1From James Madison to David Lenox, 12 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
I transmit herewith copies of sundry documents relating to impressed American seamen, whose names are noted below, and who are stated or supposed to be in British vessels of war on the English station. I request you to use the necessary means to procure their liberation. I am Sir &c. &c. Wm. F Lathom—on board the Princess of Orange Samuel Peabody—Earl Curso— Wm. Corbett Junr.—Robust Thomas...
2From James Madison to David Lenox, 1 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 June 1801, Department of State. “In one of your Reports to this Office concerning Impressed seamen the name of John Stafford is mentioned, as an American Citizen, detained in a British Ship of War on the English Station. It is possible that this may be the person alluded to in the enclosed papers [not found], and for this reason they are transmitted to you.” Printed facsimile of RC (...
3From James Madison to David Lenox, 25 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 June 1801, Department of State. “You will herewith receive sundry papers [not found] relating to Wm Smith and Joseph Cox, Impressed American seamen.” RC (offered for sale by University Archives, Westport, Conn., 1999); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, IC , vol. 1). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by JM; docketed by Lenox as received 5 Oct. and answered 12 Oct. 1801 ( PJM-SS Robert J....
4From James Madison to David Lenox, 21 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 July 1801, Department of State. “You will receive herewith Copies of certain Documents [not found] concerning Nathaniel Heard and Negro David, a Slave, two Impressed seamen belonging to the United States, who are supposed to be detained in British Ships of War on the English Station. Agreeably to the request of Mr. Lowndes, a Merchant of George Town, his Master, I recommend the case of the...
5From James Madison to David Lenox, 1 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 January 1802, Department of State, Washington. Acknowledges receipt of Lenox’s 12 Oct. letter and enclosures as well as his earlier letters. It is hoped that American seamen will be discharged from British service as ships return to England with the advent of peace. Accordingly, the president consents to Lenox’s return home in the spring. Erving, the consul at London, will handle any...
6From James Madison to David Lenox, 1 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 January 1802, Department of State, Washington. Encloses proofs of citizenship for Thomas G. Lay, supplied by Roger Griswold, and for Henry Bowlen. RC ( NjP : Crane Collection); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, IC , vol. 1). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by JM. Enclosures not found.