28301To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 22 April 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Samuel Carswell. 22 April 1814, Philadelphia. “As I fully expect that John Smith the Marshal of this district will be removed from office from the Neglect of duty in his department and public Sentiment requiring his dismissal I recommend Mr Thomas Wilson the deputy Collector of this port to fill the vacancy, my application would be renewed in favor of Mr Glenthworth but from his...
28302To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 9 October 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have not had the pleasure of addressing you since I saw you last Winter. The present is to inform you that my Step Son & partner Jonathan John Robinson, accepted a Captains Commission in the 32 Regiment, Commanded by Coll. Fatterall, In reading a list of the grad[e]s of the Capt. to my great astonishment, I found that my son was the sixth on it although, he was one of the first in the...
28303To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 9 February 1810 (Madison Papers)
An observation has occured to me, on the subject of Mr. Macon’s Bill, that I do not recollect having seen, in the debates of Congress, or elsewhere. As, in my opinion, it involves the dearest Interests of our Country, I would consider myself extremely reprehensible, were I to neglect stating it, to Your Excellcy. You will therefore have the goodness, to excuse the liberty I have taken, in...
28304To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 31 October 1812 (Madison Papers)
The pleasure of acknowledging the receipt of your letter ⟨of t⟩he 8th. of Septr. is much augmented, by having it in my power to congratulate you on the success of republican principles, in the election that was held in this place, yesterday. We carried it by a majority, in the City & Liberties, of twenty two hundred, & I am of opinion, that the collected votes of State, will give to the...
28305To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 13 May 1816 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Joseph Ray a Citizen of this City is desirous of obtaining the appointment of Consul at Pernambuco. I have on enquiry found him a Man of good character & I trust will discharge that duty with honor & integrity to the United States, should you think proper to give him the preference. With sentiments of high esteem I am Your obt. Hble Servt. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under...
28306To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Carswell, 30 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
an ardent desire so far as is within the compass of my abilities, to Conduce to the prosperity of the United States, as administered, by the present Executive, I hope will excuse the freedom, taken in addressing you on the present occasion. as the death of Genl Peter Mughlenburg, has left this port without a collector, & understanding that Genl John Steel is an applicant, with great deferance...
28307To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 16 November 1814 (Madison Papers)
Mr Thomas White, son of William White, the Commissioner of Loans for the state of Pennsylvania, is desirous to receive a Military education, and for that purpose, wishes to be admitted into the Military Academy at West Point: Should it not interfere with Your arrangements, it will confer a particular favour on me, to have the young man’s wishes gratified; as he is Very deserving. With...
28308To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 29 March 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to acknowledge the Receipt of your favor of the 23rd. of Feby. & the arrival of the Hams, for which accept my sincere thanks. I understand that the Collector of the Customs at New-York has seized some late importations of British Merchandize. It is an act that gives perfect satisfaction to all the regular importers & American Merchants & it is to be hoped that it will not...
28309To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 28 January 1811 (Madison Papers)
I last had the pleasure to address you in March 1810, since which time I have had nothing interesting to communicate. I beg leave to congratulate you, on the decision of the US Bank question, as it is so favorable to the future welfare of this Country, & is another triumph of American Virtue, over British corruption & intrigue. It must be obvious to every one, who has the least knowledge of...
28310To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 16 June 1810 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of a conversation that lately passed, betwixt the post-Master of this place, (Mr. Patton) & myself, I take the liberty, of addressing you at the present time. He says he is fearful, that a late Law of Congress, will compel him, to keep the post-Office open, on the Sabbath. The necessity of enforceing the Law, & the consequences that will result therefrom, are what I purpose to...
28311To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 26 February 1807 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Samuel Carswell. 26 February 1807, Philadelphia. “From the recommendation of Messrs T. English & C Holland Merchants of this City I am induced to Recommend to you Mr. Lewis Formon, as worthey of full Confidence.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; docketed by a State Department clerk.
28312To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin B. Carter, 21 December 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Among the numerous applicants who trespass upon your time, the writer of this craves leave to draw your attention, for a few moments to an object of some importance. Your Excellency’s profound knowledge of the sciences and your known good will towards the cultivators of them, embolden me to make the advances. The U.S. of America now flourishing under the happy auspices of your Excellency’s...
28313To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Moore Carter, 10 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
In your character of Rector of the University of Virginia, I beg leave to transmit to you the inclosed catalogue, of books which I entreat that that Institution will do me the honor to accept, as a trifling testimonial of the devotion which I cherish, for my native Country, and her Interests—. In making so small a contribution towards an object so highly endowed, by the ardour, and feeling,...
