2801To James Madison from Richard Söderström, 10 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had the honour of laying before the late Administration of the Government of the United States my respectful complaints of certain irregularities & violations of the Danish Flag which had been committed by some Officers of the American Navy while this Country was engaged in Maritime hostilities with France. My representations were listened to with the attention which the subject required & I...
2802To James Madison from Josiah Blakeley, 10 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1801, Santiago de Cuba. Sent his 14 May letter by way of Lieutenant Rush of the Adams . Believes that many of his official letters have been lost. Reports that several American ships recaptured from enemies of Spain have been brought into port and condemned. On arrival he had sought release of U.S. seamen taken on British vessels and imprisoned. Gov. Sebastián Kindelán said he...
2803To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 10 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1801, Amsterdam. Offers suggestions for improving consular service by making international conventions more specific as to rights and privileges of consuls and defining their powers over American ships and crews that sail into ports where they are accredited. These powers ought to include a means of settling wage disputes between masters and crews, mandatory registration of ships on...
2804To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 10 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1801, Lisbon. Transmits copies of his 7 June letter and enclosures. Encloses copy of letter from American consul in London to Captain Kimball informing him of the condemnation of his cargo. Although vessel was restored, verdict excluded costs of detention, and port expenses of Atlas have exceeded its value. Has not yet received requested exemption of U.S. vessels from port charges. RC...
2805To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 10 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1801, Lisbon. Reports that presence in Lisbon of ten thousand Gallican laborers requiring protection creates local crisis. News from the frontiers is suppressed. The British have granted Portugal a subsidy of £300,000, and a fleet is now fitting out at Cádiz. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 2 pp.; cover marked private; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Bulkeley; docketed by Wagner....
2806To James Madison from Joseph Pitcairn, 10 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1801, Hamburg. Summarizes his 11 May letter. Has learned that differences between Great Britain and Baltic powers will be settled amicably. British fleet under Nelson is still in Baltic and prevents junction of Swedish and Russian squadrons. Appearance of harmony between Prussia and Russia may be owing to improved relations between Austria and France. Suggests that Ludwig Cobenzl is in...
2807To James Madison from Winthrop Sargent, 10 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1801. Intends, after arriving in Boston, to send JM “such Vouchers for the Propriety of his public Conduct in civil and military Life as shall bring fullest conviction to the mind of the President that where and when he has been censured there have been— there are , no grounds even for Complaint, & that malice and self Interest strongly mark the Character of his base Calumniators.”...
2808To James Madison from Frederick H. Wollaston, 10 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1801, Genoa. Notes friendly disposition of government toward Americans. Encloses copy of Cathcart’s circular letter. Has been informed through arrival of the Maryland at Le Havre that the President has been ordered to proceed to the straits. Suggests that a small squadron would suffice to rid seas of Barbary corsairs and force them to sue for peace. Expects American trade in Genoa will...
2809To James Madison from Josiah Blakeley, 10 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
By Lieut. Rush of the Adams, I did myself the honour of writting you the 14th. of May. Same day Mr. Rush, and Mr. Mardock a midshipman, Sailed in the Ship Grey Hound, Pratt, for Charleston. Many of the Letters I have written for the information of Governement, I am certain have been Lost. I Have before informed Governt. of a decree of The Court of Spain, ordering, That all Neutral Vessels once...
2810To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 10 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
It has long been a matter of greate st Regret that the Consular Establishment of the U: states does not rest on a more firm & sy stematic base, both as to the Powers, which pertain to our Consuls under the Laws of their own Country & the Privileges & exemptions they ha ve a Right to claim from the operations of the Law s of the Countries where they reside; I therefore take the Liberty to...
2811To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 10 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
The preceeding is copy of my Letter to you dated the 7th. Inst. forwarded by the Schooner Nabby bound to Boston. I have now the honor to enclose duplicates of the Vouchers No. 1 à 9 and a copy of a letter from our Consul in London to Captn. Kimball giving him the cruel information of the condemnation of his Cargo. His Vessel is restored, but without even Costs of detention so long in this...
2812To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 10 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
183. 769. 790. 394. 1410. 769. 1338. 771. 1054. 153 Notwithstanding the rigour of the Decree No. 6 it has n ot been put in execution against the Spanish Subjects. There a re at least ten thousand Gallicians in this City, who are the labouring people. They demanded their Passports, but were answered to remain quietly, that they would not be molested; were this people to leave us, it would put a...
