21031To James Madison from Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 26 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
The Last Vessels have brought me nothing from you, Unless some miscarriage has taken place which I would not Wonder at, But I have received two Letters from our respected President, and as I have by this Opportunity aknowledged them, I will not repeat what he will, no doubt Communicate. The State of Public affairs You will find fully explained in your official Dispatches, Nor do I Know at this...
21032To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin H. Latrobe, 21 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
For the last three weeks I have been at Lancaster as the Agent of the Ches. & Del. Canal Co. to solicit Legislative aid to our undertaking, and having been detained from day to day, by the usual tediousness of such an application. Having succeeded as far as a resolution of each house in our favor, I returned hither last night, and shall in an hour proceed by the Mail to the works and thence to...
21033From James Madison to James Leander Cathcart, 10 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
The Adams frigate, by which you will receive my last, containing instructions on the subject of peace with Tripoli, and of your appointment as successor to Mr. obrien at algiers, meeting with unexpected delay; I make use of it to inform you that I have drawn on the Secretary of the Treasury for $24,000, which he will place in Leghorn subject to your orders as soon as he can make the...
21034From James Madison to James Machir, 23 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
In answer to your letter of the 4th. inst., I have to state that a patent for 1000 acres, issued to Samuel Haws, appears to have been delivered to Anthony New Esqr., but whether it is that to which you refer is uncertain. With respect to the papers lodged for patents in the name of Fenn, the claim of assignments is imperfect, there being none from Smith to Marshall, and that from Fenn to Smith...
21035To James Madison from John Page, 2 November 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Page. 2 November 1805, Richmond. “I have to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 30th. Ultimo, notifying me of your having forwarded by Captain Caleb Creighton, as the proportion due under certain acts of Congress to this Commonwealth, 1254 Copies of the acts of the 2d. session of the 8th. Congress, which have not been received. So soon as they come to hand a receipt will...
21036From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 20 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 October 1804, Department of State. “I am of opinion that the balance found due to Dr. Edward Stevens, after deducting the sum allowed to reimburse his expenses for the relief of Seamen, may be paid out of the actual appropriations for foreign intercourse.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). 1 p. For the questions surrounding the payment of Edward Stevens’s claim, see Jefferson to...
21037To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Tichenor, 22 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with your request of the 25th. of last month , I herewith enclose a Return of the Militia of this State—It will give me pleasure to communicate to our Legislature the Sentiments and principles expressed in your address on the Subject of our Militia—And you may be assured, that my official & personal influence will be exerted, to render the Militia of this State, a sure &...
21038To James Madison from William Pope, 8 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
I think in my letter to you I promised, to give you astate of the Eections in the County of Powhatan, and the adjacent Countys; Mr. Monroe only Got 29 Votes in Powhatan, 42, in Goochland, 15, in Cumberland; and 5 in Amelia. I verily beleive that you will get 15. Votes to his one, throughout the Commonwealth; their was never before so complete a Victory obtained by the republican patriots, Over...
21039TJ’s List re Correspondence of James Madison to James Monroe, 17 May 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Dates of letters written by the Secy. of State to Colo. Monroe. 1803. Mar. 2. [Monroe Apr. 18. Livingston & Monroe do. do. 27. Minister at London. case of Hunter May 16. do. case of Le Coulteux 28. Livingston and Monroe. July 29.
21040To Thomas Jefferson from William Henry Harrison and Others, 28 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The undersigned beg leave to recommend to the President of the United States John Rice Jones Esquire the present Attorney General as a proper person to fill the appointment of a Judge of the Territory. Mr Jones has been regularly bred to the Bar and has resided as a practising Attorney in the said Territory for many years which has given him an opportunity of being acquainted with the Local...
21041To James Madison from Stephen Moylan (Abstract), 11 February 1805 (Madison Papers)
11 February 1805, Philadelphia . “I find the roof of this house I live in so bad, by age, that there will be no comfort to me or my family but by new shingling it, if you do not object I will have it done on the best and most reasonable terms in my power.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Moylan was renting the house that Dolley Madison had inherited from her first husband, John Todd Jr. The property was held...
21042From Abigail Smith Adams to Ann Frances Harrod Adams, 1806 (Adams Papers)
we have not washd this week. I hope mr Adams has things enough. if the weather Should be good I can Send him Some on wednesday, if you can send me word whether he wants them—and he will also let me know when to Send the Horse and chaise for you—Sister cranch is better than she was She looks quite paled down. My Love to your Sister / from / your affectionate / Mother thank miss white for the...
