1To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 23 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
Jasper Parish Esquire, agent for the six nations of Indians, proceeds to Washington on business interesting to those indians. Mr. Parish is well acquainted with the present wants of the Indians & with the reasons for the measure of removing more westwardly which you were pleased to sanction last winter. I beg leave to introduce Mr. Parish as a respectable & intelligent gentleman whose...
2To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 17 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Charles Radcliff, is very desirous of obtaining admission into the military Academy at West point. He is the son of the respectable Mayor of this city & possesses attainments of the first order for his age. He is, moreover, extremely ardent in pursuit of military science and fame. I beg leave to speak with confidence of the character and qualifications of the candidate & to express the...
3To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 27 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
At a recent council which I held with the Seneca nation of Indians they begged me to address you in their behalf, relative to the nonpayment of their annuity, and of the interest of the stock which they held in the late United States Bank. They stated that these payments had been witheld from them at a time when the war between Great Britain and America rendered the receipt of their regular...
4To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 9 June 1815 (Madison Papers)
Capn. James R. Hanham of the old Artillery, who has been in service ten years & made the Army his profession is omitted from the new Army list. Having been acquainted with Mr. Hanham for several years & frequently at the posts committed to his charge, I can say with confidence that he is a gentlemanly, attentive, capable & meritorious officer, and is universally esteemed. He is now in the...
5To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 16 May 1815 (Madison Papers)
John A. Smith Esquire, son of Col Wm Smith late member of Congress & grandson of President Adams, has it in contemplation to visit Europe & is solicitous of obtaining public employment there. He is a young gentleman of good education & morals; & of patriotic feelings; whose character & standing both as a gentleman and in his profession is respectable. It is with great pleasure and confidence...
6To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 27 February 1815 (Madison Papers)
John Champlin Esqr of this city informs me that he sets out tomorrow for Washington upon some private business. I take the occasion of Mr. Champlin’s visit to congratulate you upon the well-timed & honorable issue of the War & to assure you that Mr. Champlin is a gentlemen [ sic ] of respectable standing in this city & of uniform attachment to the administration & the Country; & I beg leave to...
7To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 7 February 1815 (Madison Papers)
The selection of Mr. Sanford as Senator in Congress, will create a vacancy in the office of the United States Attorney for this district. Mr. Robert Tillotson is a candidate for that office. He is a young gentleman of respectable character and standing and of much promise in his profession. His connexions are also of the first grade and influence in this state. He acquitted himself as army...
8To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 31 December 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Daniel D. Tompkins. 31 December 1814, Albany. “Mr. William D. Cheever of Troy, being on his way to Washington, has intimated to me a desire to have an opportunity to pay his respects to you during his continuance at the seat of government. I take the liberty of giving him this line of introduction & of saying that he is a gentleman of respectability & character.” RC ( DLC ). Docketed by...
9To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 5 November 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Daniel D. Tompkins. 5 November 1814, New York. “In compliance with the direction of the Senate and assembly of the State of New-york I transmit to you the enclosed resolution.” RC and enclosure ( DLC ). RC 1 p.; docketed by JM and Edward Coles. The enclosed 22 Oct. 1814 resolution (2 pp.), signed by Aaron Clark, clerk of the House of Assembly, and John F. Bacon, clerk of the Senate,...
10To James Madison from Daniel D. Tompkins, 24 October 1814 (Madison Papers)
Col. Jenkins quarter master General of this military district & late Secretary of this state sets out this morning for Washington on public business; and I beg leave to recommend him to your notice as a gentleman of the highest respectability & intelligence. He is capable of giving such views of the Department over which he presides both for newyork and this district as will be highly...