4251From Thomas Jefferson to James Dinsmore, 19 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
This is merely to correct an error in my last . I mentioned that the brick pilasters should have their Capitals 3. courses of brick high & with 3. projections. but as the Capital should be in height only half the diameter, & that is of a brick and a half, say 13. I. the height of the capital must be of 2. courses only, each course projecting 1.¼ I. so as to make the upper one 2. bricks square....
4252To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 19 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly received your favor of the 16th. and have in compliance therewith given you credit by Mr. Barnes for the 130:$ received of Mosby for Mr. Short. The cyder has not yet arrived from Norfolk; which however, as yet, is of no consequence, as it could not have been forwarded, in consequence of the low water. There have not I believe been a dozen boats down from Milton in 5 or 6. months. I...
4253To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Myer, 19 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The humble petition of the subscriber I hope will not be thought improper—I am A poor unfortunate Man imprisoned & overcome by the Iron hand of A man of fortune—It may be said i’me not imprisoned by him but may truely date all my present misfortunes through him. The person of whome i’me speaking is A residenter of Georgetown his name is John Threlkeld , he has injured me by taken the most...
4254From Thomas Jefferson to James Walter, 19 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 8th. inst. was recieved on the 12th. I am duly sensible of the mark of respect to me which you are pleased to testify by the name you propose to give to the town you are about to establish. it is the more grateful to me as it comes from a person, uninfluenced by personal acquaintance, and who has been able to judge me by my actions, unblinded by the mists of unprincipled...
4255From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Yznardi, Sr., 19 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 10th. inst. I wrote to you inclosing a check on the bank of the US. for D. 590.72 the amount of the bill for the last wines you were so good as to send me. not knowing whether you were in Baltimore or Philadelphia, the letter laid by me two days for enquiry, and I then inclosed it to Genl. Smith , asking him to superscribe on it the proper place. I mention this because mr Barnes informs...
4256Thomas Boylston Adams to Abigail Adams, 20 March 1802 (Adams Papers)
Your kind favors of 28 th: February & 13 th: March, came safe to hand; I thank you for them, and should have sooner acknowledged their receipt, but for the constant sitting of Courts, ever since. I repent, that I have written so much to you and my father, on the subject of myself, since I perceive, that it has produced so much uneasiness & anxiety, not to say more, on my account. It would have...
4257The Examination Number XVII, [20 March 1802] (Hamilton Papers)
It was intended to have concluded the argument respecting the Judiciary Department with the last number. But a speech lately delivered By Mr. Giles in the House of Representatives, having since appeared, which brings forward one new position, and reiterates some others in a form well calculated to excite prejudice, it may not be useless to devote some further attention to the subject. The new...
4258From James Madison to James Monroe, 20 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
I now return the letters to you from Mr. Purviance & Cambaceres, with an acknowledgment of those in which they were inclosed. The papers last recd. from you in relation to Mr. Skipwith will be of use in establishing one or two material points. His case has been a hard one, but it may be questioned whether he be well founded in the extent of his claims for interest & Agency for Claims. The...
4259To James Madison from Gabriel Christie, 20 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
I arrived hear about the 7th inst. and deliverd the letters which you intrusted to my charge the day after my arrival, your letter of introduction to Mr King secured me a very polite reception, and I have had frequent conversations with him respecting the Political situation of our Country and this. He as well as the rest of our Public agents the Consul excepted speak highly of the disposition...
4260To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 20 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have yesterday recieved your favour by Mr: Rose Campbell & immediately sit down to answer it. You say that only three Letters have been recieved from me. This is astonishing. I wrote four from the Helder & Amsterdam—one from the Hague: one from Brussells & Two to the President from Paris—one by Way of Havre & the other of London. The latter I gave to Mr Grant to forward. From Bourdeaux two &...
4261To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 20 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
The present opportunity I avail myself of to send you another copy of the same Book on the Duties & commercial regulations of Spain which I am hopeful you will recieve safe. This will go so slow by Mules to Bayonne & from thence to Bourdeaux that all my other letters written at the same time & I expect others written after will very probably reach you before this as I am obliged to send the...
4262To James Madison from Rufus King, 20 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 March 1802, London. No. 59. Reports that Bird, Savage, and Bird will send to the Treasury Department the accounts for the Tunisian present and encloses copies of his letters on shipment of the articles. Has had no word from Hargreaves since he left Algiers; in early February Eaton was temporarily in Leghorn for his health. Nothing decisive has occurred in the negotiations at Amiens, but...
