1To James Madison from James H. Blake, 6 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 January 1810, Washington. Believes his character has been “much traduced and vilely slandered” to JM and therefore begs him to refer to his testimonials on file in the Department of State. Denies he is a “violent Man,” though he admits he had the “misfortune” to be involved in a controversy at Richmond with “one of Jno. Randolphs party.” Refers to the sacrifices he has made to support “the...
2To James Madison from James H. Blake, 29 June 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 June 1811, Washington. “It is rumoured that a new Appointment of Register for the County of Washington, is about to take place; should that be a fact, I beg leave to solicit of you that Appointment.” The demands of his “numerous family” are as great as “those of any other individual can well be.” Does not want this request to be understood as a wish for the present occupant to be removed....
3James H. Blake to James Monroe, 31 December 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ James H. Blake to James Monroe. 31 December 1813, Washington. “In consequence of the Death of Col. George Gilpin, the office of Judge of the Orphans Court in the County of Alexandria—has become vacant. “I have been requested to communicate to you, for the information of the President, that Col. Francis Peyton of that place would accept the appointment. “Col. Peytons high & respectable...
4To James Madison from James H. Blake, [27 August 1814] (Madison Papers)
I wrote you the inclosed last Even.g—but neither Horse or rider could then be procured to take it to you. I have been up all night patroleing the Streets & guarding public and private property—collecting arms & ammunition remaining dispersed about this City. And am happy to inform you all is perfectly still and quiet this morning. I observe this moment a few of our citizens returning. In haste...
5To James Madison from James H. Blake, 21 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
Lt. John Beckett of the 14th. Regt. of Infantry, entered the military service of his Country at the commencement of the late War; He has been constantly in service since, and has given satisfaction to his superior officers; He served under Brigr. Genl. Pike at the taking of York in Upper Canada—was at the Capture of Fort George on the Niagara, served as a volunteer on Board the Squadron of...
6To James Madison from James H. Blake, 18 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour of transmiting you a Resolution of the board of Aldermen and board of Common Council of this City, to which they respectfully solicit your approbation. The object of this resolution, if carried into effect, will be a small alteration of the plan of the Canal, so as to form a Basin on a small part of the unappropriated public Ground, on the North of the Tiber, which at this...
7To James Madison from James H. Blake, 14 December 1816 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of soliciting for my Son Thos. H. Blake, now a resident of the State of Indiana, the appointment of District Attorney for that State; The letters herewith sent and others that I shall send in a Day or two, I trust will be satisfactory as to his competency for the Appointment. I will therefore only observe that my Son, who was a resident of this District during the war, and...
8To James Madison from James H. Blake, 4 March 1817 (Madison Papers)
We come, Sir, on behalf of the Citizens of Washington, to mingle our congratulations with our regrets at your political retirement; congratulations that spring from our participation as Americans in the untarnished glory that accompanies you—regrets that flow from feelings alive to the loss we are so soon to experience. At this event, as Citizens of a great community, we feel a pride only...