801To James Madison from James Taylor, 19 November 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have this moment reached this am informed that The Honble John Coburn has been recommended by many of the respectable Citizens of St. Louis as the successor of Governor Lewis. Having heretofore expressed to you my high Opinion of Mr. Coburns Capacity & disposition to serve his Count[r]y it would appear superfluous to say much in this letter. I shall only say that I am clearly of Opinion that...
802To James Madison from James Monroe, 3 February 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Monroe. 3 February 1815, War Department. “I have the honor respectfully to propose for your approbation, the appointment of Simeon Knight, Captain in the 1st. Regiment of Infantry, as a Quarter Master General in the Army of the United States.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). 1 p. JM forwarded the nomination to the Senate on 7 Feb. 1815, and it was approved the same day (...
803To James Madison from James M. Garnett, 21 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
At the earnest solicitation of several Gentlemen in this District, whose attachment to the Government renders them watchful of any circumstance, which may tend to diminish it’s popularity; I have taken the liberty to address you on a subject which appears to us to merit your consideration. It is reported here, that the Government either has given, or is about to give Col New a lucrative...
804To James Madison from James Brown and Eligius Fromentin, 1 October 1814 (Madison Papers)
A few days before the adjournment of the last session of Congress, we took the liberty of recommending Benjamin P Porter as a proper person to fill the office of District Attorney at New Orleans in the room of Tully Robinson resigned. I have this day received a Letter from Judge Hall of which the following is an extract. “The Barrataria Pirates still carry on things with a high hand. It is...
805To James Madison from James Maury, 2 January 1815 (Madison Papers)
Peace having been at length agreed on, I take the earliest Opportunity of continuing the offer of my services in the situation of Consul, which I have so long had the honor of holding in this place: and, altho’ years must have, in some degree, rendered me less active, yet they cannot diminish the attachment I have to my countrymen or the desire I have invariably possessed of being useful to...
806To James Madison from James Maury, 4 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Maury. 4 March 1806, Liverpool. “I had the honor of writing to you on the 31st: January. I have, in part, executed a bond agreeable to your instructions of 1st: July, which is sent to Mr. Christopher Johnston of Baltimore, who, after having the execution compleated by the insertion of the sureties, will forward it to you.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Liverpool, vol. 2). 1 p.; in a...
807To James Madison from James Monroe, 20 September 1799 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Alexr. Stuart brother of Archd. has desired me to make known to you his pretentions to a seat in our council with a view to yr. friendly aid in obtaining it. It is impossible to refuse saying of him what I think, especially as my acquaintance with him is of ten years, commencing with his study of the law & continuing since. He is a sensible young man, sound in morality & political...
808To James Madison from James Monroe, 17 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed letter is from Captn. De Butts in whose vessel, and under whose command I sailed to France. I have known him since that time and believe him to be a very honest deserving man. This letter exhibits such a picture of unmerited misfortune & distress as is calculated to excite the simpathy of every benevolent mind. I send it to you to request you will be so kind as look into the...
809To James Madison from James Gordon, Jr., 17 February 1788 (Madison Papers)
Being favd. by Colo. Monroe with a sight of your letter of the 27 January and finding no mention therein of your being in our county in a short time, [I] take the Liberty as yr. Friend to solicit your attendance at march Orange court. I am induced to make such a request as I believe it will give the county in general great satisfaction to hear your sentiments on the new Constitution. Your...
810To James Madison from James Simpson, 17 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
After having closed my general Report of this days Date I beg leave once more to address you in respect to the totall inadequacy of the Antient Sallary granted for the Office I am honoured with. I am almost ashamed to repeat on this subject but necessity compells me, as I daily feel by dire experience that it is impossible for me to continue to serve the Nation at two thousand dollars a year....
811To James Madison from Colin and James Ross, 19 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
We have received your favor of the 11th. currt. and shall to day write to Richmond respecting the Hhd. Tobo. your Overseer says is down and which our friend did not take of the books. Not being able to get a Craft to Come fm. Richmond to Tappk. we order’d your Tobacco to Norfolk and hope it is ’ere now on board ship for London. We expect Mr Macon to be in Town soon & shall make him the advance...
812To James Madison from James Caldwell, 13 August 1816 (Madison Papers)
I do hope you will not take offence at my presumption in now addressing you. You Sir may p[r]obably not recollect me: but I Knew you well in this City though quite a Youth yet to what your honour is: you also Knew my Father well, he is dead many years. I am by misfortune in trade become excessively poor Indeed and to add to my distressed situation have a very large and helpless family around...
813To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart (Abstract), 21 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
21 March 1805, New York . “Not having cash sufficient to transport my family to the seat of government their place of residence, I have taken the liberty to draw upon you in favor of Mr. Jacob Barker for the sum of two hundred & fifty spanish dollars which you will please to pay & deduct the said from the five hundred dollars allow’d by government to pay part of my expences home.” RC ( DNA :...
814To James Madison from James P. Preston, 14 June 1817 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of May last with its enclosure an Extract Signed Valentine Gill. At the next meeting of the Board of Public Works, I will submit it, that I may receive their instructions, whether or not an inquiry shall be made after that gentleman. The acquirements and qualifications, which Mr Gill states himself to be possessed of being “A...
815To James Madison from James Anderson, 3 April 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have had the honor to write You a long letter under date of the 27. ulto; there mentioning my arrival & that I had been presented to His Excellency the Governor & politely received by him. Yesterday a Captain arrived here from St: Jago. He told me, that the french privateers have commenced to capture our Vessels. Three of them have been carried lately into that port & their papers sent to...
