1To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, [ca. 25 January 1817] (Madison Papers)
The within letter relates to a Captive yet held as the Property of an indian; he is the only son of my near nieghbour, his Parents have long been amused with hopes of his being alive. I hope something may be done to liberate this young man from captivity. ⟨Wi⟩th g⟨rea⟩t respect your ob sert RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , J-17:10). Undated; conjectural date assigned based on the date...
2To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 16 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
I have this day rcd a letter from Majr Joseph Hawkins requesting to have his name withdrawn from the Senate for the office of surveyor on acct of the objections which he understood Some of the members from the State of Louisiana had urged against him for want of residence. Having learned that this objection is likely to operate against Mr Hawkins, I have thought it my duty to inform you of...
3To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 19 December 1816 (Madison Papers)
Such is my opinion of your wisdom, justice & humanity, that I must call your particular attention, to the decision of Mr Lee which makes a deduction of 40 Cents from those under Gov. Shelby after the 20th of Oct. till their final discharge which tirminated after allowing every 20 miles as one day. I am happy to find that this decision is contrary to the opinion, of the late Sec of War, instead...
4To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 16 December 1816 (Madison Papers)
I am informed that Messrs Blake and Lane Are candidates for the office of attorney for the State of Indiana. As I am personally acquainted with both characters I take the liberty of recommending Mr Blake for that appointment. Mr Blake has become resident of Indiana and from every information I have obtained he has the confidence of those with whom he is acquainted, & his capacity, zeal, &...
5To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 10 October 1816 (Madison Papers)
The judicial vancancy occasioned by the death of Judge Innis will no doubt place before you a number of persons to fill it. Among the persons Spoken of here I have understood that James B. January, Silas M. Noel, Robert Trimble & John T. Mason will be Candi-dates. I shall confine myself to the two prominent characters Trimble & Mason altho all are men of Standing. I am intimately acquainted...
6To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 13 August 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have not had time before this, to express our deep concern at a report that attempts will be made to have the military deposite at Newport within my congressional district removed to some other quarters. I have already written to the Sec of War on this Subject but it is of too much importance to us & also to the nation in Case of war to fail in our duty to call your attention also to this...
7To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 12 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have recommended for the appointment of Chaplin the Revd Joel Haden to th[e] Sec of war & hope it will meet your sanction as he is one of the first men in this county for talents & correctness. I feel some Solicitude also for the appointment of John T. Mason as deputy Commissary. I have had as difficult a task here as I have always had a hard one at the City in relation to the 1500 $ to...
8To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson and Others, 26 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
Understanding that Col Lane is an applicant for the Appointmt of Commissioner to Superintend the Public Buildings we feel great pleasure in having it in our power to say that from the character of Col Lane, we believe him in every respect well qualified for the faithfull discharge of the dutys of that station. He is a man of good moral character of great personal integrity & industry, of...
9To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 13 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
Altho not acquainted personally with Charles Lucas Esq of St Louis, from information obtained from honorable sources I have no doubt he would give satisfaction to the people & to the Govt if appointed to fill the office of atto for the U States in the Ter. of Missouri. With sentiments of Sincere respect your ob Servt RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Lucas”).
10To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 12 June 1815 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of letters from Mr Ward now at Philadelphia the remaining Contractors have employed my Brother Joel Johnson to repair to the City of washington by way of orange County for the purpose of seeing you; armed with such statements as will shew that without some aid ward & Taylor & their partner James Johnson must be ruined before congress convenes, & that they ask only for money to...