31To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 27 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
A letter from Norfolk, of the 25th. states, “the force of the British Squadron at 2. P.M this day, consisted of the Triumph, Leopard, Cleopatra, and two armed Brigs; their position as yesterday”—Nothing is said of the Columbine— I am with great respect Sir yr. Ob. St. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
32To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 1 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the pleasure to forward to you Genl. Mathews’s letter of the 26th. Augt. which is the latest information I have received from Norfolk. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir yr. Ob St. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
33To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 3 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to forward Major Newtons letter of the 31st. of Augt. You will observe what he states with respect to the conduct of some of the Boats of the British Squadron, in frequently coming near the shore, rowing in different directions, as if with intention to land, & sometimes taking soundings of the Coast, and the entrance of Lynhaven River—I have not thought that this conduct,...
34To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 4 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I now forward you Major Newtons letter of the 2nd. to whom I have mentioned the assurance of Sir Thomas Hardy that he should attempt no act of hostility unless he should receive orders from his Superiors. This will account for the Chesapeake having left Norfolk— I have the honor to be with great respect Sir yr. Ob. St DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
35To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 15 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you Major Newton’s letters from the 4th to the 11th instant inclusive. In all cases of sealed letters coming from the Squadron, addressed to persons residing in Norfolk, I have informed him that he would be authorized to open them, with the consent of the persons to whom they are addressed, and after having examined them, to deliver or withhold them according to the...
36To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 16 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I now enclose to you Major Newton’s last letter, and am with the highest respect Sir yr. ob. St. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
37To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 19 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I now forward to you two other letters from Major Newton, and have the Honor to be with the highest respect Sir yr. ob: St. Vi : Executive Letterbook.
38To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 22 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed letters were delayed for the purpose of being forwarded by the direct Charlottesville Mail—I have informed Majr. Newton, in answer to his letter of the 19th that his construction of the Proclamation is correct, and that the course which he proposes to pursue, is warranted by his instructions The letters enclosed by you from Mr. Clay, and from Mr. Belscher, shall receive a due...
39To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 23 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to forward a letter from Majr. Newton of the 21st instant, and to be with the highest respect Sir yr. Ob. St. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
40To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 24 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to forward to you a letter from Major Newton, of the 22nd. instant, and am with the highest respect Sir yr. Obt. St DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
41To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 25 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to forward to you Majr. Newton’s letter of the 23. I am with the highest respect Sir Yr. Ob. St DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
42To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 28 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to forward to you Majr. Newton’s letter of the 24th. I received your letter to Colo. Smith, and took pleasure in forwarding it to Walkerton, King & Queen, near which he resides—I am with the highest respect, Sir yr. Ob. St DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
43To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 30 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to forward to you Major Newtons letters of the 26th. and also of the 27th and 28th. I am with the highest respect Sir yr. Ob. St. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
44To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 5 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I now forward Major Newton’s letters of the 30th of September, and of the 1st. and 2nd of this month, together with the extraordinary letter of Sir Robert Laurie to Major Newton, declaring his determination to put a stop to all intercourse whatever between the squadron and our officers, unless he shall be permitted to carry on, with the British Consul, a correspondence under seal—You will...
45To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 6 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg your pardon for not having enclosed Major Newtons letter of the 30th. of Sept: as mentioned in my letter of yesterday—It is not in itself of much consequence, but having been mentioned, it should have been forwarded. I am with the highest respect Sir yr. Ob. St DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
46To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 6 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
You will receive inclosed Major Newtons letter of the 3rd. instant. I am with the highest respect Sir yr. Ob. St DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
47To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 7 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Major Newtons letters of the 4th. & 5th. are enclosed. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir yr. Ob. St. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
48To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 9 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I now forward you Major Newtons report of the 6th. instant. I am with the highest respect Sir yr. ob. St. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
49To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 15 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 12th. was received yesterday evening, and the course which it prescribes shall be strictly observed. I now forward you Major Newton’s letters of the 8th. 9th. & 13th instant—It appears by the last that the British Ships of War have gone out of our waters—Tomorrow’s mail will, I presume, enable us to ascertain whether this departure is temporary, as on a former occasion, or...
50To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 20 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I now forward to you Major Newton’s letter of the 17th. being the only one received since that of the 13th enclosed to you by a former mail. From the letter now enclosed, I should be led to suppose that the British Vessels had not returned since they left our waters as mentioned in the letter of the 13th.; but some doubts on this point are raised by a paragraph in a Norfolk paper of the 14,...
51To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 21 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure to enclose you Capt: Reads letter of the 18th. by which it appears that the British Vessels have actually left our Waters, altho’ they are still hovering on our Coast. Permit me to call your attention to that part of Capt: Reads letter which relates to the expiration of the term of service of the company of Militia under his command—It belongs to you to determine whether...
52To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 22 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote to you yesterday and enclosed a letter from Capt: Reade of the 18th. stating that the British Vessels had actually left our waters but were still off the Capes. He also observed that the term of service of the company now under his command would expire on the 2nd. of next month, and that they would not willingly remain longer in service—A fear that some derangement in the Post office...
53To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 23 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
A letter from Capt: Reade of the 21st. states that nothing new has occurred—and that the British Squadron continues off the Capes. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir yr. most: Obt. St. PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
54To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 24 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose Captain Reades letter of the 22nd. instant, and to be with the highest respect, Sir yr. Ob. St. PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
55To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 26 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I now forward to you Capt: Reades letter of the 23rd. and have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir yr. obt. Servt. PHi : Daniel Parker Papers.
56To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 28 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the pleasure, last Evening, to receive your favor of the 25th. I received at the same time a letter from Capt: Reade of the 24th which states that the British Vessels still continued without the Capes— It was reported to me by Major Newton before he left Norfolk, that some of the men in Capt: Nestells company of Artillery at Fort Norfolk, were anxious to be discharged, and that they...
57To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 30 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Three letters from Capt: Read of the 25. 26 & 27 instant, all received by last nights mail, state that the British Ships still continue without the Capes—The Secretary at war has informed me that he has directed the discharge of both companies of Militia in service at & near Norfolk. This circumstance will render unnecessary any answer to my letter of the 28th. I have the honor to be with the...
58To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 17 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Difficulties having been experienced in adjusting some of the expenses incurred while the militia were lately in service at Norfolk, General Mathews finds it necessary to attend at the Department of War, for the purpose of making some explanations. He will deliver you this letter, and I take the liberty to solicit your attention to him—His character is so well known, as to render it perfectly...
59To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 15 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I perform a very pleasing duty in transmitting to you a copy of the Resolution of the General Assembly expressing their sentiments in relation to the present crisis in our political affairs, declaring their approbation of the course heretofore pursued by the General Government, and pledging the whole energies of this Commonwealth for the support of such measures as may be adopted to produce an...
60To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 10 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
When Major Newton commanded the Militia in Norfolk, some letters were sent to him by Sir Robert Laurie, for the purpose of being delivered to the British Consul who, I presume, was charged with the distribution of those addressed to different persons in the United States. These letters, being all under seal, could not be delivered; and Major Newton did not think it proper to send a flag for...