain. in the mean time Chisolm will proceed to do the plaistering of the...