31From James Madison to the Executive Directory of the Batavian Republic, 30 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 May 1801, Washington. “The interests of the United States which were committed to the care of William Vans Murray, their Minister Resident near the Batavian Republic, admitting of his absence, we have yielded to his request to be permitted to return to America. He will accordingly take his leave of you, and will embrace that occasion to assure you of our friendship and sincere desire to...
32From James Madison to David Lenox, 1 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 June 1801, Department of State. “In one of your Reports to this Office concerning Impressed seamen the name of John Stafford is mentioned, as an American Citizen, detained in a British Ship of War on the English Station. It is possible that this may be the person alluded to in the enclosed papers [not found], and for this reason they are transmitted to you.” Printed facsimile of RC (...
33To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 1 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 June 1801, Philadelphia. Expresses his continuing interest in the Cádiz consulate despite his distance from it and, devoted to duty, communicates his ideas on the following subject. Apologizes for expressing himself in Spanish but does so better in that language and knows that Wagner will translate it well. Has learned from public information how the despotic Barbarian powers have behaved...
34From James Madison to Tench Coxe, 5 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
The infirm state of health in which I came here and the circumstances which crowd into the present moment an unusual quantity of business, have hitherto put it out of my power to attend to the favors of my friends, or even, in your case, to thank you for your kind dispensation on that subject. My health has somewhat mended since my arrival, but it is cheifly so in comparison with the low state...
35To James Madison from Elbridge Gerry, 16 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have received a letter from Mrs Corran, formerly Mrs Bland, at Paris, expressing “a wish to acquire for Mr Corran an appointment of Consul.” I do not know the Gentleman, or his character; you are probably acquainted with both, & can judge of the expediency & policy of the measure. Havre de Grace, or Antwerp she prefers, & states, that “tho her husband was a subject to England, his opinions...
36From James Madison to Elbridge Gerry, 25 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have duly recd. your favor of the 16th. I am not acquainted with either the person, or the character of Mr. Corran. My respect for his Lady, is nevertheless suffic[i]ent to give me all the interest in her wishes, which public considerations will permit. I shall consequently not fail to keep the President in mind of Mr. Corran, as a Candidate for the Posts you mention. I must observe at the...
37To James Madison from Samuel Morse, 25 June [1801] (Madison Papers)
On my return last evening from New Haven, I was made happy in the receipt of yours of the 14th. If any thing could add to the good opinion I had imbibed of James Madison, it would be the delicate and gentlemanly manner in which I am candidly told of the situation I had sought, being beyond me, for the present at least. After my conversation with Mr. Lincoln, and a knowledge of the sphere in...
38From James Madison to David Lenox, 25 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 June 1801, Department of State. “You will herewith receive sundry papers [not found] relating to Wm Smith and Joseph Cox, Impressed American seamen.” RC (offered for sale by University Archives, Westport, Conn., 1999); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, IC , vol. 1). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by JM; docketed by Lenox as received 5 Oct. and answered 12 Oct. 1801 ( PJM-SS Robert J....
39To James Madison from William Willis, 28 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 June 1801, Barcelona. “The Bashaw of Tripoli having declared war against the United States, the Government no doubt will early as possible attend to the defense of the Commerce of the Mediterranean, and no doubt it will be satisfactory to the people of the United States to know that their money is expended for a purpose so interesting to them, & so conducive to their interest. “There is no...
40Memorandum from Edmund Randolph, [29 June 1801] (Madison Papers)
Questions propounded by James Madison Esqr 1. Where lands are brought into Hotchpot, is the value of them to be taken at the time of the advancement or of the dividend? 2. Does the bequest of negroes and other personal estate in the will “to his children” exclude the representatives of those deceased between the date of the will and the death of the testator. This question may perhaps be...
