121To James Madison from James Simpson, 3 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
No 48 dated 12h. last Month was forwarded in triplicate by way of Lisbon—Cadiz & Gibraltar, each accompanying a translation of the answer, received to the Letter I wrote His Imperial Majesty Muley Soliman from Tetuan, which I hope will reach you safe. I have now the honour to acquaint you that after sending away No. 48, I reflected it would be best [to] delay writing the Minister again, untill...
122To James Madison from James Simpson, 30 August 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 August 1804, Tangier. No. 81. “My late correspondence with Sidy Muhammed Selawy on subject of His Imperial Majestys wish to send Wheat to Tripoly, having in some particulars become of rather an Interesting nature, I think well to hand you herewith translations of my Letter to him of the 9th Inst., his answer of the 20th. and my reply of the 26h. I was enduced to send him the Letter from...
123To James Madison from James Simpson, 3 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
With this I have the honour of transmitting triplicate of No. 43 whose original was forwarded by the Ship Dart for Norfolk, and copy put on board another Vessel, by Commodore Morris. I have now to acquaint you, that yesterday I received a Letter from the Governour of Tangier dated 30th. June, advising that His Imperial Majesty (in answer to the Letter he wrote on the 22d.) had directed I might...
124To James Madison from James Simpson, 15 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
No. 60 dated 28th. last Month was forwarded in triplicate by way of Gibraltar. The two Ships have sailed from Larach and Sallé on their Cruize, and the two Galleys built last year at Tetuan have been by great exertions got over the Bar of that River, now nearly dry; they are daily expected here to compleat their equipment when they will be employed in and about the Straits, as such Vessels...
125To James Madison from James Simpson, 9 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
No. 58 dated 8th. last Month was forwarded (original & duplicate) by Mr. Gavino from Gibraltar. On the 29th. past I had the honour of receiving triplicate of your 26th. March with P S of 6th. April, authorising me to draw Bills on the Minister of the United States in London for four thousand dollars, as a fund for providing the One hundred Gun Carriages intended the Emperour of Morocco; this...
126To James Madison from James Simpson, 14 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the honour of addressing No. 55 to you on the 28th. March forwarded (original & duplicate) by way of Gibraltar and Lisbon. I have not since been honoured with any commands from you. Rear Admiral Cederstrom anchored in this Bay on the 19th. Ulto. for the purpose of Investing Mr. Wyk with the Order of Wasa, which having done he sailed the following day on his return to Sweden, his Squadron...
127To James Madison from James Simpson, 15 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 October 1803, Tangier . No. 67. Sent his letter dated 8 Oct. (no. 66) by way of Gavino. Will write at length by the New York , which will “touch here in a few days.” Informs JM that Preble left Tangier “yesterday for Gibraltar, after happily all differences being accommodated with this Country.” He and Preble had a conference “Monday last” with the emperor: “he expressed a strong desire of...
128To James Madison from James Simpson, 5 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to transmit herewith copy of No. 39. also translation of the Ministers answer to the Letter written him on the 25th. April by the Swedish Consul and myself on subject of His Majestys desire of sending Wheat to Tripoly, by which you will see he submits the propriety of that measure to the Letter of the Treaties of Sweden and the United States, with this Country. Unfortunately...
129To James Madison from James Simpson, 6 March 1807 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you Nr. 120 the 17th. January by way of Cadiz, recommended to the particular care of Mr. Richard W Meade. It handed the Accounts of the Consulate under my charge for last Year. His Imperial Majesty returned unexpectedly from Morocco, in consequence of a serious dispute between the Governour and High Priest of Fez, which had well nigh brought their partisans to...
130To James Madison from James Simpson, 28 October 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 28 October 1806, Tangier. No. 118. “I had the honour of addressing you No 116 on the 2d this Month in triplicate by way of Cadiz and Gibraltar. No 117 served to advise a draft for twelve hundred dollars on Account of Contingent Expences. I have not since been honoured with any of your Commands. “A Brig having touched here to land some Goods and Passengers from Leghorn and...
131To James Madison from James Simpson, 13 August 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 August 1804, Tangier. No. 80. “Original of No 79 [10 July 1804] was forwarded by the Schooner Jane, sailed from this Bay the 10th last Month for Boston. “I have now the honour to acknowledge receipt of the Letter you addressed me on the 6h June , accompanying the Act for not only establishing the Mediterranean Fund but makeing an immediate appropriation for its purposes of a Million of...
132To James Madison from James Simpson, 19 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour of encloseing with this, copy of my Communications of 20th. February. On the 24th. last Month the Essex Frigate Captain Bainbridge anchored in this Bay. He was supplied with some small Articles of Provision he asked for, as usual duty free, and sailed again the 26th. The 13th. Inst. the Batavian Sloop of War Daphne, arrived here with dispatches from that Government,...