21043To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Folwell, 22 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose to you, as being at present the principal Pillar of public Will, a Prospectus for publishing a periodical Paper. I invite and ask you to become a Subscriber. The Terms will be known by the Bill. I invite a Reply; and, if it Should be approbatory to my Plan, it would obviously facilitate Patronage, which my Study on Man, Interest to my Country, in Consequence, will possibly render a...
21044To James Madison from Robert Carter Nicholas, 31 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 August 1803, Lexington, Kentucky . Received JM’s letter with his commission on 27 July. “Suffer me through you to return my warmest thanks to the President of the United States, with the positive assurances of every exertion that I am equal to, shall be made to discharge the duties of the Office confided in me, with Integrity, Diligence & Discretion.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; docketed...
21045To James Madison from John Leonard, 14 May 1808 (Madison Papers)
Your much esteem’d favor of the 28. October I had the honor to receive the 4 of this mo nth. The Blank Bond which it contained I have signed with two responble. Gentlemen Mr Hu guet & Mr. Carrol. Mr. H. is one of the fi rst Bankers in this part of the World. Mr. Carrol is a Merchant of Chaston. S. Carolina of very considerable Solidity & who has realized a considerable sum of money within a...
21046To James Madison from George Joy, 18 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
Enclosing lest you should not have recd it before the decision of Judge Mackintosh; I am, Dr Sir, Yr: friend & Servt. DLC : Papers of James Madison.
21047To Thomas Jefferson from William Tatham, 17 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The moment I dispatched my express of Yesterday, I set out in my Whale Boat to arrange the extension of my line of daily communication to Cape Henry; by the help of some of the leading Characters of Princess Anne. Capt. Reid, who dined at the same house ( Mr. Christian’s ) Lynhaven, & Mr. Christian, mounted their horses at the same moment; & on my respecting & interogating the object of their...
21048To James Madison from Richard Harrison, 28 December 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 December 1803. Informs JM that the accounts of Joseph Fenwick, former consul at Bordeaux, totaling over $10,000, are at the treasury but that “a want of time prevents their immediate adjustment.” “Mr. Mason, who is empowered to receive whatever balance may be found due, being desirous of a present advance, it is presumed there will be no risk or impropriety in letting [him] have to the...
21049To James Madison from John and Isaac Laurence and Others, 20 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 January 1802, New York. Recounts history of schooner Nymph , Naphthali Raymond, master, captured by Spanish privateer and carried into Nuevitas in Cuba in April 1797 while sailing from New York to Anse-à-Veau, a French port in Hispaniola. Vessel was detained for four months, during which time it suffered “very considerable damage” from neglect and much of its cargo “was either plundered or...
21050From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 20 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I wish that when Muse was appointed to Tappahanoc we had known that Brett Randolph would accept of it. he is a very worthy & needy man, & one for whom it would be a good act to do something. Colo. Lyon’s applications have been so many & so unsuccessful that, all other qualifications being equal, I should like to prefer the person he recommends: if you know nothing against him. in that case if...
21051To James Madison from John George Jackson, 20 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
We are yet without a prospect when the health of Mrs. J—— will enable us to travel She was so ill on yesterday that I was sent for to Court while attending there; & to day (the weather very fine) I got her to ride in the Stage Waggon half a Mile: so critical & so fluctuating is her disorder. We learn that the Snow in the Mountains is two feet deep & has stopt the heavy Waggons on their route...
21052To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 1 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
In my last, I inclosed you all the correspondence, I had then had, with Mr Cevallos the first Secretary of State here, on the several Subjects committed to me. At that time I had considered the Subject of our Claims for Spoliations as agree’d to be submitted to arbitration by Commissioners, upon those general principles which would include every description, and so supposing, I drafted the...
21053From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 18 April 1807 (Madison Papers)
Be pleased to issue your warrant on the appropriation for the Contingent expences of the Department of State, for one hundred and fifty dollars in favor of Christopher S. Thom, he being the holder of a bill of Exchange for that sum, dated New Orleans, December 31st. 1806, drawn on me by William C. C. Claiborne Esqr. who is to be charged and held accountable for the same. I am &c. DNA : RG...
21054To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 22 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 18th. inclosing manifests for two hhds Tobacco is received. the Tobacco has arrived. Mrs. R’s letter is sent to her. I am Dear Sir Yr. Very humble servt. RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Thos. Jefferson esqr.”; endorsed by TJ as received 26 Mch. and so recorded in SJL . The letter was likely TJ to Anne Randolph, 16 Mch. (not found, but see TJ’s letter of the same day to John Page ).
