121To James Madison from William Pennock, 12 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 September 1804, Norfolk. “At the request of our Deputy Collector I have Enterd some Wines &ce for you & Mr Gallatin Imported in the Brige Maria from Bordeaux. “They are forwarded by Capn. Butler & enclosd you have an Account of the Expences. “I shall at all times be happy in rendering you or the Secretary of the Treasury any Services in my power.” RC and enclosure ( DLC ). RC 1 p.; docketed...
122To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 12 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 September 1804, Cádiz. “The anteceding is Copy of what I had the pleasure of addressing you; contents confirm I have now to communicate you that the Sickness at Malaga, has proved to be quite Malignant, and the day the Post left it, upwards of 400 Inhabitants were swept off, and what is worse it is already spread in the Kingdom of Granada, Velez Malaga & other Places. “We have had such a...
123To James Madison from Levett Harris, 13 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 September 1804, St. Petersburg. “I was honored on the 27th. ulto. by receipt of your dispatch under date of the 26 June, (transmitted by Mr Erving from London) accompanied by a letter from the President to the Emperor, and one for the Grand Chancellor from the honble. Secretary of State; both of which, I presented in person to the Prince de Czartoryski: he mentioned it was usual on such...
124To James Madison from John Milledge, 13 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 September 1804, Executive Department, Louisville, Georgia. “I have had the honor to receive your letter from the City of Washington dated the 18th. of last month. I transmitted to you two exemplifications, dated the 8th. instant, of the Act of this State, to ratify the amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the Election of President and vice President. One...
125To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 14 September 1804 (Madison Papers)
I enclose the reply of the Minister upon the Subject of the debts, it is in the language I expected, & were it not that I was in hourly expectation of the arrival of Genl Armstrong who will have your full instructions I Should reply to it, & Shew that when we assumed to pay to the amount of the 20 millions it was not intended to discharge France from any excess, Since the words of the treaty...
126To James Madison from James Monroe, 14 September 1804 (Madison Papers)
My publick letter of the 8th shew’d the state of affrs. here, since which nothing has occurr’d to change it, having recd. no reply from Lord Harrowby. As I inferr’d from what passed in the interview, that the cabinet was yet to deliberate on the whole subject, and of course that it had never acted on it before or even heard of it, for Lord Harrowby told me that by some casualty the project...
127To James Madison from Daniel William Coxe, 14 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 September 1804, Philadelphia. “Mr Dominick Bouligny, a native & very respectable Sugar planter of Louisiana, & among the few distinguished Spanish families of that Country, having prior to his coming here resigned his Commission as Captain in the Regiment of Louisiana, is extremely anxious to procure a Passport from the Department of State, expressive of his American Citizenship or of his...
128To James Madison from Wilson Cary Nicholas, 14 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 September 1804, Warren. “It gives me great pleasure to hear that you and Mrs. Madison, are to be in our neighbourhood; Mrs Nicholas and myself woud have met you at Col. Coles this day, but for an indisposition that I have had for some days, and from which I have not sufficiently recovered to venture out. We promise ourselves the pleasure of seeing you and Mrs. Madison at Warren, and that...
129To James Madison from Richard O’Brien, 14 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 September 1804, Malta. “On the 3d. 7th. and 28th. of August and 2d. Inst. The Sea forces of The United States attacked the Castles Gunboats and Corsairs of Tripoli in these 4 attacks The U States has lost Captain Somers—Lieuts. Decator Caldwell & Wadsworth—and Mr. Dorsey and Israel midshipmen—with about 45 men Killed wounded and blown up. “The 6 Gun boats and 2 bombards with The Siren...
130To James Madison from John Page, 14 September 1804 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 14 September 1804. Listed in Paul C. Richards Autographs , Catalogue No. 6, item 738, which notes that the letter is addressed to JM and Dolley Madison, that it is docketed by Dolley Madison, “Rosewell, Sept. 14, 1804,” and that it reads in part: “Accept my congratulations on the happy state of affairs under your administration.”
