158941To James Madison from John G. Jackson, 24 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
I received by the last Mail a commission from the Executive of Virginia appointing me in conjunction with Genls. Porterfield & Trigg Commissioners on the part of the State of Virginia to superintend &c the line between the Virginia Military reservation, & the lands ceded to the U States by the State of Virginia. Altho’ I feel anxious to undertake the duty of that office, so important to a...
158942To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 24 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
From the communications received from & the personal application made by the officers of the detachment of militia in this state I am induced to suggest the propriety of calling into actual service at least a portion of our quota composed altogether of volunteers & men who would do honor to any cause worthy to be defended by fre[e]men. The measures of the Government have been supported with a...
158943To James Madison from the Officers of the Sixth Regiment of South Carolina Cavalry, 24 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
The officers of the 6th. regiment of South Carolina cavalry, had not intended to offer to the government our sentiments on the present situation of our country, believing that no assurance would be necessary, but that it would be taken for granted, that in a war into which we have been reluctantly forced by the injustice of our enemy, every part of the military were ready to discharge their...
158944To James Madison from Thomas Shepherd, 24 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
In obedience to the vote of a convention composed of Republican Delegates convened at No. Hampton on the 20th. Instant from fifty one Towns in the Counties of Hampshire Franklin & Hampden (late Hampshire County), I herewith transmit you the report and resolutions adopted by that convention on the subject of the present war with Great Brittain. It is with pleasure that I do this, as this...
158945Statement of Appropriations for the Navy and Marine Corps, 24 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
Balances in the hands of the Secy of Treasury Balances in the hands of Treasurer Over Pay &c of Officers & Seamen 780 119 95 25.810 65 Provisions 289.757 6 822 52½ Medicines &c 19.000 446 37 Repairs of Vessels 2.329 24 Contingent &c 11.000 1.222 79½ Navy yards 28.000 230 68
158946To James Madison from the Inhabitants of Gerry, Massachusetts, 24 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 July 1812. “The Inhabitants of the Town of Gerry, in the County of Worcester, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, in legal Town-meeting assembled, beg leave respectfully to present the following … Memorial . “We have viewed, with anxious eye, the proceedings of our National Council, since the days of the retirement of our beloved and illustrious Washington . “We have endeavored to examine,...
158947To James Madison from James Jefferis, ca. 24 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
Ca. 24 July 1812. Claims that in 1809 he and John Dauphin, both of the District of Delaware, put up security for James Brobson to serve as marshal. Explains that at that time there was little business for the marshal to perform, that they believed Brobson was solvent and of good character, and that Jefferis and Dauphin were both men of considerable means. “Your Memorialist however respectfully...
158948Thomas Jefferson to John L. Thomas, 24 July 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
In the year 1804. Charles Henderson executed a deed to Craven Peyton to which you were a witness. this deed was proved in court by the two other witnesses, and has remained unrecorded ever since for want of your attestation. as I hold the land under that deed I request the favor of you to attend our next court and in order to compleat the proof, that it may be committed to record. lest I...
158949From James Madison to Benjamin Ludlow, 25 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. the address from “The Convention of Republican Delegates from the several counties of the State of New Jersey,” explaining the sentiments entertained at this crisis, by that portion of my Constituents. The sentiments are worthy the character of Citizens, who know the value of the national rights at stake in the present contest; and who are willing to do justice to the sincere &...
158950To James Madison from John Allen, 25 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
I am unknown to you and therefore this address may seem improper. My apology is that several years ago I was among those who forwarded Resolutions pledging ourselves &c to Endeavor to support all lawful measures taken by Govrment to vindicate our rights. I considered it a Solemn promise which aught to be performed But besides that obligation I heartily approve of the measure taken. I only...