11To James Madison from David Humphreys, 8 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
In my Dispatch No. 265 dated March 6th. I transmitted to you the circular letter of our Consul at Tripoli, announcing the imminent danger of an immediate rupture with that State. And in No: 272, dated April 14th, I forwarded copies of letters from Consul O’Brien at Algiers, which contained the information that the Bashaw of Tripoli, having refused the mediation of Algiers, the presents sent...
12To Thomas Jefferson from David Humphreys, 8 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Upon receiving the certain, tho’ not official, intelligence of your having been elected to the Chief Magistracy of the U.S.; I offer my sincere & ardent vows to Heaven, that your Administration may be highly useful to your Country & glorious to yourself. In Septr. last I had the honour of addressing a letter to you by Mr Henry Preble , recommending him as a suitable Character to be named...
13To James Madison from David Humphreys, 11 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 May 1801, Madrid. No. 277. Acknowledges State Department dispatch of 23 Sept. 1800 with its memorials respecting Spanish detention of American seamen captured by French cruisers. Encloses copies of his letters to Spanish government complaining of the practice; stresses the firmness with which he has tried “to induce an immediate order for its suppression.” Mentions case of Draper and Clark,...
14To James Madison from David Humphreys, 19 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 May 1801, Madrid. No. 278. Sends correspondence with Spanish ministers on the award in favor of Americans Gregory and Scobie, observing that the many documents furnish “a small specimen of the tedious manner in which business is done at this Court.” Also transmits correspondence with Spanish officials regarding the vessel Swansborough , which has been seized and condemned by Spanish....
15To James Madison from David Humphreys, 1 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 June 1801, Aranjuez. No. 279. Recounts his unsatisfactory discussion with Spanish minister Cevallos concerning American claims. Reports developments in war against Portugal and, in a postscript of 10 June from Madrid, news of peace treaty and its ratification by the Spanish court. Encloses his correspondence [not found] remonstrating against duty on American shipping engaged in Spanish...
16To James Madison from David Humphreys, 29 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 June 1801, Madrid. No. 280. Acknowledges Lincoln’s dispatch of 17 Mar. Reports that, pursuant to it, he visited Spanish court and announced his departure. Notes he then conveyed president’s sentiments regarding Yrujo, reiterated the American proposal of a commission to decide on claims of U.S. citizens against Spanish government, and repeated his observations, as he had done on all...
17To James Madison from David Humphreys, 21 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 July 1801, Madrid. No. 281. Encloses notice of Spanish-Portuguese peace terms and copy of message concerning them he sent Spanish government. Notes that France refuses to concur in treaty. Recounts recent developments in European wars, including British-French naval engagement at Bay of Algeciras on 6 July and a “disultory action” between British and combined French and Spanish squadrons,...
18To James Madison from David Humphreys, 27 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 July 1801, Madrid. No. 282. Encloses copy of 2 July letter from Commodore Dale announcing his arrival at Gibraltar and his plan to sail for Algiers the next day, leaving behind a frigate “to watch the motions” of two Tripolitan vessels anchored at Gibraltar. Transmits O’Brien’s dispatch [ O’Brien to JM, 24 June 1801 ]; report of Tripolitan seizures of American vessels has not been...
19To James Madison from David Humphreys, 31 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 July 1801, Madrid. No. 283. Encloses as “proof of the friendly dispositions” of the Spanish government the first secretary’s answer to his message on the object of Commodore Dale’s expedition. Encloses copy of letter from John Montgomery at Alicante and mentions letter from Málaga, both reporting movements of Dale’s squadron. Has received no further details about engagement near Gibraltar...
20To James Madison from David Humphreys, 21 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 August 1801, Madrid. No. 284. Little has changed since his last dispatch. Great Britain, alarmed at Continental military maneuvers, has stopped all traffic to and from France. Chevalier Freire has arrived from Portugal, reportedly to renew treaty negotiations with the French ambassador and to act as minister plenipotentiary ad interim to Spain. Earlier report that two Tripolitan cruisers...