131To James Madison from Anthony Merry, 15 September 1804 (Madison Papers)
I received a Letter from Mr. Wagner, dated the 29th. of last Month, inclosing sundry Documents said to prove that William Blake, and Samuel Robbins, or Robinson or Robertson, who were stated to be detained on board His Majesty’s Ship Cambrian, and John Holmes, said to be also detained on board His Majesty’s Ship Leander, as impressed Men, are Citizens of the United States, and, therefore,...
132To James Madison from Jacob Wagner, 15 September 1804 (Madison Papers)
I have been honored with your favor of the 9th. Mr. Newman, mentioned in the memorandum it contained, is living at the place described viz. at the Grange near Port Tobacco. It was on his return from a visit to that gentleman (whose wife is a Rhode-Island lady) that Mr. Ellery was attacked by Mr. Rutledge. I have communicated to Mr. Newman the nature and manner of the enquiry, and in your name...
133To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 15 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 September 1804, Amsterdam Consulate. “Ever since the renewal of the War in Europe it has been confined chiefly between the great Powers of France & England—while it remained uncertain what part (if any) the Powers on the Continent might be disposed to take in the Contest. It however now appears from the gradual developement of political events—that G: B. has succeeded so far as to produce...
134To James Madison from Edward Livingston, 15 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 September 1804, New Orleans. “At the request of Baron Bastrop I take the liberty of requesting an answer to a letter addressed to you in his behalf on the 16. June last. “I then stated that he had obtained from the Spanish government the Exclusive trade with the Indians on the Ouachita River, that he considered this as private property for the unexpired term of his privilege—and that he...
135To James Madison from James Simpson, 15 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 September 1804, Tangier. No. 82. “No. 81 conveyed copy of my correspondence with Sidy Muhammed Selawy last Month. I have not yet received any answer to my Letter of the 26h., but my Friend at Rhabat advises me he had read and explained it to him on the 2d Instant. Captain Rodgers went off Sallé and at his return here on the 27h Ulto acquainted me the Emperours three Ships had retired within...
136From James Madison to Christian Gynther Bernstorff, 16 September 1804 (Madison Papers)
I have had the honor to receive your letter of the 2d. June last, accrediting Mr. Pedersen as the Chargé des Affaires of His Danish Majesty. Mr. Olsen having before his departure intimated that this gentleman might be expected to arrive in order to take upon himself that character, he was, through the effect of a courtesy so naturally produced by the friendship existing between the two...
137To James Madison from Robert Taylor, 16 September 1804 (Madison Papers)
I have not attempted as yet to prepare the writing proper for you &ca. to execute, because from what passed between us it appeared to be necessary to confer with your brother William. I have not seen him but believe he has certainly returned. It is presumed from the latitude of the power intended to be given me that advancements, other than land & slaves, will be involved in the decision—how...
138To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 16 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 September 1804, New Orleans. “Enclosed is a copy of a circular Letter I have addressed to the several civil commandants in Lower Louisiana. “I am not certain, but the Act of Congress does, on the first of October, virtually withdraw all Judicial Powers from the Authorities now existing in this Province; But in order to prevent those Scenes of anarchy and confusion which might arise in the...
139To James Madison from George Hay and Others, 17 September 1804 (Madison Papers)
The gentlemen who have associated for the purpose of writing a series of miscellaneous essays under the title of “The Rainbow,” in the Richmond Enquirer, indulge a hope of being aided in the prosecution of the design they have formed, by occasional communications from your pen. Discussions of a Theological nature, and such as may have a tendency to kindle Personal altercation, or Party...
140To James Madison from James Monroe, 17 September 1804 (Madison Papers)
Since my last of the 8th. I have received the enclosed note from Lord Harrowby which puts the period of my departure hence for Spain at a greater distance than I then supposed it to be. His trip to Weymouth may not take him from town more than a week, but that it appears is not likely to prove the only cause of delay. If the subjects between us are to be discussed, as he intimates, which...