28314C. H. Carter to James Madison, 21 May 1834 (Madison Papers)
I received a short time since a letter from my relative Mr. C. C. Lee requesting me to make for you, copies of all your letters to his father Gen. Henry Lee, written in the latter part of the last century—I have made them, and send them by to days mail— In doing so, I assure you my good Sir, that it has afforded me real pleasure in having an opportunity of serving you, even in so slight a...
28315To George Washington from Charles Carter, 27 April 1756 (Washington Papers)
I recd yr Second and third of the 22d of this instant since which I have not had leisure to answer it I am now in the Country Com[mitt]ee. and have just Stole a moment to tell you all I can learn is that a few of the youths in the service have been at times imprudent and drank too Freely and in their cups have said what none of them in their sober moments would willingly own I think as you...
28316To George Washington from Charles Carter, 5 June 1754 (Washington Papers)
We had the agreable news of the victory obtaind by the Partie under your Command I heartily congratulate you and all the Brave gentlen that were of the company. From this happy begining I am lead to hope you will soon make those cruel men know that numbers can’t support an unrighteous cause God grant you may be blest with the like success and drive them Out of our Colony I had this affair in...
28317To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Carter, 17 July 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Ludlow Farm, 17 July 1791 . He is obliged for the information in TJ’s of the 10th. He will leave it to his son to decide, but his own choice would be for an American education. “The prejudices formerly imbibed, by the Americans…sent to Brittain for an education, I always thought, were too strong, ever to be overcome. But since our Independence, I hope that no such consequences will derive....
28318To George Washington from Charles Carter, 4 December 1786 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Charles Carter, 4 Dec. 1786. GW wrote Carter on 10 Jan. 1787 : “I should have presented you with an earlier acknowledgement of your favor of the 4th ulto.”
28319To George Washington from Charles Carter, 14 November 1797 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Charles Carter, 14 Nov. 1797. On 3 Dec. GW wrote Carter and referred to “your favour of the 14th Ulto.”
28320To George Washington from Charles Carter, 21 October 1787 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Charles Carter, 21 Oct. 1787. On 14 Dec. GW wrote Carter apologizing for the delay in answering his “favor of the 21st of Octr.”
28321To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Carter, 21 May 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Without any apology, for this intrusion, I beg leave to engage you in matter that deeply concerns me, and my Family. Your very kind letter to your relation Mrs. C when you were in Virginia has induced me to take this liberty. My second Son has compleated his Classical Education, under the Revd. Thomas Ryan; and is desirous of studying Physics. I wish to send him to Philadelphia, rather than a...
28322To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Carter, 9 February 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
My father has only one instance of the white negroe in his estate. I have been prevented examining her by her being sent some time since to Amherst. But as she lived many years at Blenheim and generally drew the attention of every one who saw her, I have found little difficulty in collecting answers to your queries. I feel myself much disposed to see this curiosity and think to visit Amherst...
28323To George Washington from Charles Carter, 17 January 1788 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Charles Carter, of Ludlow, 17 Jan. 1788. GW wrote Carter on 22 Jan. about letters he was “so obliging to forward to me under cover of the 17th.”
28324To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Carter, [ca. 6 August 1791] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Ludlow, ca. 6 Aug. 1791. ] Acknowledging with gratitude TJ’s of 31 July. He neglected to mention the Bank of the United States. As TJ is fully informed of their powers, he can himself tell whether loan could be obtained on terms mentioned. A young Virginian studying under Dr. Barton says that he has added an entrance fee of £70 to the terms he took him on. This puts it totally out of his...
28325To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Carter, 19 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
My son Charles will deliver this letter, who goes on in the stage, in consequence of a letter, by yesterdays post, from his Brother Walker, informing him you had a vacancy, in your Office, which he shoud fill, provided he coud go up, in a few Weeks. It gave me so much satisfaction, to find my Friend would Take my son into his own imploy, that I determined he shoud proceed this day. To you my...
28326To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Carter, 25 November 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
By the Death of Doctr. Hutchison my Son Charles, is thrown out of the line of his Medical pursuit, having paid 100 Guineas as a Fee, which being lost he is unable to get in to any other Family. He proposes to go into some line, that at the same time, will not only support him, but enable him to attend the Lectures and receive private instruction. He is I hope qualified to fill any Clerks...
28327To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Carter, 13 December 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeable with your request, I have deliver’d the Horses to Mr. Eppes’s Servant. He will leave the Hundred early in the morning, and easily reach Eppington before Night. You will be pleased to take or refuse them as you think proper. I shall be perfectly satisfied either way. You may if you please, drive them in the Neighbourhood on Tuesday, and if you don’t approve of them, Let the Boy lead...