2813To James Madison from Joseph Pitcairn, 10 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had this honor the 11th. of last month: which I hope safely reached you. I then mentioned that the Politics of Rusia were not finally decided, as to friendship with England—that the Danes were about leaving Hamburg—that the Navigation of the Elbe was entirely free—& I took the liberty of Suggesting some advantages that might be obtained in Rusian goods, should the differences between, the...
2814To James Madison from Frederick H. Wollaston, 10 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to address you on the 9th. febry. last inclosing a Copy of Mr. Cathcart’s Circular letter from Tripoli, a duplicate of which I desired Mr. Barnet at Bordeaux to forward to the Dept. of State. I also informed you of the Continuation of the most amicable disposition on the part of this Government to the United States & the general & very particular respect shewn to American...
2815To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 11 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 5th. instant came to my hands yesterday afternoon, and the mail will depart in two hours. On the rect. of it, I went to the house of Mr ——s brother in law, where he lodges when here, but find he has not returned, and is supposed by his friends in this place to be yet in Washington. I suppose he may have gone from thence to Norfolk, Baltimore or Philada. where he has...
2816To James Madison from Harry Innes, 11 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
Yesterday I attended at this place agreably to the Act of Congress for the more convenient organization of the Courts of the United States in order to give effect to the laws of Congress within the two Territories. The organization of the Court could only be partially effected, no person being appointed Marshal within the District, or if appointed no commission has come to hand. It was...
2817To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 11 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 June 1801, Lisbon. Announces retreat of Portuguese forces and preparation of strong Spanish naval force with troops. Postscript notes rumor that an express has just arrived with account of cessation of hostilities between Portugal and Spain. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 2 pp.; cover marked private; postmarked Philadelphia, 4 Aug.; docketed by Wagner as received 7 Aug. A full...
2818To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 11 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 June 1801, Treasury Department. Offers opinion (agreeing with comptroller) that Oliver Ellsworth “is not entitled to receive at the same time two salaries” for offices of chief justice and envoy extraordinary. The method of payment should be same as in case of John Jay when he was on his mission to Great Britain. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Gallatin....
2819To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 11 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
Since my private letter of yesterdays date, accounts have arrived in Town of the surrender of Campo Mayor & The Portuguese army posted at Gaviao retired to Abrantes w here they intend making the strongest resistance. An express arrived last night from Cadiz in 6 days brings an a ccount of the arrival there of the Earl Gower Packet on this s tation captured by a french privateer on her passage...
2820To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 12 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I am honored by your letter of the 25 April by Mr Meredith. The inclosed letters for France have been duly sent on. I learn from you with great pleasure that the Sensibilities of the public Mind which had been excited in the late contest for the election of the supreme Executive were softened down to a temper more congenial with the public prosperity. I doubt not that a little experience of...
2821To James Madison from Ferdinand Fairfax, 12 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I am amongst the number of those who received real & sincere satisfaction at your appointment to your present office. Knowing your desire to promote the public good by all means within your power or influence, I take the liberty of mentioning, as a matter of private opinion, that it appeared to me when lately in Richmd (where I suppose I heard all that could be urged in private conversation)...
2822To James Madison from Peter C. Brooks, 12 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 June 1801, Boston. Relates information on privateers based in Bahamas that seize ships carrying “goods of Spanish growth” without regard to vessel’s ownership. Admiralty judge at Nassau has ordered such property stored to await “the future decision of the Court,” releasing rest of cargo and vessel upon payment of “enormous” charges. Owners are uncertain about their course of action. They...
2823To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 12 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 June 1801, Lisbon. Reports peace between Portugal, Spain, and France to be publicly announced the next day with three nights’ illuminations. Suspects terms will be disadvantageous to Portugal. In postscript states that British merchants have been advised to exercise caution regarding their Portuguese property. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 2 pp.; cover marked private; postmarked...
2824To James Madison from William Loughton Smith, 12 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 June 1801, Lisbon. Announces signing of peace treaty between Portuguese and Spanish-French, which reportedly contains provisions removing British from Portugal and placing French troops in key garrisons. Hopes soon to have a copy to transmit. Reports death of prince of Beira (age seven) and recent birth of a child to the wife of regent. RC ( DNA : RG 59, DD , Portugal, vol. 5). 1 p.; marked...
2825To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 12 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
It is now most creditably assured that Peace has taken Place between this Country Spain & France. It is said, it is to be Publickly announced to morrow & 3 nights eluminations are to be in consequence of the event. The terms are not known but its m ore than probable are very disadvantageous to this Country. My next will I hope be able to give y ou further particulars. I have the honor to...
2826To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 13 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
At Philadelphia Mr: Latrobe and Mr: Rosevelt shewed me proposals that they were about submitting to your inspection and consideration relative to the mint and requested me to state to you my opinion thereon it is certain that the Coin we now make is very imperfect & that the manner of Coining is more expensive than that they proposed if we must Coin (which by the by I have always Considered as...
