1Thomas 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...
2To 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...
3To 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...
4Thomas 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 &...
5Thomas 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...
6Thomas 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...
7To 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...
8To 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 &...
9To 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...
10Thomas 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