1To James Madison from Joel Lewis and Others, [ca. September] 1809 (Madison Papers)
The Memorial of sundry Citizens of the said States, residing in the district of Delaware. Respectfully represents. That we have heard of a Petition in circulation intended to be forwarded to you, the object whereof is the removal of Allen McLane Esquire from the office of Collector of Impost and Tonnage for this district, upon the principle as it is therein stated, of Rotation in office. How...
The Commissioned and Staff Officers of the fourth Brigade in the third Division of Ohio Militia, have seen and lamented in common with their fellow Citizens, that the efforts of an enlightened and patriotic Government, to secure to our country the enjoyment of her national rights, have been fruitless and unavailing. Amid the convulsions, which have agitated the ancient world, and which have...
3To James Madison from the Republican Meeting of McIntosh County, Georgia, 25 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
At a Meeting of the Inhabitants of McIntosh County (Georgia) agreable to notice, for the purpose of expressing their Sentiments relative to the late overtures and arrangements enter’d into between our Government and the British Ministry, and since disgracefully disavowed on the part of Great Britain, by which shameful Finesse, our neutral commerce, has been exposed to the unprincipled rapacity...
4To James Madison from John Armstrong, 20 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
I enclose a note just received from Lafayette which confirms my belief in the interest M. F. takes in our business. Lafayette is not in the secret of the invitation stated in my letter of the 18: but his friend appears to be privy to the wishes and intentions of the Minister. I am very truly your most respectful & obedient humble servt RC ( DNA : RG 59, Diplomatic Despatches, France)....
5To James Madison from Charles W. Goldsborough, 20 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
As you are probably less occupied now than you will be on your return to the seat of Government, I take the liberty of transmitting, for your perusal, the accompanying papers. Altho’ you may not, at this time, approve the project, yet it will I hope afford you pleasure to find that we have in our navy men of columbian ambition. The writer of these papers is not, I am persuaded, inferior in...
6To James Madison from John Armstrong, 18 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
A letter from the Emperor of the 9th instant Says, “I shall soon be at Paris and shall bring with me a beautiful female, called Peda. I am much satisfied with what has been done in Germany, and as to Poland, there is a perfect understanding between us and Russia.” Of the terms which have been either offered or accepted, on this occasion, we know nothing certainly, but rumor says, that Napoleon...
7To James Madison from Daniel Baldwin, 18 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
You will not think strange that I offer an oppinion to your Honor in this dangerous hour, being an old soldier from the Walls of Quebec untill I lost my leg. Being confident in my own mind, that there never will be peace and tranquility in this noble parte of the world, as long as the British Retains one foot of Ground in our northern parts, ( Called Canada ,) Now I think is the time for us to...
8To James Madison from John F. Price, 18 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
The Washington & Jefferson Artillery under my command have unanimously resolved to march at a moments warning when and wherever the exigences of our country may require the assistance of military aid; we had fondly flattered ourselves that from the arrangements made by Mr Erskin with our Secy. of state, we should have enjoyed the blessings of peace; but the nonfullfillment of the stipulations...
9To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 18 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 18 September 1809. Jefferson hopes to visit Montpelier before JM returns to Washington and will make the trip if the health of his grandson Benjamin Franklin Randolph improves. Mrs. Thomas Mann Randolph, Jefferson’s daughter, will accompany him if the boy is sufficiently recovered (brief abstract in International Autographs Catalogue No. 5 [1954], item 140).
10To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 17 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of presenting to you a memoir in the Case of the Jefferson , which was prepared and published at General Armstrongs’ request. I have transmitted, to the Secretary of State, a communication on the Subject of Prize Causes. I fondly hope, Sir, that you will be pleased to have my provisional Appointment confirmed. I shall do every thing in my power to be worthy of this trust. I...
11To James Madison from Meriwether Lewis, 16 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
I arrived here yesterday about P.M. very much exhausted from the heat of the climate, but having taken medicine feel much better this morning. My appreh[en]sion from the heat of the lower country and my fear of the original papers relative to my voyage to the Pacific ocean falling into the hands of the British has induced me to change my rout and proceed by land through the state of Tennesee...
12To James Madison from James J. Wilmer, 16 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
I do myself the honour to enclose you an Epitome of the work contemplated. My Funds will not admit of printing the whole at present. Several writers have undertaken to write, as they call it, “a defence of Mr. Jefferson’s administration”; their mode may be right, but my manner of doing it will be viewed in the present specimen. There is something singular in this humble offering, that the very...
13To James Madison from William Short, 15 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
Although my official relation to you has been suppressed, I think it proper to communicate to you the letter I have recieved from Count Romanzoff, of which a copy is annexed. You will see that it is an answer to mine addressed to him by order of the Sec. of State & conformably to your instructions. On the subject of Ct. Pahlen’s mission I immediately sent him the assurance he wished & referred...
14To James Madison from the Republican Committee of New York, 15 September 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 September 1809, New York. Expresses esteem for JM and rejoices in his election as president. The U.S. has long sustained injuries “from the principal belligerent Nations of Europe.” While a peace “with honour” is essential, “we should deplore the necessity of resorting to more vigorous measures [but] we should become consoled by the reflection that Patriotism and Justice produced them.”...
15To James Madison from the Republican Meeting of Washington County, New York, [14 September] 1809 (Madison Papers)
At a numerous and respectable Meeting of the Republican Citizens of the County of Washington in the State of Newyork held, pursuant to public Notice at the Court house at Sandy Hill in Said County on the 14th. of September 1809 the following address was unanimously adopted, and ordered to be forwarded by the Chairman and Secretary— To James Maddison, President of the United States. Sir, In...
