1To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 14 February 1819 (Madison Papers)
I have lately imported from England a small quantity of Talevera Wheat, which was procured by a particular friend of my Brothers, from the Farm of Sir Watkins Williams Wynne of Wynnstay Wales, who is estimated to be one of the most celebrated aggriculturist[s] in that Country; and as you, at least , have the reputation of being a Zealous promoter of that Science in this , I have taken the...
2To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 24 January 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 January 1811, Georgetown. Called on JM “this Morning” but found him engaged with Secretary of State Smith. Offers himself as a candidate for the collectorship vacated by the removal of Laurence Muse. Has no testimonials ready; “I presume however that your own knowledge of me may be Sufficient to Judge in that respect.” If documents are needed he can have them in four or five days. RC ( DNA...
3To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 25 June 1810 (Madison Papers)
Having good reasons to believe that unfair, and unfounded, representations have, or will be made to the Executive, with a view to injure the reputation of my Brother James in his Official Character, I take the Liberty to address you on that Subject, and to request you to Suspend any Opinion thereon, untill time can be given for investigation, which I am persuaded will terminate honorably to...
4To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 20 January 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 January 1805, New York. “I have been duly favored with your Letter of the 10th Instant [not found], and am much obliged by your attentions, I have also a Letter from Mr Dawson, who mentions, that he will present a petition to Congress, which I fear will be of no avail, I have however Inclosed the necessary Documents from our Custom House to him by this days Mail, and requested Mr Duval to...
5To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 2 January 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 January 1805, New York. “In the month of November last I received a Consignment of Coffee from Baltimore, the duties on which amounted to upwards $2400 dollars & Sold it for Exportation, intending to reserve for my friend the advantage of the Drawback, but not knowing that it was necessary to reenter the Same, at the Custom House here, untill too late to effect my object, as you will See by...
6To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 6 November 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 November 1804, New York. “I beg you to excuse the Liberty I take in introducing to your notice Mr Destrihan, who comes strongly mentioned by my Friends at New Orleans, and I shall feel much obliged at any civilities offered him.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. On the same date, Maury wrote JM a similar letter introducing Pierre Sauvé ( DLC ; 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, except for Sauvé’s name, complimentary...
7To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 10 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 January 1804, New York. Requests a letter of introduction to Governor Claiborne “in favor of Mr Hugh Pollock of this place who is about to settle at New Orleans.” “Mr Pollock has been a Merchant of much respectability here for some years, he married the only Daughter of Mr Joseph Anthony late of Philada. and from a long acquaintance with him I have no hesitation in saying he is quite the...
8To James Madison from Wade Hampton and Fontaine Maury, 21 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
Some little time ago three French ships of War arrived at this Port from Guadaloupe via Carthagena where they touched with a view to sell, or otherwise dispose of a number of renegado negroes they have on board, but the Spanish Government not permitting them to be landed, they proceeded hither, and dispatched a vessel to Gel. Le Clerc for further instructions as to the mode of disposing of...
9To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 1 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
Having a private Conveyance I take the Liberty to inclose you a Pamphlet just Published. If I can on any occassion Render my services acceptable to you at this place, where I have made an establishment in the Commission business, I shall have particular therein, being with real esteem Dear Sir Your mo He RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM. The pamphlet was probably [James Cheetham], A Narrative of the...
10To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 17 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 May 1801, Fredericksburg. Wishes to be considered for collectorship at Alexandria; JM will receive letters from Monroe and others on his behalf. Encloses letters for John Dawson, which the emissary ordered forwarded through Department of State. RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Maury had handled the Madison family business affairs in Fredericksburg ( PJM William T. Hutchinson et al., eds., The Papers of...