2811To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, [ca. 5 June 1816] (Madison Papers)
Under existing circumstances the call of the militia seems to be warranted. Colo. Clinch seems Not to suspect Hambly of any agency in promoting the hostility of the Seminoles. Gaines does, & I think there is some reason for Keeping a vigilant eye upon him. The measures which are contemplated will bring things to an issue. Under present appearances this is believed to be desirable. Should...
2812To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 4 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
I omitted, in my last letter, an answer to your queries on the subject of the remittance to Baring for Todd’s expences. The exchange is now at specie par, both bills on London and specie being about nine per cent above New York bank paper. There is no prospect of either the exchange or the English Bank paper falling lower down. I have not known the true rate of exchange, after making allowance...
2813To James Madison from William Eaton, 3 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
In a few days the office of Post master for this place will be filled. Can I in any manner interest you in my favour. I really think Eighteen years devotedness merritts Something, my recommendation to the Hon the P.M.G. are good. Most Respectfully your obedt Sevt RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM .
2814To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 2 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
I duly received your letter & will of course see La Fayette and procure the busts. The Peacock will, it is said, be ready on Wednesday, and we expect to sail on that day. I do not contemplate a long residence in France and hope that I may soon be permitted to return to America which I leave with a heavy heart. In the expectation of having again the pleasure in a short time of seeing you, and...
2815To James Madison from Joseph Lakanal, 1 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
J’ai l’honneur de Vous adresser une Lettre que J’esperois avoir l’inappréciable avantage de Vous présenter; des évenemens que Je n’ai pu maîtriser ont Changé ma direction me Voici sur les bords de l’ohio Dans des propriétés que Je viens d’acquerir, Gallatin-Contry, dans le Voisinage de la Colonie française de Vevay: Je vais, dans Cette douce retraite partager nmon tems entre la Culture de mes...
2816To James Madison from Wilson Cary Nicholas, 30 May 1816 (Madison Papers)
By a resolution of the General Assembly of Virginia, the President and Directors of the Literary Fund are requested to digest and report a system of public education, calculated to give effect to the appropriations made to that object by the Legislature, and to comprehend in such system the establishment of one University, and such additional Colleges, Academies and Schools, as shall diffuse...
2817To James Madison from John Rhea, 30 May 1816 (Madison Papers)
By the national Intelligencer of the Elevinth instant I have observed that You have been pleased to appoint Jenkins Whitside John Rhea and James Tremble commissioners to superintend, at Nashville, subscriptions towards constituting the Capital of the Bank of the United States. Being about to proceed to Nashville in pursuance of the appointment You have honored me with, I request You to receive...
2818To James Madison from Solomon Southwick, 30 May 1816 (Madison Papers)
When at Washington, last winter, Mrs. Madison did me the honour to accept a set of the Christian Visitant. The enclosed Paper will inform her, that the work has “gone to the tomb of the Capulets,” or rather the Saints. I believe Mrs. Madison has not received all the No’s. I have, however, a number of perfect sets, and shall take the liberty of forwarding one, bound appropriately, which I hope...
2819To James Madison from Perrin Willis, 30 May 1816 (Madison Papers)
It is with the utmost diffidence that I again appeal to your generosity for an office under the government and could only be urged to the act by the most pressing necessity. I have discovered by experience, the unpleasant fact that my present avocation is not to be conducted but with an adequate capital. And not possessing that requisite I shall very soon be compel’d to discontinue it; When I...
2820To James Madison from Gerrit L. Dox, 28 May 1816 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed I have the honor to present for your perusal Copies of memorials (originals of which have this day been transmitted to the Post Master Genl.) from the Republican members of the Legislature of this state and the Republican and mercantile citizens of this City: advising my continuance in the office of Post Master in this place. The good character respectability and high standing both...