1To James Madison from Harry Toulmin, 5 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
In conformity with the law of the United States relative to the securing of copy rights, I have the honour of transmitting to you a copy of a collection of the Laws of the general assembly of this commonwealth, and I am happy in the occasion it affords me of renewing, in some degree, that intercourse which several years ago, I had for a short time the pleasure of holding with you, and of...
2To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 5 April 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 April 1803, Hamburg. Last wrote on 2 Apr. via Boston and New York enclosing a report of American vessels in port to December 1802. Transmits a triplicate copy of the report. “I wish it was in my power to Communicate any thing Correct on the important discussion between France & England which excites, at this moment, such universal interest.” The latest letters of 28 Mar. from Paris and 29...
3To James Madison from William Moultrie, 5 April 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 April 1803, Charleston. Returns his commission as bankruptcy commissioner. “As Tis a business that requires much time and attention, it will be very inconvenient for me.” Recommends John Webb, who was appointed to the position by Judge Bee “some time ago” but was superseded by the recent appointment. “He is a man of integrity and the only one now in the Commission of this State that has been...
4To James Madison from William Savage, 5 April 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 April 1803, Kingston, Jamaica. Last wrote on 25 Jan. Encloses his quarterly account to 31 Mar. in the amount of $250.83 [not found]. A report prevails that the U.S. government is contemplating a law excluding “the landing of all Negroes & free persons of Colour.” Should such a law have been deemed necessary and be in force, he requests instructions “as to these free Negroes & people of...
5To James Madison from Robert Smith, 5 April 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 April 1803, Navy Department. Encloses a letter “this day received” from Israel Whelen in reply to a 26 Mar. letter from Smith requesting information about the stores due to the dey of Algiers. “As the subject is new to us, I beg the favor of you to let Mr Wagner make out a list of the articles wanted.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, ML ); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, Letters to Secretary...
6To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 5 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to address a few lines to you under 2d. Inst. by different opportunities Say—via Boston & New York—accompanying Copies of the Semiannual Report of Entries &c American Vessels in this Port, ending with Decr. 1802. Herewith you have Triplicate of this Report. I wish it was in my power to Communicate any thing Correct on the important discussion between France & England which...
7To James Madison from William Savage, 5 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
I did myself the Honour to address you under date of 25h. January, since which I am without any of your favors. This accompanies my last quarterly Account to 31 Ultimo. Amount £83. 12. 1 equal to $250. 83/cents. A Report prevails here that your Goverment are contemplating a Law to exclude the landing of all Negroes & free persons of Colour. Should the goverment have deemed such a Law...