31To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 15 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 July 1801, Kentucky. Renews his request for appointment as U.S. marshal for Kentucky; mentions his 21 June letter with its enclosure, a letter from Judge Innes to the president supporting him. Hopes that letter has not miscarried, for the office he seeks “is profitable & not difficu[l]t.” Will obtain another letter from Judge Innes if necessary. RC ( ViU : McGregor Library). 2 pp.;...
32To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 16 November 1801 (Madison Papers)
Having some business to forward you for and by direction of my brother James—which I could not get done untill a few days past, has prevented me from writing you before now. I called to see yr Mother on my [way] in. I sincerely regret that [it] is not in my power to see you while in Virginia, I leave this place on the 24th. for Kentucky—where it will ever give me great satisfactin to hear from...
33To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 13 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 13 February 1802. Calendared in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2) as a two-page letter.
34To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 16 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have lately been settling up the Accts. of my friends with officers of the Direct tax, which have been commited to my care, Among which are the Lands of yr fathers estate and those of yr brother Ambrose’s & your own, 1000 Acres of Military land in the name of yr brother was omitted by some misunderstanding between Majr Lees Exor. & myself, but means has been taken to correct the error which...
35To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 6 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
This will be handed you by Mr. John Jordan, one of the most respectable merchants of this town, who has been very much engaged in the exporting trade from this Country, he also expects to make arrangements while at Philadelphia to encrease the business, unless the situation of the trade of the Mississippi frobids [ sic ] it—any information you may receive from him may be strictly relied on, and...
36To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 12 December 1804 (Madison Papers)
This will be handed you by Capt. Richard Taylor (son of Come. Richd Taylor) who has been chosen to take the Votes of the Electors of this State for President & Vice President, which has been unanimous for Mr. Jefferson & Mr. Clinton. Capt. Taylor like his Father has been unfortunate in the defence of his Country having recd. a wound which ere long will prove very troublesome, government has...
37To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 20 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
Herewith you will receve an Acct. of the disbursement of the Money long ago deposited in my hands for your Land purposes. I called at your house on my way in & saw Mr. Willis, & he has paid me some Money for the future, demands of his Intrest, to the lands in right of Mrs. Willis. I wish to be informed if any agremt. has taken place between your & your Neice, & what is the proportion you now...
38To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 12 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Martin Hardin (Son of the late Genl. Hardin) is the bearer hereof and who I have taken the liberty to introduce you. The great respectability of this Gentleman with his uniform discreet deportman has gained him the universal esteem of all his acquaintances Any civilities you shall be pleased to shew him will not be improperly placed & respectfuly received by him and acknowledged a favor by...
39To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 31 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to introduce you to the acquaintance of Mr. Jessee Bleadsoe & Mr. Henry Gist; two Gentlemen of my particular and long standing friendship they are respectable Carrecters, of strict integrity and punctuallity in engagements; and are possessed of hanzome property. the object of their visit to the City of Washington they will make known to you, and I hope it will prove mutually...
40To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 10 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
Com’dore Richard Taylor, is the bearer of the votes of the Electors of this State. They were unanimous; Genl. Walter lamented much at his not being able to attend. His Vote was concurrent, with those properly given I can assure you there is great uninimity in this State as to the Embargo, and the approbation of the measures of the Administration, and will readily support such measures as may...
41To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 15 April 1809 (Madison Papers)
The Hon’ble John Allen of this State, (not having the pleasure of a personal acquaintance with you) has requested me to make known his willingness to fill the office now vacant by the non-acceptance of the Hon’ble John Boyle for the Illinoise Territory. This Gentleman has served as one of the Judges of the district & Circuit Courts of this State for many years, and a portion of the time in the...
42To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 16 June 1809 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance our relation Major Jonathan Taylor (son of Jonathan). He is one of the Principal Leasees of the Saline Salt works, and the principle superintendent on their part. He is a Gentlema⟨n⟩ of unquestionable integrity and indefatigable industry. His visit to Washington is solely to make some propositions for the renual of the Lease of those works or a...
43To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 5 October 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have just met with Major Morrison on his Way to the City of Washington, and I cannot omit droping you a line. I wrote you since the return of Major J. Taylor, wherein I informed you of your Land business &C. and also took the liberty to say some thing on the subject of Leasing the Saline Salt Works, & probably I may have exceeded the limits of an individual. If so hope you will excuse it, as...
44To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 6 December 1812 (Madison Papers)
Notwithstanding the length of time since I addressed a letter to you, be assured it has not been in the least degree owing to the want of respect for your person, or a steady adherance and full confidence, in the wise political system you have invariably recommended, and so far as depended on yourself decisively adopted, to promote the peace, happiness & preservation of our much beloved...
45To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 5 November 1813 (Madison Papers)
Our Venerable Governor with his suit arrived here last evening on his return home, from Canada. He says the Indian Warfare is compleately at an end in the Northwest, unless the British again get possession of the Country in that quarter, which I hope will never again be permitted there. The importance of this campain in its issue, I flatter myself will be an evidence to the those who have...
46To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 15 February 1814 (Madison Papers)
I this day compleated the purchase of Ten Mules for you, at the request of my Brother James. They are not entirely of the discription we first contemplated, for such were not to be got in time, if at all, in this quarter. All except three, are very good at the prices, & they are small tho young. I have given for the Ten $487.50, I have to give a young man $25 dollars to take them to your seat...
47To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 25 September 1816 (Madison Papers)
I am sorry to have to announce to you the Death of the Hon’ble Harry Innes, the Federal district Judge for this State, he departed this life very suddenly on the 20th. Inst: it is said, with the Dropsey in the breast. The appointment to fill the Vacancy will no doubt occation numerous recommendations for different persons, and I hereby take the liberty to name Robert Trimble esquire, as a...
48To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 17 October 1816 (Madison Papers)
I was much gratified to hear by our relation Lieut Joseph Taylor of the health of yourself and family, mine at present enjoys that blessing. I addressed a letter to you not long since, on the subject of the appointment of a district Judge for Kentucky. I should not now again mention it, was it not for the circumstance of a report that has got into circulation which may reach you, that Mr....
49To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 2 April 1823 (Madison Papers)
Some months ago Judge Todd inquired of me for a Pamphlet, published by Jas. Smith of this State giving an acct. of his captivity with the Indians many years past, that he wanted it for you, having found one in the neighbourhood I got it, and have herewith inclosed, it by a safe & private hand, one or two pages (the last) is lost. I hope it is the one requested—never having heard of any other....
50To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 26 May 1823 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 25th. Ulto: came to hand yesterday, altho’ I had Known of two interfering claims I had not supposed, they had intended to set up any claim to either of the two tracts sold by you & Mrs. Willis; The elder Grant held by you I deem a sufficient guard angt. [ sic ] either of those interfering ones; however I will write immediately to Bell on the subject, to be made acquainted...
51Hubbard Taylor to James Madison, 15 April 1830 (Madison Papers)
In closing up my old Accounts I find that the funds placed in my hands by you since the Acct. rendered, including what remained after, the purchase of the Mules sent you and $20 paid Mr. John Lee who had subsequently the agency of your business and presuming Mr. Lee still continues as such and as I make no charge for the trivial services, I have rendered, that there is still a ballance of $25...
52Hubbard Taylor to James Madison, 20 July 1835 (Madison Papers)
I have long since intended writing to you to let you know that altho we are situated at a distance I have not forgotten our early friendship and the esteem in which I continue to hold you in my sincere and affectionate rememberance—I have not been wanting in my frequent enquiries in reguard to your & your families health—I am gratified to hear by the late information I have recd., that it is...