Mr. Calhoun’s best respects to Mrs. Adams, and he is happy to state, that on an examination of the case of Mr Boyd, he found he could with propriety make the allowance to him, which she desired. The 2d Auditor has been directed to Allow his Salary from the 1st Decr. 1819. Mrs Boyd letter is herewith returned MHi : Adams Papers.
2To Thomas Jefferson from John C. Calhoun, 2 June 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of introducing to your acquaintance M r Ruggles, who, in taking an excursion on account of his health intends to visit your neighborhood and is desirous to pay his respects one, who occupies so much of the affection of the American people, as yourself. He is a young gentleman of respectability, and I take much pleasure in gratifying his desire of making your acquaintance....
You are hereby notified, that the President has this day conditionally appointed you a Cadet in the service of the United States; and that, on repairing to West Point, in the State of New York, in the month of June next, and reporting yourself to the Superintendent of the Military Academy, you will be examined for admission into that Institution, and, if qualified, will be admitted,...
4From John C. Calhoun to William Steuben Smith, 29 March 1824 (Adams Papers)
You are hereby informed, that the President of the United States, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, has appointed you to the rank of Paymaster in the regiment of in the service of the United States: to take rank as such, from the twenty second day of March 1824.— You will, immediately on receipt hereof, please to communicate to this Department your acceptance or non-acceptance...
5To Thomas Jefferson from John C. Calhoun, 19 April 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
It is with extreme reluctance that I subject you to any trouble with any portion of the business of this Department, but as the information wanted cannot be obtained in this, or any other of the Departments, I have taken the liberty to place the enclosed papers in your hands, in the hope that it may be in your power to furnish it. The Cherokee Indians have claimed an Annuity of 1000$ under a...
6To Thomas Jefferson from John C. Calhoun, 22 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I cannot make known to you in a more satisfactory manner the wish of m r Emmett in relation to his son, than by transmitting to you his letter, herewith enclosed. I am not personally acquainted with young m r Emmett, but from the recommendation of gentlemen of science, and on whose judgement I can rely, I feel persuaded, that his qualifications for the professorship, for which he applies, are...
7To Thomas Jefferson from John C. Calhoun, 29 December 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
You can have no more satisfactory proof of the growing reputation of your University, than the great anxiety, which is manifested by many of our most scientifick citizens to be attached to it, as professors. Among others, I have been requested by m r Levins (whose letter is enclosed) to bring his name under your notice. I am very favourably impressed with his qualifications. He was one of the...
8From John C. Calhoun to John Quincy Adams, 1825 to 1828 (Adams Papers)
9th Decr. Mr Calhoun accepts with pleasure the invitation of Mr. & Mrs Adams for thursday next 29th Decr. Mr & Mrs Calhoun regret that a previous engagement of Mr Calhoun for friday prevents them from accepting the invitation of Mr & Mrs Adams for that day. MHi : Adams Papers.
9To James Madison from John C. Calhoun, 25 February 1825 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Owen, the bearer is desirous of forming the acquaintance of one, so distinguished by the affections and esteem of his fellow citizens as yourself. I comply with his request to become the medium of an introduction with pleasure, and do not doubt but that the acquaintance of one of so benevolent a character, and so distinguished for the successful application of his system at New Lenark...
10To Thomas Jefferson from John C. Calhoun, 25 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Owen the bearer is desirous of forming the acquaintance of one so distinguished by the affection and esteem of his fellow citizens as yourself. I comply with his request to become the medium of an introduction with pleasure, not doubting, but that the acquaintance of one of a character so benevolent, and who has applied his system with so much success at New Lanark would be agreeable to...