125121Abigail Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 12 July 1801 (Adams Papers)
I am much delighted to learn that you intend making a visit to the old mansion. I wish you could have accomplished it So as to have been here by this time, which would have given You an opportunity of being at commencment, meeting many of your old acquaintance, and visiting the Seat of science where You received your first Rudiments; I shall look daily for you You will find your Father in his...
125122From James Madison to Edward Thornton, 12 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have been duly honoured with your letter of the 6th instant. Mine of the 12th of June made you acquainted that orders had issued for the immediate departure of the British prize brought into the port of Philadelphia by a Spanish armed Ship; and that the circumstances of the latter would be enquired into particularly as a guide to any farther steps that might be requisite. Information has...
125123To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 12 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
The abuse complained of by the Collector of Norfolk in the enclosed letter, which I have the honor to return, may be corrected by an altera⟨tion⟩ in the circular instructions to Collectors dated July ⟨19,⟩ 1796, a copy of which is also enclosed. This alterat⟨ion⟩ must however be made by order of the President. For the law having not ascertained what proof of citizenship should be necessary, it...
125124To James Madison from James Ogilvie, 12 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
I write on the spur of occasion & have only time to request, that you will have the goodness to send me by Captn. Winston a List of such political Essays & publications as shed the clearest light on the sources of public opinion relative to the adoption & construction of the Federal Government & the leading measures of the late Administration. Should any apology be necessary for the Liberty I...
125125To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 12 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1801, Treasury Department. Encloses documents related to an inquiry into the conduct of William Watson, collector at Plymouth, Massachusetts, clearing him of suspicion of fraud and misconduct and condemning a relative (with same surname) who has been dismissed from service as deputy. Requests that JM convey copies of report and documents to Rufus King, who first reported complaint. Tr...
125126To James Madison from Wade Hampton, 12 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1801, Columbia, South Carolina. Mentions James Miller, of the Charleston firm of Miller and Robertson, as possible candidate for consulship at Bordeaux. RC ( DLC ). 2 pp.
125127To James Madison from Rufus King, 12 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1801, London. No. 25. Relays details of peace negotiations between Britain and members of northern league. Lord Hawkesbury seeks a restoration of good will and amity, but Denmark declines to discuss principles of armed neutrality, while Prussia refuses to evacuate Hanover. Sweden remains hostile, and the British continue to “depend upon the success of the mission of Lord St. Helens”...
125128To James Madison from John Minor, 12 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1801, Fredericksburg. Encloses letter for John Dawson, to be forwarded. Has received word from Colonel Newton that he is sending JM a box of cigars “of very superior quality,” brought from Havana by a Captain Dutton. RC ( NN ). 1 p.
125129To James Madison from Samuel Smith, 12 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1801, Baltimore. Presents Mr. O’Mealy, whom Smith has mentioned as possible commercial agent at Le Havre and whom JM believed a likely appointment at Hamburg [see M. O’Mealy to JM, 29 May 1801 (DNA: RG 59, LAR, 1801–9)]. RC ( DLC ). 1 p.
125130To Thomas Jefferson from John Elmslie, Jr., 12 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Though I had not, the honor of being personally known to you before I left America—I hope it will not be deemed presumptuous in addressing a few lines on some Philosophical subjects—The desire which you have shown to the World for the extension of science, leads me to believe that communications of this sort will not be altogether unacceptable—Africa is a Country but little known though long...