1The Examination Number IV, [26 December 1801] (Hamilton Papers)
It is a matter of surprise to observe a proposition to diminish the revenue, associated with intimations which appear to contemplate war. The suggestions in the Message respecting the Barbary States, plainly enough imply, that treaties are found to be too feeble cords to bind them; and that a resort to coercive means will probably be requisite to enforce a greater sense of justice towards us....
2From James Madison to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, 26 December 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose my report on the memorial of Philip Sloan, referred to me by the House of Representatives on the 14th. inst. With perfect respect, I have the honor to be, sir, Your most obed. servt. The Secretary of State to whom was referred on the 14th. instant the memorial of Philip Sloan, praying the reimbursement of a sum of mon[e]y which the Petitioner obtained on loan for...
3To James Madison from Josiah Blakeley, 26 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 December 1801, Santiago de Cuba. Informed JM in a letter of 1 Nov. of his arrest and incarceration by Spanish authorities. Recounts the proceedings against him, at which the “whole city stood silent in wonder,” and his subsequent suffering. Finds it necessary to ask the president to support his demand that Spain compensate him for injuries and losses. Local governor allowed his release on...
4To James Madison from John Morton, 26 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 December 1801. Has “obtained the detention of the Vessel till this morning” and has just had an interview with the governor by which it appears that “the stoppage of the Intercourse is conformable to an Order of His Majesty of Long standing, & repeatedly urged; but which this Administration ha⟨d⟩ found it necessary to evade until, by the communication of a Cessation of Hostiliti⟨es,⟩ their...
5To James Madison from Josiah Blakeley, 26 December 1801 (Madison Papers)
On the first Novr. last, I wrote you on the unpleasant subject of the Cruel treatment I had experienced in this place, by an order from the Intendent at Havannah. In that letter I informed you, that on the 18 Sepr. last, my person was arrested & conducted to the common prison in this city. My account books & the keys of my cabinets, trunks, &c all taken from me. Stores all locked up, guards...
6To James Madison from John Morton, 26 December 1801 (Madison Papers)
Having obtained the detention of the Vessel till this morning, I am enabled to state, concisely, that I have just had an Interview with His Excelly. the Governor. It appears that the stoppage of the Intercourse is conformable to an Order of His Majesty of long standing, & repeatedly urged; but which this Administration ha d found it necessary to evade until, by the communication of a Cessation...
7Memorandum to Albert Gallatin, with Gallatin’s Reply, [on or before 26 December 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of State has sent me the list of officers named during the recess of Senate, and now to be nominated to them, among these are Josiah Hook Inspector for Penobscot as well as Collector Jonas Clark Inspector for Kennebunk M. E. Chisman Inspector for Hampton as well as Collector. Thos. Worthington Inspector of N.W. district John Oakley. Inspector as well as Collector of George town...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 26 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
No letter directed to me is opened by the Clerks , unless they are endorsed with the words “Custom house,” which designates the species of letters called public , meaning thereby the weekly or monthly returns— All the persons nominated as inspectors are, Thomas Worthington excepted, officers of the external revenues appointed in relation to certificates for spirits, teas & wines. His...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 26 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Is it not necessary that you should communicate to Congress the “Order” abolishing the offices of inspectors & erecting the Country North of the Ohio into a separate district? and suggest the necessity of providing by law for the compensation of the Supervisor of that district? The law authorized the erection of new districts , but has made no provision for the compensation of new Supervisors....
10To Thomas Jefferson from Robert R. Livingston, 26 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I sent my letters to the secretary some days ago by the way of Havre. I am in hopes that the ship that takes them may not yet have sailed. as I wish to congratulate you on your being elected a member of the national institute tho not without opposition. Ct Rumfort who has just left this was warmly supported. It gives me pleasure to find the number of friends that you have among the literary &...