28328To George Washington from Charles Carter, 27 September 1798 (Washington Papers)
When we set out for the upper Country, Mrs Carter and I indulged the pleasing Thoughts of paying our respects to the good people of Mount Vernon before we return’d to the Place of small Comfort, but Alas, How often are our most sanguine Hopes, Inclinations and Expectations baffled and prove abortive—an unlucky accident which you have heard of, has deprived us of that pleasure, and very nearly...
28329To George Washington from Charles Carter, 22 April 1756 (Washington Papers)
Your favour without date came to my hands yesterday; from a conversation with Lt Rutherfold I judge it was wrote on sunday last from which circumstance I conclude you had not seen Mr Kirkpatrick nor Capt. Stewart who I believe could have satisfied you that the House of Burgesses have the Greatest expectations from yr Personall appearance on our Frontiers and are so farr from imputing any...
28330To James Madison from Charles Carter, 16 December 1791 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 4th I duly recieved, and am much pleased, at the acct of my Dr Boys situation, & that he pleases his master. From my last letter from the Atty, I feard there woud have been, some dificulty as to the time, of his continuance with Mr Hunter, but hope all obstacles are removd. Shoud any thing be yet unsetled, I hope your aid will not be wanting, to accomodate, the business. I have...
28331To George Washington from Charles Carter, 13 July 1788 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Charles Carter, 13 July 1788. GW wrote Carter on 1 Aug. acknowledging “the receipt of your favr of the 13th ult.”
28332To George Washington from Charles Carter, Jr., 6 February 1790 (Washington Papers)
I am this moment acquainted by Colo: Ball with yr answer respe[c]ting the proposals he made you on my behalf for yr house & ⟨Lotts⟩ in this place—I have for some time had it in contemplation to write you on this subject, but consider’d my self in some measure precluded by the valuation, the particulars of which were communicated to you in a letter from Colo: Ball & myself—It appears to be the...
28333To George Washington from Charles Carter, Jr., 25 July 1798 (Washington Papers)
I have lately receiv’d a letter from my brother William Champe Carter of Albemarle requesting, that I would solicit you to countenance his application for the Commission of Captaincy in the Provisional Army—I have with the greatest readiness yielded to his request, as I think it praiseworthy in young men of fortune & character at this juncture to step forward in defence of the rights of their...
28334To George Washington from Charles Carter, Jr., of Culpeper, 14 May 1794 (Washington Papers)
I have examined the records in the clerk’s office of this County & have found a deed from Colo. F. Lewis to you conveying two Lotts, No. 111 & 113 which Lotts were again convey’d in 1784 to Mr Jas Mercer by John Lewis as heir at Law & executor of Fielding Lewis Decd —The above Numbers do not point to the Lotts purchased from you by me & I cannot find any mention of them upon the books of this...
28335To George Washington from Charles Carter, Jr., 2 July 1797 (Washington Papers)
I am favoured with yr letter of the 26th ult. indicating a desire of engaging Mr Booker as Superintendant or Builder of yr threshing Machine—Mr Booker has not yet arrived in this neighbourhood, but is expected with confidence in the course of a fort night—his engagements in this branch of business (I am told) will carry him as far as Fauquier, and I conjecture that it will not be difficult to...
28336To George Washington from Charles Carter, Jr., of Culpeper, 14 October 1793 (Washington Papers)
The credit you gave me on the purchase of yr property in this place, expired last spring—It is a subject of great regret to me that any delay should have taken place in the fullfilment of my contract, tho’ I assure you that circumstances quite unforeseen by me, have occasion’d it —I have made an advantageous sale of my property in this place, in which the lott bought from you is included &...
28337To George Washington from Charles Landon Carter, 3 March 1795 (Washington Papers)
You will doubtless be much surprized at this address, but, I flatter myself, put the mildest construction upon it. My Father, having sustained a considerable loss by the death of Dr Hutchinson, with whom I lived in this City, declared his inability to support me longer in the prosecution of my medical studies. Thus, I remained idle, possessing the desire but totally deprived of the means of...
28338To George Washington from Charles Landon Carter, 2 June 1797 (Washington Papers)
With diffidence I now address you, in consequence of having failed, after my first Voyage from China, to return the two hundred Dollars you favored me with the Loan of—Be assured, Dr Sir, that I left goods unsold, at the time of my Departure from Philadelphia the second Voyage, & directed that the money arising therefrom should be paid to you, but, the Integrity of my Agent did not prove to be...
