1To James Madison from James C. Mountflorence, 17 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
The Maryland arrived at Havre the 9th. inst. Mr. Dawson repaired to this Place on 13th. By his Request I communicated to the private Secretary of the Minister of Exterior Relations, the same Night, his Arrival, & that he had Despatches from Government to deliver. The Minister who was at his Seat in the Country returned the next day, and received with great Politeness Mr. Dawson. We all hope &...
2To James Madison from Fontaine Maury, 17 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 May 1801, Fredericksburg. Wishes to be considered for collectorship at Alexandria; JM will receive letters from Monroe and others on his behalf. Encloses letters for John Dawson, which the emissary ordered forwarded through Department of State. RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Maury had handled the Madison family business affairs in Fredericksburg ( PJM William T. Hutchinson et al., eds., The Papers of...
3To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 17 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 May 1801, Philadelphia. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 12 May and enclosed papers. Had anticipated president’s directions regarding the French ship La Sémillante when writing its commander and the French vice-commissary in Norfolk, so that these orders will be promptly obeyed. Plans to write all French commissaries in various ports to ensure that they respect the rights and prerogatives of...