1To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 22 December 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 December 1812, Albany. “The peculiarity of the case of Mr David S. Wendell of Troy, for whom I am desirous of obtaining a Commission of Lieutenant in the Army, is my apology for troubling you with this recommendation.” “He was orderly Sergeant of the ‘Invincibles,’ an Independent uniform Company of Militia in the Village of Troy,” which Tompkins sent “to the Northern Frontier” in September....
2To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 31 December 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Daniel D. Tompkins. 31 December 1814, Albany. “Mr. William D. Cheever of Troy, being on his way to Washington, has intimated to me a desire to have an opportunity to pay his respects to you during his continuance at the seat of government. I take the liberty of giving him this line of introduction & of saying that he is a gentleman of respectability & character.” RC ( DLC ). Docketed by...
3To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 23 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
Jasper Parish Esquire, agent for the six nations of Indians, proceeds to Washington on business interesting to those indians. Mr. Parish is well acquainted with the present wants of the Indians & with the reasons for the measure of removing more westwardly which you were pleased to sanction last winter. I beg leave to introduce Mr. Parish as a respectable & intelligent gentleman whose...
4To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 6 October 1814 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 28th. of September was received by me last evening. I have reflected, in the short interval, upon the course which duty to my family and to my Country required me to pursue in relation to your obliging offer; and have concluded to decline the acceptance of the department of state. A variety of public and private considerations have produced this determination. These...
5To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 14 July 1814 (Madison Papers)
General Mapes and Mr. T. R. Smith, two of the aldermen of this city, have been deputed by the Corporation on business relating to the defence of this city & harbour; and I beg leave to introduce them to you as respectable & patriotic characters in whom the utmost confidence may be reposed. With perfect respect & esteem, I am, Sir, Your Ob St RC ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , T-81:8). Docketed as...
6To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 30 March 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Daniel D. Tompkins. 30 March 1814, Albany. “Col. Anthony Lamb of this City, late Deputy Quarter Master General, has informed me of his intention of visiting Washington upon business transacted by him whilst in the Quarter Master’s department. He is desirous of the honor of being made known to you. I therefore pray you to pardon the liberty I take in presenting Col. Lamb to your...
7To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 24 December 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 December 1812, Albany. Brings to JM’s attention Capt. John E. Wool of the Thirteenth Infantry Regiment, who was “Commandant on Queenstown heights for a part of the 13th of October & lead the party which attacked and carried the British works on the high ground in which he received a wound.” Is informed by Van Rensselaer and others of Wool’s good conduct and gallantry during that engagement;...
8To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 5 November 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Daniel D. Tompkins. 5 November 1814, New York. “In compliance with the direction of the Senate and assembly of the State of New-york I transmit to you the enclosed resolution.” RC and enclosure ( DLC ). RC 1 p.; docketed by JM and Edward Coles. The enclosed 22 Oct. 1814 resolution (2 pp.), signed by Aaron Clark, clerk of the House of Assembly, and John F. Bacon, clerk of the Senate,...
9To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 27 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
At a recent council which I held with the Seneca nation of Indians they begged me to address you in their behalf, relative to the nonpayment of their annuity, and of the interest of the stock which they held in the late United States Bank. They stated that these payments had been witheld from them at a time when the war between Great Britain and America rendered the receipt of their regular...
10To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 6 April 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Daniel D. Tompkins. 6 April 1814, Albany. “Mr. Horatio G. Spafford of this city, and author of the Gazetteer of Newyork, expects to visit Washington on some business which he deems interesting to him. I pray you to pardon the liberty I take in giving him this letter of introduction.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Spafford evidently intended to discuss with JM the possibility of obtaining a special...
11To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 11 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 July 1812, Albany. Bears “unqualified testimony” in favor of Samuel Russell of New York, who will be recommended to the president for the office of deputy commissary general. Printed copy (Hugh Hastings, ed., Public Papers of Daniel D. Tompkins, Governor of New York, 1807–1817: Military [3 vols.; New York and Albany, 1898–1902], 3:25–26). On 9 Nov. 1812 JM nominated Samuel Russell to be...
12To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 27 February 1815 (Madison Papers)
John Champlin Esqr of this city informs me that he sets out tomorrow for Washington upon some private business. I take the occasion of Mr. Champlin’s visit to congratulate you upon the well-timed & honorable issue of the War & to assure you that Mr. Champlin is a gentlemen [ sic ] of respectable standing in this city & of uniform attachment to the administration & the Country; & I beg leave to...
13To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 4 September 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Daniel D. Tompkins. 4 September 1814, New York. “Aldermen King and Brackett, of this city are deputed by the corporation to visit the City of Washington on important public business. I beg leave to introduce them to you as gentlemen of respectability & entitled to confidence; and to solicit your Kindness in facilitating the objects of their mission.” RC ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , B-126:8)....
14To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 9 June 1815 (Madison Papers)
Capn. James R. Hanham of the old Artillery, who has been in service ten years & made the Army his profession is omitted from the new Army list. Having been acquainted with Mr. Hanham for several years & frequently at the posts committed to his charge, I can say with confidence that he is a gentlemanly, attentive, capable & meritorious officer, and is universally esteemed. He is now in the...
15To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 7 February 1815 (Madison Papers)
The selection of Mr. Sanford as Senator in Congress, will create a vacancy in the office of the United States Attorney for this district. Mr. Robert Tillotson is a candidate for that office. He is a young gentleman of respectable character and standing and of much promise in his profession. His connexions are also of the first grade and influence in this state. He acquitted himself as army...
16To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 16 May 1815 (Madison Papers)
John A. Smith Esquire, son of Col Wm Smith late member of Congress & grandson of President Adams, has it in contemplation to visit Europe & is solicitous of obtaining public employment there. He is a young gentleman of good education & morals; & of patriotic feelings; whose character & standing both as a gentleman and in his profession is respectable. It is with great pleasure and confidence...
17To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 24 October 1814 (Madison Papers)
Col. Jenkins quarter master General of this military district & late Secretary of this state sets out this morning for Washington on public business; and I beg leave to recommend him to your notice as a gentleman of the highest respectability & intelligence. He is capable of giving such views of the Department over which he presides both for newyork and this district as will be highly...
18To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 17 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Charles Radcliff, is very desirous of obtaining admission into the military Academy at West point. He is the son of the respectable Mayor of this city & possesses attainments of the first order for his age. He is, moreover, extremely ardent in pursuit of military science and fame. I beg leave to speak with confidence of the character and qualifications of the candidate & to express the...
19To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 8 October 1814 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to detail more fully than in my letter of friday the reasons which prevented my acceptance of the honor of being named to the senate for secretary of state. The private reasons are numerous. The number and state of health of my family render it improper for me to be absent from them any length of time; and my circumstances would not justify me to move them to Newyork or Washington....
20To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 3 January 1814 (Madison Papers)
It is with pain I have to inform you that the state of things on the Niagara frontier of this State is truly distressing. An express, who arrived last evening, brought intelligence of the destruction of the village of Buffalo, which was preceeded by the capture of Fort Niagara, with its immense stores, by the burning of Lewiston, Manchester, (Schlosser) & all the buildings near the Niagara...