4263To James Madison from George Washington McElroy, 20 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 March 1802, Philadelphia. Has been informed of his appointment as U.S. consul for the Canary Islands. Wishes to receive his commission as soon as possible, “being now on the point of Sailing for Teneriffe.” Reports the existence of an illegal trade “between some English houses in Teneriffe and their correspondents in Great Britain,” which employs captains “who have been in America, tho …...
4264To James Madison from Elias Vander Horst, 20 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 March 1802, Bristol. Transmits a copy of his letter of 3 Mar. and four letters from Rufus King; encloses newspapers and a London price current. “The Season here for Agricultural pursuits was never more favorable than at present, nor do I recollect the fields at any former period so early in the year, wearing a more promising appearance.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Bristol, vol. 2). 1 p. Written...
4265To James Madison from George Washington McElroy, 20 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
Being informed that the President with your Concurrence, has been pleased to grant my Commission of Consul for the Canary Islands, and being now on the point of Sailing for Teneriffe, take the liberty to beg you will have the goodness to forward the Same as Soon as convenient, and the Customary bond shall be immediately given I beg leave to inform you that there is an illicit Commerce carried...
4266To James Madison from Elias Vanderhorst, 20 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
Above is a Copy of my last respects to you of the 3d. Instt. ⅌ the Hope, Cap. Phelps, Via New-York, since which I ha ve not been honored with any of your favors. Enclosed are four Letters which I have recd. from Mr: K ing for you; also a few News-Papers & a late London Price Currt., to which I beg leave to refer you for what is now passing in this qu arter. The Season here for Agricultural...
4267To Thomas Jefferson from David Austin, 20 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The smallest attention to the principles of decorum would have forbid any farther instrusion upon your moments after the very polite note with which you was pleased to honor me; was I not still pursuaded of being capable of rendering essential services to the United States, abroad. From London, the cords of the National dulcimer might be so toutched as to vibrate in favor of our interests in...
4268To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, 20 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
In the course of some recent attempts to improve the public mind with our capacities and progress upon the subject of cotton , several ideas, which did not appear fit for present publication, occurd. It appeared of importance that they should be placed before the government however, to be treated according to their discretion. I concluded to make a little historical note upon the cotton...
4269To Thomas Jefferson from William R. Davie, 20 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge your letter of the 28th Ulto, covering that of Mr. DuPont and Mr. Barbe-Marbois respecting the business of General LaFayette: The friends of this unfortunate Patriot will feel themselves indebted to your Excellency for your polite attention to this subject; it is certainly important, if any measure should be attempted in his behalf, that the proposition should...
4270To Thomas Jefferson from Nicolas Gouin Dufief, 20 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Vous trouverez ci inclus quelques exemplaires du catalogue que je viens de publier—Je me propose de faire venir de France une collection des nouveautés les plus intéressantes dans tous les genres— Si vous avez des ordres à me donner à ce Sujet, soyez assuré qu’ils seront exécutés avec toute la diligence & le soin possible. En vous adressant à moi à present vous seriez Servi probablement en...
4271To Thomas Jefferson from Anthony S. Gadbury, 20 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you some days ago , informing you, I was in a disagreeable situation, for want of money in a strange place. I now have the pleasure to say I am releived by the arival of the mail the following evening. please to inclose the inclosd letter directed to Richmond, Va. Yrs Respectfully RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as a letter of 20 Mch. 1802 received 23 Mch. and so recorded in SJL . I WROTE...
4272From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 20 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s of the 13th. is recieved. I promised in my last I would make enquiry of mr Milledge of Augusta in Savanna on the subject of cotton, because he is a great cultivator of it, in fact the introducer of it there, very accurate & judicious. he says the blackseed cotton is cultivated in the country below Augusta, the green seed above. the former sells for 40. cents when the latter is at 20....
4273To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, 20 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I expected with impatience and received with great pleasure the information & opinion your last favor contained respecting my scheme of removing my slaves to a cotton climate. The importance of it to the future wellfare of my family and to the comfortable existence of such a number of human creatures as I am loaded with the care of, keeps me in constant anxious thought on the subject. In my...
4274From Thomas Jefferson to Elizabeth House Trist, 20 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 6th. instant has been duly recieved. I know of no inconvenience which will arise from a knowledge of our intentions to have made mr Trist the successor of mr Steele in the supposed event of his death: an event still considered as more than probable, tho from the nature of his disease he may wear for some time. I confess I would rather the appointment should not take place...
4275From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Bailey, 21 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks the favor of mr Bailey to accept of some small articles of cloathing for his family, on the score of antient acquaintance . Would it be within the scope of mr Bailey’s plan of gardening for the common market, to make a provision of endive for the ensuing winter, so as to be able to furnish Th:J. with a sallad of endive every day through the winter till the spring sallading...
