1To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 19 May 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 May 1812, Capitol. Has been acquainted with Mr. Gamble of this city “for several years” and believes him to be “worthy of some Situation that would make his circumstances more desirable and where he could render service to his Country equal to such compensation.” RC ( DNA : RG 94, Letters Received, filed under “Gamble”). 1 p. Marked “Duplicate.”
2To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 19 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 February 1810, Washington. Recommends John Monroe of Lexington for nomination as a territorial judge in Mississippi in the event that the position is created. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Monroe”). 1 p. Richard M. Johnson was a Republican representative from Kentucky, 1807–19. He recommended John Monroe again to JM—for nomination as U.S. attorney in Ohio—on 24 Oct. 1810...
3To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 4 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 July 1812, Pittsburgh. Has arrived in Pittsburgh on his way home. “I have this moment understood that Capt. Butler Lnt. McGree, & Ensign Irvine & their volunteer Company had tendered their services to you more than six weeks ago, and that no answer has yet been rcd. I can inform you that this day I have seen the officers & company mustered all in uniform. They are very fine men to look at &...
4To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 25 February 1815 (Madison Papers)
Having received so many demonstrations of your favour, & which have never failed to produce the most lively feelings of gratitude on my part, I feel some hesitations in renewing the recommendation of Joseph F⟨icklin⟩ Esq for a Commercial agency or a consulate; as the pacification of the world may present occasions which have not heretofore existed. If however you Should not find it convenient...
5To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 12 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 December 1810, Congress Hall. “I feel it my duty to enclose you the within letter. I may be of Service. It cannot be injurious.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Russell”). RC 1 p. Johnson enclosed a letter he had received from Henry Wheaton, dated 27 Nov. 1810 (3 pp.), urging that Jonathan Russell, chargé d’affaires at Paris, be nominated as Armstrong’s successor...
6To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 10 October 1816 (Madison Papers)
The judicial vancancy occasioned by the death of Judge Innis will no doubt place before you a number of persons to fill it. Among the persons Spoken of here I have understood that James B. January, Silas M. Noel, Robert Trimble & John T. Mason will be Candi-dates. I shall confine myself to the two prominent characters Trimble & Mason altho all are men of Standing. I am intimately acquainted...
7To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, [ca. 25 January 1817] (Madison Papers)
The within letter relates to a Captive yet held as the Property of an indian; he is the only son of my near nieghbour, his Parents have long been amused with hopes of his being alive. I hope something may be done to liberate this young man from captivity. ⟨Wi⟩th g⟨rea⟩t respect your ob sert RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , J-17:10). Undated; conjectural date assigned based on the date...
8To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 4 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed letter directed to me at the City of washington; but not red. untill this morning is transmitted for perusal; The same mail brought me a notice from the Sec. of war that the President had thought proper to associate me with Maj. Genl. Harrison & the Honbl. Jeremiah Morrow to treat with the N.W. Indians. With sincere wishes for your health happiness & prosperity, I take the usual...
9To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, [ca. May 1815] (Madison Papers)
The President is requested to read the gratitude of the Revd. Carter Tarrant as expressed in his letter; this is the Sentiment of the virtuous in the west; the slang to malcontents to the contrary notwithstanding. If a Chaplain should be retained in the South Tarrant is the only one I know of. If it would not be asking too much of the President I would solicit the continuance of this good man...
10To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 15 July 1814 (Madison Papers)
I rcd. the communication of the war department apprising me of the circumstances under which it became necessary to substitute my appointment of commissioner by some other person. I regret that Gov. Shelby has declined going as I fear a Golden opportunity may be lost by procrastination. The peculiar circumstances & loss under which my Brother James Johnson undertook to carry the mail from...
11To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 16 December 1816 (Madison Papers)
I am informed that Messrs Blake and Lane Are candidates for the office of attorney for the State of Indiana. As I am personally acquainted with both characters I take the liberty of recommending Mr Blake for that appointment. Mr Blake has become resident of Indiana and from every information I have obtained he has the confidence of those with whom he is acquainted, & his capacity, zeal, &...
12To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 22 November 1814 (Madison Papers)
Having had a few minutes conversation with Col Monroe on the subject of the proposition of Messrs Mc.Kee, Montgomery & duval for raising a Regt., I think it my duty to state that these gentlemen intend after entering the Service of the U.States to convert if possible the whole Regt into a regular Regt for & during the war. I think it highly probable that 1000 men may be raised by them & no...
13Richard M. Johnson to Thomas Jefferson, 30 January 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I have often resolved to enquire after your health; and to say that I have constantly recollected how much mankind are indebted to you; I include the world as it respects your labours; to confine them to your own “beloved Country” would do you injustice. yours of the 26. Int. in which your opinion is given of James Mc’Kinney , who desires an appointment in the military service of the U– States...
14To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 13 August 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have not had time before this, to express our deep concern at a report that attempts will be made to have the military deposite at Newport within my congressional district removed to some other quarters. I have already written to the Sec of War on this Subject but it is of too much importance to us & also to the nation in Case of war to fail in our duty to call your attention also to this...
15Richard M. Johnson to Thomas Jefferson, 9 February 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Your second favour of the 29 th ult: has been rec d this morning in which additional remarks are made in relation to Mr McKinney . The state of the war department & the recent promotion of General Armstrong have prevented me from doing any thing in that affair & of course your last remarks have come in time. You oblige me by the remarks you make upon the subject of the crisis & you know with...
