25531To James Madison from Francis Brooke, 1 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 April 1801, Fredericksburg. Recommends Henry Coleman to JM as a person worthy of a clerkship. Coleman has letters of introduction from John Taylor of Caroline and others, so the sole reason for an extra testimonial is the applicant’s “Solicitation and the liberality of your Character.” RC ( ViU ). 1 p.; docketed by JM.
25532To James Madison from Francis Brooke, 15 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 March 1803, Fredericksburg. Returns the enclosed commission [not found] because acceptance would render him ineligible for a state Senate seat for which he is again a candidate. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p. Brooke had been appointed as a commissioner of bankruptcy (see Jefferson’s list of appointments, n.d. [ DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “Jefferson”]).
25533To James Madison from Francis Brooke, 4 March 1826 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty to recommend to you Mr John T Lomax of this place as the Successor of Mr Gilmer in the university. I know no professional lawyer better qualified to fill his place, Mr Lomax is one of the best read lawyers in the State, and though he has not attained the eminence of some of them, it is more to be attributed to his great modesty and other causes, than to any inferiority of...
25534To James Madison from Francis Brooke, February 1794 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
February 1794. Applies for the customs collectorship at Tappahannock, Virginia. RC ( DLC : Washington Papers). 3 pp. Badly faded. Addressed by Brooke to JM in Philadelphia. Francis Taliaferro Brooke (1763–1851) was the brother of Robert Brooke, who became governor of Virginia in December 1794. Although Francis Brooke was married to a niece of George Washington, the president appointed Laurence...
25535To James Madison from Francis Brooke, 8 February 1828 (Madison Papers)
I avail myself of the earliest moment, since the Proceedings and Address to the People of Virginia were printed, under the direction of the Central Committee, to comply with the Resolution of the Convention, requesting me to transmit a copy thereof to each of the gentlemen nominated on its Electoral Ticket, and to inform them of their several appointments; and in pursuance thereof, now have...
25536To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Taliaferro Brooke, 24 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
F Brooke Returns his thanks to Mr Jefferson for the Book Sent him —Such a Treatise on the Duties of a Situation of which he had little Experience and to which he was unexpectedly Called was very Desirable—he will endeavour to Evince his high respect for its author and the Value he Sets on it by his Constant Exertion to make it as usefull as possible to the respectable Body over which he has...
25537To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Taliaferro Brooke, 8 September 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to make personally known to you Mr Roane one of the Judges of the Court of Appeals—his Character no Doubt well known to you, and your respect for high Talents and great merit assure me no apology is necessary for this Liberty—Yours wth Respect &c DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
25538Francis Brooke to Thomas Jefferson, 27 November 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
your Letter containing proposals from the visitors of the Central Collige to be established near Charlottesville to the Society of Cincinnati has been received and will be laid before it, as soon as it assembles, it has for Some time been the object of the Society to make an appropriation of its funds in Some degree corresponding with the views of its founders, having by the application of the...
25539To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Taliaferro Brooke, 4 March 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
The professorship of law being vacant by the lamented death of M r Gilmer I take the liberty to recommend to your notice M r John T Lomax of Fred g —relatively speaking I think him well qualified to succeed M r Gilmer he graduated at W m & Mary College with much credit to himself has since been a laboreous Student and is at this time one of the best read professional lawyers in the State, his...
25540To Thomas Jefferson from George Brooke, 14 June 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Upon examining the money transmitted by Mr. Sinclair the undermentioned bundles were missing, which Mr. Smith Tandy who received the money says was taken out of his bags on his way down. Inclosed is the list sent by Mr. Sinclair. I am with due respect Sir Your most obt. servt, Bundles missing vizt. } Certificates issued July 12. 1783 Mar. 18 Robert Dunlap £ 550 £18 Apr. 4 William Matear 560...
