1To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 1 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. James Taylor Jr informd me he had sent by Capt Stephen Moore two pipes of Brasil wine & had reserved two more for you to be sent by some other oppertunity; Capt. Moore has promised his particular care of them & to forward them to you from Alexandria.—The Frigates I expect will sail this day, the French Frigate Semilante is in Hampton road I beleive ready for sailing & it is said here that...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 26 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your favor of the 2d. no wine having yet arived I hardly beleive any will, but should any arive, you can have what you please of it, tho if you should want, I can procure at any time for you, what you shall order, of as good wine & same kind, shpped by the house in Madeira, that in London & those in Madeira, I have heard have disagreed. I am glad to hear of other wines being...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 18 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I Recieved your favor inclosing $20.75. for the charges of the things from Orleans, I hope they may give some incite, to the antient settlements on the Missisipi. Cyder in barrels from this will be the safest way of yr. getting it good, we have bottlers in plenty who will tell you they improve liquors, by mixtures, which I am not fond off, I like genuine best, the packets from this to Alexra....
4To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 3 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you the 31st. last & 1st. Inst, since which I have received the inclosed list of articles required by Capt Bradshaw of the British Brig Columbine. This being the first case and may be a precedent for others, I beg your instructions thereon. I can only refer you to my former opinion on this subject, viz that one month’s provisions is fully sufficient to carry them to Halifax, but beg...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 4 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be deliverd you by my friend Mr. Newsam , member of Assembly from Princess Ann County, I beg leave to introduce him to you, as a worthy good republican—I sent you some images & Orange shrubs, brought in from the Missisipi. I hope they got safe to your hands, also the two pipes of wine sent to the care of Mr Barnes, by Mr. Taylor. I have sent a pipe of L P. to Mr Madison by your...
6To James Madison from Thomas Newton, Jr., 8 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 August 1803, Norfolk . Informs JM that “Hudson impressed by Capt. Douglas, of the British Frigate Boston, has been liberated.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as received 13 Aug.
7To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 12 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
By my freind Mr Myers, at the request of Mr. Campo, a spanish Gentn I send you two boxes of best Segars, which be pleased to accept off. they are such as cannot be purchased & if you do not smoke our freinds Mr Burr & Mr. Galatin &c. who doeth will enjoy them when you meet—I am most respectfully Yr. obt. Servt RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 23 Feb. and so recorded in SJL . Enclosed in...
8To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 31 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I received the inclosed last night. A Brittish line of battle ship Commanded by Sir Thomas Hardy & Frigate Mermaid have arived in Hampton road. I am respectfully Yr. Obt Servt. Triumph -- 74 -- Sir Thos. Hardy Mermaid frigate, Captn. Hollis DNA : RG 59—Correspondence with Collector of Customs Regarding Impressed Seamen.
9To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 10 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
After two months session I have got home & hope you have received the Cyder, which Mr Taylor informs me he shipped to you & that it may please as it is said to be good & well racked—some was shipped agreeable to your order to Mr. Jefferson at Richmond. Our harbour is full of shipping & daily more ariving but they bring nothing new, except the dreadful situation of the French in St. Domingo, no...
10To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 16 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 16 August 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “I have this day sold 12 bars. of the rice agreeable to yr. directions and obtaind five dollars ⅌ Ct. for it, be pleased to direct what shall be done with the remainder as no opportunity offerd in time to carry it to Boston—not having an invoice I will thank you have one sent (a Copy) as I was obliged to weigh what was sold &...
11To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 25 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you some days past & inclosed Mr Eassans letter to me, I have since been informed that he is a good man, from gentlemen from that County. & they wished him to succeed. I am happy to hear that our prospects in the Mediteranean brightens, I have hopes all the European powers will join in stopping the depredations of the States of Barbary. you have not said whether I shall ingage any...
12To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 3 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry to inform you that we had the misfortune of loosing the East wing of the Hospital, for sick seamen this morning, it is supposed it took fire, from a spark out of the Chimney, & the wind blowing very fresh from the N.W, the roof was instanly in flames, but by great exertions the main building (which was joind to it by a low coverd way, about ten feet a part.) was saved with very...
13To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 6 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
An act of Assembly passed in the year 1761 dividing the County of Norfolk, into three distinct Parishes, the whole being in one, that part which Norfolk Borough lies in, petitiond the Assembly to allow the Vestry, to purchase four lotts in Town to accommodate the Minister, between the years 1761 & .65 which was granted & obtaind the Royall assent on payment of ten guineas as well as I...