16To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 21 January 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have just been informed by the chairman of a select committee of the Senate to whom was refered the nomination of Docr. Hanson Catlett that his name is improperly Spelt. vz. “Catett” this I was requested to communicate for correction. Ten days since I handed to Mr Munroe the resignation of Governor Harrison. The letter was enclosed to me. He is under a hope that he will be appointed Maj...
17To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 13 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
Altho not acquainted personally with Charles Lucas Esq of St Louis, from information obtained from honorable sources I have no doubt he would give satisfaction to the people & to the Govt if appointed to fill the office of atto for the U States in the Ter. of Missouri. With sentiments of Sincere respect your ob Servt RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Lucas”).
18To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 12 June 1815 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of letters from Mr Ward now at Philadelphia the remaining Contractors have employed my Brother Joel Johnson to repair to the City of washington by way of orange County for the purpose of seeing you; armed with such statements as will shew that without some aid ward & Taylor & their partner James Johnson must be ruined before congress convenes, & that they ask only for money to...
19To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 18 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour of commanding the only Battalion of Mounted Riflemen now attached to the army at this place. I have been present with the army & have been a Strict observer of men & things and let me inform you that no event is now so important to the cause of our Country in this quarter as the giving Gov. Harrison the command of the forces from Kentucky destined for Canada. He has capacity...
20To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson and Others, 26 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
Understanding that Col Lane is an applicant for the Appointmt of Commissioner to Superintend the Public Buildings we feel great pleasure in having it in our power to say that from the character of Col Lane, we believe him in every respect well qualified for the faithfull discharge of the dutys of that station. He is a man of good moral character of great personal integrity & industry, of...
21To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 4 June 1815 (Madison Papers)
The letter which I have written to Mr Dallas, a copy of which is enclosed, the letter which my Brother has thought proper to write you herwith Sent—& a copy of a few lines from Mr Grayham, who I presume is the chief Clerk of the war office, will sufficiently explain to you the case Submitted. If my conduct for seven years past & which has come under your notice has any claims upon you I...
22To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 11 October 1814 (Madison Papers)
I have several times mention’d Joseph Ficklin for some commercial situation if convenient —I enclose the letter of Mr. Tarant a popular & eminent Baptist Preacher as a sample of the sentiment in relation to your message &c. I should be extremely pleased, if he could be appointed a chaplin in the army. He would soon discover great merit for some situation more important. I am very much...
23To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 16 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
I have this day rcd a letter from Majr Joseph Hawkins requesting to have his name withdrawn from the Senate for the office of surveyor on acct of the objections which he understood Some of the members from the State of Louisiana had urged against him for want of residence. Having learned that this objection is likely to operate against Mr Hawkins, I have thought it my duty to inform you of...
24To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 14 July 1813 (Madison Papers)
Upwards of thirty days had elapsed from the date of your order thro the Sec of war to General Harrison ordering the M Regt. to Kaskaskias before it came to me, then at the M: of Huron with the main body of the Regt a party being as low down as Cleaveland. The situation of our horses &c as represented to Heneral [ sic ] Harrison the position of the Regt. being at least 650 miles from Kaskaskias...
25To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 14 May 1815 (Madison Papers)
I enclose you a part of a letter which I have just rcd. from Mr Brown of the City who was prevailed upon in my absence to act as agent for ward & Taylor in the army Contract. I also Send you a Statement made from ward & Taylor which I vouch to be correct as I Know them to be men of honor. It took me nearly one half of my time while in the City to attend to the contract as their friend without...
26To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 22 January 1814 (Madison Papers)
A particular friend of mine has given me an intimation of the indisposition of Genl. Howard to be placed within the command of the N.W. army arising from an expectation that nothing active can present itself in that quarter & from a determination not to be under command of the Commanding Genl. of that quarter. Without inquiring into the propriety of such disinclination & determination, I think...
27To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 19 December 1816 (Madison Papers)
Such is my opinion of your wisdom, justice & humanity, that I must call your particular attention, to the decision of Mr Lee which makes a deduction of 40 Cents from those under Gov. Shelby after the 20th of Oct. till their final discharge which tirminated after allowing every 20 miles as one day. I am happy to find that this decision is contrary to the opinion, of the late Sec of War, instead...
28To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, [ca. 10 December] 1812 (Madison Papers)
Plan of a Winter Campaign of mounted force against the Savages, hostile to the U. States The Objects 1st to secure the North Western frontier from Fort Wayne to the Mississippi 300 miles a direct course. 2d To prevent the North Western Army from having convoys of provisions destroyed, when the Army shall be lessened in the Spring 3d to furnish some inducement for the neutrality of the Savages...
29To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, [ca. 27 September] 1813 (Madison Papers)
I am happy to learn that no person has been appointed Collector of tax in the Congressional District I represent. I have already recommended William Brown Esq. of Cynthianna as the only person I would recommend as Superior to any individual in that or any other district for the highest office which the tax laws knows. If therefore the Collector of the Revinue is the most important officer for...
30To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 24 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
From the communications received from & the personal application made by the officers of the detachment of militia in this state I am induced to suggest the propriety of calling into actual service at least a portion of our quota composed altogether of volunteers & men who would do honor to any cause worthy to be defended by fre[e]men. The measures of the Government have been supported with a...