2551Account of a Meeting with Isaac Briggs, 26 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
“I then made a visit to the President, who received me and entertained and instructed me, as has always been his custom, in a free, social and friendly conversation. The subject was American Manufactures, for the effectual protection of which he is a decided advocate. He began by again praising my pamphlet in high and strong terms. He then, in a very luminous manner, exhibited the present...
2552From James Madison to Nelly Conway Madison, 25 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
Sister Rose informs me that you wish a remittance of $400. I inclose a check in favor of Capt. Eddins who will save you all trouble by indorsing and negociating it. I presume he will be able to convert it into cash readily on the usual terms. Dolly is again pretty well. She has been several times latterly & for some continuance, much otherwise, more than once seriously sick. We learn with...
2553Account of a Conversation with John Lowrey, [22 February 1816] (Madison Papers)
Colo. Lowry. “Father. I now have the pleasure to be in Your presence. I am directed by my National council to take you, Our Father—by the hand. This day was appointed by the Great Spirit for us to see One Another. It makes my heart as glad to enter your house as does when I enter my own house. When I left my Nation I expected to have seen You before now but this being the day chosen by the...
2554From James Madison to David Parish, 15 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
The result of my enquiries relating to Genl. Fayettes land is, that there remains unpatented 504 59/100 Acres, that the location near N. Orleans is understood to amount to less than 500 Acs. and that it is a legal question, whether by taking less than that amount, in satisfaction for it, thereby abandoning the difference, he can bring the location within the meaning of the Act of Congress,...
2555From James Madison to Members of the Cabinet, 14 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison requests a consultation with the heads of Depts today at 2 oclock. RC ( MHi : Charles Edward French Autograph Collection).
2556From James Madison to David R. Williams, 14 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed report from the Secretary of War gives such information as can now be afforded, on the subject of the Resolution of the Legislature of South Carolina transmitted in your letter of the 22d of December. The Magnitude of the object of the Legislature, so well enforced by your Excellencies own remarks, with the disposition heretofore manifested by Congress, justify a confidence that...
2557From James Madison to the Senate, 13 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, Thomas Posey, whose commission as Governor of the Indiana Territory will expire on the third of March next to be Governor of the same Territory for three years next ensuing that date. John Peter & Daniel Buzzard [ sic ] of the District of Columbia to be justices of the peace for the County of Washington in said District. William Langley, of South Carolina as Collector of direct...
2558From James Madison to Edward Coles, 9 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you a few lines two days ago, inclosing a letter from Mrs. M. I this moment discover that instead of “ Jamesville ” it ought to have been addressed to “ Statesburg. ” This information may prevent its miscarriage. The inclosed papers give the last accts. from Europe. The Senate have confirmed the nomination of Mr. Pinkney to St. Petersburg: & negatived the special Mission to Naples. It...
2559From James Madison to the Senate, 9 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, Washington Boyd, of the District of Columbia, whose commission as Marshal has expired, to be Marshal of the said District for the term of four years. Thomas Morris, of Newyork to be a Commissioner for carrying into effect the fifth Article of the treaty of Peace and Amity between the United States and His Britannic Majesty concluded on the twenty fourth day of December one thousand...
2560From James Madison to Congress, 6 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
It is represented that the lands in the Michigan Territory designated by law towards satisfying the land bounties promised to the Soldiers of the late army, are so covered with swamps and lakes or otherwise unfit for cultivation, that a very inconsiderable proportion can be applied to the intended grants. I recommend therefore that other lands be designated by Congress for the purpose of...
2561From James Madison to the Senate, 2 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, John Page Junr, of New Hampshire to be principal assessor of the 5th Collection District of the same state in the place of Abel Merrile, resigned. William Tolley, of New York to be principal assessor of the 27th Collection district of the same state in the place of Andrew Backus, removed out of the District. William Roberts, of Maryland, to be principal assessor of the 2d...
2562From James Madison to David Parish, 1 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
I recd. yours several days ago. Having recd. no information on the subject of it for a long time, I have been seeking it from the persons most likely to know what has taken place at N. O. relative to it, and what the prospect for Genl. Fayette is. As yet my enquiries have not succeeded, and I drop you this notice, lest you shd. infer from the delay that your letter had miscarried, or had not...
2563Memorial of the Shawnee Indians of Lewistown, Ohio, [January 1816] (Madison Papers)
To their Father the president and the Congress of the United States now sitting in Council on the affairs of the Nation The Memorial of your Children the red people of Lewistown, head of great Miami humbly and respectfully, sheweth, To your honers that we amongst our own and other tribes almost twenty summers ago Made and confirmed a treaty with our father (and your much famed) General Wayne...
2564Resolution in the Maryland Senate, 29 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
Nathaniel Williams, Esq. in the Senate of Maryland, moved the following resolution, which was read and unanimously assented to: By the Senate, Jan. 29, 1816. Resolved by the Senate of Maryland, That the wisdom, valor and patriotism, so signally manifested, during the late arduous war with Great Britain, by JAMES MADISON , President of the United States, and by those statesmen and heroes who...
2565From James Madison to the House of Representatives, 26 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
In compliance with the Resolution of the 24th I transmit two letters from the Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Spain to the Secretary of State with his answer. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages, 14A–D1). RC in John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . For enclosures, see n. 2. The resolution, introduced in the House of Representatives by Thomas B. Robertson...
