1To James Madison from Thomas Pleasants, Jr., 8 March 1789 (Madison Papers)
I recieved in due Course your obliging favor of Not having the letter before me, I do not recollect its date. last. I have intended at a proper time to remind you of my application in favour of Mr Thomas Thompson, and now take the liberty of transmitting to you a Letter from him; which will unfold his views and wishes—and if in the New arangement you Can give him any hopes of Success: he will...
2To James Madison from Thomas Pleasants, Jr., 23 April 1789 (Madison Papers)
I had the pleasure of writing to you in last Month by Colo. Wm Heth. This you will receive by Mr William Vannerson, who hath for some time been engaged by Mr Ross, and myself in the settlement of our affairs; and now visits New-York upon business with Mr William Hunter jr of Alexandria, Who hath been for some time past in that City: it is of importance to us, and as Mr Hunter is well known,...