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...
24981To George Washington from Robert Brent, 25 September 1791 (Washington Papers)
It having been my lott to inherit nothing from the estate of my Ancestors; and finding the perils and uncertainties of the merchantile business, in which I was bred, enough to deter those from its persuit, who possessed ample capitals You will not be surprised at one, who did not possess that necessary advantage, declining its persuit. In order to secure a future independance I have been...
24982To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Brent, 31 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Commission with which I have been honoured, as Mayor of this City expires this day, it will be therefore proper that a new Commission be made out & forwarded as early as possible presumeing that the situation of pay master, to which Genl DearBorn has intimated your desire to appoint me, will occupy my whole time, it will be proper that some other person should be commissioned as Mayor of...
24983To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Brent, 2 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been particularly solicited by the signers of the enclosed memorial to lay it before you I will add nothing to the reasons urged by the memorialists—in favor of the appointment they solicit—or of Mr. Minifie the Gentleman recommended by them—except merely to add that this Memorial appears to be signed by a very respectable part of the Community residing in that quarter of the...
24984To James Madison from Robert Brent, 24 September 1815 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed paper, which I have the honor to hand you, was yesty placed in my hands. It contains resolutions enterred into by the officers of a Regiment of Volunteers or Militia of the State of pensa reflecting on me, which, in conformity to their tenor, have no doubt been, or will be officially communicated to you. I take the liberty respectfully to request Sir, that you will suffer no...
24985To James Madison from Robert Brent, 19 May 1809 (Madison Papers)
My Appointment, as Mayor of this City will expire on the last of this Month. I take the liberty of intimating to you, least you should think of Conferring that appointment again on me, that it will neither be proper, or in my power, to act again. My other duties, both of a public & private nature, have heretofore prevented, & will continue to prevent me from attending to the duties of that...
24986To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Brent, 9 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
In answer to the note which you did me the honor of writing me yesterday, concerning the office of Judge of the Orphans Court of this County, vacated by the resignation of Mr Dorsey, I beg leave to return you my unfeigned thanks for the new proof of confidence which you have manifested in me, in the Tender of this appointment, and to inform you, that under the actual circumstances of the...
24987To James Madison from Robert Brent, 9 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 February 1810, Washington. Recommends two lieutenants for appointment as military district or regimental paymasters, in accordance with the peace establishment act of 1802. Has consulted secretary of war concerning the vacancies and asks JM “to signify your assent at the foot of this letter” if he approves the nominations. RC ( NjP : Crane Collection). 3 pp. Endorsed by JM, “The appts....
24988To James Madison from Robert Brent, 30 January 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 January 1812, Washington. Has received a letter from St. Louis, handed to him by Colonel Hammond, asking him to mention James F. Hull for appointment to a judgeship which has been rendered vacant by the expiration of Judge Coburn’s term and the death of Judge Shrader. Has no personal knowledge of Hull, but he is said to be “a man of probity and Talents acting as attorney at Law … and altho...
24989To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Brent, 3 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the honor of receiving your favor of this date, asking my acceptance of the appointment of Mayor under the late act of Congress for incorporating this City— Altho I feel great defidence in the Talents I possess for exicuting that duty, in a manner which may afford general satisfaction—yet feeling it a duty to contribute my feeble aid for the public service I will venture upon its...
24990To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Brent, 20 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Robert Brent has the honor of presenting his Compliments to the president of the U States and solicits the favor of being furnished with the Memorial of the Corporation of George Town—as he wishes to communicate its contents to the Council of this City who are about to set to Day. Robert Brent will, if the president wishes to retain the original in his possession, have it Copied & return’d to...