1William Harris Crawford to James Monroe, 5 April 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. a letter from Genl Floyd (which I enclose for your perusal) giving an account of the transactions which have lately taken place at Amelia Island under the Auspices of Genl Mathews. From this account, the affair is worse than I had expected. The veracity and intelligence, & I may add, the patriotism of the writer, exclude the idea of misrepresentation, or mistake in the...
2To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 25 May 1812 (Madison Papers)
I recd. the enclosed letter a few days since. You know the writer, & can properly appreciate the value of the information it contains. It was evidently written with an expectation that its contents should be communicated to you. On this account, and on this alone, I have submitted it your consideration. I have been informed that the professorships of natural & experimental philosophy, & of...
3To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 30 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 June 1812, Senate Chamber. Recommends “Mr Charles Sterrett Ridgely of Maryland for an appointment in the army of the United States.” “It is due to candor, to state, that he is a federalist, but it is equally due to him to state, that he is an American in feeling and principle.” RC ( DLC ). 2 pp.
4To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 6 January 1813 (Madison Papers)
The very Kind and flattering manner in which you offered me a seat in the Cabinet, yesterday, has made a very deep impression upon my mind. Under the influence of this impression, and with a sincere desire to act in conformity with your wishes, I have reviewed the reasons which then induced me to decline that honorable distinction. This review has terminated in the conviction, that I am not...
5To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 3 March 1813 (Madison Papers)
Before I leave this place, I beg leave to suggest the necessity of removing Genl Wilkinson from the New Orleans Station. The importance of that place, should induce a selection of a military commander, whose character is above suspicion. That Genl Wilkinson is not an officer of that description, will I believe be universally admitted. Those who adhere to him are constrained to admit, that...
6To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 1 November 1814 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of August last, enclosed in one from Mrs Custis, has been recd. Colo. De Greffe, the Gentleman referred to, has not called upon me, nor do I know whether he has been in Paris. If he is here, it is very probable, that he has been prevented from calling, by the representations of Mr Warden, thro’ whom, Mrs Custis conveyed her letter. The conduct of Mr Warden since he has been removed...
7William H. Crawford to Thomas Jefferson, 12 December 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just been informed that our Envoys at Ghent are about to dispatch a fast Sailing vessel from Amsterdam with dispatches. I have only time to Scribble you a few lines. Indeed I have but little to communicate in addition to my former letter . The Congress at Vienna proceeds much slower than had been anticipated. It is uncertain whether they have Settled any one point of importance. I am...
8To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 28 December 1814 (Madison Papers)
On the 26th inst I recd. a note from the Duke of Wellington informing me that peace was signed on the 26th. and Congratulating me on the event. Yesterday evening he called upon me, as well as the Secy of legation Lord Fitzroy Somerset. I am informed he despatched a messenger immediately for Vienna. It is generally believed that nothing has been satisfactorily arranged at that place. The...
9To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 4 August 1815 (Madison Papers)
The letter of the 18th. ult which you have had the Kindness to address to me, communicating my appointment as Secretary of the department of war, was handed to me Yesterday morning by Mr Forrest. The evidence which this appointment affords, that the Confidence heretofore reposed in my integrity and capacity, has not been diminished by the complete failure of the negociation committed to my...
10To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 26 [ca. 20] August 1815 (Madison Papers)
It has become important to settle with the least possible delay, the effects of brevet commissions in the Staff, on the peace establishment. Under the act of 1813., certain staff appointments were Created, and brevet commissions were directed to issue to the persons selected to fill them, whether taken from the line or otherwise. The law, fixing the military peace establishment, has repealed...
11To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 11 December 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Harris Crawford. 11 December 1815, War Department. “I have the honor respectfully to propose for your approbation the following appointments made during the recess of the Senate: “Thomas Hinds, Brigadier General of the Militia of the Mississippi Territory. “Darby Noon, Deputy Commissary of purchases.” RC ( DLC ); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand,...
12To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 9 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
In compliance with a resolution of the Senate of the 5th: Instant, I have the honor to lay before you copies of the letters addressed by the Secretary of War to the Board of General Officers, and of the report of the Board of General Officers to the department of War, concerning the reduction of the late army to the peace establishment, together with copies of the report of the Secretary of...
13To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 13 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
The resolution of the Senate and House of Representatives of the state of South Carolina, relative to the quota of arms to which that state may be entitled, under the act of Congress making provision for arming and equipping the whole body of the militia of the United States, having been referred by you to this Department, I have the honor to report: That from the returns which have been made...
14To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 27 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation the following appointments in the Staff for the Southern division of the Army of the United States: Robert Butler, Adjutant General. Charles J. Nourse } Assistant Adjutant Generals. Clinton Wright Arthur P. Hayne, Inspector General. Henry Lee, jr. } Assistant Inspector Generals. John M. Davis George Gibson, Qr. M. General. Benjamin Gardner }...
15To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 27 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation the following appointments in the Staff for the northern division of the Army of the United States: Charles K. Gardner Adjutant General. R. M. Kirby } Assistant Adjutant Generals. J. B. T. Romayne John E. Wool Inspector General. F. S. Belton } Assistant Inspector Generals. William McDonald James R. Mullany Quarter Master General. Milo Mason }...