41To James Madison from Aedanus Burke, 10 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
I gave to an English Gentleman, Mr. Brown, a Letter of introduction to You, as a man that has seen the world much, and is, I think, respectable for polite manners and information. I introduced him also to Genl. Dear-borne, in the Character I mentioned to You; I believe I was strictly correct in it. Since I wrote, it has been lately mentioned to me, that he is a candidate for some employment...
42From James Madison to David Lenox, 21 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 July 1801, Department of State. “You will receive herewith Copies of certain Documents [not found] concerning Nathaniel Heard and Negro David, a Slave, two Impressed seamen belonging to the United States, who are supposed to be detained in British Ships of War on the English Station. Agreeably to the request of Mr. Lowndes, a Merchant of George Town, his Master, I recommend the case of the...
43To James Madison from Benjamin Booth, 30 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 July 1801, Charleston. “The annext is copy of a letter which at the request of the Underwriters and others concerned in the Schooner Nancy Captain Foss, I took the liberty of addressing to Mr John Marshall the then Secretary of State. Subsequent arrangements and business of more immediate consequence it is to be presumed prevented his attending to its Contents. I have been once again urged...
44Account of Elias Backman, 26 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 August 1801, Gothenburg. Lists disbursements made by Backman between 30 Sept. 1797 and 21 May 1801 for the care of distressed seamen, amounting to £34. Ms ( DNA : RG 217, First Auditor’s Accounts, no. 13, 102). 1 p. Probably enclosed in William Neilson and Company to JM, 18 Nov. 1801 ( PJM-SS Robert J. Brugger et al., eds., The Papers of James Madison: Secretary of State Series (7 vols. to...
45To James Madison from the Right Reverend James Madison, 8 October 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have at present 500 Dollars, which I will forward, with great Pleasure, by Post if you desire it. The Remainder of the Sum you mentioned, shall also be sent, provided certain Payments, which I expect, be made in Time to meet your present Demand. I am sorry I had not a larger Sum at Command, as I should feel a real Satisfaction in accomodating you with it. John & myself had a very rough...
46To James Madison from Joseph Fenwick, 12 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 October 1801, Georgetown. “Inclosed I have the honor to send you my account against the U. S. for sundry suplies and advances made by me while resident Consul at Bordeaux to divers americans & for the defence of their captured property amount due by the U. S. $10,001.83. “I have also presented to view in the account a Commercial comission of 2 ⅌Ct. on the gross amount of the property I...
47To James Madison from Charles Treadwell Jr., 27 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 October 1801, St. Kitts. “Mr Gantt having previous to his departure to America, directed the Surgeon of the Hospital to recive & provide for two American Sailors, who were landed here from on board a Schooner from Philadelphia very sick & not having a⟨n⟩y ⟨w⟩ages due them to be supplied with Medicines & attendance at the Expence of Government; it remains for me to inform you that one has...
48To James Madison from Elbridge Gerry, 9 November 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 November 1801, Cambridge. “Enclosed is a letter from Capt Nathl Fellowes, a firm republican, & one of the wealthiest merchants of Boston; being the copartner also of Mr Brown, who received an appointment under the present government. Capt Fellowes I am acquainted with, but am a stranger to the gentlemen mentioned in his letter: the former of them indeed, Mr Cushing, has called on me, &...
49From James Madison to John M. Moody, 12 November 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have receivd Your letter respecting the capture of the Schr Marcus, as far as the wrong done to you proceded from the agency of the Spanish officers at Campeache or from the unlawful conduct of Spanish Subjects (and this appears to be the principal feature of the case) redress must be Sought from the King of spain. To this effect a negotiation is now on foot at Madrid, calculated to obtain,...
50To James Madison from the Right Reverend James Madison, 17 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 December 1801, Williamsburg. “Permit me to introduce to you my Friend Dr. Barraud, whom I have so often mentioned to you; & to request the Favour of your Assistance in securing to him the Post, which he holds under the Government. This Request would never have been made, were I not assured, that no one will discharge the Duties attached to the Place with more Integrity, or more Ability.” RC...