133To James Madison from James Simpson, 27 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 27 March 1806, Tangier. No. 108. “No: 107 dated 12th. last Month accompanied the Accounts of this Consulate for last year, and was entrusted to Mr Gavino’s care to be forwarded. “Its with concern I have now to acquaint you that yesterday I received by Express from Mr Gwyn the unpleasant intelligence of the loss of the Brig Indefatigable of Philadelphia B F Severs Master...
134To James Madison from James Simpson, 17 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 October 1803, Tangier . No. 68. Wrote JM on 8 Oct. (no. 66) and 15 Oct. (no. 67) by way of Gibraltar. Encloses duplicates of both with copies of their enclosures. By those letters “you will see His Imperial Majesty very early … shewed strong dispositions for Peace; experience has taught me how desireable an object that is to us.” “His Majestys conduct in regard to giving aid to Tripoly has...
135To James Madison from James Simpson, 7 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 7 July 1806, Tangier. No. 113. “I had the honour of addressing last number to you on the 26t May in triplicate by way of Cadiz and Lisbon. Mr Gwyn has transmitted me Letters written to him by Mr. Seavers late Master of the Brig Indefatigable and the French Passenger, dated at Wednon the 9t. June. The former does not acknowledge receipt of my Letter to him of the 6t. May,...
136To James Madison from James Simpson, 28 February 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 February 1804, Tangier. No. 73. Received the original and duplicate of JM’s letter of 31 Oct. 1803 with postscripts of 4 and 10 Nov. The original was delivered on 22 Feb. “by Mr William Thom, together with Charter party of the Schooner Citizen and Bill of lading for One hundred Gun Carriages by that Vessel, destined as a Present from the United States to His Imperial Majesty Muley Soliman.”...
137To James Madison from James Simpson (Abstract), 2 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
2 April 1805, Tangier . No. 89. “No 88. was forwarded the 9h January by the United States Frigate John Adams, which brought to off this Bay for purpose of receiving such Letters as I might have for Government. “Mr Gavino lately sent me copy of the Letter you did me the honour of writing me the 8h. October last year —the original has not appeared. By the first safe conveyance the Accounts of...
138To James Madison from James Simpson, 27 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Gavino transmitted me a few days ago the Proclamation of 2d. July, sent for me from the Department of State, for which I beg leave to thank you. It has been Circulated. I sincerely regret the occasion of it, and most ardently wish the British Government may make that honorable reparation, the daring outrage so loudly calls for. A Vessel passed up this morning I take to be the Wasp Sloop of...
139To James Madison from James Simpson, 24 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to acknowledge your two Letters of 27th. July & 22d. August which reached me the 2d. this Month. I have since also received that of the 21st. October. Circumstances having very materialy changed since the two former were written, it no longer appears necessary for me to trouble you with a detailed reply to the chief contents of them. It afforded me infinite satisfaction to...
140To James Madison from James Simpson, 12 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
No. 123 dated 3d. this Month has been forwarded in triplicate under care of Mr Meade and Mr Gavino. On the 8th. Inst. Hadge Dris d’Erhamy a distinguished Merchant of Fez, now incharged with Mulley Soliman’s mission to the Emperour Napoleon arrived here, and in a few days will proceed for Marsellies in the Brig Harriot. This Vessel is provided with a Passport from Lord Collingwood, to enter any...
141To James Madison from James Simpson, 19 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 March 1802, Tangier. No. 38. Forwards a copy of his dispatch of 20 Feb. Reports that the Essex arrived on 24 Feb. and sailed again on 26 Feb. On 13 Mar. the Batavian sloop of war Daphne arrived “with dispatches from that Government, containing assurances that an Embassy would be sent to Muley Soliman without delay”; the ship went on to Tunis and Algiers “with similar intelligence.” Relates...
142To James Madison from James Simpson, 24 December 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 December 1802, Tangier. No. 53. Acknowledges JM’s 27 July , 22 Aug. , and 21 Oct. letters . Circumstances have changed since the first two were written. Is pleased to learn that the president has approved his actions. Notes that his dispatch no. 51 enclosed a copy of Moroccan minister Selawy’s 20 Sept. letter. Encloses his answer and the minister’s reply. Confined his letter to the chief...
143To James Madison from James Simpson, 8 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
Understanding the George Washington Frigate will soon return home, I have desired the Consuls at Gibraltar & Malaga, to request of Captain Shaw to call here at passing for a particular dispatch I should have to forward to you; this measure appeared necessary, as we frequently experience detention, and sometimes even loss of Letters. In hopes it may not be inconvenient for Captain Shaw to do as...