1To Thomas Jefferson from Armistead T. Mason, 7 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The members, of the Troop of Cavalry, attached to the 57th Regiment of Virginia Militia, whose names are subjoined, have authorised me to tender their services to the United States, in the event of a War. It is not a vain parade of Patriotism which induces them to make this Tender; they are influenced by no motive; and they have no object but to serve their Country in the time of need. They...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Armistead T. Mason, 14 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
By order of the meeting I transmit to you the enclosed duplicate of their proceedings. With sentiments of mingld admiration and gratitude I have the honor to be, most Sincerely your friend. ViW : Jefferson Papers, Tucker-Coleman Collection. At a meeting of the Republicans of Loudoun County, in the Town of Leesburg, on the 13th. day of February 1809, convened agreeably to Public notice, “for...
3To James Madison from Armistead T. Mason, 26 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
Col: Saml. Lane late of the United States Army having expressed a desire to be appointed the Commissioner to Superintend the Public Buildings under a late Law of Congress, I beg leave to testify to his Merit. I have long known Col: Lane & believe him to be a gentleman of strict integrity & honor. And should he succeed in his application for the office in question I have no doubt he will...
4To James Madison from Armistead T. Mason, 10 October 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have recently heard from Kentucky that my brother John T. Mason of that state will be recommended to you to supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of the late Judge Innis. I feel most sensibly the delicacy of my situation in uniting my solicitations to those of his other friends in his favor on this occasion: but a consciousness of the rectitude of my motives enables me to overcome those...
5To James Madison from Armistead T. Mason, 20 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
It is with great reluctance that I tresspass on your time. I would not, on any consideration, expose myself to the imputation of intrusion, but, on the other hand, I should be sorry to neglect the discharge of a duty from motives of false delicacy. I am encouraged also, to address you, on this occasion, by the example of others, who whatever may be my claims, have not stronger than mine, to...
6To James Madison from Armistead T. Mason, 15 September 1817 (Madison Papers)
I have had the honor to receive your favor of the Ultimo covering a subscription paper for the Central College of Va. Altho’ my knowledge of the deficiency of public spirit in this section of the state forbids me to hope for any considerable contributions in this County towards that Institution, yet it is an object so interesting & important that I will not be discouraged from making every...
7To James Madison from Armistead T. Mason, 21 March 1818 (Madison Papers)
I hope you will pardon my delay in answering your last letter, and ascribe it to any other cause than intentional neglect. I regret that my anticipation of the subscriptions in this County to the Central College of Va. has so far been realized: but I must in candor say that I have not had it in my power to apply to many Gentlemen on the subject. Perhaps I may yet be more successful. I have it...
8Rockfish Gap Report of the University of Virginia Commissioners, 4 August 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
The Commissioners for the University of Virginia having met, as by law required at the tavern in Rockfish gap on the blue ridge , on the 1 st day of August of this present year 1818 , and having formed a board, proceeded on that day to the discharge of the duties assigned to them by the act of the legislature intituled an “act appropriating part of the revenue of the literary fund and for...