2827To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 13 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 June 1801, Bordeaux. Transmits duplicate of 2 June letter. Reports that nearly all seamen mentioned therein have since obtained passages or employment, five on a vessel at Ile de Ré, nine at Le Havre. Exception is Capt. John Percevele of Barnstable, Massachusetts, because of age and infirmity, to whom Barnet’s agent at La Rochelle gave money; no American captain would give him passage. Has...
2828To James Madison from Timothy Pickering, 13 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 June 1801, Easton, Pennsylvania. Forwards a packet of papers pertaining to the claims of the heirs of a French officer who served in the Revolution, Jean-Baptiste de Gouvion. Money is due them from the U.S., but he has advised the heirs not to permit the funds to go to a French government official; Pickering’s recollection is that he suggested the remittance be made through bankers in...
2829To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 13 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
Since I had the honour of addressing you on the 2d. inst. of which I inclose duplicates—nearly all the seamen mentioned, have obtained passages or employment in wages. Five have been engaged for a Vessell at the Isle of Rhé and nine for one at Havre—so that I have advanced but very little money for their relief, which some of them may perhaps have it their power to refund them. I must however...
2830To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 14 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I enclose the papers relative to Priestmann’s case. The bearer is Mr Priestmann himself. The papers marked 1. 2. 3 belong to this office and are to be returned. If the Secy. of the Treasy., after Mr Wolcott’s decision, had still a power to act, I would not hesitate to remit the whole forfeiture as well the part belonging to the informer as that belonging to the U. States. But the previous...
2831To James Madison from James Monroe, 14 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
The day after the date of my last to you I saw Mr. Randolph & communicated to him the contents of the paragh. in yrs., which was intended for him. He promised to write you immediately on the subject of it. I requested him to confer with the late marshall and ascertain whether he wod. pay Callendar the fine remitted him, under the late order of the Treasury department, which he very willingly...
2832To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 14 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 June 1801, Marseilles. Refers to his earlier dispatches of 8 and 10 Apr. with enclosures. Now encloses copies of Cathcart’s 11 and 15 May circular letters and 2 June letter from Cathcart to Appleton concerning Tripolitan declaration of war. Hopes U.S. squadron is by now near Straits of Gibraltar, where it will not only protect flag but also take offensive. Is sending copies of Cathcart’s...
2833To James Madison from James Taylor, 14 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 June 1801, Campbell Courthouse, Kentucky. Requests information on land deed that he sent to city of Washington sometime in 1800 to be patented. Recommends Dr. John Sellman of Cincinnati, “a decided republican,” to be marshal for the Northwest Territory. RC ( DLC ). 3 pp.; docketed by JM.
2834To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, 14 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
By my last Respects of the 8th. & 10th. Last April, I had the honour of transmiting you three Packetts of Dispatches from the American Consuls at Tripoly & Tunis, with my Letters to the President of the United States, which I hope may by this time have Reached you. I have now the honour of Inclosing you Copies of the Circular of Consul Cathcart at Tripoly of the 11th. & 15th. last May also of...
2835To James Madison from David Howell, 15 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
Your Letter of the 2d Instant enclosing for me the Presidents Commission of Attorney of the United States for this District came duly to hand. Please to inform the President that I have accepted that Trust & taken my engagement accordingly. Ever since my return from the old Congress, even during the publication of the most virulent abuse of Mr. Jefferson , you may learn by enquiry, that I have...
2836To James Madison from Rufus King, 15 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have lately received a letter from Genl. Allen enclosing one to me from the Department of State, respecting his cause depending in the Court of Appeals. Without adverting to what passed in the early Stages of this Suit, it is proper that I should mention my having introduced the General to Messrs. Bird Savage & Bird, for the purpose of his engaging them to become his Bail, for the value of...
2837To James Madison from William McMillan, 15 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 June 1801, Cincinnati. Observes that district court met there on 10 June but neither marshal nor attorney attended. Reports that at close of last session he (delegate from territory northwest of Ohio) and Senator Brown of Kentucky had discussed appointments to these positions and that Brown had intended to recommend James Smith of Cincinnati for marshal and William Sprigg of Chillicothe for...
2838To James Madison from Joseph Jones, 16 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
Coming from Richmond in the Stage to this place in company with Col. Norton the Bearer hereof He mentioned the business which occasioned his coming to Virginia (to wit) the imprisonment of his Son in Law Capt. Merchant and another person who was his Mate. I told him I was present yesterday at Col. Monroes when Mr. Cyrus Griffin called to see him and heard Col. Monroe ask Mr. Griffin if he was...
