1To George Washington from John C. Ogden, 20 September 1798 (Washington Papers)
More than ten years have elapsed, since from time to time, I have most respectfully and circumstantially, stated the doings of Calvinists in The United States, in their concerted endeavors to defeat that liberty, toleration and protection in religion, which our laws establish, and upon which our national honor, happiness and safety depend. The moderation, caution, prudence, polite & respectful...
2To George Washington from John C. Ogden, 1 November 1798 (Washington Papers)
In continuation of my determination during life to state to public characters by letters, and the country by publications, the tyranny over the consciences, and infringement upon the laws of religious protection and toleration, I have now the pleasure to inform you, that Judge Patterson, in a late adjudication has decided in favor of the claim of Episcopalians, to the church lands in Vermont....
3To George Washington from John C. Ogden, 16 March 1794 (Washington Papers)
Foreign as the ecclesiastical affairs of our country may be from your immediate deliberation, yet as a member of the Church, it may not be unpleasant, to receive a line, on a new subject, which has excited some conversation. The Revd Doctr Peters of London, formerly of Connecticut, is elected Bishop of Vermont. The Revd Doctr Bass, knowing the embarrassments, as to The Church Land, and being...
4To George Washington from John C. Ogden, 12 February 1799 (Washington Papers)
It is painful to trouble a man whom I have so long revered with these letters—But Oliver Wolcott whom you honored with a place, has cast me into prison for a small sum due honestly to him. The suit is pushed for two causes—One to defeat my hopes and expectations of the place of collector of the customs in New Haven. He wishes to have it given to Eli⟨zur⟩ Goodrich—Brother to the member of...
5To George Washington from John C. Ogden, 16 January 1793 (Washington Papers)
The rapid decline in the health of that firm patriot, and excellent Soldier Judge Sullivan, will shortly remove him to another world. With this in expectation, the People of New Hampshire are generaly anxious, as to his Successor. Their eyes and hearts are set upon The Honble Mr Pickering—a Gentleman of known learning and abilities, of stern integrity, and pure morality, A man who has no...
6To George Washington from John C. Ogden, 9 January 1791 (Washington Papers)
Nothing of a personal nature, or relating to controversy concerning religious opinions, could induce The Author of the inclosed to transmit it to you. The Ideas relating to liberty, protection, and spoiling of Church property, are of a public nature. and too important to those concerned, to pass in silence. With this impression, I have presented them to my country men. If I have erred, the...
7To George Washington from John C. Ogden, 22 December 1794 (Washington Papers)
The event which our Church had good reason to expect, for many years, has taken place. The Legislature of Verdmont, at their last session, converted our Glebes to other uses, than those to which they were appropriated, by ancient grants & charters. The lands of The Society for propagating the gospel, are also seized upon, as confiscate, The pretext for this is, that by the operation of the...
8To George Washington from John C. Ogden, 20 January 1790 (Washington Papers)
Could I have introduced the book, which accompanies this, to your perusal, or for the amusement, of some hour of relaxation, from the important duties, of your exalted station; in any other or a better method than this; I would have done it. But my distance from New York, a fear least I might be charged with taking too great liberty with you, or be suspected of some party designs; has led me...
9To George Washington from John C. Ogden, 30 October 1789 (Washington Papers)
Overwhelmed as Your Excellency is, by the Invitations and Solicitations of our grateful and virtuous Countrymen, who wish to pay every tribute of veneration, and give every possible proof of their Affection for your Person, and Reverence for the high office, which you have condescended, to accept for the public good; I would spare you the trouble of this, and in silence rejoice at our being...
10To George Washington from John C. Ogden, 7 February 1794 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed was sent to the press, in obedience to the wishes of many respectable characters, with an ardent hope, that it would expedite the attainment of justice, which the necessities of The Church and sufferings of her Clergy require. Determined to be absolved in the eyes of The Church and of Posterity, and to do what humanity to my brethren, and duty to my own family require I circulate...