1To Alexander Hamilton from James Simmons, 26 April 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I done myself the pleasure to call at your Lodging’s this morning, at the particular Instance of my brother Wm Simmons, who is Extreemly Indisposed so as not to be able to wait upon you himself—for the purpose of speaking to you on the Subject of the Inclosed which is the copy of a Letter from Capt. Vance. The accountant conceived this a second Insult from that Officer, and at a loss how to...
2To John Adams from James Simons, 13 October 1800 (Adams Papers)
Equally influenced by sentiments of sincere and affectionate gratitude to you for the distinguished mark of your confidence in appointing me the Collector of the Customs for this Port, as from a just sense of your faithful and beneficial services to your Country, I have been induced to publish the small pamphlet which I now do myself the honor to enclose you. While it demonstrates the benefits...
3To James Madison from James Simons, 26 January 1804 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 26 January 1804. Acknowledged in Brent to Simons, 18 Feb. 1804 (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14), as enclosing a customhouse protection for William Saunders, who was impressed onto the British ship Isis .
4To James Madison from James Simons, 1 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 May 1804. Has just learned from Wagman, a visitor, that he went on board the Télégraphe and saw carpenters building a new gun carriage, having learned from the English consul that additional war equipment was being constructed on that ship. Wagman pointed out to the French agent that no additional war construction should be permitted in a neutral port. The French agent had asked Simons...
5To James Madison from James Simons, 8 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 May 1804 , “ Custom House ,” Charleston . “In compliance with your standing orders I have furnished his Excellency the Governor of this State, and also the Dt Attorney, with Copies of a letter from the french Commissary of Commercial relations, Mr Soult, and Certain affidavits all similar to those which I now have the honor to transmit to you. I also do myself the honor to enclose you copies...