1From James Madison to James Monroe, 12 September 1804 (Madison Papers)
My letter of 20th. July made you acquainted with the irregularities committed by British ships of War in and adjoining the harbour of New York, and with the correspondence which had ensued between Mr Merry and myself. I now add copies of the letters which have since passed between us on that subject; with copies of documents since received relating to the same or to subsequent violations of...
2From James Madison to James Monroe, 11 October 1804 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to transmit to you a copy of a letter from Thomas Manning with the documents it inclosed, respecting the capture of the Brig Camillus and what appears to be a most unprovoked outrage committed on the person of Thomas Carpenter, a native of the United States, then a seaman on board, by order of Lieutenant Sutton, commanding the British armed schooner L’Eclair or Leclerc. Mr...
3From James Madison to James Monroe, 11 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 October 1804, Department of State. “On the receipt from you of the note respecting Francis Newman Esqr an enquiry was made whereby it appears that he resides near Port Tobacco in Charles County as expressed in the address recited in the note. A letter was thereupon written to him by my direction communicating the nature of the request made by Lord Boston with an intimation that any letters...
4From James Madison to James Monroe, 26 October 1804 (Madison Papers)
The turn which our affairs have taken at Madrid renders it expedient in the judgment of the President that you should proceed thither without delay in execution of the instructions heretofore given with such alterations and additions as are contained in this letter. You will of course make such communications to the British Government on your departure, as will guard your mission against...
5From James Madison to James Monroe, 9 November 1804 (Madison Papers)
Besides your public letters, I have recd. your series of private ones down to Aug. 24. From the tenor of the latest of both I infer that your negociations with the British Govt. will have issued in proofs merely of a general disposition to be in amity with us, without stipulating the just accomodations claimed by the U. States; and that you will of course have set out for Madrid in order to...
6From James Madison to James Monroe, 3 December 1804 (Madison Papers)
Capt. Dulton, who brought despatches for Mr. Pinkney and now returns with others for you, has a claim on the Spanish Govt. which he will explain to you; and which he wishes to receive your attention as far as will consist with the distinction between your functions & those of the Ordinary Minister. I have apprized him of this distinction, and of the danger of a precident that might load you...