25561To 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.
25562To 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”]).
25563To 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...
25564To 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...
25565To 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...
25566To 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...
25567To 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.
25568Francis 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...
25569To 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...
25570To 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...
25571To 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...
25572To 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...
25573To 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...
25574To 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...
25575Deed 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).
25576To 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...
25577To 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...
25578To 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 ,...
25579Enclosure: 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...
25580To 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,...
25581To 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....
25582To 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...
25583To 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...
25584To 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...
25585To 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...
25586To 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,...
25587To 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...
25588To 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...
25589To 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...
25590To 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,...
25591Walter T. Brooke to James Madison, 20 October 1830 (Madison Papers)
You will please excuse the liberty taken in addressing you. I have done it through the suggestion of Doct. Rose of Alabama, who I had the pleasure of meeting yesterday; The object of this is to ascertain if possible the time that Walter Brooke was commissioned as a Commodore in the Virginia state Navy during the Revolutionary War, The statute of the legislature of Virginia commissioned all...
25592To Thomas Jefferson from Vivian Brooking, 31 May 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Fearing least my Letter of the 26th. Inst. may have miscarried, This is to inform you I was unfortunately taken by a Party of British Light Horse the 14th. Inst. and restricted to the Town of Blandford for Ten Days then was to return Home on Parole which I thought more eligible than to be committed to close Confinement. As I was acting under your Orders of the 8th. Inst. to imbody and arm the...
25593To Thomas Jefferson from Vivian Brooking, 29 April 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Amelia, 29 Apr. 1781 . Encloses “a Return of Men and Arms sent from this County to join Genl. Green in Feby. last.” Brooking having been sick at the time, the return is signed by Col. [James] Jenkins. The enclosed Return, dated 24 Feb. 1781 and signed “J Jenkins Colo. 2 B, A[melia] M[ilitia], lists 222 officers and men, 204 guns, 32 bayonets, 21 lbs. of powder, 24 lbs. of lead, 14 cartridge...
25594To Thomas Jefferson from Vivian Brooking, 2 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Pursuant to the Act for recruiting this States Quota of Troops to serve in the Continental Army I summond the Field Officers, four Senior Majistrates and Commissioners of the Tax, to meet at the Court House the last Day of January the Captains or other Commanding officers of the several Militia Companys also being required to attend. We met agreable to appointment but several Captains with...
25595To Thomas Jefferson from Vivian Brooking, 20 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Amelia, 20 Feb. 1781 . Received TJ’s letter of 18 Feb. this evening and will endeavor to execute the orders therein, but there will be difficulty because “the Militia has been embodied on this Alarm, and disbanded last Night, as we had not received any Orders from you or Requisition from the Commanding Officers of the Neighbouring Counties.” Brooking also received a letter this day from an...
25596To Thomas Jefferson from John Brook, 16 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not wish to cast a censure upon any man. But it is a pitty that so fine a vessel as the Brig Dolly should be suffered to lie here and rot. her standing rigging cables &c have been exposed at this place for more than 14 months. The commanding officer lives on york-river and comes down only once a quarter to recieve his pay. I will not blame the collecter—the Navy agent—nor the Secretary of...
25597Absalom H. Brooks to Thomas Jefferson, 1 August 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your favor this day Stating that I informd you that I Can put on a Squaere Squaire a day. my Self and apprentic never did put on but verry little more than a Squaire in a day nor do I beleave any man can do it, so I must have said wee Could insted of my Self as to the price it was 5 d not 5.75 d as to the Simplisity of the work I beleve a Carefull tinplateworker will Save as mutch...
25598Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Absalom H. Brooks, [July 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
1821 Thomas Jefferson Esq r In a/c July with A H Brooks To Cuting and machening 4 boxes and 55 Sheets of tin a $1 p r box $ 4. 25 To Covering 5 Square 75 feet a $5 p r Square 28 75 $33. 00
25599Absalom H. Brooks to Thomas Jefferson, 25 July 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
you will please to Excuse me for wrighing to you also Excuse the many faults that will be in this letter as I have had only about three quorters Scooling. I was informed last fall that you Said that a tin roofe Could be put on for the same pric e „that a Joint Shingle roofe was done for„ which is $2„50 for Squaire„ I find it is likeley to keep me from getting the Covering of the buckenham...
