1To James Madison from John Beckley, 20 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
I expected to have left this City, yesterday, on my return home, but an unforeseen call to New York obliges me to go to that City for a few days, I therefore now enclose a sketch of the agreement to finish your chariot signed by Mr: Ogle and myself on your behalf. Mr: Kerr will superintend the finishing and completing it; he has himself purchased the leather for the harness and bespoke the...
2To James Madison from John Beckley, 13 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Clinton presented to the House a petition of James Jay, of the state of New York which was received and read praying the adjustment and settlement of his claims against the United States, for money advanced, and for services rendered, during the revolutionary war with Great Britain, which were of a peculiar, secret and interesting nature. Ordered that the said petition be referred to the...
3To James Madison from John Beckley, 5 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have conditionally engaged a neat handsome Chariot for you, with a pair of best plated harness, at 500$. Particulars and a description of it, I will give in a day or two, having, so far engaged, on the advice & opinion of Mr: Kerr, without having, as yet, seen it, altho’ under reservation to be finished as I may direct. If I conclude a purchase, I will arrange the payment to meet your...
4To James Madison from John Beckley, 18 July 1804 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Gregory, will dispose of his Carriage for the price of 300 dollars Cash, Or a note to that amount at 60 days—He would prefer such a sum now ; to the sum of 350 $ in January, having, as he says, immediate occasion for it; nor would it suit his convenience to make a sale of it payable in January. Respectfully, I am, dear Sir, Your obedt. Servt. RC ( DLC ). Nathaniel Gregory was John...
5To James Madison from John Beckley, 19 July 1804 (Madison Papers)
J: Beckley’s respects to Mr. Madison, and informs him that Mr: Gregory accedes to his offer of 300 $ at 90 days—the note will be made payable to Nathaniel Gregory or order, negociable at Bank of discount & deposit. RC ( DLC ).