14To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 10 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
My friend Mr Moses Myers having business in the City of Washington I beg leave to introduce him to you as a good citizen & worthy Gentleman. I wish we could have the pleasure of seeing you in Norfolk to make some returns for the many civilities received from you, it will always give me pleasure to render services to any of your friends travelling this way. I am most respectfully yr. obt Servt...
15To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 11 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 11 August 1806, Collectors Office. “The Brittish Ship of War Chichester of 44 guns Edwd. Stopford Commander arived in Hampton road last Evening—he does not require any supplies.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; signature partially clipped, with Newton’s name and “collector” added in an unidentified hand.
16To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 28 November 1802 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed is mrs Bonneville’s order on Mr. Thomas Paine, which I have no doubt will be paid I will thank you to give it my Son who will be in Congress. Captn. Stanleys acct. £22:10 Sterling Mr. Paine had better remit by a bill on some of the Offices here, who have public money in their hands—excuse me troubling you on such an Occassion. A lady a Stranger & wanting supplies & a request to do it,...
17To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 12 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just arived a consignment of old Madeira wines; Brasil Quality & London Particular, from a Portugeze house; who ships my wine for drinking. the Brasil kind is superior to any other sent here & such as is seldom imported; if you should want a supply, I will direct it to be saved for you by mr. Js Taylor Jr. to whom I have given up my business. be pleased to accept my best wishes for yr....
18To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 16 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I Received the second part of the bills this post, for which I am much obliged to you, I wrote you that I had reserved 2 pipes of the Brasil & recommended some of the London particular for table use, the latter is the kind sent to Richmond, it is of good quality & equal to any imported of the kind 3 years old. There was only 10 pipes of the Brasil come in, if any more than the two I wrote you...
19To James Madison from Thomas Newton, Jr., 29 November 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 November 1803, Washington. Introduces “Mr. George Lynham, a Merchant of Norfolk.” “This Gentleman has suffered considerably from French and English spoliations and is anxious to obtain redress. He is desirous of consulting you on a subject all interesting to himself and his standing as a Merchant. I have long been in habits of the strictest intimacy with him and know him to be a man of...
20To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 16 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 16 June 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “I recieved yr. communcation respectg. the equipment of two Schrs. as privateers at Hampton, I have wrote to the Collr. there, as (one resides in the Town) to get information thereof & inclosed a copy of yr letter that he may prosecute if it should be the case & I will have every enquiry made in this district also & if any such...
21To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 14 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed is a bill of parcels & Lading for a pipe of old Brasil Madeira wine, which I have hopes will meet your Approbation—Mr. Cocke the purser of the Cheasepeak frigate has been so good as to take this letter, has promised me, he will see the wine taken care of from Alexandria to Washington, he is a worthy young man & conducts himself with great propriety (I have heard) in his office. I am...
22To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 15 March 1807 (Madison Papers)
I recd. yr. letters of the 7th. & 9th. instant Wm. Milfield I believe is incorrect in his statement of being a native of this place From my own knowledge & from every inquiry no such name has ever been resident here If I can get any documents in his favor I will use my endeavors to releive him I am respectfully Yr. Obt Servt. DNA : RG 59—ML—Miscellaneous Letters.
23To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 11 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I Received yr favor, the wine shall be sent as you desire, of the same Cargo. I have just arived a few pipes of best quality of Brasil wine, I beleive superior to any we have yet had, if you or friends should want I shall be happy to supply you or them the quality you have had we also keep. With best wishes for your health &c I am respectfully Yr. Obt RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM. Letter not found.
24To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 21 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Yrs. to Mr Js Taylor who is at N York came to my hands this day. he inform’d me that the Champagne was disposed of before your letter got to him, & that he had wrote you it could not be obtaind but expect his letter must have miscarried.— No good Champagne can be purchased here at present that I can hear of, or I should have bought it & sent it on. we are full of French Soldiers from Havana...
25To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 28 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 28 August 1806, Collectors Office, Norfolk. “The Brittish Ship of War Chichester Capt. Stopford, on going to Sea run a ground & sprung a leak, so as to compel her to come into this port to refit, she has a Cargo of Spars & Stores for the Brittish fleet in the West India’s, of this vessel I before had given you information’s, to which be pleased to refer; the situation she...
