1From John Adams to John Graham, 28 February 1823 (Adams Papers)
I have rec’d and heard y’r favor of Feb 23d and the pamphlet enclosed, it is a free manly & independent argument at the bar—it is quite orthodox in liberty, humanity, & in law—at least I think so as far as the judges express’d their sentiments—“The court agrees with Dr Graham, in most of the points wh’ he has taken on the subject of examinations & confessions taken in the police office;.” A...
2From Thomas Jefferson to John Graham, 12 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks the favor of mr Graham, on reciept of this to fill up a Commission for John Steele (Genl.) of Pensylva. as Collector for Philadelphia in the place of Genl. Shee decd, and to inclose it to him near or at Lancaster. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3From George Washington to John Graham, 10 September 1759 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to John Graham, 10 Sept. 1759. On 14 Sept. Graham wrote to GW : “I received your letter of the 10th Inst.”
4From James Madison to John Graham, 30 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 30 August 1810. Acknowledged in Graham to JM, 3 Sept. 1810 . Asks Graham to examine the registers delivered to the State Department by Mrs. Skipwith to see whether they contain the papers JM had requested earlier. Also inquires about the delegation of executive powers under the law of June 1794.
5From James Madison to John Graham, [ca. 14 January 1817] (Madison Papers)
If the ports blockaded be not within the possessions of the B. E. I. Company, a representation on the subject to the B. Govt. will be proper thro’ Mr. Adams, or Mr. Bagot. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). Undated; conjectural date assigned based on John Graham to JM , ca. 13 Jan. 1817 , at the bottom of which JM wrote this reply.
6From James Madison to John Graham, 12 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 12 August 1810. Acknowledged in Graham to JM, 15 Aug. 1810 . Forwards a letter from Mr. Balch [not found] and asks Graham to consult with Mr. Jones.
7From James Madison to John Graham, 13 May 1815 (letter not found) (Madison Papers)
¶ To John Graham. Letter not found. 13 May 1815. Described in Stephen Pleasonton to JM , 18 May 1815 , as requesting Graham’s assistance with “business mostly private,” including a payment to “Genl Taylor” (probably James Taylor of Kentucky).
8From James Madison to John Graham, 16 September 1811 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 16 September 1811. Acknowledged in Graham to JM, 18 Sept. 1811 . Forwards a check for $1,200 and requests Graham to send him the same amount in Virginia banknotes.
9From James Madison to John Graham, 31 August 1811 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 31 August 1811. Acknowledged in Graham to JM, 3 Sept. 1811 . Transmits a memorandum of purchases to be made and forwarded by Mr. Barry.
10From James Madison to John Graham, 16 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 16 August 1810. Acknowledged in Graham to JM, 20 Aug. 1810 . Requests a paper from the Paris files of the Department of State.