31From James Madison to the Senate, 22 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 January 1810. Transmits a report of the secretary of the treasury “on the subject of Disbursements in the intercourse with the Barbary Powers” in response to the Senate resolution of 27 Dec. 1809. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, 11A-E4). RC 1 p. Enclosures are Gallatin to JM, 16 Jan. 1810 (1 p.), transmitting accounts of expenditures, 1805–9 (153 pp.). Printed in...
32To James Madison from Robert S. Bickley, 8 May 1810 (Madison Papers)
It has been represented to me by my friend Doctr. Seybert & other Gentn. Members of Congress, that it was understood the Hotel could be purchased for about ten thousand Dollars, in consequence of which the sum appropriated was only twenty thousand Drs. The bill Authorises the President to buy or build an house for public Offices, I believe it cannot be denied that it was the general wish of...
33To James Madison from Robert Smith, [29 October] 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have not yet sufficiently regained my health to give the necessary attention to Mr Jackson’s last letter. But it appears to me that we can’t consider it a satisfactory explanation, especially after having so solemnly declared that to be satisfactory it must shew not merely a violation of instructions but must moreover shew reasons strong & solid. What then are the reasons which we can admit...
34To James Madison from Alexander McRae, 7 January 1810 (Madison Papers)
I fear that the frequency of my communications, on topics principally interesting to myself, may have some tendency to render them irksome to you; but it was my impression, that the Public had, and would properly feel, some concern (’tho I am a private citizen) in the treatment I received at Philadelphia, from Phineas Bond esqr. and I therefore performed what I beleived to be a duty, when I...
35To James Madison from Levi Lincoln, 12 April 1810 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to congratulate you on the happy result of the recent elections in this State & in New Hampshire. Firmness, steadiness & united persevering efforts by the friends to the national government will complete our triumph, break down & scatter to the winds the mad & hopeless cause of the Northern Confederacy. I am informed that Judge Cushing is about resigning his seat as Judge of the...
36To James Madison from John Smith, 26 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting herewith a copy of Govr. Harrison’s letter of the 11th. Inst. and of stating that a similar copy will, by this day’s mail, be forwarded to the Secretary of War at New York, to follow him from thence to Boston, should he have proceeded for that place. I am with perfect respect Sir, Your Ob. servt 11 July 1810, Vincennes. Has received a letter from John Johnston,...
37To James Madison from James H. Hooe, [16?] October 1810 (Madison Papers)
I delivered to Mr. Eno the two Ewes allotted to you by Mr Jarvis, which he selected out of the whole Flock recd. by the Ship Citizen. I have this day delivered to him the two other Ewes which he selected out of the same Flock, next after yours. The Freight of your two Ewes is Six Dollars each, and I estimate your propo: of the expences attending them since they were landed, at one dollar. You...
38To James Madison from William A. Burwell, 16 April 1810 (Madison Papers)
By a resolution of this House an adjournment will take place on the 23d. I am personally extremely anxious to get home, every consideration conspires to render me impatient, but I think from the prospect which the last intelligence from Europe presents us, much good might result from the arrival of the J. A. There are also several questions of great national Moment which would probably be...
39To James Madison from Richard Law and Others, 28 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
The Memorial of the Undersign’d Citizens of the United States, Masters & Supercargoes of American Vessels detained in different Ports of Norway, respectfully represent, That your Memorialists whilst in the pursuit of a lawful Commerce, having in their possession every requisite document from the regular constituted authorities of their Country, and also the necessary certificates from the...
40From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 19 October 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor of the 15th. All we know of the step taken by France towards a reconciliation with us, is thro’ the English papers sent by Mr. Pinkney, who had not himself recd. any information on the subject from Genl. A. nor held any conversation with the B. Ministry on it, at the date of his last letters. We hope from the step, the advantage at least of having but one contest on our...
41To James Madison from Nathaniel Vollintine, 4 December 1809 (Madison Papers)
The high estimation in which I have ever held your Character has induced me to Christen a Child by the Name of James Madison. The town in which I live has for many years till the last been in the federal Interest, but by the extra exertions of a few republicans they have a[t] length Obtain’d a Majority. I am induced by no other motive to give you this information, then as a evidence of the...
42From James Madison to the Senate, 22 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 February 1810. Transmits a report from the secretary of the treasury in compliance with a Senate resolution of 16 Feb. 1810. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, 11A-E4). RC 1 p. For enclosures, see Gallatin to JM, 22 Feb. 1810 . Received, read, and tabled on 23 Feb. ( Annals of Congress Debates and Proceedings in the Congress of the United States ... (42 vols.;...
43Account with William Thornton, [5 December] 1809 (Madison Papers)
Account between the Honble. James Madison—and Mr. Thornton. William Thornton Dr: 1806 Augst. 4. To a Loan of one hundred and fifty Dollars $150.— 1807— To Interest one year on the above 9.— To Interest on fifty Dollars till 1809 from Augst. 4th: 1807 till Decr. 1809. 2 yrs: 3 months 7.50 1805 Octr. To 120 Bushels of Coals at 28 Cts. ⅌r: Bushell 33.60 March 18. To 196 Bushs: of Coal at 28 Cts....
24 February 1810, Charleston. Criticizes the decision of the Jefferson administration to reduce the naturalization period for foreigners to four years. “Experience teaches us daily, that there is but little confidence to be placed in them.” Argues that foreigners may be “received among us” and permitted to hold land and conduct business, but they should “never … be permited to vote at...