4276To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 21 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
When lately in Albemarle I found the complition of a chmney in my house delayd by the want of abt. 350. bricks, which were not to be had in the neighbourhood. As the number is too small to burn a kiln on purpose to obtain them and as it may possibly be in my power to replace them sometime hereafter when you may have occasion, if convenient, I will thank you for as many. sincerely I am your...
4277From Thomas Jefferson to Gouverneur Morris, 21 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed papers will so fully explain to you their object that I need add nothing more than ask the favor of you to state to me whatever you may recollect relative to the paiment made to Houdon in assignats, which may enable us to ascertain & pay what remains still justly due to him on account of the statue of Genl. Washington. Accept assurances of my respect and attachment. RC ( NjP );...
4278To Thomas Jefferson from Gouverneur Morris, 21 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I receive this Instant your Favor of this Date. Were I at Home, I might perhaps find some Memorandum respecting the Transaction which it alludes to. Certainly I should find the Letters I have received, and Copies of those I may have written on the Subject. By the Copy Mr houdon has transmitted , of a Note from Mr Grand, it is evident that he at least must have misunderstood me. Hudon...
4279[To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Truxtun], [22 March 1802] (Hamilton Papers)
Copy, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress; JCH Transcripts John C. Hamilton Transcripts, Columbia University Libraries. , Columbia University Libraries. In JCHW John C. Hamilton, ed., The Works of Alexander Hamilton (New York, 1851–1856). , XI, 533, this letter is incorrectly addressed to H. Actually, it is a copy in Truxtun’s handwriting of a letter which Truxtun wrote to Aaron Burr and...
4280From James Madison to Thomas Bulkeley, 22 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
The President having appointed William Jarvis Esqr. by whom this will be handed to you, consul of the United States at Lisbon, you will be pleased to receive him as your successor, and to deliver to him the several documents, letters, &c. which may belong to the consulate; to which you will be Kind enough to add any other information by which you may be able to assist the commencement of his...
4281To James Madison from Daniel Clark, 22 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
Since I had the pleasure of seeing you in Washington I have heard a variety of reports concerning Luisiana on the subject of which I did not think it proper to trouble you, but having been assured by Mr Duane two days since that the Province was unquestionably ceded to the U. S. and that he had received his information from a Source on which he could place the utmost reliance, and the Aurora...
4282To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 22 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
I yesterday received the duplicate of the letter which you did me the honor of writing on the 26th of feby. I hope my conduct, which you will find detailed under date of the 21t of feby, will meet the approbation of the President. Keeping in view the interest of our Citizens here, as well as the relation in which our nation stands with the Fr. Republic, I have endeavoured to conciliate the...
4283To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 22 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have nothing to add to the letters just sent you by the way of Baltimore but the enclosed note just recieved —from this you will find that the construction given to the second article of the convention differs materially from ours & will if supported greatly narrow the ground of our claims. You will also see in it rather an evasion of the points I have pressed them upon than an answer to...
4284To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 22 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Pichon offers his respects to Mr Madison and begs leave to give him the trouble of perusing and forwarding to the Secretary of the Treasury the inclosed paper which relates to the already mentioned subject of drafts on france. Mr P. after a conversation on that topic with the Secretary of the treasury has thought it might conduce to a compliance of Mr P.[’s] wishes to State his proposals...
4285To James Madison from Carlos Martínez de Yrujo, 22 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 March 1802, Washington. Refers to his demand made a long time ago of the U.S. government to execute the stipulations of article 5 of the treaty between Spain and the U.S. in the pursuit of the bandit Bowles, long resident among the Indians in U.S. territory. Does not know what steps the U.S. has taken to comply with the stipulations of the article. If anything has been done, it has not been...
4286To James Madison from James Ross, 22 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 22 March 1802. Mentioned in Daniel Brent to Ross, 14 May 1802 (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14), as a letter enclosing the deposition of John and Joseph Dunlap in support of their claim against Spain. Brent informed Ross that JM “thought it best to address a complaint to the Spanish Government” through Charles Pinckney at Madrid and had written to Pinckney accordingly; “he charged me...
4287From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Patterson, 22 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved your favor by mr Engles . the place desired for him is not given by commission from me, but is a mere appointment by letter from the Secretary at war, and consequently rests solely with him, without my interposition. nevertheless I sent him your letter, and afterwards stated to him the weight of your testimony. you have no conception of the number of applicants for this office. the...
4288To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Sayre, 22 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have lately wrote to the Secretary of State , requesting him to favour me with a reply, so far, as to releive me from doubt & anxiety; whether I may, or may not depend on the justice, or friendship of administration—I require no reasons, or apology—let him but inform me, that he can find others more deserving, & better qualified for any office in his department, & I shall then know what...
