1To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 19 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 February 1810, Washington. Recommends John Monroe of Lexington for nomination as a territorial judge in Mississippi in the event that the position is created. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Monroe”). 1 p. Richard M. Johnson was a Republican representative from Kentucky, 1807–19. He recommended John Monroe again to JM—for nomination as U.S. attorney in Ohio—on 24 Oct. 1810...
2To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 12 December 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 December 1810, Congress Hall. “I feel it my duty to enclose you the within letter. I may be of Service. It cannot be injurious.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Russell”). RC 1 p. Johnson enclosed a letter he had received from Henry Wheaton, dated 27 Nov. 1810 (3 pp.), urging that Jonathan Russell, chargé d’affaires at Paris, be nominated as Armstrong’s successor...
3To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 19 May 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 May 1812, Capitol. Has been acquainted with Mr. Gamble of this city “for several years” and believes him to be “worthy of some Situation that would make his circumstances more desirable and where he could render service to his Country equal to such compensation.” RC ( DNA : RG 94, Letters Received, filed under “Gamble”). 1 p. Marked “Duplicate.”
4To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 4 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 July 1812, Pittsburgh. Has arrived in Pittsburgh on his way home. “I have this moment understood that Capt. Butler Lnt. McGree, & Ensign Irvine & their volunteer Company had tendered their services to you more than six weeks ago, and that no answer has yet been rcd. I can inform you that this day I have seen the officers & company mustered all in uniform. They are very fine men to look at &...
5To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 24 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
From the communications received from & the personal application made by the officers of the detachment of militia in this state I am induced to suggest the propriety of calling into actual service at least a portion of our quota composed altogether of volunteers & men who would do honor to any cause worthy to be defended by fre[e]men. The measures of the Government have been supported with a...
6To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 18 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour of commanding the only Battalion of Mounted Riflemen now attached to the army at this place. I have been present with the army & have been a Strict observer of men & things and let me inform you that no event is now so important to the cause of our Country in this quarter as the giving Gov. Harrison the command of the forces from Kentucky destined for Canada. He has capacity...
7To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, [ca. 10 December] 1812 (Madison Papers)
Plan of a Winter Campaign of mounted force against the Savages, hostile to the U. States The Objects 1st to secure the North Western frontier from Fort Wayne to the Mississippi 300 miles a direct course. 2d To prevent the North Western Army from having convoys of provisions destroyed, when the Army shall be lessened in the Spring 3d to furnish some inducement for the neutrality of the Savages...
8To James Madison from Richard M. Johnson, 21 January 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have just been informed by the chairman of a select committee of the Senate to whom was refered the nomination of Docr. Hanson Catlett that his name is improperly Spelt. vz. “Catett” this I was requested to communicate for correction. Ten days since I handed to Mr Munroe the resignation of Governor Harrison. The letter was enclosed to me. He is under a hope that he will be appointed Maj...
9Richard M. Johnson to Thomas Jefferson, 30 January 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I have often resolved to enquire after your health; and to say that I have constantly recollected how much mankind are indebted to you; I include the world as it respects your labours; to confine them to your own “beloved Country” would do you injustice. yours of the 26. Int. in which your opinion is given of James Mc’Kinney , who desires an appointment in the military service of the U– States...
10Richard M. Johnson to Thomas Jefferson, 9 February 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Your second favour of the 29 th ult: has been rec d this morning in which additional remarks are made in relation to Mr McKinney . The state of the war department & the recent promotion of General Armstrong have prevented me from doing any thing in that affair & of course your last remarks have come in time. You oblige me by the remarks you make upon the subject of the crisis & you know with...