24951To James Madison from Daniel Carroll Brent, 16 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I shall write to Mr. Gamble to morrow, acknowledging the receipt of the letter from him, which is enclosed, and advising him to send his Commn. to the Office, that it may be altered there, as to the name, if you should give no directions to the Contrary. I was aware of the difficulty stated in Mr. Erskine’s letter, also enclosed, with regard to the mode of Communication between the British...
24952To James Madison from Daniel Carroll Brent, 23 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have just received your letter of the 19th. Inst, with its enclosures. I regret that I cannot give Mr. Howard any encouragement with regard to the Maryland paper held by him, tho’ I learn that it was always understood by many that the Bank stock lately recovered from the King of Engld stood pledged for its Redemption: but the Maryland authorities, as I am told, have determined otherwise, &...
24953To James Madison from Daniel Carroll Brent, 15 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have just received your letter of the 11th Inst, from Monticello. A Passport is made out for Mr Yancey, & will be sent to Mr. Carr to day. The NewYork Mercantile Advertiser which came to Mr. S. H. Smith last night contains an account of an arrival from Liverpool, bringing Intelligence to the 10th of Augt. from that place, & to the 8th from London. I presume you will get your Copy of the same...
24954To James Madison from Daniel Carroll Brent, 7 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
Mr Archibald Cock, the Bearer, who was recommended to you some time ago by Doctor Mitchall, of the Senate, and who is again recommended by the same Gentleman, goes to Monticello, for the purpose of soliciting, in person, the appointment of Commercial Agent at Martinique. Mr. Pleasonton informs me that this place is still vacant. I have always understood that Mr. Sibauld, whose Certificate Mr....
24955To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll Brent, 26 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Hadfield yesterday furnished me with the Plans and Specification, herewith sent, which are submitted for your inspection and directions. I think in some few instances he ought to have been more particular; this however can be easily rectified. The Jack Rafters are I think too far apart, they ought not to be more than nine Inches from center to center. From Blagden’s note to me, you will...
24956To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll Brent, 8 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of announcing to you the issue of the election of yesterday —The votes stand thus. of those elected 1 Danieal Carroll 204 2 Geo: Blagden 202 3 James Barry 164 4 Will: Brent 157 5. Benjn. More 129 6 James Hoban
24957To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll Brent, [on or before 4 October 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
It is not perhaps for me to intrude upon you. Yet as I believe to men of your mind , placed in your elevated Station, information from all quarters is acceptable, I will under these impressions address you. The Office of Treasurer of the United States is now vacant, to fill such an office I know one man who I believe has every necessary qualification—his character is pure & chaste ; to which...
24958To James Madison from Daniel Carroll Brent, 4 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
As I find by retaining the Office of Marshal of the Dist. of Columbia, that I must necessarily be almost entirely absent from my family; (one half of whom are young daughters) for the fees are not sufficient to enable me to keep them here, I feel it incumbent on me not only from interest, but the sacred duties I owe to them to resign the Office. I must therefore request you to state to the...
24959To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll Brent, 17 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
It is difficult to ascertain the quantity of stone that can be raised in a given time by a given number of hands—because the rock is buried in the earth from 6 to 16 feet, & it cannot be known whether it is good or will cut well, untill the earth is removed, the removeing of which constitutes a considerable portion of the labour in quarrying; & it not unfrequently happens that the rock either...
24960To James Madison from Daniel Carroll Brent, 30 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
The Bishop has received a letter from which the subjoined extract is made by his desire, & communicated to you: it is from a French Priest, resident at Detroit. I have the Honor to be, with perfect Respect, Dr. Sir, Your Obed: & faithful Servt. DNA : RG 107—LRUS—Letters Received by the Secretary of War, Unregistered Series.
24961To George Washington from Samuel Brenton, 21 January 1785 (Washington Papers)
I am Encouraged to address your Excellency from a Confidence of your willingness to Overlook defects and from your well known disposition to promote the happyness of others. You have Inclosd a Petition from the master wardens and some of the members of the St Johns lodge of this City of which I had the Honor of being master at the breaking out of the late warr. the reasons assignd therein I...
24962To James Madison from Richard Brent, 24 July 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 July 1809, Fauquier Court House. The Virginia senator recommends Alexander Scott for the vacant assistant judgeship of the District of Columbia circuit court. RC ( DNA : RG 59, Letters of Application, 1809–17). 2 pp. Brent wrote a second letter on Scott’s behalf on 11 Sept. 1809 (ibid.).
24963To James Madison from Richard Brent, 2 October 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 October 1810, Fauquier Court House, Virginia. Had intended to visit JM at Montpelier during the summer but was twice prevented from doing so by “some untoward circumstance.” Has received a letter from Thomas Jones, son of Walter Jones, who resides in the Mississippi Territory and who wishes to be considered for territorial secretary in the event that the office becomes vacant. Admits Jones...
24964To James Madison from Richard Brent, 11 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 August 1803 , “ Fauquier Court House .” Recommends Dr. James Wallace for a medical post at New Orleans. Wallace “is a young Man with the prospect of a large family” who “has pursued as I am advised with industry and with genious his medical studies in the medical schools both of America and Scotland.” He is now “much occupied in an extensive and successful practice” and “is generally viewed...
24965To James Madison from Richard Brent, 3 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Richard Brent. 3 August 1806, Fauquier Court House. “I herwith [ sic ] take the liberty to inclose you a letter which I some days since received from P. R Thompson Esqr —you may possibly recollect that Mr. Hackley to whom it relates was some years since an applicant for the Consulship at Nantz and was at that time a visitant to the City of Washington during the period that he remained...