28339To George Washington from Charles Carter of Ludlow, 30 April 1792 (Washington Papers)
I am told Major Jackson is about to leave you, and that you have written to yr Nephew Howell Lewis to go up. If you shou’d be in want of another, give me leave to mention to you my son Chs L. Carter; he has had a good education, is well acquainted with the Greek & Latin languages, writes a good hand and very correct, as a specimen of which I have made him copy this Letter. The wheel of fortune...
28340To George Washington from Charles Carter of Ludlow, 15 September 1793 (Washington Papers)
Nothing but a very particular, and critical circumstance, shoud imbolden me to address you on a private affair. but tis of such a tender nature to a Parent, that Im certain of your Pardon. I have two Sons, in Philadelphia, in a most critical situation exposed to the raging Fever, that by accts sweeps, all before it. during the month of August I made them a remittance, of 150 Dollars. this...
28341To George Washington from Charles Carter of Ludlow, 29 September 1793 (Washington Papers)
I by Mr Fitz[hugh] of Chatham, reced your kind and Affectionate Letter. ten thousand times I am obliged by this mark of friendship ever greatfully shall I hold it in remembrance. I have the satisfaction to tell you, that by letter of the 15th from my sons, they had got their money, and have by this post, directd them, to let the hundred Dollars you so obligeingly directed the Comptroller Mr...
28342To George Washington from Charles Carter (of Ludlow), 21 December 1787 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Charles Carter (of Ludlow), 21 Dec. 1787. On 20 Jan. 1788 GW wrote Carter that his “favor of the 21st of last month” had come to hand.
28343To George Washington from Charles Carter of Ludlow, 26 May 1792 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 19th came to hand last even. I am much obliged by your kind offer, of a Commn upon a vacancy, but that Life is entirely out of his line my Son has been from early Youth, inclined (indeed) devoted to Study in which (good Judges) say he has for his age made, a tolerable progress. he is now studying Physick, under Doctor Wellford, and intends to Philadelphia, in September, to...
28344To George Washington from Charles Carter of Ludlow, 23 February 1795 (Washington Papers)
My Son W. R. Carter, has commenced his business, as a Coach maker, at the shop of Mr Jo. Fernehough for which, he gave him, the sum of 1400£ 1000£ of which he paid at Xmas 94. the expence of carrying on such a number of Carriages, as are now on hand, and the imposability of selling slaves, for ready money, has greatly embarrassed him, in the Article of mounting, & Trimming. he has to be...
28345Curtis Carter and William B. Phillips to [Nelson Barksdale], 24 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
we will contract with you to make & lay from seven to ten hundred Thousand Brick for the Virginia University and compleate it by the first day of November next for the following prices to wit For all walls faced with oil stock Brick $18/ M For all walls faced with sand Stock Brick $ 13 do all walls such as partitions brest of chimneys and Seller walls below the surfice $12 do The Bricks to be...
28346To Thomas Jefferson from Edwin M. Carter, 23 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I presume to address you a few lines though not enjoying a personal acquaintance with you which I hope will not be unheeded.—I am a young man who contrarily to the advice of my friends and relations have undertaken the business of a preciptor I have engaged in the business with considerable zeal and pursue it con amore. My Father seems very much discontented at my further prosecution of it and...
28347To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth Carter, 3 November 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty once more, to beg your friendship for my eldest Son Walker Randolph Carter, who is now on his way in the Packet for Philadelphia, to live with Mr. Hunter a Coachmaker, who takes him for two years without fee. I am in hopes I shall be able to cloath him decently and allow him a little pocket money. All I have to ask of you is, that you will be so good to give him your advice...
28348To John Adams from John M. Carter, 1 February 1814 (Adams Papers)
We take the liberty to send you by mail a copy of Arator, written by Col. John Taylor of Caroline Va.—We do this from having been lately favored by him with an extract from a letter of yours to him concerning this treatise on Agriculture, in which you express a desire to purchase the book but know not where to apply for it—This is the only copy we have unsold from a large edition as you will...
28349To George Washington from John Carter, 22 February 1790 (Washington Papers)
On a Presumption that this truly distressed State is at length on the Point of joining the Union, and that a new Arrangement of Officers will in Consequence take Place, permit me, with all Deference, to ask of your Excellency a Nomination to the Naval Office for this District. My Object, in the first Instance, was the Collectorship, and I had endeavoured to make some little Interest: But...
28350To Thomas Jefferson from John Carter, 24 September 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to acknowledge the Receipt of a Letter from Mr. Remsen, written by Direction of your Excellency. My grateful Thanks are due for this Mark of Attention, as well as for your Excellency’s favourable Notice of my Name, in a late Letter to my worthy friend Mr. Howell. Agreeably to Order, the Providence Gazette shall with great Pleasure be forwarded by Post, so long as the Publication thereof...