25600To George Washington from David Brooks, 10 August 1783 (Washington Papers)
Of the articles which Your Excellency has specified in your Letter of this date, we can supply from the store as follows, viz. 320 Uniform Coats blue faced red 20 white faced blue, for Music 340 Coats 500 Vests 500 Wn Overalls (good) 1000 pairs stockings, 500 pairs socks, 500 Milled Caps, 500 pair Mitts, 500 shirts 1500 pair shoes (good) & 150 Watch Coats, such as the one I send here with....
25601To George Washington from David Brooks, 1 April 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am sorry to trouble your Excellency immediately upon your Arrival; but some matters of considerable Import to the Army and ourselves, that we have not been able to get determined hitherto, induces me to lay them thus early before your Excellency, that they may be decided upon as soon as possible. The first & most considerable object is the Clothing furnished by the State of...
25602From David Brooks to David Humphreys, 24 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
Mr Moylan in a Letter of the 16th writes me as follows, viz. "—In my last I advised you that I expected by the following post, to be able to give you more certain Information about the Blankets than was then in my power: but the detention of the Eastern post for a fortnight past, & which only arrived this morning, has prevented my complying with my promise until now. I have at present the...
25603From David Brooks to David Humphreys, 8 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
I am sorry I am reduced to the Necessity of entering a most grievous and heavy complaint against a Number of the Sentinels who have stood over the Clothing Store. About ten Nights ago One was detected in attempting to break Open the back-door with his Bayonette—a few days after, another was detected with his pocket full of stockings which he had stolen out of a Hhd over which he was placed &...
25604To George Washington from David Brooks, 11 November 1783 (Washington Papers)
As your Excellency is about taking a final Leave of the Army, I beg leave to trouble you with a parting request, which, to me, is a matter of great consequence. In the summer of 1776 I was honored with a commission in one of the pennsylvania Regiments, and had the Misfortune to be made prisoner at Fort Washington. I remained Eighteen Months in Captivity, when I was exchanged, the arrangements...
25605Report of a Committee of the New York State Society of the Society of the Cincinnati, [6 July 1786] (Hamilton Papers)
The Committee to whom were referred the proceedings of the Society of the Cincinnati, at their last General Meeting, beg leave to report: that they have attentively considered the alterations proposed at that meeting to be made in the original Constitution of the Society; and though they highly approve the motives which dictated those alterations, they are of opinion it would be inexpedient to...
25606To Thomas Jefferson from James G. Brooks, 11 August 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you accept of a Masonic Address which accompanies this letter as a mark of my sincere respect for one of the fathers of the American nation? MHi .
25607To Alexander Hamilton from Jared Brooks, 5 April 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I presented the Secretary of War with an account of expences inevitably incurred on my tour to Staunton, Lynchburgh and Fredricksburgh, which I left to his discression—the Secry of War informed me, that, he required the assistance of a Certificate from you, agreeably to the second Article of the Regulations respecting extra allowances, before he could concur the Account— having been obliged to...
25608To Alexander Hamilton from Jared Brooks, 29 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have the honor to enclose to your Excellency—sundry Copies, and a Certificate, relative to my having been appointed and done the duty of Pay Master to the Troops, at and near Staunton, for the purpose of Obtaining a Certificate which is required by the Secretary of War; agreeably to the 2nd. Article of the Regulations respecting extra allowances, before I can obtain compensation for...
25609To George Washington from John Brooks, 7 July 1789 (Washington Papers)
I have sustained a conflict in my own mind for some time past relative to the present address. At length, however, considerations of a private, tho’ I would hope not of an unjustifiable, nature have gained the ascendancy, & I have determined to venture myself upon your candour. It would be useless, as well as improper, for me to enter into a particular detail of events which have occurred to...
25610To Alexander Hamilton from John Brooks, 10 October 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 25th. ultimo enclosing a list of the names of the Captains & Subalterns of the 14th. & 15th. Regts. now raising in Massachusetts, & requesting me to point out such of them as are in my opinion qualified for the station of Depy. Pay Master General. Estimating as I ought the confidence you have expressed of my judgment, it would give me...