1To James Madison from James B. Church, 2 January 1815 (Madison Papers)
I congratulate you most heartily on the happy termination of the late War. I have now to beg the Favor of your reference to my Communication of 26th. Decr. 1813, and to observe, that after so considerable a lapse of Time, & the Circumstances which I stated in my Respects aforesaid, it will be highly necessary for me to have my Consular Authority supported by new Credentials from you. We shall...
2To James Madison from Edward W. DuVal, 2 January 1815 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed letter, unasked and unexpected, reached me, some days since, with a request that I would cause it to be handed to you. In yielding to the friendly wishes of the writer, I beg you will believe that I am influenced by no vainglorious motive. While I appreciate the feeling that dictated this testimonial of regard, and am duly sensible of the honor of being presented to Your notice, I...
3To James Madison from James Maury, 2 January 1815 (Madison Papers)
Peace having been at length agreed on, I take the earliest Opportunity of continuing the offer of my services in the situation of Consul, which I have so long had the honor of holding in this place: and, altho’ years must have, in some degree, rendered me less active, yet they cannot diminish the attachment I have to my countrymen or the desire I have invariably possessed of being useful to...
4To James Madison from Robert Patterson, 2 January 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have now the honour of laying before you, a Report of the operations of the Mint for the last year. From the Treasurer’s statement of the coinage, herewith transmitted, it will appear, that during the above period, there have been struck & issued— In Gold coins, 15,454 pieces, amounting to $77,270 In Silver coins 1,460,575 pieces, amounting to 561,687 50/100 In Copper coins, 357,830...
5To James Madison from Daniel Smith, 2 January 1815 (Madison Papers)
Haveing heard a grate deel said about Torpedoes before the war began, and Since, but not under standing there haveing done any thing, I have Drawn some plats, and how made and ⟨u⟩sd. or managed I will indevour to Exsplane, Fig 1 A is a tight vessel sharp at boath ends with a Door at B to fit to exsclude the water to be fastened with an Iron bar: with a steepel at each end—cc are two Cross bars...
6To James Madison from James Williams, 2 January 1815 (Madison Papers)
The only apology that I make in again Addressing you is That The United States, from the joint operations of a number of Causes, aided by an Extensive Geographical Situation, appear to be destined to become One of the most populous, most prosperous, powerfull and Splendid Empires. It is Therefore of the greatest Importance To Establish their fiscal Concerns on Unchangeable Principles, and To...