751To James Madison from Richard Rush, 5 February 1814 (letter not found) (Madison Papers)
¶ From Richard Rush. Letter not found. 5 February 1814. Described as an eight-page letter, enclosing extracts of a confidential letter from [Alexander James] Dallas suggesting war measures, in the lists probably made by Peter Force ( DLC , series 7, container 2).
752To James Madison from Matthew Cobb, 29 October 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 October 1811, Portland. Encloses a bill of exchange dated at Madeira, 12 Sept. 1811, and drawn by James Leander Cathcart on JM for £378 sterling. “You will oblige me, by paying this sum into the State treasury, receive from the Secrey. thereof, a draft or Check on the Maine Bank in this place, which your Excellency will please to forward to your Hble Servt.” RC and enclosure ( DLC ). RC 1...
753To James Madison from James Prentiss, 14 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
My apology for this address is, that it relates to public concern. Being advisd that Jno. T. Mason & Robt. Trimble Esquires are candidates for the Judicial department, to fill the vacancy occasiond by the death of the late Honle. H. Innis, I presume you will be pleasd to obtain information, touching the character, standing, and fitness of the candidates. I therefore take the liberty of giving...
754To James Madison from Joseph Crockett, 6 November 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 November 1809, Lexington, Kentucky. Seeks reappointment as U.S. marshal for Kentucky after his term expires on 26 Jan. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Crockett”). 1 p. JM also received a letter from Harry Innes, dated 27 Nov. 1809, endorsing Crockett’s reappointment (ibid.). JM nominated Crockett for a further four-year term on 19 Dec. 1809 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of...
755To James Madison from William McClure and Others, 31 December 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William McClure and Others. 31 December 1813, Chillicothe. “We the subscribers, members of the Legislature of Ohio, confiding in the integrity, ability and patriotism of our fellow citizen Doctor John Hamm, of Zanesville, do beg leave to recommend him to your excellency’s approbation, as a suitable person for the office of Marshal of the United States, for the district of Ohio, now...
756To James Madison from William Eustis, 25 November 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 November 1812, War Department. Lists proposed appointments in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). 2 pp. On 27 Nov. 1812 JM forwarded to the Senate Eustis’s list of nominations in various army regiments from Virginia, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Georgia, and Massachusetts ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the...
757To James Madison from Alexander Stephens, 6 August 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 August 1810, Wilkes County, Georgia. Inquires how and where he may obtain land bounties for his military services between 1755 and 1762 and also for his losses in the Revolution. RC ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , S-181:5). 1 p. Docketed by a War Department clerk as received 27 Aug. 1810. JM referred the letter to the War Department, which informed Stephens that Congress had not yet passed...
758To James Madison from Richard Rush, 4 December 1814 (Madison Papers)
In considering the case submitted to him yesterday by the President, the attorney general has the honor to report; that, in his opinion, the holding a commission and rank as captain in the navy would be incompatible under the laws with holding, at the same time, the office of secretary of the department of the navy. RC ( DLC ). See JM to John Rodgers, 4 Dec. 1814 .
759To James Madison from W. H. Miller, 15 August 1814 (Madison Papers)
I have just received the parcel of wool & upon weighing it, find a little more than your statement. It is as follows Full Blood 185th. ¾ Do 86 Gross ½ Do 148 Mr Cazenove is at present from home but he will forward the amount immediately on his return. I am Sir Very respectfully yr obedt Servt RC ( DLC ). Docketed “Cazenove A. C” by JM . Writer identified as Cazenove in the Index to the James...
760To James Madison from John Millar, 6 June 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 June 1811, Darien, Georgia. Gives an account of his life and his efforts to study and become a physician. “I was advis’d by a gentleman to complete my studies in the southern climate, as … the manner of treatment was different to what it is in the Northern States & in all probability would be a better place for one of that profession.” Moved to Georgia from Kentucky in October 1810 to...