2839To James Madison from William Marshall, 16 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty, at the request of a number of respectable Republicans, to address you on the subject of the vacancy wch. has taken place in the office of Chief Judge of this circuit, in consequence of the resignation of my brother in law Mr. Gaillard. The inclosed certificate is recommendatory of Dominick Augustin Hall Esqe to that office. The certificate sufficiently speaks its own...
2840To James Madison from Carlos Martínez de Yrujo, 16 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have just received your letter of the 12th. current, in which you are pleased to acquaint me that, at the request of Mr. Thornton, Chargé des Affaires of His Britannic Majesty, the President has given orders for the prompt departure of the English prize taken by the armed Spanish vessel now in this port: and in reply, it is my duty to inform you, that the Captain intends to make the said...
2841To James Madison from Aedanus Burke, 16 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 June 1801, Charleston. Supports Dominic Augustine Hall for federal judgeship. RC ( MiU-C ). 1 p.
2842To James Madison from Theodore Gaillard, 16 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 June 1801, Charleston. Acknowledges 2 June letter (not found) enclosing commission as chief judge of fifth U.S. circuit. Expresses gratitude for the president’s action but must decline the appointment, owing to “imperious Circumstances of a private Nature.” RC ( NN ). 2 pp.
2843To James Madison from Elbridge Gerry, 16 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have received a letter from Mrs Corran, formerly Mrs Bland, at Paris, expressing “a wish to acquire for Mr Corran an appointment of Consul.” I do not know the Gentleman, or his character; you are probably acquainted with both, & can judge of the expediency & policy of the measure. Havre de Grace, or Antwerp she prefers, & states, that “tho her husband was a subject to England, his opinions...
2844To James Madison from Joseph Habersham, 17 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
It has been mentioned that the president proposes to spend the summer at his seat at Monticello and that he wishes the mail may be sent from Fredericksburg directly to Orange c.h. & thence by Milton to Charlottesville & that it should be conveyed more expeditiously than it is now done. If that is the case the following will be perhaps the most eligible arrangement. Let the present mail carrier...
2845To James Madison from Carlos Martínez de Yrujo, 17 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
The Chevalier d’Yrujo has the honor of presenting his respects to the Secretary of State and acknowledges the receipt of the Exequaturs sent for don Thomas Stoughton and Don Felipe Fatio, and returns thanks for the promptitude with which they were forwarded. RC ( DNA : RG 59, NFL , Spain, vol. 2). Docketed by Wagner as received 20 June.
2846To James Madison from William Willis, 17 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 June 1801, Barcelona. Transmits a letter received by an express vessel dispatched by Eaton, reporting on “unhappy State of our affairs” in Tunis. Has received no information yet on arrival of any U.S. warships “in these Seas.” Twenty-five vessels are in port or on coast waiting for protection. The U.S. now has the opportunity to gain a commercial ascendancy over all North Sea powers by the...
2847To James Madison from William Willis, 17 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I Enclose you a letter Rec’d by an express Vessell dispatch’d by Mr. Eaton our Consul at Tunis, The Contents of which will shew you the unhappy State of our affairs in that Quarter. We have no information yet of the arrival of any American Ship of war in these Seas but expect them daily. There are now twenty-five Vessells in this Port, and the Coast; this must wait for some Vessell to arrive...
2848To James Madison from William G. Hubbel, 18 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have a Brother by the name of Ephraim Hubbel on board of the British Frigate Juno, stationed I suppose at Port Royal, Jamaica, where he has been upwards of four years. He has repeatedly wrote me from thence, informing me he was impressed by the British and requesting me to forward him such Documents as would prove him to be an American Citizen, accordingly I procured all the necessary proof...
2849To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 18 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 June 1801, Philadelphia. Acknowledges JM’s reply to his letters of [17 and] 18 May. Since JM did not mention the matter of commissaries Arcambal and Marbois on which the president’s decision was requested, Pichon assumes that JM’s silence signifies approval. Expresses gratitude for the president’s decision concerning the American loan of $15,000 toward relief of Saint-Domingue refugees and...
2850To James Madison from William Marshall, 19 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Charles Pinckney, has been so good, as to send me, the enclosed, wh. I requested from him to accompany my Letter of The 16th. Inst. It came to hand too Late for Wednesday’s Post. I have nothing further to add, on that Subject, But to express my Anxious Wish, that the Application may be Successful. I am extremely Happy, Sir, in the occasion, wh. this Letter affords me, of Assuring you, How...