25541To Thomas Jefferson from George Brooke, enclosing Lists of Paid and Unpaid Warrants, 25 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
By the inclosed list it will appear what sum of money hath been issued and paid away of the last Emission, also the amount of balances due on several Warrants lodged in the Office and partly paid. Those two sums will exceed the sum I was empowered to Emit by the last Assembly. I have also sent you a list of Warrants in the hands of other People but I am well satisfied there are many more, as...
25542To Thomas Jefferson from Humphrey Brooke, 16 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Fauquier, 16 Mch. 1781 . The bearer, Joseph Duncan, enlisted with George Slaughter to go to Kentucky as an armorer; was granted leave of absence to see his family; has been informed that “all under his Circumstances are ordered to Richmond”; is willing to “comply with his engagement” if he is not obliged to return to Kentucky. Duncan is a neighbor of Brooke, who can vouch that he is excellent...
25543To Thomas Jefferson from Humphrey Brooke, 26 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Without place [ Fauquier County ], 26 Feb. 1781 . Received the recruiting law on 15 Jan. and divided the militia in preparation for the draft to be made on 5 Mch. Is apprehensive that sufficient funds will not be available for this purpose. Received TJ’s orders for embodying one fourth of the militia of the county on 23 Feb.; this may interfere with the draft, but if a man is drafted who is on...
25544To Thomas Jefferson from Humphrey Brooke, 8 April 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Fauquier County, 8 Apr. 1781 . Acknowledges a packet by express, but it did not contain the letter TJ desired to be sent to the commissioner of the tax. The draft for the Continental army is over, and all the soldiers that could be collected are delivered to Maj. Willis; some who were sick will march as soon as they are able to do so. “The Extraordinary Court for inquiring into delinquents...
25545Deed of Sale, 15 October 1792 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
Abstract. 15 October 1792. John Taliaferro Brooke, having purchased lot 127 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, from James Monroe and Eliza his wife, conveys that lot to Robert Mercer for £435. Witnessed by JM, John Minor, Jr., and Joseph Jones. Recorded 8 Nov. 1792. Printed extract (Crozier, Virginia County Records: Spotsylvania County , p. 456).
25546To Benjamin Franklin from Richard Brooke, 27 June 1755 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I embrace this first Opportunity that hath presented itself to return You my thanks for the very polite and Hospitable Entertaintment I met with from You when I was at Philadelphia last Year, and have deferrd it till now, that the only Subject of my Letter might not be an acknowledgment of Your Civilities, which, I believe You had rather perform than be...
25547To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Brooke, 4 September 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
I should have done myself the honor of acknowledging the receipt of your letter of the of last, at a much earlier period, but wished in my reply to be able to give you perfect information respecting the objects of the suit to which it related, as this would be most satisfactorily obtained from the Complainants Bill (which he promised should be filed in a very short time) I waited under an...
25548To George Washington from Robert Brooke, 9 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
Agreeably to your request I submitted to the consideration of the General Assembly of Virginia your letter respecting the appropriation of the shares in the Potowmack and James river Companies which had been by them subjected to your disposal; and I have now the honor to enclose you their resolutions thereupon and have the honor to be, with the most perfect respect, your obedt Servant LS ,...
25549Enclosure: Robert Brooke to Timothy Pickering, 16 January 1796 (Washington Papers)
I do myself the honor of enclosing to you, a letter from the Vice Consul of the French Republic (resident at Norfolk) complaining of improper purchases making in this State, by the British Consul and his agents; and calling on the Executive of Virginia for their interference to prevent the injury which those operations threaten to the interest of the French Nation. If the Subjects of the...
25550To James Madison from the Governor of Virginia, 24 December 1795 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 24 December 1795, Richmond. A circular letter from Gov. Robert Brooke to Virginia’s delegation in the House of Representatives. Listed in Executive Letterbook (Vi). Encloses copies of the Virginia General Assembly’s joint resolutions proposing four constitutional amendments (possibly the printed version, In the House of Delegates, Saturday, December 12, 1795 … [(Richmond,...
