1To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Quarrier, [on or before 8 April 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
once again I implore & solicit the extention of you’r benevolence to the unhappy writer of this, it might be supposed that I could not be so void of Delicasy & a sence of dignity in troubleing you On A subject wherein I’d meet with such denials as those i’ve experienced in this truely unhappy business—let me assure you that nothing under heaven could actuate this intrusive importuning in me,...
2From James Madison to Rufus King, 2 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have had the pleasure of receiving in addition to your official communications brought by Mr. Dawson, your several private letters beginning on the 8th. Octr. & ending Novr. 5. The conduct of the British Ministry described in them has an appearance of tergiversation as disreputable as it is difficult to account for. It is possible that the change may have proceeded in part at least from the...
3To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 2 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 February 1802, Lisbon. Encloses copies of two notes from Almeida de Mello, each covering a letter for JM. One arrived several days after the other. The first enclosure has already been sent; the second was not sent earlier for want of an opportunity. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Bulkeley. Enclosures are two 29 Dec. 1801 notes...
4To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 2 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 February 1802, Lisbon. Encloses copy of his correspondence with Don Rodrigo on the subject of the schooner Hope detained at Faro by the collector of customs who demanded full duties on cargo of salt fish. Release of vessel has been delayed by customs department attorney’s demand for more papers. Has little doubt of a favorable decision and believes “it will establish a precedent whereby such...
5To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 2 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 February 1802, Lisbon. Transmits a parcel containing a report on the state of trade in the ports of Lisbon, Setúbal, and Figueroa. American trade with Portugal has suffered as a result of peace and large importations of grain from the Mediterranean and Baltic. Since suspension of hostilities American captains have not considered certificates of property “of any further utility to them”;...
6To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 2 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 February 1802, Lisbon. Encloses three documents—his correspondence with Portuguese government regarding the quarantine imposed on all U.S. vessels. Has just received news from Belém of the arrival of four ships from the U.S. Will notify JM of how their quarantine was handled. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Bulkeley. Enclosures are...
7To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 2 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 February 1802, Lisbon. Lists six enclosures, including copies of his correspondence with Almeida de Mello and a copy of Capt. Peleg Barker’s memorial, which will inform JM of “the seizure of two of our vessels by the Governor of Pará in the Amazons & of the treatment & confinement of their Crews on suspicion of contraband trade.” Has written John Murray & Son, underwriters of brig Aurora ,...
8To James Madison from Benjamin Fry, 2 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 February 1802, Newport. Encloses documents concerning his brig Favorite , “which was captured by a French Privateer, carried into Guadaloup & condemned in December 1800 after the Treaty was Signed and agreable to the fourth article of said Treaty will be paid for by the French Government.” Would have sent papers sooner but Capt. Benjamin Seabury, master of the Favorite when captured, was...
9To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 2 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose my dispatch to His Excellcy. Dn. Rodrigo & his answer on the subject of the American Schr. Hope Asa Hooper Master, laden with salt fish detained at Faro by the Collector of the Customs there on a demand for the full duties on his Cargo. The determination on this point is left to the Conselho da fazenda or Court of Exchequer; this tribunal has ordered the...
10To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 2 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose 3 Documents N 1. 2. 3. consistg. of my Correspondence with this Government on the subject of a Quarantine laid on all vessels coming from the United States; the ans wer N 3 will inform you of their disposition in this respect. The two vessels mentioned in N 2, were a few days after admitted to practic by reckoning 40 days from their sailing from the United States,...