4289To Thomas Jefferson from William Vallance, 22 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Petition of William Vallance, Respectfully sheweth. That having been in the Service of the United States, on board a Cutter in the Service of the States aforesaid, as first Mate for the space of Twenty Months, the greater part of the Time under the Command of Captn. Isaac Roach and the latter part under Captn. George Price. Had my Sentiments been uniform with Those to whom I was...
4290From Thomas Jefferson to Caspar Wistar, 22 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
What I am now to write about will be in perfect confidence between ourselves. the legislature is likely to establish a marine hospital at New Orleans, where we lose about 400. boatmen & seamen annually by sickness. I think it probable that we shall have a run on us, of recommendations of young men, just from their lectures, unsettled, and without experience, to obtain the superintendance of a...
4291To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 23 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 March 1802, Treasury Department. “Enclos’d I have the Honor to transmit for your Information, the duplicate of a Letter from Messrs. Bird, Savage & Bird, Bankers of the United States, at London, dated January 13th. 1802—as also duplicates of the Accounts therein referr’d to.” RC ( DLC : Gallatin Papers). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Gallatin. Enclosures not found, but for a letter to...
4292From Thomas Jefferson to Nicolas Gouin Dufief, 23 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday your letter of the 20th. and catalogue. I remark on it a work Jaques le fataliste par Diderot . if it be really by Diderot I shall be glad to recieve it with Chaptal, as also the Systeme de la Nature par Mirabeau, unless you should know that there exists an edition in petit form. in which case I would rather await your return from France, when you could perhaps bring me...
4293To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 23 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
G Granger presents his Compliments to the President and informs him that Marbell Camden was the last Postmaster at Milton—his resignation was lately received. G Granger does not recollect the name of the Gentleman proposed for that office and prays the President to be kind enough to send the name by Bearer. RC ( DLC ); partially dated. MARBELL CAMDEN assumed the office of postmaster at Milton...
4294To Thomas Jefferson from Delaware Democratic Republicans, [on or after 24 March 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with the wishes of our Republican Brethren of Kent County in the State of Delaware as enjoined on us by the preceeding Resolves —We Humbly submit to your consideration the following reasons upon the subject of said resolves. Being decidedly of opinion that Allen Mc.Lane esquire deserves not to be continued Collector of the Port of Wilmington in the State of Delaware;—we have been...
4295To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 24 March 1802 (Adams Papers)
You know too well mÿ attachment to your person, and am persuaded how highly I value your honoured correspondence, not to Suspect that Some weighty reason must have prevented my not answering your favour of Jan. 26—I dare not wait longer now I am honoured with another of March 8—With my remarks on Buffon. I am always apprehensive, to bereave me of the Sensible States faction, which you bestow...
4296To James Madison from Elias Boudinot, 24 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
Altho’ I am much averse from intermeddling with the appointments of Government, well knowing the great difficulties attending them, yet from the peculiar Situation and adverse Circumstances of Mr. Isaac C. Barnet of Bourdeaux, a Son of an old Acquaintance who died in the Army during our late Struggle with Great Brittain, I am constrained to trouble you with this Letter. I have been privy to...
4297To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 24 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
I Will thank you to excuse the paper I write on as it is the only paper of this Size I can find the Spaniards using altogether for their Writings the Quarto post & this Size only for covers & common purposes. This is the third Letter I have written you this fortnight & the reason is to mention to you that from the account just recieved We have every reason to fear that the Vessel which I gave...
4298Resolution of the House of Representatives, 24 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 March 1802. Discharges the committee to whom was referred on 15 Feb. the petition of Timothy Williams and others and refers the petition to the secretary of state, “with instruction to examine the same, and report his opinion thereupon, to the House.” Ms and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). Ms 1 p.; marked “Extract from the Journal”; signed by William Lambert, acting for John Beckley;...
4299To Thomas Jefferson from Sarah McKean Irujo, 24 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Madame d’Irujo presents her respectful compliments to Mr Jefferson, & has the honor to send him by the bearer, two dozen bottles of sweet Paxarete wine, which the Chevalier has spoken of, to Mr Jefferson. Madame d’—. would have had the pleasure to have sent it sooner, but being disturb’d in comeing from Philadelphia; waited till it became sufficiently fine to be presented. RC ( DLC ); at foot...
4300From Thomas Jefferson to Levi Lincoln, 24 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I had no conception there were persons enough to support a paper whose stomachs could bear such aliment as the inclosed papers contain. they are far beyond even the Washington Federalist. to punish however is impracticable until the body of the people, from whom juries are to be taken, get their minds to rights; and even then I doubt it’s expediency. while a full range is proper for actions by...