51To James Madison from Ebenezer Allyn, 29 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 December 1801, New York. “In compliance with the act of Congress for the relief and protection of American Seamen I now transmit you a duplicate of my protest [not found] made in Liverpool on account of the Impressment of a seaman belonging to the Ship Betsey of New York.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, Correspondence with Collectors of Customs regarding Impressed Seamen, box 12). 1 p. The 1796 “Act for...
52Account of State Department Salaries, 31 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 December 1801, Department of State. Lists names and quarterly salaries for JM and the seven full-time clerks, one “occasional clerk,” and one messenger of the State Department, totaling $3,174.94. Ms ( DNA : RG 217, First Auditor’s Accounts, no. 12,990). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by JM. Other accounts signed by JM for salaries are 1 Apr. 1802 ( DNA : RG 217, First Auditor’s Accounts,...
53To James Madison from Hodijah Baylies, 1 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 January 1802, Collector’s Office, District of Dighton. “I herewith transmit an Abstract of the Register of American Seamen in this District, for the last Quarter. “No Report was made, at this Office, in the last Quarter, of the Impressment or Detention of any Seaman.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, Correspondence with Collectors of Customs regarding Impressed Seamen, box 12). 1 p. Baylies, collector at...
54To James Madison from Benjamin Russell, 11 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 January 1802, Boston. “Mr. Edward Tuckerman, who honors this letter, is authorized to receive in my behalf, the Monies due to me, from the Department of State, for publishing in the Columbian Centinel, the Laws of the United States, passed during the last Session of the Sixth Congress. He will sign the usual receipts.” RC ( DNA : RG 217, First Auditor’s Accounts, no. 13,074). 1 p. Written...
55From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 12 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 January 1802, Department of State. “The Secretary of State presents his respects to the Secretary of the Treasury and has the honor to enclose a copy of a letter lately received from Samuel Cabot Esqr. together with the letter from the Secretary of State therein referred to.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 217, First Auditor’s Accounts, no. 13,148). RC 1 p.; in Wagner’s hand; docketed by...
56To James Madison from James Strawbridge, 18 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
I understand Commissioners have been appointed by the State of Georgia, and now in this City, for the purpose of ceding to the United States, part of their Western Territory, and that you are appointed by the President of the United States, to receive the same. As I am interested, and Trustee for a Company claiming a tract of land, situated on the waters of the Tennessee River, which will be...
57To James Madison from Caesar A. Rodney, 20 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had the pleasure of receiving yours of the 15th. inst: this evening by the mail. Permit me to observe that it was unsealed , but a friend of mine was in the office when it arrived. I mention this as I suppose from the many important concerns to which your attention is drawn it happened to escape your observation. The Mirror is the paper we wish the laws to be printed in. In my last I gave...
58To James Madison from Richard Willson, 28 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 January 1802, Washington. “Having determined to apply to the President for the appointment of Librarian to Congress, I obtained letters of recommendation from Mr. Nicholson yesterday morning; and being informed the President would be at the Capitol by 11. O clock, and that there was not a moment to be lost in making my application, I determined to send him Mr. Nicholsons letter under cover....
59To James Madison from Samuel Vail, 15 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 February 1802, Louisville. “I received this day a Circular from the Department of State direct to the Editor of the Republican Trumpet. Altho’ that is not the title of my Gazette, as there is no other printed in this Town I presume it was intended for me. I therefore take the liberty to inform you that I am willing to accept your proposals and shall publish the inclosed Law in my next paper...
60Account of Samuel Harrison Smith with the State Department, 27 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 March 1802, Department of State. Lists Smith’s charges from November 1801 to 1 Mar. 1802 amounting to $287 for printing forms and circulars, among them 250 copies of the Convention of 1800, 250 letters of marque, 550 land warrants, and 100 copies of JM’s circular letter to consuls. Ms ( DNA : RG 217, First Auditor’s Accounts, no. 13,218). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by JM. PJM-SS Robert...