21055To Thomas Jefferson from John Perry, 6 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
please pay Mr John Speer one hundred dollars. on or before the tenth of this Instant. and fifty one dollars the tenth of Jany. next; and oblige Sir, your humble servant [ in TJ’s hand :] Jan. 16. 1807. 50. Dollars remitted on this order being the only part assumed CtY .
21056To Thomas Jefferson from Ebenezer Elmer, 7 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been informed that the Collectorship of the Port of Detroit is Vacant. If this be the case, I beg leave to recommend Mr. John Westcott Jr. now a Citizen of New Jersey to that office. He is a young man of competent talents & acquirements, I believe, to execute the duties of that office with propriety & correctness; and so far as have observed has the habits of Industry, sobriety, &...
21057To James Madison from William Jarvis, 7 December 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 December 1804, Lisbon. “Dispatches have been sent by the Spanish Government to all their Colonies announcing the probability of Hostilities between Spain & Gt. Britain & ordering every measure necessary for their defence. This information Government may rely on; altho: I cannot commit to paper the quarter from whence I had it & the same person is of opinion that the War is unavoidable. Four...
21058Memorandum to James Madison, 10 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Commissions to be issued to Samuel Ward of Massachusets to be Naval officer for the district of Salem in Massachusets. Samuel Osgood of New York to be Naval officer for the district of New York Jeremiah Bennet junr. of New Jersey. to be Collector of customs for the district and Inspector of the revenue for the port of Bridgetown in New Jersey George House of Connecticut to be Master of a...
21059To James Madison from Roger Chew Weightman, 30 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
With this I send the 7th: Vol. Laws of Pennsylvania, and enclosed a proposal for publishing an edition of the Laws of the U.States in a similar form and manner. I also enclose, Sir, for your perusal, a letter from Colo. Duane to me, which will present the subject in a clearer point of view than I probably might do. You will perceive, Sir, by this letter that Colo. Duane and myself, and...
21060To James Madison from Anthony Merry, 9 July 1805 (Madison Papers)
His Majesty’s Consul at Norfolk in Virginia has transmitted to me a Copy of a printed Notice (a Transcript of which I have the Honor to enclose) published by the Deputy Marshall of the United States for that District advertizing for Sale on the 12th. of this Month the Brigantine Transfer, which the Notice expresses to have been libelled and sold for a Breach of Blockade, informing me that he...
21061From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 3 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Your proposition of yesterday has some good phases and merits consideration. I have only seen mr Madison as yet; who objects to it. another proposition which may be considered is the continuing the suspension of the present law, by an act of Congress, till the last day of the session. Affecte. salutations what is good in this case cannot be effected. we have therefore only to find out what...
21062From Thomas Jefferson to William Barnwell, 26 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Apr. 17. was not recieved till May 31. Congress had already, at the preceding session, annexed the office of Surveyor general for the territory of Orleans to that before established for the Missisipi territory, not deviating from the plan of a simple division into a Northern & Southern department only. they had authorized a survey of the seacoast West of the mouth of Misipi; but...
21063To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne (Abstract), 31 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
31 March 1805, New Orleans . “I enclose you Mr. Walsh’s Pastoral Letter. The City Council having heard that this production was in the Press, requested and obtained from the Printer the Manuscript Copy: After a perusal, the Council being apprehensive that its publicity would divide and inflame the Public mind, instructed the Mayor to use his best endeavours to have it suppressed. Efforts to...
21064To Thomas Jefferson from George Hunter, 2 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
If the Government of the United States has a desire to explore the new acquisition of Territory called Louisiana, In order to procure general & necessary information preveous to a Treaty to fix Boundaries between us & the Dominions of Spain. To ascertain the situation of, & circumstances relative to, those large bodies of good Land which shall appear best calculated to reimburse the purchase...
21065To Thomas Jefferson from Rachel Cunningham, 12 October 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Will Your Excellency pardon me, for venturing to address a few lines to you in this, way & my case, which you will see represented in a Petition to Congress, is an hard one (I drew up the Petition myself, not being able to afford to pay an Attorney to do it more properly) I hope for the Interest of your Excellency in this affair; as far as is consistent with your Duty, in other respects—Many...
21066From James Madison to Tench Coxe, 22 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 22 October 1803, Department of State . Offered for sale in the Parke-Bernet Catalogue No. 19 (23 March 1938), item 311. Described as a three-page letter that discusses “the commercial clauses in the treaty with England made in 1794 which were to terminate in 1806” and that “comments on the advantages and disadvantages of the treaty, especially in the East Indies.”
21067To James Madison from Thomas Mendenhall, 2 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
Having been informed that a Treaty, or Commercial arrangement, will in all probability take place between the United States and the new Government of Brazils, whereby the appointment of Consul to reside at the principal Seat of Commerce may be rendered necessary; I beg leave in that event to offer myself a Candidate for the office. I take the liberty of enclosing a Letter from Coll. Geo. M....