16To James Madison from William McKinley, 13 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of adding my name to the list of those who have recomended Thos. Kenedy of Pittsburgh for a Commission in the Army. I left Philadela. on the 2d Inst. when I transacted Bussiness with all parties, and did not here a word of Grumbling or disrespect spoken respecting your administration. I recd your favour of the 28th last May. Accept my respects RC ( DLC ). West Liberty, Ohio...
17To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 12 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
I had intended to have been with you before this, but my daughter, who wishes to pay her respects to mrs. Madison & yourself at the same time, has been confined by the illness of her youngest child. He has been mending for some days, but slowly, & from the nature of his complaint (visceral) it will be some days yet before she can leave him. I think therefore, on the departure of our present...
18To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 11 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
I did not write till I could inform you where I was going; as otherwise I had nothing to communicate. The lameness of my horses & the late season have induced me to give up my western excursion, instead of which I will treat Mrs. Gallatin with a short visit to her mother in New York. We will be there about the 21st instt., remain a week and return so as to be here about 2d or 3d Octer. I do...
19To James Madison from John Graham, 11 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
I was very much surprised this Morning when Mr Smith told me you had not received Genl. Turreau’s Letters—relating to a Vessel which is building at Baltimore, as he says “for the revolted Blacks of St Domingo”—for I was fully persuaded that I put them under Cover to you with the Laws of the last Session which you wrote for. I yet hope that this will turn out to be the case, for I cannot find...
20To James Madison from Robert Smith, 11 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
You will herewith receive copies of letters which I have received from Erskine & Jackson and my answers. I have deemed it proper to introduce into my Answer to Jackson some Civility. It may do good. It can’t do harm. Besides, the Comity of Nations, as well as good sense, requires, and especially in the beginning, a style of deportment which would not imply a latent hostility. I have informed...
21To James Madison from William Eustis, 10 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge your Letter of the 30th of August. Instructions are forwarded by this mail to Genl. Wilkinson to repair to the seat of Govt. By the last letters received from the General (dated Aug. 10th) it is expected he will have reached the vicinity of Fort Adams or Natches with the troops, or at least the greater part of them, by the time Genl. Hampton who will take the...
22To James Madison from Stephen S. Hallet, 9 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to propose to your Excelency what I think an Improvement to the President’s House. It is Montgolfier’s hydraulic ram improved, for which I have lately with a partener, obtained a patent of the United States. Dr. Wm. Thornton examined it Very Carefully, witnessed Some trials and was So kind as to take an active part in the Experiment we have exhibited in the City. As I could not...
23To James Madison from George Joy, 9 September 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 September 1809, Harwich, England. Discusses British attempt to blockade the entire French coast and control U.S. trade. Informs JM of the unfortunate situation of American ships held captive in Denmark and describes his plans to spend time there endeavoring to free them. RC and duplicate ( DLC ). RC 16 pp. Duplicate 21 pp.; enclosed in Joy to JM, 5 Oct. 1809 ( DLC ).
24To James Madison from Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 8 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of reporting to you the present State of the public buildings, a practice which I conceived it to be my duty to pursue, once a month, during the Presidency of Mr. Jefferson, & which you will, I doubt not, receive as a proof of my respect, & attention to the trust you have committed to me. During your very short visit to this city, I did myself twice the honor of waiting upon...
25To James Madison from the Right Reverend James Madison, 8 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
Being at this Time in Montgomery County, some very respectable Friends have express’d a Wish, that I would recommend to your Notice Mr. Thomas Lewis, Grandson of the late Genl Lewis, as a Candidate for the Place of a Midshipman in the American Navy. From the Character, which he sustains as a young Man of Prudence & uniform good Conduct, as well as unquestion’d Fortitude, I have no Doubt,...
26To James Madison from Robert Smith, 8 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed is the only Original despatch which has been received by Mr Jackson. Not having time to have a Copy of it I send the Original. It indicates, as far as mere Conversation with Mr Canning can indicate, something like a change of temper on the part of the British Govt. To judge from the extent of his establishment it would seem that Mr Jackson was disposed to remain a long time among...
27To James Madison from Thomas Dixon, 6 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
A man in my Situation is Seldom Ceremoneous and you will be Surpris’d at Seeing a letter from you don’t Know Who. Keen Distress Sir Drives men to do What they never thought of Before. But hear my Tale and I’ll have Done. When I was about Six years old I was bit by A Dog Just above the ankle inside the Leg. It continu’d Sore till last february was a year When Doctor F. May in Nashville cut it...
28To James Madison from John Graham, 6 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
I had the Honor to receive your Letter of the 2d Inst. I shall, as it appears to be your wish, send Judge Spriggs Letter to Mr Rodney. Mr Gallatin has seen Mr Grymes Letter; but does not consider it necessary to remodel his Instructions to the Collectors: The Secretary of State will I beleive write to Mr Grymes to recover Costs in all Cases where it can yet be done, from the owners of the...
29To James Madison from Caesar A. Rodney, 6 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
If you recollect, when at Washington we spoke of publishing the pamphlet of Theirry, & the late elaborate answer of Moreau Lisly, which was translated by Mr. Baker. You will perceive by the enclosed, that, as I then stated, the Delegate from the Orleans Territory, is willing to defray the expence. But on reflection I feel some delicacy on this subject. As Mr. Livingston is constantly loading...
30To James Madison from Robert Smith, 6 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
You will perceive that the enclosed papers from Gov. Claiborne state a Case, which has not been provided for by the Act of Congress. It is to be hoped that it will not occur. If it should, as is apprehended by the Governor, what instructions ought to be sent to him? Ought any to go in anticipation of such an event? I have acknowledged the receipt of the enclosed letter from Genl Turreau and...