51To 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.
52To 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...
53To 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 (...
54To 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...
55To 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,...
56To 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.
57To 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...
58To 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...
59To 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...
60To 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...
61To 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...
62To 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...
63To 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...
64To 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...
65To 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...
66To 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.;...
67To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 13 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
Admiral Sir R Strachan is arived in Ly’nhaven Bay in the Cæsar of 84 guns with the Triumph of 74 & L Topaze frigate said to be from Halifax. The Leopard of 50 guns from Bermuda is also arived. The Melampus has taken in a new bowsprit & fitted & joind the other. It is reported they have a large Number of American seamen on board, five of whom made their escape from the Melampus the 3d. instant...
68To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 19 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 July 1802, Norfolk. “The wines & Brandy lie ready for an opty. to Fredricksbg. & will be shipped the first. The Madeira is cased as you desired & is very fine so is the brandy & Sherry having got some very old.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.
69To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 5 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 5 September 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “I Received yesterday a letter from Jno Hamilton Esqr. the Brittish Consul, inclosing a list of deserters from the Brittish Ship of War Chichester requesting my aid & assistance in takin them up, I inform’d him that I had no power to do so, & referd him to the Laws of Virginia which gave powers to the justices, to issue...
70To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 11 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 11 August 1806, Collectors Office, Norfolk. “Your letters by the last post [not found] I received this moment (11 O’Clock) & made immediate inquiry for a vessel bound in 3 days to Boston but could find none, that will sail for there in any time to get the rice to hand for the intended purpose therefore shall not Ship it.” Adds in a postscript: “There appears a mistake in...
71To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 27 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
I Received your Certificates respecting Streatland the impressed Seaman on board The Albion Capt Douglas. Application was made to the Brittish consul on the subject he has not communicated to my the results yet, but I have no doubt of his attention as he has generally used his interest in the release of impressed Americans. The Brittish c ruising off our Coasts frequently run in & out of the...
72To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 18 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 18 September 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “The Impeteaux a French 74 gun ship Was drove on shore, near Currituck Inlet, & burnt, by the Brittish ships cruising off our coasts, the particulars of which, no doubt will be laid before you, they have made no report, to this office; near 700 men were landed from the Brittish Frigate Melampus at this place. Several swam on...
73To James Madison from Thomas Newton, Jr., 12 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
I now do myself the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of yr favor. I will endeavor to procure the best Cyder. My father says he has no more wine of the same batch of which you had some, but requests me to inform you that he has Brazil wine in hdds of an excellent quality such he can recommend. Should you wish to have a hdd: please to inform me and give directions when it is to sent [ sic ] &...
74To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 30 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
I transmit to you the documents delivered to me by Genl. Mathews when the Command of a detachment from the Militia devolved on me. You are already informed that I could obtain the discharge but of one Seaman by the name of Rutt. The documents were left with the commanding officer of the British Squadron the 30th. of Ultimo and were not returned before Sunday last. The reflection is no less...
75To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 22 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I Received your favor the wine similar & of the same cargo was shipped & expect with you before it came to hand. The Brasil wine I think superior & price $350 dollars little of such wine is imported; the President has had some of the quality, but most here, give a preferance to the last importation; what is sent, if it gets to hand as shipped, I have no doubt will please; I have some of the...
76To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 23 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
I transmit a note which I have just received from Dr. Fernandes. It gives information of the arrival at Falmouth of the Osage, having on board as passengers Messrs. Nourse and Lewis. He does not vouch for the truth of the report, which says, that Mr. Armstrong had left Paris, nor for the declaration of the Emperor that he would have no neutrals. The Emperor has certainly more judgment than to...
77To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 28 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed is a receipt for a Hd of old Brasil wine, which I hope will meet your approbation. I think it of superior quality to any I have lately seen. As mine frequently gets spoild in fining I recommend to you my mode by which I have generally clear wine. The Cask is fixed on the stand on the head & about a pint of milk thrown into it, shaking the cask well on pooring the milk in. The best way...
