1To James Madison from William Pinkney, 10 May 1816 (Madison Papers)
It has been mentioned to me as probable that the Gentleman who now holds the office of Marshall for the District of Columbia will on account of the State of his Health resign it, and that my Friend Mr. Tench Ringgold would in that Event wish to fill it. If this should be so I beg your Permission to second Mr. Ringgold’s wishes by an earnest recommendation of him. He has indeed the Honour of...
§ From William Pinkney and Others. 10 April 1815, Baltimore. “We beg leave to offer you our sincere Congratulations upon the Conclusion of an honorable Peace between the United States and Great Britain; and at the same time to express our unfeigned admiration of the enlightened Wisdom and patriotic Firmness by which your Conduct has been distinguished, during the extraordinary trials to which...
3To James Madison from William Pinkney, [5 February 1814] (Madison Papers)
I beg your permission to mention to you that Mr. William Kilty calculates upon losing his office of Chancellor of Maryland, on account of federal ascendancy in that State, and that I have reason to believe he would be much gratified by having an opportunity of accepting the Station of Comptroller, which is said to be vacant. I believe Mr. Kilty is well known to you—and consequently that it is...
4To James Madison from William Pinkney, 25 January 1814 (Madison Papers)
A Bill appears to have been introduced into the House of Representatives, the object of which is to make it the Duty of the Attorney General to be permanently at Washington. I find no fault with this Bill; but, as I am quite sure that my professional pursuits in Baltimore and Annapolis will render it impossible for me to comply with it, I beg Leave to tender to you the Resignation of my...
5To James Madison from William Pinkney, 3 March 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have only this Moment seen your obliging Invitation to Dinner for Monday last. It was left in the office of the Clerk of the Supreme Court and was delivered to me upon my coming into Court today. I gave a Sketch of the Clauses, which I undertook to draw, to the Chairman of the Committee of foreign Relations of the Senate, yesterday. The principal Clause will I suppose be offered as an...
6To James Madison from William Pinkney, [24 February] 1813 (Madison Papers)
The Case of Livingston ag’ Dorgenoy (formerly Marshall of the Territory of orleans) now depending before the Supreme Court of the U.S. involves some Questions of Importance to the Government—and I presume that it will be proper that I should argue them. The Case has been opened on the part of Livingston and the further Argument has been postponed to afford Time to Counsel to look fully into...
7To James Madison from William Pinkney, 7 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
I do not perceive that the General Government could well interfere upon the subject of the Letter, which you did me the Honour to enclose to me even if it were desirable that it should; but I am quite sure that it will be wholly unnecessary. There is no Disposition to Riot here except with a mere Handful of low people, who can and will be restrained by the Authority of the Majistracy of the...
8To James Madison from William Pinkney, 17 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
From the enclosed Extract from the “American” it would seem that our Consul at Lisbon has retired from his Station; and it is possible that he may not wish to return to it. If that should be so, will you permit me to mention my eldest Son (William) for your Consideration as his Successor in Case one shd. be appointed. He can have the best Recommendation from Merchants and others of all...
9To James Madison from William Pinkney, 5 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
Judge Storey has touched, in the enclosed Letter to me, upon a Subject which I have myself often thought of—and which may soon become of primary Importance. I have not Time at this Moment to say any thing upon it, and I am sure that I could suggest nothing which has not already occurred to you; but I suppose it to be proper to submit the Judge’s Letter to your Perusal. I have the Honour to be,...
10To James Madison from William Pinkney, 30 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 June 1812, Baltimore. Wishes to mention his “young Friend, John Hare Powell, who, now that War has been declared, is extremely anxious to obtain a Commission in the Army.” RC ( DLC : Rives Collection, Madison Papers). 3 pp. Docketed by JM. Powell was appointed inspector general of the U.S. Army on 26 Dec. 1814 ( Heitman, Historical Register Francis B. Heitman, Historical Register and...