45To James Madison from George Washington Parke Custis, 31 May 1810 (Madison Papers)
Beleiving that whatever concerns the Domestic Interests of our Country will readily obtain a portion of yr Excellency’s notice, & esteem, I have sent for Yr inspection, a Rambuillet Merino , lately received as a present, from Chancellor Livingston, of New York. Having been formerly honoured, with yr correspondence on matters, touching our rural interests, I have been induced, to take the...
46To James Madison from George Luckey, 26 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
It is the privelige & the duty of every citizen of the United States to communicate With the officers of Government both legislative & executive respecting the public Welfare, & more especially for those Who Are much in public themselves & have a hearty & tender concern for their country. The presidency especially is a high, peculiarly important & responsible office & needs all possible...
47To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 18 November 1809 (Madison Papers)
I had the honour, of writing you lately, which, I hope you have received. At the request, of a number, Of our Respectable Citizens, who have not the pleasure, of a Personal Acquaintance with you, I take the liberty, of, transmitting you Some intelligence, which it is believed, important you Should Possess. I do so, because at, this time, it is almost impossible, for our Members of, Congress,...
9 February 1810. Transmits the secretary of state’s report in response to House resolution of 22 Jan. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages). RC 1 p. Enclosure (4 pp.) is a report of 8 Feb. 1810, signed by Robert Smith, concerning American efforts since 1801 to provide free access to Mobile harbor and to protest Spanish duties of 12 percent exacted on U.S. commerce clearing the...
49From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 4 June 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your two letters of the 25. & 30. Ult. I have not yet seen any of the Secretaries to whom you have written on the subject of the papers relating to the Batture. I take for granted they will readily comply with your request. Mr. Gallatin is absent on a visit to his Farm in the Western parts of Pennsa. But his chief Clk will I presume be able to furnish the papers, if any, lying in...
50To James Madison from Elizabeth House Trist, 27 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
I hope you will pardon the trouble I occasion you, and indulge me so far as to let me know, if Mr Pinckney has communicated to the Goverment any thing respecting William Brown as the late account of his being taken at the Theatre at the suit of Mr Pinckney and of his giving up all the public Money is a circumstance I shou’d suppose wou’d be noticed by him if the fact is, as, represented in the...
51From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 13 October 1809 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 13 October 1809. Acknowledged in Jefferson to JM, 25 Oct. 1809 . Listed in Jefferson’s Epistolary Record (DLC: Jefferson Papers) as received in Richmond on 20 Oct. Encloses a check on the Bank of Norfolk.
52From James Madison to the Secretary of the Republican Meeting of Columbia, South Carolina, 17 October 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. the Resolns. unanimously entered into by the Citizens of Columbia, & covered by your letter of the 20th. of Sepr. The very unexpected & inauspicious turn given to our relations with G. B. by the disavowal of the friendly Arrangt. concluded by her accredited Minister, cd. not fail to excite a lively sensibility among a people conscious of their own just purposes, and satisfied of...
53To James Madison from John G. Jackson, 9 January 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have never acquired the legal character of Guardian to my Child—Guardians ad litem can only be appointed by the Courts issuing process against infants; & as there has been no appointment there would be an impropriety in my acknowledging service of the Spa., which I should not hesitate to do if the act would be legal. Your Mo Obt Servt There can be no objection to acknowledging the service by...
54To James Madison from Andrew Glassell, 14 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
Edward Sims, that I was mention to you as your Stuert; or overseer, has this year againe ingadged with Majr Jones. He is the only man I know our way that I Could with propriety recomend to you, I have not seen him but hearing from some person that he was ingadged, I wish for to let you know as soon as possable. If you had got Mr Simes you would been fixt. With much esteem I remaine your afft....
55To James Madison from Caleb Atwater, 20 December 1809 (Madison Papers)
Much has been said about the triumph of Federalism in this State, both in and out of it. Having lived in the state a great number of years and having formed a very extensive acquaintance with men belonging to both parties, I think myself qualified to judge pretty correctly in matters relative to our state affairs. And of all the causes which have produced the present disastrous situation of...
56To James Madison from Samuel Hanson of Samuel, 19 March 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 March 1810. Addresses JM not to “deprecate the Sentence of Mr. Hamilton” in dismissing him from his position following a court of inquiry but to regain JM’s good opinion. Believes that the court of inquiry found some of the charges against him to be not only “unfounded” but also “vexatious & malicious”; complains that the secretary of the navy neglected to investigate the evidence. Lacks...
57To James Madison from John K. Smith, 14 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 28th may. Mr Duplantier has at length returned & is now with me. He has received two letters from Genl. Lafayette under blank covers from you—upon seeing your letters to me & my answer of the 15th. may he agrees that nothing can now be done in the location of the remaining 500 acres adjacent to the City for the reasons stated in...
58To James Madison from Christopher Ellery, 30 September 1810 (Madison Papers)
When, the last winter, the late Mr. Cushing, then one of the justices of the supreme court, U. S. left this town on his way to the seat of government, intending there to give in his resignation, I had the honor of writing to you, and of inviting your attention towards the state of Rhode Island; naming from among her citizens a successor. The old gentleman proved too infirm to reach Washington,...
59To James Madison from Paul Hamilton, 22 December 1809 (Madison Papers)
Docr Julius R Shumate has been particularly recommended by Mr. Love of the House of Representatives for the appointment of Surgeon’s Mate in the Navy—& his services are now wanted at New orleans. I have the honor to be with great respect sir yr mo ob st. RC ( DLC ); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, LSP ). RC in Goldsborough’s hand, signed by Hamilton; docketed by JM. On 27 Dec. JM nominated...
60To James Madison from Aaron H. Palmer, 25 June 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 June 1810, New York. Encloses a letter and a parcel for Dolley Madison. RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Enclosures not found.