1To James Madison from William Tatham, 26 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have had repeated conferences with the honl. the Secretaries, heads of departments aiding the Executive of the United States, on the subjects communicated in my letter to you dated the 11th. instant; and find, in reference to my propositions No. 1. 2. & 3. exclusive of any other subject matter claim or proposal, that we have the same view of the great importance of the British and other...
2To James Madison from William Tatham, 1 April 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have written to Genl. Armstrong, as you instructed, concerning my account & standing with the department of War; but his answer is not yet recieved; to day is quarter day, my Landlord Butcher &c expecting their money impatiently. I percieve a great difficulty arising from intercourse with several Secretaries in succession, for a number of years; and each has pursued his own course. The...
3To James Madison from William Tatham, 1 January 1811 (Madison Papers)
Observing that Government are now occupied on the claim of the United States to West Florida, & having some idea of that subject through my researches in London, at the instance of our late Minister Mr. Monroe, I shall be pardoned for offering to the executive aid certain evidences tending to strengthen our pretensions—viz. 1st. An old Map (heretofore mentioned to you) procured by me at the...
4To James Madison from William Tatham, 7 December 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 December 1812. “Last evening I recieved information, accidentally, that the Committee had acted on my Memorial concerning the subject of topographical documents, without investigating the vouchers or surveys prepared in support of my statement. This being a matter of surprize to myself,… I have this day applied to the Chairman for information. “I learn … that the Committee (being persuaded...
5To James Madison from William Tatham, 18 May 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 May 1810, Norfolk. The same mail that brought JM’s letter [not found] also carried one from London, telling of the death of Miss Tatham, the writer’s cousin, at Hornby Castle, the seat of John Marsden. “As sole heir on my Mothers side,” he may inherit an annual income of £5,000 and from Miss Tatham “the Peerages of Morville, L’Engleys, and Barony of Askham,” to which the duke of Norfolk...
6To James Madison from William Tatham, 11 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have come up from Norfolk prepared to offer proofs to government of that unabating zeal for the public safety & prosperity which your late proclamation recommends; and to demonstrate to Administration that I am in a condition to be useful at the present crisis in many particulars resulting from singular pursuits, exclusive knowledge of our military & maritime topography, and many years...
7To James Madison from William Tatham, 30 July 1814 (Madison Papers)
The justice which is due to creditors who contribute to support me in an extensive and an accumulating topographical establishment (my own private property) devoted, with all my time, to the public service, through an assiduous personal exertion by day & by night, urges me to call your attention to my last letter, & to the one inclosed; though with great reluctance, on account of the important...
8To James Madison from William Tatham, 14 December 1811 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed offer to the people of Norfolk, in whom I have not yet found those boasted patriotic virtues which I have too often felt their deficiency in, will shew you how my time has been occupied since I had last the pleasure of seeing you in Washington. Twelve months ago I left Harbour Island with a view to be with you before the meeting of Congress (I mean the last of October 1810), but...
9To James Madison from William Tatham, 26 March 1814 (Madison Papers)
To the President of the United States; the honorable the Vice President and President of the Senate; the honorable the Speaker of the House of Representatives; each and every member of Congress; the honorable Secretaries, heads of departments, their respective clerks, the post-master general, every general and other officer in the army, every intelligent citizen in the United States: High...
10To James Madison from William Tatham, 26 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 June 1812, Norfolk. “I am making the last effort which seems to be left in my power to return to You in Washington with accumulated military & topographical documents &c. The official plans, Manuscript Charts, & minute topographic & Ichnographic Surveys, of Canada, Nova Scotia, & Florida, are vastly important in our Military & Maritime Archieves [ sic ].” Offers them “for a fair...