1To James Madison from William Eaton, 3 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
In a few days the office of Post master for this place will be filled. Can I in any manner interest you in my favour. I really think Eighteen years devotedness merritts Something, my recommendation to the Hon the P.M.G. are good. Most Respectfully your obedt Sevt RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM .
2To James Madison from William Eaton, 14 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
I had the honour Several days ago to forward to the Hon Post master Genl. recommendations in my favour from the first characters in our State. I hope you will please to notice them and also to recollect I have been very instrumental in the republican cause—viz a leader under Genl Leib in Philada. from 1798 to 1804—& under Mr Blackledge of N.C. from 1805 to 1811—and from 1811 to this day in...
3To James Madison from William Eaton, 8 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have sent this day to the Post master genl, gov. Tompkins and Taylor, Judge Spencer & genl. Brown, Chancellor Lansing & Col Jenkins, and Genl Swartwouts and Porter, recommendations in my favor, for the Post office here. Please to request a Sight of them as they are highly respectable, with many others nearly Equal to accompany them. I beg you to be assured I have the welfare of the...
4To James Madison from William Eaton, 1 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
I Cannot leave the City without conveying to you the gratitude I feel for your kindness in presenting my application for the Post office at Albany to the Honble. the Post master General. I Considered my Self warranted in makeing the Same direct to you, from the assurance Mr Blackledge of N. Carolina gave me, you would aid me if oppertunity offered. I regret Extremly I had not the time and...
5To James Madison from William Eaton, 29 November 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have been the firm Supporter and undeviating friend of Mr Jefferson’s and your Administration for the last Eighteen years of my life. Have never been rewarded with any office under the government. The office of Post master at Albany is vacant. I have respectable introductory letters from Genl Swartwout and Col Jenkins of Albany to Gentle men in this City, and Shall Shortly present my self to...
6To James Madison from William Eaton, 25 October 1811 (Madison Papers)
I took the Liberty to address your Excellency Some time ago. The magnitude of the subject is so weighty on my mind—I Cannot refrain from troubling you again—at this very important time. I will not again Sir in So Short a time harrass your mind—with Such Communications. Next monday week Sir—a Speech from you will be Expected by Congress—and as I think much of their Conduct will be governed by...
7To James Madison from William Eaton, 29 August 1811 (Madison Papers)
Your Excellency will please excuse the freedom I take, (being as I presume intirely unknown to you) but Conceiving it the duty and priviledge of every republican to impart their Ideas to Each other, in a decent plain and familiar way—and having a great anxiety to avert the impending Storms—Which I think—more than commonly threaten at this time, inspires me with confidence and impels me to...
8To James Madison from William Eaton, 23 December 1809 (Madison Papers)
The bearer, Colonel John Eugene, of Leitensdorfer, served with me very faithfully in character of adjutant and inspector general in my expedition on the coast of Barbary, in 1805. He exhibited talents, courage, and perseverance. Before the battle of Marengo he commanded a regiment of Tyrolese chasseurs , He was extremely useful to us in passing the desert, and at Derne. He seeks an asylum in...
9To James Madison from William Eaton, 1807 (Madison Papers)
I received at the post office in Washington, when passing through that city, a letter from Hamet Bashaw accompanying one addressed to the (rather intended for) Government of the United States, which he begs me to favor, and which I have the honor herewith to enclose. The translation I have made may be incorrect, as I had not the aid of a dictionary and as I have long been out of practice in...
10To James Madison from William Eaton, 26 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
“There seem to be some portentous meteors moving in latent orbits in our political hemisphere. On the 4th. instant passed this place Gen. Moreau, said to be on his way to Orleans. About 15 or 20 minutes before sun rise I was going to my store, when I observed a barge heave in sight by the point of the island which lies above the town. From their appearance I concluded they were standing for...