1From John Quincy Adams to Abigail Smith Adams, 4 March 1816 (Adams Papers)
A Month has very nearly past away, since I wrote you last—It was a very short Letter, and contained a promise, to write you very soon a longer one—And thus it is that on our firm Resolves, the inaudible and noiseless foot of Time, is wont to steal.—I have since then had the pleasure of receiving your Letter of 24. December, and George has one from you, the conclusion of which was written so...
2To James Madison from Wilson Cary Nicholas, 4 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose to you a resolution of the Assembly of the State of Virginia, instructing the Governor of the Commonwealth earnestly and respectfully to submit to you, the importance of effectually providing for the defence of the Chesapeake Bay. Your knowledge of the Chesapeake Country, its population, the value of its products and its importance in a political and commercial...
3To James Madison from St. George Tucker, 4 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
The last Richmond papers announce on the part of Mr. Hay, his intention to resign his present office of attorney for the U: S: for this district. May I take the Liberty of recommending as his Successor in Office, a friend, and a Gentleman of the first character and Talents, now in Washington, and personally known to you? I should deem myself guilty of presumption in so doing, if I could not...
4James Barbour to Thomas Jefferson, 4 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Being anxious to add, to my new establishment , whatever, is rare or desirable of the fruit, shrub, or tree kind; and knowing with a like inclination, you have had an ample opportunity to gratify it, I have taken the liberty to request of you, any little thing you can spare, without inconvenience, adapted to the garden, or pleasure grounds— RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 5 Mar. 1816...