25551To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Brookes, 21 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am at this time scarcely Able to sit up, yet hope My Leg is on a good way of recovery—I have inclosed Docr. Wm. Beanes certificate, respecting My Confinement which I Trust will fully satisfy Genl. Hamilton, that it was impossible for me to Come on before this period—the Moment My situation will permit It I shall be on My Way to New York with due Consideration I am Sir your Obt. & Huml Sert....
25552To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Brookes, 30 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am Honoured with your two Letters dated New york the 15. & 17. Instant Covering the Arangement of the 2 Regemt. of Artillerist & Ingeneurs designating the Command of Each Batallion & am pleased My station is at New York as from its healthy situation & polite inhabitants May promise Myself allmost every thing that Can Make a Soldiers Life agreable, whilst in garrison— I shall in Obediance to...
25553To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Brookes, 19 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have defered answering your friendly letter of the 24 Octr Untill the present Moment, in hopes My personal Appearance would of superseeded the Necessity of this Letter My Health is Much restored & my Leg in a State to admit my walking with the Assistance of a Cane, I trust a few Weeks beyond the first of Decr. will Certainly Bring Me to My station, which I ardently wish could be Effected at...
25554To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Brookes, 8 May 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
In Obediance to the order, of the Secretary of War, published in the Baltimore Gazatte, ordering all Officers on furlow, or Absent from Command, belonging to the first Second third & forth Regiments of Infantry & the first & Second Regiments of Artillery to report themselves to Genl Hamilton without delay—do now in Complyance With that order report having Never been called to Command, or...
25555To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Brookes, 11 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have with great pleasure to Acknowledge your two favors of the 22nd & 29th of August, and lament my Situation has been such as to prevent my personal appearance Long ere this at New York, But Sir, with all my antiety & the great scill of My Surgeon, I have not as yet been Able to Move, But flatter My self, My Leg is Now in a sure way of Recovery, & the Moment I am in a Situation to move...
25556To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Brookes, 16 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It is with pleasure I inform you (After a Summer of confinement Attended with great pain of body and considerable Antiety of Mind, as well on Account of My limb which was in a doubtfull state for some time, as My Absence from a Command which required My presence), that I have so far recovered as to Move About on a Crutch, and the Moment I can dispence with It, will set out to Join the Army,...
25557To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Brookes, 7 August 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I am much concerned to think I should be detained from a command so Exstreemly desirable, as that to which you have honoured me with, But Trust my Ancle cannot detain Me Much Longer & Even, If on My Crutch, I will see you In Sepr. Genl Hamilton, well I Trust, consider it with myself one of those Misfortunes which all Men are Liable to—with great Antiety to see you, With great consideration I...
25558To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Brookes, 10 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Your letter of the 2d Instant to My great Mortification found Me confined to My own house, owing to a Spraind & Verry Sore Ancle . But Trust as My Surgeon Docr. Beanes , informs Me I shall be in a Situation to Join My Core: About the first of August which Nothin shall prevent within the reach of possabillity Be Assured I feel the indulgance I wish most Truely to be with My Command—which I...
25559To Alexander Hamilton from John Smith Brookes, 31 December 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
At the request of my Brother Major Benjamin Brookes, I enclose you the certificate of Doctr Beanes, his attending physician. The Majr. has desired me to assure you, that he feels anxious, and will set out for Head-quarters, the moment his health will permit; at present, he is extremely ill, and so dibilitated, that, he cannot for a moment quit his bed, out of which he has not been, only when...
25560To Alexander Hamilton from John Smith Brookes, 15 January 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honour to address you on the 30th Ulto. declareing the cause that withheld “my Brother Majr. Brookes” and prevented his departure, agreeable to your orders, for head quarters; at the same time expressing my apprehensions that his indisposition was progressing fatally towards his final dissolution. my foreboding fears were be too well founded—the powers of medical skill were baffled,...