816To James Madison from James Monroe, 14 August 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have yours of the 12. Mr Rush and I shall set out for your house on friday eveng, with intention to get as far as Fairfx ct H. that night. We shall move slowly, so that we may not arrive, before monday or tuesday. The letter to the dey of Algiers, will, as you will find, by the translation of his, sent to you, yesterday, require much attention. The state of things there, and in Engld., and...
817To James Madison from James Maury, 17 September 1814 (Madison Papers)
On the 16th March last I had the honor to inclose you the account of Sales of the Tobo you were so good as consign me some years ago, with your account current, by which there appears due to you a balance of £204:15:4¼ which is at your disposal. I now inclose duplicates of those accounts. Accept the sincere wishes of an old friend with assurance of the esteem & respect with which he is your...
818To James Madison from James Monroe, 26 July 1790 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 4th of July was the last recd. acknowledging mine by Mr. Garnett. Those of earlier date were answer’d from Richmond. I find you have had before you two subjects only, of consequence latterly, that part of the revenue business wh. respects the assumpsion of the State debts, & the fixing on some places for the tempy. & permanent seats of Congress. The latter we hear has been finally...
819To James Madison from the Right Reverend James Madison, 24 October 1801 (Madison Papers)
I hope the 500 Dols. herewith sent will come safe to Hand. Nothing is requisite but to return some writing acknowledging the Receipt, or obligation to refund the Amount. Perhaps the usual Bond in such Cases will be the most eligible Mode. Let it not specify any Interest; for if this small Sum be an Accomodation, that is all I desire. The Remainder shall be forwarded, if I am not disappointed....
820To James Madison from James Jervey and Others, 26 April 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 April 1813, Charleston. “Pursuant to a Resolution of the Seventy Six Association, we have the honor to enclose a Copy of an oration delivered before that Society on the 4th. of March last. “In discharging this pleasing duty, we would not do justice to our individual feelings, did we omit to express our best wishes for your health and happiness.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Signed by Jervey, Thomas...
821To James Madison from James Strawbridge, 18 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
I understand Commissioners have been appointed by the State of Georgia, and now in this City, for the purpose of ceding to the United States, part of their Western Territory, and that you are appointed by the President of the United States, to receive the same. As I am interested, and Trustee for a Company claiming a tract of land, situated on the waters of the Tennessee River, which will be...
822To James Madison from James Monroe, [4 June] 1800 (Madison Papers)
… The conduct of the people on this occasion was exemplary, and does them the highest honour. They seemed aware the crisis demanded of them a proof of their respect for law and order, and resolved to show they were equal to it. I am satisfied a different conduct was expected from them, for everything that could was done to provoke it. It only remains that this business be closed on the part of...
823To James Madison from James McCally, 25 August 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 August 1812, Clarksburg. Encloses a copy of a Harrison County order “relative to a company of Cavalry which I have been ingaged in enlisting.” Describes the company as consisting of approximately fifty men and notes that it is prevented from increasing in size by the “oposition made by some disaffected Captains of the Cavalry & Rifle companies.” Proposes that if the company was “recognised...
824To James Madison from James Monroe, [21 August 1814] (Madison Papers)
I have this moment arrivd here from Nottingham, which I left, as the enemy enterd it. Not knowing that there had been a correspondent movment, of troops, by land, with those in the barges, with any degree of certainty, when I wrote you last, and se[e]ing nothing of such a force, as I went on to Nottingham, I had almost discredited the report. Nevertheless we plac’d a guard at some distance in...
825To James Madison from James Lewis, 10 October 1816 (Madison Papers)
Have been Informed that Judge Cocke the Present agent of the Chickasaw Nation is about to be Removed from Office. Should it be correct, I would gladly accept the Same. Should you think proper to confer on me the appointment the favour will be thankfully acknowledged by your Hbl. Servt. RC ( DNA : RG 94, Letters Received, filed under “Lewis”). Redirected by JM to the “Department of War.”
826James Sloan to James Madison, 18 November 1829 (Madison Papers)
haveing an oppertunity by my esteemed freind Thomas Maxwell to address a few lines to thee accompanied by a small treatise on the baneful effects of Preistcraft, which hath long impressed my mind as a duty to publish; but prevented by poverty, and other Embarrassments until last winter, when I published the two numbers herewith sent, to which if blessed with time and ability, I intend to add...
827To James Madison from James Monroe, 18 October 1817 (Madison Papers)
Our carriage arrivd sooner, somedays, than we expected, in consequence of which, and other considerations, connected with affrs at Washington (our horses also hir’d), I am forc’d to hurry on there. It was our intention to have been with you last night, but hearing that Mr Bagot is with you, we are under the necessity, on account of our equipment, our baggage being sent on, by Richmond, to...
828To James Madison from James Maury, 29 September 1818 (Madison Papers)
I have been honored with your letter of the 24th July, for which I thank you, as I also do for the pamphlet you have been so good as to send me. It is indeed highly gratifying to observe this laudable spirit diffusing itself under the auspices of the enlightened in so great a portion of the civilized world: I particularly notice what you suggest for preserving our red hills & a remedy of the...
829To James Madison from James Maury, 1 July 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 July 1803, Liverpool . Wrote JM on 23 June . Has “received official notice of his Britannic Majesty having judged it expedient to establish the most rigorous Blockade at the entrance of the mouth of the Elbe & to maintain & enforce the Same in the strictest manner according to the Usages of War.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Liverpool, vol. 2). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Maury; docketed by...
830To James Madison from James Monroe, 6 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
My expenses abroad having exceeded unavoidable the compensation allowed me in the station I held & the mismanagement of my estate in my absence, make it an object to me to command on loan the sum of about 10,000 dolrs. I should therefore be happy to receive the accomodation from the bank provided it would be willing to make it, on su ch terms as I could accept, or indeed comply with. To enable...