21068To James Madison from Joseph Pitcairn, 21 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to inclose you the list of American Vessels arriv’d in this port, between the 1rst. of January & 30th. of June inclusive. The delay necessary to know the destination of the last commerce, is the cause why this document has not been forwarded sooner. I hope otherwise it will be found sattisfactory & compleat. I have the honour to be Sir Your very obdt. Servt. The preceding is...
21069From James Madison to Robert R. Livingston, 7 February 1804 (Madison Papers)
The public letters which you will receive by this conveyance acknowledge all the letters recd. from you since the date of those last written to you, except your correspondence with Mr. Monroe. This I have thought proper to acknowledge in a private letter because I have not placed it on the files of the Office. You left me free to consider the Letters which passed between you as private, and I...
21070To Thomas Jefferson from Anonymous, [before 10 September 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
As the Writer wishes the following to meet your attention only in proportion to their merit they are submited to your consideration without comment— first Melitia— Every man ought to serve under penalty of paying fine in proportion to his Riches.—He that owns 100000 is more indebted to Society for protection than he who owns 100—each man ought to be considered as a Capital of $4000— at 5 ⅌...
21071From Thomas Jefferson to George Dyson, 16 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote by the John Adams to mr Woodhouse of Marsalla desiring him to send me a pipe of Marsalla wine. by an arrangement with mr Smith the Secretary of the Navy, I was authorised to desire mr Woodhouse to draw on you for paiment, with an assurance that your draught on the Navy department should be placed to the credit of your account with the US. this was done, & I inclosed to mr Woodhouse a...
21072To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 7 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to inform yo u that this morning an American Vessel from the Streights came into this Roads, but did not anchor She was boarded from the British Guard Ship, the Officer of which reported t hat the Captain had informed him that the Emperor of Morroca had declared War against t he United States of America & that he had to uched at this Port merely to land a Letter for t he...
21073From Thomas Jefferson to James Lyon, 5 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Lyon and informs him that he has inclosed his letter to mr Granger , with such a statement of facts as may inform, without constraining, his judgment, which must be left entirely free in the disposal of the business of his department. Th:J. would thank mr Lyon for the name of the tory printer to whom he alludes as sharing the public patronage, &...
21074From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 15 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
I request you to be pleased to issue a warrant on the appropriations for the relief o Seamen for one hundred & four dollars & twenty one cents, in favor of Saml. Anderson, the holde r of the enclosed bill of exchange, drawn upon me on the 26th. Ult. for the same sum by Hugh Lennox, Agent for Seamen at Jamaica, who is to be charged with the same. I am &c. DNA : RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.
21075To James Madison from John Porter, Jr., 13 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
I Receved your letter November 25. 1801 and do take it in the most kindest part for your advice on the Subject as I am at a lost how to proced in Respect of this petition that you advised me to lay before Congress Respecting my Claim I have against the United States for Services done in the Regular War Six months as a Waggon Conductor, you will be pleased to Write me by Mr Stephin Watkins and...
21076To James Madison from Joshua Gilpin, 11 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Joshua Gilpin. 11 July 1806, Philadelphia. “I had the honor to receive your Letter of the 8th May, inclosing a blank Bond for the purpose of being filled up and executed by my brother & myself as Securities for Mr John Gavino as Consul at Gibraltar: I should immediately have sent the Bond again to you in due form, but have been prevented by ⟨the⟩ absence of my brother, however I now do...
21077The 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...
21078To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 12 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
Your’s of yesterday was delivered by your express about 5. aclock in the evening. My occupations for the departing post have prevented my answering instantly. No commission, nor letter of credence was signed for mr. Livingston before we left Washington. I think the Boston has not yet left Boston for New York. I presume therefore that we can sign those papers in time after our return to...
21079To Thomas Jefferson from George Logan, 22 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to the request of my friend Capt: Montgomery of Philadelphia, I forward the enclosed Letters: which will explain to you the wishes of the applicant, who is his Brother . I have not the pleasure of being acquainted with him, but the opinion I have of the integrity & honor of Capt: Montgomery, who has interested himself on this occasion, leaves me no doubt of his qualification to fill...
21080To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Trump, 12 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I would have Answered your Letter Sooner but finding it Difficult to Procure a young man for you to Replace Mr Holms whose unfortunate Death I have Very much Regretted, but this Transitory Life is Very precarious and Death is the fate of Mortal man in Different forms I was almost Dispairing of getting one that would Answer you, but fortunately this Day I Received a Letter from Washington with...