1Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 7 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
By this days mail, I have Sent you three news papers of this City, by which you will See from the Toasts drank on the 4 th Inst, we still Continue to hold in grateful remembrance, the very great Services you have rendered your Country. Our Political Horizon; at present seems to wear a gloomy aspect, however, as long as we remain true to ourselves, and will support our Government & Country;...
2Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 23 November 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the Liberty of sending you a paper, which contains the a sketch of the life & Character of the late Peter Freneau Esq r — His name will be long revered and remb remembered by your Political friends in this State. I congratulate you and our Country on on the brilliant successes of our arms both by sea and by
3Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 11 November 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry to inform you that the great Patriot Peter Freneau Esq r , of this City, departed this life on Monday last. In him our Country has lost lost one of its firmest and best friends—He continued to his last moments, one of your greatest friends, and admirers. The Republican Party here will most sensibly feel his loss. The enclosed paper will give you but a faint Idea of the high...
4Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 21 July 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance, M r Joseph Bellinger of Barnwell District in this State.—He is a Gentleman of great respectability—he has been a member of the House of Representatives in our State Legislature, for many Years, and is now one of our State Senators, for the above District. In 1808, he had the honor of being one of our Republican Electors of President & Vice...
5Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 29 June 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday was celebrated herew here with great enthusiasm and Joy, as the anniversary of the 28 th June 1776 , when the British Fleat under Sir Peter Parker , were was beat of f by Fort Moultrie .—
6Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 15 May 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just been informed that the Federal Marshal of this District, has resigned his office, in consequence of which, the President , I presume, will make an early appointment of a succeessor—Permit me Sir, to solicit your friendship as early as possible upon the occasion. I remain with the highest respect RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson late P. U. States Washingtn ”; endorsed...
7Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 22 April 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 10 th Inst. has just been handed to me, for which be pleased to accept my sincere thanks. I am happy to hear that M r Eppes is elected a member of the 13 th Congress , because, he will then have it in his power, by his great firmness and splendid talents, to aid our Government, in vindicating our honor and rights. The enemies of our present administration, and the British...
8To James Madison from Thomas Lehré, 12 April 1813 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of information said to be received here, that the Federal Marshal of this District, is to be removed, on the 16th: ult. I did myself the honor to write you a letter, in which, should the necessity of a change in the office be apparent to you, that I offered myself as a candidate for that office. That letter, Sir, was forwarded without any recommendations or certificates in my...
9To James Madison from Thomas Lehré, 26 March 1813 (Madison Papers)
Yesterday the Citizens of this place meet in one of the Churches to deliberate upon the best mode of defending this City, against an attack from our enemy, after a little discussion the enclosed Resolutions were entered into. Certain bitter Federalists came forward at the above meeting and made a violent attack upon our Government, by saying among other things, “As the General Government had...
10Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 23 March 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Presuming upon your goodness I have taken the liberty to mention to you the nature of an application I lately made to the President . owing to the great sacrifices I have made for a number of years past to support the Republican cause in this State —The great increase of my family, and the pressure of the times, I have been induced, with the advice of my friends here, to offer my Services to...
11To James Madison from Thomas Lehré, 16 March 1813 (Madison Papers)
It is reported here, that the Federal Marshal of this District, is to be removed, if that be the fact, then permit me Sir, to offer myself to you as a Candidate for that office. Among the various offices that I have had the honor, from time to time, to hold under this State, was that of the office of Sheriff of this District. I held that office twice. The duties of which, it is well known...
12Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 9 March 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
It affords me great pleasure to inform you, in consequence of the successes of our Navy, we had a public procession—a public Dinner—and a General illumination at night.—The procession was the largest, and the number that dined to-gether upon the occasion, were the greatest, ever known in this City. The enclosed contains the Toasts that were drank upon the occasion .—By the 6 th Toast you will...
13To James Madison from Thomas Lehré, 4 December 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 December 1812, Columbia , “ In the Ho. of Representatives 4 oClock P.M. ” Informs JM that both branches of the South Carolina legislature have reelected John Gaillard to the U.S. Senate. Gaillard received 118 votes to Governor Middleton’s 37, and there was “one lost Vote.” Gaillard’s reelection proves South Carolina’s attachment to JM, because he firmly supported JM’s administration. “There...