26To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 16 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
A Vessel from New Orleans—putting in here in distress having some Shrubs & curiosities on board for you, on application of the Capt. I have taken them & now forward them by Capt Willis’s Packet, they are, images dug up very high on the Missisipi & I hope will tend to some discoveries of the original settlement of this Country. the charges on them I have paid as below. it gives me pleasure to...
27To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 7 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 7 September 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “The Brittish Frigate Melampus 36 guns is arived in Hampton Road from Plymouth G Brittain, wants supplies of water & Bullocks. Sir Richd Strachans fleet is off the Capes & bound in I have heard. Some of the ships are in distress from the late Gale. Much damage has been done, & many vessels totally lost with their crews.” RC (...
28To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 21 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed is Capt. Douglas letter to the Brittish Consul in consequence of my requesting the Brittish Consul to apply for the release of the seamen whose letters I have forwarded; it needs no comment. Before any notice can be received from the Genl. Government & admiral the s hips are off. Without yr. instructions it is useless for me to make application for their relief, which I have done...
29To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 8 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your esteemd favor I received of 23. Ulto. the wine shall be sent up by Capts. Willis or Moore who will be here in a few days; the Brasil wine is highly esteemd here, it is superior to the London particular, & shall send one of it. the latter is fine 3 years old & shiped (wracked off), by a Portugeze house in Madeira. you will find it clear, let the cask be ever so much shaked. we have very...
30To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 6 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Taylor has inform’d me, that he has forwarded the Cyder, which I hope may get up safe & good, in bottling it will be a good way to rince the bottle with good apple brandy, it not only preserves it, but prevents the bottles in some measure from bursting. a raison thrown into each bottle, assists it much, & makes it sparkle like Champagne; if you bottle small beer, by throwing a teaspoonful...
31To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 9 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
Yesterday I am informd the Brittish Ship of War Cambrian anchord in Hampton Road. She was one of the interdicted ship s & not the same Capt. Is the proclamation of the President the 3d. May last to be, inforced. Several other ships of war are in the road. I have not heard of their molesting any vessels & have directed the Revenue Cutter to keep a good look out & to report if any thing happens,...
32To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 1 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 July 1801, Norfolk. Conveys box of the “best cegars” from Captain Dutton; “they are of the best quality & I hope will please.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.
33To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 26 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed I have just received & forward for your Consideration. It appears that Capt. Douglass is determind, not deliver any of our poor Seamen, if their birth be ever so well substantiated; Mr. Bond the Consul at Philadelphia has obtaind a servant of Mr. Graffs for him, & I now have him to sen nd. Mr G’s man has four years to serve a n egro. I am respectfully Yr. Obt. Servt. Mr. Graffs...
34To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 1 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed is the only letter for Mr. Erskine the British Minister; what other dispatches brought by the Columbine were for Coll Hamilton Mr. Bond at Philadelphia & Mr. Barclay of New York which are enclosed also for you to forward to the respective persons they are for. I will thank you for explicit instructions of what may be ex dispatches which ought to be received; There are man y of...
35To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 11 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I now have the pleasure of acknowledging the receipt of your note of yesterday. You must be mistaken as to the Cyder. I recollect that at your request I had Cyder procured for you several times, but it is my firm belief that you have paid for the same. Through the assistance of a friend some mrytle wax was obtained for you, said to be 30. Ct but as I did not weigh it, I am not certain that...
36To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 16 April 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
By disire of my Son I have sent by Capt. Ham some Myrtle wax for you, it was all I could procure at present, the berries having faild last season. The Brittish ships begin to be trouble some off our Capes, they bring all vessels too & obliged one out of his way, so far that he could scarsely fetch the the Cape, I have understood it was the Cambrian did this, I shall inquire into the case. I...
37To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 2 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 2 September 1806, Collectors Office, Norfolk. “The French frigate L Cybele has come into this harbour to refit, the Capt. Officers & Crew have conducted themselves, with great propriety, some Americans taken on board of Brittish Ships, have been released since their arival—a French 74 is reported to have gone up the bay much injured in the late gale. Peter Butler escaped...
38To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 22 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The post just going off and appearances of the seal being rather suspicious of having been opend I have inclosed it; this place at present is remarkably healthy, the frequent thunder & rains I believe in a great measure contributes to it. we have no late arivals therefore no news from Europe, the trade is dull & I think will continue for some time, freights are much falling & provisions not...
