1To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 2 August 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Portland , [ Maine ], 2 Aug. 1790 . Arrived yesterday and will embark in two or three weeks on vessel now loading for Bordeaux. The law, when adopted, “respecting the particular duty and purquisates of Consuls, and the general instructions” from the Secretary’s office may be sent by way of “George Town on Potomack” if no opportunity offers from New York.—“When in Boston I was credibly informed...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 6 November 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of 26 August containing general instructions and advice for the Consuls of the United States which I promise on my part to obey and comply with. I have only arrived here about three or four weeks and not as yet obtained the Kings Exequator for the exercize of my functions. My Commission is now with Mr. Short at Paris for that purpose....
3To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 8 December 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Annexed are duplicates of the two last letters I had the honor to write you. Since, we are assured of a peace between the Southern Powers of Europe, tho’ as yet they have not began to disarm their Navies in this Country or in Spain but have ceased to encrease them. The Commerce of France exists now in a very loose situation the National Assembly not having as yet fixed the basis on which it is...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 15 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The above is a copy of my last. Since we are assured of Peace between the maritime powers of Europe. The National Assembly has not yet pronounced definitively on any comercial regulations with foreign powers. The Committee who the Fish oil business was refered to have reported in favor of the admission of American oils, but the Chamber of Commerce will not I believe send forward a member on...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 22 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 22 Mch. 1791. Encloses list of American vessels entering there between June and January. This, especially with regard to outward cargoes, is not perfectly exact but he will try to provide more precise accounts in future.—The National Assembly since his last have adopted commercial regulations affecting trade with United States, imposing duties of 20₶ per cwt. on all foreign salt...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 26 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 26 Apr. 1791 . Encloses list of vessels entered and cleared in last six months, together with copy of his last. Since then, duty on American fish oil reduced from 12 to 6 ₶ per quintal, its present rate, but expects this to be modified as experience and commercial interest require. Encloses list of duties prior to 1 Apr. and in force since the 15th. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD ); in clerk’s...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 15 July 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 15 July 1791 . Enclosing entry and clearance of American vessels there for period 1 Jan. to 30 June. Return for cargoes laden there as particular as the nature of customhouse clearances and “the general disposition of the Shippers to conceal their expeditions” permit.—The Consular Convention has never been promulgated, hence consuls dependent on captains and consignees for...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 31 August 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The foregoing is a copy of my last respects covering a report of the vessels that entered and cleared from this port the first six months of the present year, copy of which is also inclosed. The political situation of France is at present an obstacle to the commercial intercourse with America. The difficulty of procuring specie, its high price, the very low exchange with the neighbouring...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 25 September 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 25 Sep. 1791 . “The political situation of this country is now likely to take a favorable turn and faith and tranquility will I hope succeed fear and incertitude.” The King unequivocally sanctioned the Constitution on the 14th and the 30th is fixed for the Legislature to replace the National Convention. All persecutions for revolutionary actions have ceased and a general amnesty is...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 2 October 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter was too late for the Vessel from Bayonne. I have Since Seen the Executors of Mr. Le Roi who have confirmed to me the legacy of 15.000₶ left to your neigbour Mr. De Rieux payable in 6, 12 and 18 months after his Death. The first payment is now Due and will be paid to the Attorney of Mr. de Rieux on demand. You can dispose of me in the remittance of the legacy to Virginia....