78To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 18 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
By the miscarriage of the two last mails from the City of Washington, I apprehend if any dispatches were sent relative to the supplies to the Brittish Brig Columbine Capt. Bradshaw, they were lost; should that be the case, I will thank you to forward duplicats. I have however to inform you that Capt. Bradshaw without giving me any notice has quitted his station & gone to the Capes or Lynhaven...
79To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 15 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 15 July 1806, Collectors Office, Norfolk. “One of the vessels you mentioned as equipping to Cruise against the Brittish trade, has left Hampton, & gone to Suffolk with a pretence to obtain papers there, which cannot be done, I am inform’d that four carriages guns have been put on board her, without Carriages wch. in my opinion cannot be deem’d balast, & can be easily...
80To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 14 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 14 August 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “The Schooner Tartar belonging to Chas & Joseph Cooper of Hampton is now here, being one of the vessels which the Brittish envoy supposed was fitting for a cruizer against his nation, she is built on the pilot boat plan: with a trunk fore and aft, small window holes are in the trunk, and a platform below for the accomodation of...
81To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 30 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 30 September 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “The Brittish Ship of War Bellona Capt Douglas of 74 Guns & Amazon Frigate Capt Parker with another Ship are in Hampton road, wanting a Supply of water & provisions, a fleet is cruising ⟨o⟩ff our Coasts. We had a severe gale ⟨o⟩f wind yesterday & expect great damage has been done.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; docketed by...
82To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 31 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed are Copies of letters received from Capt. Bradshan of the Brittish brig Columbine, & Coll Hamilton, respecting dispatches which he has brought here, as Capt. Bradshan informs me. I beg to refer you to their letters, & my answer thereto; I shall be much obliged for instructions on this subject, as I suppose they will frequently come with dispatches, which I beg may be defined, to whom...
83To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 6 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
Above is a copy of a report made to me by Capt Harrison, which I considered my duty to forward. All vessels are stop pe d coming to this place & fired at within our harbours. This report I was requested to forward to you for yr consideration. I am respectfully Yr. Obt Servt DNA : RG 59—ML—Miscellaneous Letters.
84To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 29 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
Above is a Copy of a letter I rece’d from Coll Hamilton respectg Wm. Streatland & Thos’ Whitfield. The latter I was informed of and apply’d for his release, which I do on every occasion, which I hope will meet yr. approbation. I expect the Brittish Ships have taken Hampton roads for their winters station & occasionally to cruise out &C. I am very respectfully Yr obt Servt. DNA : RG...
85To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 19 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you yesterday that I had sent the Cutter Jefferson, after the Brittish Brig Columbine, with copies of my letters to Capt. Bradshaw, Capt. Ham returned last night, & informs me that the Brig had proceeded to Sea, & return’d my letters. I beg leave to refer you to my letter of yesterday, regarding a station to be fixed &C in case of distress & bringing in dispatches. The first gale of...
86To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 23 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 23 August 1806, Collectors Office, Norfolk. “The above is a Copy of a report made by Capt Vickery, of the conduct of Capt Stopford of the Chichester Brittish Ship of War lying at anchor in Hampton road. He has an American citizen which we have proved & will not deliver him up, & said if Jesus Christ was to come on board he would not do it. I am told he ta⟨kes⟩ the liberty...
87To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 11 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed are the reports I have received from Capt: Ham of the Cutter Jefferson. They explain themselves. I beg leave to inform you that, I have heard that Capt: Douglass of the Belona has purchased two large pilot built boats, has fitted them out & they carry Brittish Colours. It is further said our Citizens, pilots are imploy ed in them. One of these boats were complained off as bought by...
88To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 12 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I received your letter of the 7th. The negroes have been sent on Shore by a flagg to the commanding Military officer. One man has also been deliverd who I beleive may have become a Citizen since the peace of 1783 but go where he will he is nusance a drunken sott. I will thank you if you have any document respecting a Chrs. Hewson if you would forward it me. He has inform’d Capts. Douglass &...