39To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 12 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you last mail that I had heard Capt. Douglas of the Brittish ship of war Belona had purchased two Schooners. The information I find was not correct & having wrote the Brittish Consul on the subject I enclose you his answer; whether such vessels can be permitted you will please to determine and instruct me how to act. I have not a doubt but the Consul will perform as he promises, as I...
40To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 26 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Since writing yesterday I have heard of a Mr Mathew Bryant at Northampton Court house, who has been recommended as Collector, Mr Bryant I am informd is a reformd man, & well approved of, but I am of opinion, that few fully reform who have been dissipated, and as most of the inhabitants on that Shore are of the same opinions I think the most respectable will make the best officer & Mr Bowdoin I...
41To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 13 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly received yours of the 7th inclosing 4 half bills of the U.S. bank; it gives me pleasure to know you approved of the wine, it is highly approved of here & sells fast, a few pipes of the same quality are left, of which I will direct Mr. Taylor to reserve two for you, to be sent by Capt. Willis of the Alexr. Packet & if you want more it shall be saved & sent up, the time of payment will...
42To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 27 May 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 27 May 1806, Norfolk. “Herwith I send you a copy of a letter I recieved this day from the Brittish Consul, with my Answer thereto, considering the meaning of Capt. Wight, is to pay no attention to protections unless acompanied by the documents, he requires. I beg leave to submit to your consideration, whether it would not be proper to anex the Certificate of the oath of...
43To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 4 September 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 4 September 1805, Norfolk . “I have made inquiry after Mr Jas McHenry in this place & Portsmouth & can hear nothing of him. Mr Ashley a respectable Merch⟨ant⟩; of this place informd me that Mr McHenry would not Act as Agent at Jamaica & that he ha⟨d⟩; forwarded his commission to you: from the accounts I have heard there are a vast number of our Citizen⟨s⟩; impressed at...
44To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 1 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day taken the liberty of introducing Admiral Hartsink of the Batavian republic to you, he intends up by water & probably this will reach you before his arival. we have had much pleasure in his Company here the good order kept with his men is pleasing to all here. I have some fine Brazil wine arived if you should want shall be glad to supply you with great respect & wishes for yr...
45To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 5 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
So much of the Presidents message as relates to our Maritime rights, and to impositions on and interdictions of our neutral trade has been referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures. It is the desire of the Committee to procure all the information necessary to place those interesting and important subjects in the proper point of view. I am therefore as their organ directed to...
46To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 18 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
From a beleif that Dr Upshaw’s professional talents eminently qualify him for Hospital or Regimental Surgeon, and from a persuation, I might add confidence, that he will ably perform the duties appertaining to that station.—I take the liberty of recommending him for that appointment. I cannot forbear to mention a nother highly valuable qualification in favor of Dr Upshaw—He is a sound,...
47To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 26 May 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 26 May 1806, Norfolk. “Inclosed are several letters received from on board the Brittish Ship of war Cleopatra Capt Wight Jno Quin, James Love & Ed. Hayes are recorded as Citizens on the books of this office—and described as follows—Jno. Quin about 18 yrs. old 5 feet 3 ½ inches high light Complexion, light hair, & grey eyes—Js. Love about 24 yrs old 5 feet 7 inches high...
48To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 5 May 1804 (Madison Papers)
The Collector for this port having as I have heard, determind to resign his office; from the many solicitations & general wish that my Son should succed him I am Induced to write in his behalf, the long residence in this place & our sufferings from patriotic principals from 1776 will I hope have some influence in giving the place to a native of it, his virtues & patriotism I engage for, & I...
49To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 24 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I Received your three letters last mail, which are to go by mr Prentis, he is not here at present, nor have I heard of his going out, if he comes to this place, I will give him your letters, or if not return them, some letters lie in the post Office for him from Mr. Madison, I have lodged one also, that on his arival here I shall undoubtedly see him. with the greatest respect—I am Yr obt Servt...
50To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 16 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 16 August 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “Yesterday I sold 12 bars of the rice agreeable to yr directions at 5$ ⅌ Ct. I shall be glad of your instructions respecting the rest.” Adds in a postscript: “The pilot boat Tartar, has no waste or ports, a log gunnel & in every respect, like a pilot a boat excepting the long trunk. Has no arms.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.;...