1To James Madison from Alexander Scott, 7 April 1819 (Madison Papers)
Having brought my long-protracted suit against John Law to a termination, I take the liberty to enclose you a copy of an extract from the record, shewing the decision of the court. Thro’ this troublesome controversy, I have had to contend with an adversary not less active and crafty than he had been malignant and vindictive; who spared neither pains nor expence, and called to his aid a host of...
2To James Madison from Alexander Scott, 11 August 1819 (Madison Papers)
On my return home, I had the honor of receiving your favor of the 2d Ulto, and beg leave to tender you my most sincere thanks for your polite and friendly promise to write a few lines to the President, on the subject which I took the liberty to suggest to you. Your friendly assistance on this occasion will be duly appreciated, and most gratefully remembered by me and my family. With Sentiments...
3To James Madison from Alexander Scott, 2 January 1820 (Madison Papers)
In addition to the acts of kindness heretofore received from you, it wou’d seem like imposing on benevolence to make any further request. Presuming however further on that benevolence, I once more take the liberty of soliciting your friendly assistance, promising at the same time that I shou’d be much distressed, were you to do any thing on my account, in the smallest degree repugnant to your...
4To James Madison from Alexander Scott, 10 March 1821 (Madison Papers)
In addition to the favors heretofore received from you, (which I shall ever hold in grateful recollection) I feel a reluctance at making any other request, and must premise a wish that you will not comply with it unless perfectly agreeable to your feelings. I should wish to fill a situation created under the Spanish treaty (Secretary to the Board of Commissioners,) and consider myself...
5To James Madison from Alexander Scott, 12 March 1821 (Madison Papers)
I took the liberty to write you a few lines by mail, but understanding that the direct mail to Orange Court House does not leave this place until thursday, I write a few lines by way of Fredericksburg. The object of my former letter was to ask the favor of a few lines to Col Monroe in my favor, in relation to an office now in his gift. I mean the secretary to the board of Commissioners under...
6To James Madison from Alexander Scott, 24 March 1825 (Madison Papers)
I am still unfortunately an applicant for office, and very reluctantly troublesome to my friends. In my appointment to Pensacola I was disappointed; the place not only being destitute of commerce, but there being no chance of improvement. The sterility of the neighbourhood and want of a back country are insuperable obstacles to its prosperity. Previous to Mr Monroe’s leaving Washington he sent...
7To James Madison from Alexander Scott, 10 September 1825 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty to enclose you a copy of a letter which I received from Col Monroe in relation to a small claim which I mean to present to the Dept. of State, and also an extract of my letter of instruction to which Mr. Monroe refers. Mr. Monroe, as you will perceive, has a very indistinct recollection of the particulars of the transaction in question; he has however afforded his evidence...
8To James Madison from Alexander Scott, 22 August 1826 (Madison Papers)
In my claim, in support of which I enclosed you Mr. Monroe’s letter and other documents, I unfortunately failed, ’tho it was sustained by strong additional testimony. Mr Clay’s decision was not founded on the merits of the case, but he refused to allow it because it was a settled account, ’tho I cited to him many precedents to the contrary. In my controversy with John Law altho I obtained a...
9To James Madison from Alexander Scott, 8 March 1827 (Madison Papers)
I duly received your favor containing the $35 you were so kind as to enclose me, for which I beg leave to return my grateful thanks, the relief not only being highly acceptable, but enhanced by the feeling manner in which it was afforded. I shou’d have immediately replied to your letter, but intending to present a petition to Congress for a claim, in the success of which I was very sanguine, I...
10To James Madison from Alexander Scott, 8 August 1827 (Madison Papers)
After your great kindness in the loan you were so kind as to make me, it is imposing on generous feelings to make any further request. But at this time I assure you I am in distress. We owe twenty five dollars for house rent, and unless we can raise it our little furniture (a present to Mrs Scott[)] will be sacraficed. If god spares my life, it shall with the other, be faithfully repaid. Often...