24966To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Brent, [25 January 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
Richard Brent presents his compliments to the President of the United States and will if in his power give himself the pleasure of dining with the President on Wednesday next but such is the precarious state of his health that he is at all times unable to say one day in advance with any tolerable certainty whether if an opportunity is offered he will have it in his power to enjoy the company...
24967To James Madison from Richard Brent, 11 July 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 July 1811. “Mr Alexander Scott of George Town has by letter informed me that he is an applicant to Government for a Consulate to Tunis.” Scott has asked him to give JM his opinion on the application, and he willingly complies. Scott is a “steadfast Republican” and is not only fit “for a Consulate to Tunis but perfectly qualefied to discharge the duties of a much higher diplomatic Station.”...
24968To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Brent, 14 January 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
some days since I received a letter from Mr Wm. Brent, a young Gentleman resident in the City of Washington who is a much esteemed and near relation of mine requesting that my solicitations might be added to those of his other friends in order to obtain for him the honor of being appointed your private Secretary in the event of your succeeding to the Presidency of the Union (of which every...
24969To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Brent, 10 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of enclosing you a letter from the president of a college in Baltimore I am aware of the delicacy of your situation in giving letters of Introduction, and anticipate your declining it in this case, unless from personal knowledge of the applicant you feel he merits the honor of one and it is your custom to give recommendations on such occasions— Mr. DuBourg, the writer, is a...
24970To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Brent, 4 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of enclosing a Memorial which has this day been presented me Soliciting my recommendation of Mr. Samuel Speake as a Justice of the peace, for the reasons therein stated— I will add nothing to what has been stated in the memorial—which I am sure will have its full weight with you—when ever you may enter upon further appointments then those in Commission— With Sentiments of...
24971To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Brent, 9 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Robert Brent has recd and accepts with much pleasure to Invitation of Mr. Jefferson for Dinner on Tuesday Next— RC ( ViU ); Notes on Henderson Family’s Warehouse Shares, [9 June 1805 or after] , on verso.
24972To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Brent, 22 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Understanding that Mr. Richard White, now Teacher of the Western Academy, is an applicant for the office of Librarian to Congress, vacated by the death of Mr. Beckley; and, he having suggested that the members of the board of trustees of that institution, are better qualified to speak as to his fitness for discharging the duties, than any other persons to whom he can immediately apply; We take...
24973To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Brent, 8 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Robt Brent presents his compliments to Mr. Jefferson & acknowledges the receipt of his check for 25$ to be applied to the wounded Sailors belonging to the Chesapeake Frigate—The Subscription paper has been given in charge to a Committee appointed for that purpose—to whom this benevolent donation will be handed by R Brent with pleasure. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
24974To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Brent, 8 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
It has been made my duty by a resolution of the Board of Trustees for the public school in this City, to communicate to you. that you were, on the 4th Inst. reappointed, unanimously, president of the Board.— With sentiments of esteem respect I have the honor to be Sir Your Mo Obt Ser. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
24975To James Madison from Robert Brent, 18 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
In addition to the correspondence heretofore laid before the President of the U States relative to the complaints from a Certain meeting of militia officers relative to the non payment of the Militia of Pensa. The paymaster of the Army has the honor to enclose a Copy of a letter from the Secy of the Government of that State, In which the Governor, who was Intimately acquainted with the whole...
24976To James Madison from Robert Brent and Others, ca. 18 May 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
Ca. 18 May 1812. The subscribers petition for the appointment of a justice of the peace for “that part of the city of Washington generally called ‘ Green-leafs-point ,’ which, being a detach’d settlement, is often the resort of dissolute and licentious persons from the Navy-yard and other places, who by their turbulent and riotous conduct disturb the peace of the inhabitants, and commit...
24977To James Madison from Robert Brent, 25 April 1811 (Madison Papers)
I have ever been and am unwilling to trouble you in relation to any matters appertaining to my office, as paymaster, and the harmony of Intercourse that subsists between the head of the department, to which I belong, and myself has indeed rendered a recourse of this sort altogether unnecessary but on the present occasion, I trust that it will not be deem’d improper or indelicate by yourself or...
24978To James Madison from Robert Brent, 17 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
Mrs. Barry now of New York, a Lady of the most amiable Character, has met with severe afflections since she left this City, in the Death of her Husband and her Daughter. Her only remaining one is pronounced to be in a decline. Her Husband, before his Death, had been recommended to take a Voyage to Madeira, for the benefit of his own and his Daughters Health, and had actually made a contract, I...
24979To James Madison from Robert Brent, 16 September 1813 (Madison Papers)
Agreeably to the suggestion contain’d in your note which I had the honor of receiving on the 13th Inst. I now enclose for your signature twelve Blank appointments for paymasters to be made use of, if necessary, under the suggestions therein stated. I have the honor to be with sentiments of much respect Sir Your Obt Ser RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). JM to Brent, ca. 11 Sept. 1813 .
24980To James Madison from Robert Brent, 7 September 1813 (Madison Papers)
Finding material inconveniences frequently resulting to the public service, in the time consumed by the nomination, approbation, and instruction given to paymasters of Regiments, at a distance from the seat of Government I have in consequence thought it advisable to address a letter of which I have the honor of enclosing you a copy, to Major Genl Harrison, requesting him on the contingences...