16William H. Crawford to Thomas Jefferson, 31 May 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter recommending M r Bradbury was rece d during a Serious indisposition with which I was afflicted in the course of the last winter, and has been mislaid So that I am not able to Refer to it more particularly. No Service of the kind for which that gentleman was proposed, has been contemplated by the government. Your letter in Reply to the one which you Rec d from me whilst I was in Paris
17Enclosure: William H. Crawford to Jonathan Fisk, 8 December 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 9 th of Oct. reached me on the 5 th inst. From the letters & News Papers which I have Rec d by the Fingal , & the Ajax , public spirit Seems to be good, every where, but in old Massachussetts . The attempt to form a New England confederacy under the pretext, that the general government Refuses them protection, when they have labored assiduously to prevent the execution of...
18To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, [ca. 5 June 1816] (Madison Papers)
Under existing circumstances the call of the militia seems to be warranted. Colo. Clinch seems Not to suspect Hambly of any agency in promoting the hostility of the Seminoles. Gaines does, & I think there is some reason for Keeping a vigilant eye upon him. The measures which are contemplated will bring things to an issue. Under present appearances this is believed to be desirable. Should...
19To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 11 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
At the request of the Chickasaw deputation, I enclose a letter from Genl Jackson to Major George Colbert. They complain strongly of the menacing stile in which it is written. A treaty has been made with the Sacs & Foxes, & other tribes are ⟨on?⟩ their way for the same object. As soon as the treaty is received it shall be transmitted. I have the honor to be your most obt. & very humbe. Servt....
20To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 12 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inclose the report of the age and qualifications of the cadets who have reported themselves to the Superintendent of the military Academy. From this report it appears that altho many of the Cadets were appointed before they had the age required by law that at this time they are with a single exception qualified in that respect. Under all the circumstances of the Case, it...
21To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 18 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
In adopting regulations to prevent the abuses which have been practised in issuing provisions to the Indians, at the military posts esblished [ sic ] upon the frontier, or within territories, I was led to examine the amount of issues to the inhabitants of Detroit, and its vicinity, which commenced upon the recovery of that territory from the enemy in the year 1813. The issues were Continued...
22To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 19 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed letters announce the death of Colo. Hawkins. I presume his nephew who has acted as deputy agent for some time will be among the applicants. My relation is a man of the first respectability, and of talents much above mediocrity. I have but little doubt of his election to Congress if his name is held up. I am surprized at his wish to receive this appointment, and shall in giving the...
23To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 22 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
Upon examining the fifth class of claims described in the regulations prescribed by the commissioner of claims, it will be seen that the whole of them are such as have usually been paid by the Quartermasters of the army. To avoid imposition, and the payment of the same demand twice, it will be necessary to refer every Case comprehended within that class to the additional accountant. For this...
24To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, [ca. 23 June 1816] (Madison Papers)
The proceedings of the court martial has been transmitted without comment, or recommendation on the part of the court, or of the commanding general. Under these circumstances it is respectfully submitted whether the discipline of the army does not require that the sentence should be confirmed. RC ( DLC ). Undated; date assigned based on evidence in n. 2. Docketed by JM “June 1816.” At this...
25To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 26 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to submit for your consideration, a draft of the instructions prepared to be sent to the Commissioners appointed to treat with the Chickasaw Indians. I have the honor to be, most respectfully, Sir, your Obt. Servant. RC ( DLC ); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC in a clerk’s hand, signed by Crawford; docketed by JM . The draft has not been found, but for the final...
26To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 2 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inclose the report of lieut. Gadsden, upon the fortifications necessary to be constructed for the defence of Mobile and New-Orleans, which has been approved by general Swift. The maps accompanying Latour’s history of the campaign in Louisiana, will be useful in forming a general opinion upon this report, which appears to be sensible and judicious. The alterations and repair...
27To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 9 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
Nothing has been heard from Genl Meriwether or Mr Franklin, upon the subject of their appointments to treat with the Chickasaws. Should either of them decline it will be necessary to make another selection immediately. I would respectfully recommend Mr Sharpe to fill the vacancy Should the [ sic ] happen. It seems that he did not receive his appointment to treat with the Indians on the Wabash...
28To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 8 August 1816 (Madison Papers)
Altho my views and wishes in relation to the vacancy about to take place in the Cabinet, remain as they were when we last conversed upon the Subject, a desire to enable you to form a cabinet according to your views of general policy imposes upon me the duty of conforming to your wishes in this Case. Should Mr Clay decline the offer, and any other person should be selected, which will not make...
29To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 30 August 1816 (Madison Papers)
On my arrival in this city, on Tuesday last, I found all my children except the eldest, indisposed with the hooping cough, and my third son extremely ill. His fever has abated some, but has not intermitted since Saturday, the day he was seized with it. My attention has been directed almost exclusively to my children since my arrival, so that I have hardly had time to look at the letters which...
30To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 31 August 1816 (Madison Papers)
Mr Bagot called upon me to day, & Stated that two Soldiers in the American service had waited on him & informed him that they were British Subjects, & requested his interference to obtain their release, with the view of returning home. They admitted that they had deserted the British service & entered the American Army voluntarily. Upon further enquiry I learned that they had both entered our...