1From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 4 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
A counter post to Kingston if it can be made sufficiently safe, seems to be a natural provision for the case. But ought not the State of N. Y. to turn its attention to such a call from its exposed Citizens, & to co-operate at least in arming them? Few States are probably more able to do it. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
2To James Madison from David Montagu Erskine, 4 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to lay before you a short Statement of the Facts respecting certain British Seamen who have been guilty of Mutiny, Piracy, and an Attempt to murder their Officers, and have taken Shelter in the United States. His Majesty’s Ship Bermuda having on the 12th. of September last, detained the American Brig Cincinnatus and put a Prize Master and some Sailors on board, with orders to...
3From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 4 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
There is a vessel fitting out at N. York formerly called the Emperor now the James, or the Brutus (accounts differ) to carry 22. guns & 150. men and to be commanded by Blakely who went out Lieutt. of the Leander. she is confidently believed to be destined for Burr at N. Orleans. the Collector should be put on his guard; he can get much information from the Mayor of N. York on the subject. if...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Pl. Péneveyre, 4 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Apollon! je t’invoque, & exauce ma prière. Et toi Muse, Sa Soeur, viens, me guide & m’éclaire. Aidez moi tous les deux à parler dignement à Sire Jefferson, Illustre President Du Congrès des Etats, où maintenant j’arrive, Transporté par les Vents, depuis une autre Rive; Savoir celle d’Europe, à qui les malheureux Font en l’abandonnant de bien tristes adieux. Mon sort étant pareil, je viens...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 4 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
At the present period I feel it a bounden duty to communicate to you, every article of information, in my power. A single spark may throw a glare of light on the dark intrigues & nefarious plots now in operation. I hasten therefore to forward the enclosed, which I have just received from my father. Whatever a firm & sincere friend of the Union, in his situation, can effect in that quarter,...