141From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 17 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 September 1804, Department of State. “The Comptroller of the Treasury having stated to me, that there is reason to believe that there will not be a diversity of opinion respecting a sum not exceeding twelve thousand dollars, being due to Dr. Edward Stevens on his accounts, on every item of which the Comptroller is not yet ready to decide, I request you to be pleased to cause a warrant for...
142To James Madison from Frederick Jacob Wichelhausen, 17 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 September 1804, Bremen. “I beg leave to refer you to my last respects of the 2nd. August, wherewith I had the honor to inform you of the unpleasant situation the city of Bremen had been placed in by the French troops, having incurred the displeasure of their commander in chief Marshall Bernadotte. This misunderstanding has continued nearly two month, many efforts have been used on the part...
143To James Madison from Jacob Wagner, 18 September 1804 (Madison Papers)
I have had the honor this day to receive your favor of the 15th. The post office is aware of the irregularities in the conveyance of the mail between this city & Orange and has from time to time flattered itself that they would be made to cease. The President’s letter for the Marquis Yrujo has been received and I shall punctually attend to his directions respecting it. Mr. Gallatine returned...
144To James Madison from William Clark, 18 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 September 1804, Emden. “I beg referrence to my respects of June 28th: & have now the pleasure to transmit you, copy of a letter addressed to me, by the Magistracy of this city. By this you will perceive, that his Prussian Majesty, has been pleased formally, to acknowledge me as consul of the United States. In consequence of an order from Berlin, the Danish, British, American & Batavien...
145To James Madison from William Eaton, 18 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 September 1804, Malta. “I request you will be pleased to cause information to be forwarded me, from the office of the department of State, by which I may learn on what grounds, or whether any, the Chevalier Antonio Porcile, of Sardinia, founds a pretext of having been released by an act of the Government of the United States from a demand I have against him for payments made as his surety...
146To James Madison from Dominick A. Hall, 18 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 September 1804, Columbia, South Carolina. “Some time since I had the honor to receive a letter from the President of the United States, desiring to be informed as soon as possible, whether I would accept the office of District Judge of the territory of Orleans. I immediately sent an answer that should he be pleased to make the appointment I would accept it. As I have not received a...
147To James Madison from John Hollins, 18 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 September 1804, Baltimore. “The Secretary of State will much oblige me by replying to the forgoing statement of Mr Ferror to which it is not in my power to add anything new, or material.” RC ( DNA : RG 76, Preliminary Inventory 177, entry 180, Great Britain, Treaty of 1794 [Art. VII], British Spoliations, 1794–1824, Unsorted Papers, box 8). 1 p.; written at the foot of Alexander Ferron to...
148To James Madison from Robert Montgomery, 18 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 September 1804, Alicante. “It is now about three Weeks since the appearance of some slight billious fevers was observed at this place, it has not only become more General but has taken the appearance of the contagious Yellow fever, it is not however highly mallignant the greatest number of Deaths having been Eleven in one day, and of 100 infected persons, from Eighty to Ninety recover.” RC (...
149To James Madison from Colin and James Ross, 19 September 1804 (Madison Papers)
The writers indisposition prevented us writing you respecting the Seven Hhds Tobo. ship’d to London pr. the Magistrate and consign’d to C. Ross. What we advanced to Mr. Macon & the charges in this place, Richmond & Norfolk amounts to £109..19. VCy. In looking over the prices of Tobo. at the time of shipping find that Richmond was about 30/— ⅌ 100 ℔s. but as we are in hopes yours will neat...
150From James Madison to David Gelston, 19 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 September 1804, Department of State. “I have the honor to enclose a copy of a letter I have written to the Attorney of the District of New York, respecting an irregularity alledged to have been committed by the French Frigates now at New York, and to request your cooperation in the enquiry he is instructed to make.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). 1 p. JM to Nathan Sanford, 19...