14To James Madison from Thomas Lehré, 10 November 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have just this Moment received from a friend, a Copy of your Message to both Houses of Congress. It has produced a wonderf⟨ul⟩ effect here. It has raised the spirits of ⟨your⟩ friends, and depressed that of your enemies. The manly attitude you have taken in your Message, has given, most completely, the lie, to the base, and unprincipled insinations [ sic ] which a certain set of men &...
15Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 13 October 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed paper will show you that your Republican friends in South Carolina , cannot forget you, they upon all occasions are proud to acknowledge you as their Political preceptor. This City, has been in a very great uproar for several days past, in consequence of our Elections, which end this afternon, at four a Clock— The Federalists have made the greatest exertions to carry their Ticket,...
16Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 21 September 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 8 th ult. was handed to me at Columbia , for which I return you my thanks.—The sentiments it contains, coincides exactly with my own, and those of your old friends throughout this State .—It was a fortunate circamstance, that your Letter was handed to me during the sitting of our Legislature, at Columbia , I assure you it has contributed very much to encrease the number of M...
17Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 29 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I am happy to inform you that our Senate, also have this moment adopted, unanimously the address & resolutions, a Copy of which I sent you yesterday . The President of the Senate , and Speaker of the House of Representatives , are directed to transmit Copies of the same to the President without delay. I feel highly grateful at the conduct of our? both Branches of our Legislature on the...
18Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 28 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
A Committee, of which I had the honor of being a Member, presented the enclosed Copy of an address to the President of the United States, it was this day unanimously agreed to by our House , and sent to the Senate for their concurrence. As I know it would afford you great pleasure to learn that your old friends in our Legislature still continued firm and steady to their Republican principles,...
19Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 1 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
It affords me at all times great pleasure, to see that my countrymen, either at their private or public meetings express themselves grateful to you for the blessings they have enjoyed under your Administration.— On the 4 th of July last , an Oration was delivered here in S t Michaels Church , in which the Orator never once mentioned the good that resulted from your Administration, that of your...
20Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 14 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty to send you a paper which contains a continued Account of the Patriotic conduct of the people at d all their public meetings throughout this State , since Congress have declared War against Great Britain .— By it you will see we have not been ungrateful to you for the many Services you have rendered our dear and beloved Country. I sincerely lament the ungrateful &...
21To James Madison from Thomas Lehré, 29 June 1812 (Madison Papers)
In a letter I wrote you on the 27th. Inst. in great haste, just as the mail was closing, I informed you that a very numerous meeting of the Citizens of this City, & its vicinity, took place on that day in Saint Michaels Church. That they appointed a Committee to draw up a Report, which Committee withdrew & between 12 & 1 oClock on the same day made their Report. I also then gave you my...
22To James Madison from Thomas Lehré, 27 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 June 1812, Charleston. Informs JM “that the Committee appointed by a very numerous meeting of the Citizens which took place in St. Michals Church in this City, have just made their Report.” “They approbate in the highest Degree your Conduct as P of the U. States, with a solemn pledge to support you & our Government to the last extremity. They also approbate the conduct of our Members & the...
23To James Madison from Thomas Lehré, 6 June 1812 (Madison Papers)
I send you the City Gazette of Yesterday, it will inform you of the Patriotic spirit of our Citizens. Yesterday we like to have had a serious Riot in this City. The Men belonging to the 29th: Regt: of this place, that were drafted, were ordered to parade yesterday afternoon at 5 oClock before the Court House, for Inspection. Mr: McNeal, a Scotchman , of the House of McKenzie & McNeal, being...
24To James Madison from Thomas Lehré, 30 March 1812 (Madison Papers)
I regret my not being able to go to the Northward as I intended, by which means I am deprived of the pleasure of delivering to you personally the enclosed letter of introduction which I received from Charles Pinckney Esquire, a Gentleman well Known here to be one of your warmest and best friends. With your predecessor Mr: Thomas Jefferson, I have the pleasure of a personal acquaintance, and...