2566From James Madison to the Senate, 26 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
Commissions having issued during the recess of the Senate to the following persons, I now nominate them to the Offices respectively annexed to their names. … RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In John Payne Todd’s hand, followed by a list, in a clerk’s hand, of nineteen nominees to be principal assessors of the revenue throughout the nation, signed by JM . The...
2567From James Madison to the Senate, 26 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, Josiah Simpson, of the Mississippi territory, to be one of judges of the same territory. Herman Visger, of New York, to be consul at Bristol in Great Britain. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . The Senate confirmed the nominations on 9 and 28 Feb. 1816 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings, Journal of the Executive...
2568Remission for George French, Charles French, and Richard Montgomery Boyer, 26 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
Whereas it has been represented to me that George and Charles French and Richard Montgomery Boyer, all of George Town, in the District of Columbia, have been severally fined by a Court of Enquiry of the Militia of the said District for non-attendance in the Companies to which they respectively belonged, at and before the late attack of a British force on the City of Washington: and whereas it...
2569Remission for Thomas Walker, 26 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
Whereas it has been represented to me that Thomas Walker, of the City of New york, was, some time ago, charged with a violation of the Revenue laws of the United States, in selling spirituous liquors in said City without a license for so doing, and that he has been judicially convicted of the offence with which he was so charged, and that thereupon he was sentenced to pay a pecuniary fine to...
2570From James Madison to the Senate, 25 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
Commissions having been issued during the recess of Congress to the following persons as Collectors of direct taxes and internal duties, I now nominate them to the Collectorships respectively annexed to their names. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In John Payne Todd’s hand. Of the appended list of fifteen names in a clerk’s hand, signed by JM , the Senate...
2571From James Madison to the Senate, 22 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate John Taylor, of Mississippi Territory, to be a member of the Legislative Council of the same Territory, in the place of Thomas Barnes, resigned. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . The Senate approved the nomination on 23 Jan. 1816 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings, Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of...
2572Account of a Meeting with Isaac Briggs, [21 January 1816] (Madison Papers)
“Fifth day the 21—I called on the President, found him polite, affable, & friendly, as usual. While he was in conversation with me, a servant announced the minister Plenipotentiary of the United States to Spain —he bid the servant request the minister to wait in another room—when our conversation was finished and I rose to take leave, he invited me to return and take pot-luck with him at 3...
2573From James Madison to Congress, 18 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
The accompanying extract from the occurrences at Fort Jackson, in August 1814 during the negociation of a Treaty with the Indians, shews that the friendly Creeks wishing to give to General Jackson, Benjamin Hawkins and others a national mark of their gratitude and regard, conveyed to them respectively a donation of land, with a request that the grant might be duly confirmed by the Government...
2574From James Madison to the Senate, 17 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, John M. Forbes of Newyork, to be Consul General for Denmark, his consulate to embrace also Meacklenburg and Schwerin, and the Prussian Ports of Stettin and Stralsund. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . The Senate approved the nomination on 22 Jan. 1816 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings, Journal of the Executive...
2575From James Madison to John Adams Smith, 16 January 1816 (Adams Papers)
Reposing especial Trust and confidence in your Integrity, Prudence and ability I have nominated and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate appointed you the said John Adams Smith Secretary of the Legation of the United of America to His Britanic Majesty authorizing you hereby to do and perform all such matters and things as to the said place or office doth appertain or as may be duly...
2576From James Madison to the Senate, 15 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate Joseph Bartholemew, of Indiana Territory, to be Major General in the Militia of the same Territory. James Dill, of Indiana Territory to be a Brigadier General of Militia of the said Territory. Walter Wilson, of Indiana Territory, to be a Brigadier General of Militia in the same Territory. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed...
2577From James Madison to the Senate, 15 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
An Error having taken place in the nominations, confirmed by the Senate, of commissioners on the part of the United States for carrying into effect certain Articles of the Treaty, concluded with Great Britain, on the twenty fourth day of December one thousand eight hundred and fourteen, I now nominate, Peter B. Porter, of Newyork, to be Commissioner on the part of the United States for...
2578From James Madison to William Darlington, 15 January 1816 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To William Darlington. 15 January 1816. JM invites Darlington to dine with him the following Saturday, at 4 p.m. RC ( NHi ). 1 p.; printed invitation, with blank spaces for name and date, filled in Dolley Madison’s hand and addressed by her. On verso is Darlington’s 18 Jan. 1816 acceptance, stating that he “will certainly, deo volente, do himself the pleasure to attend accordingly” (ibid.)....
2579Pardon for Joseph Blandford, 11 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
Whereas it has been made to appear to me that a Judgment has been obtained against Joseph Blandford in the Circuit Court of the United States for the County of Washington, in the District of Columbia, by default, in a suit instituted against the said Joseph Blandford in the said Court for a misdemeanor, in an assault and Battery, whereupon a pecuniary fine was imposed upon the said Blandford...
2580Pardon for John Edwards, 11 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
Whereas it has been made to appear to me that Judgments have been obtained against John Edwards in the Circuit Court of the United States for the County of Washington in the District of Columbia in two prosecutions instituted against him for several misdemeanors, in stealing watches, whereupon the said Edwards, pleading guilty, was duly convicted of the said offence, by reason whereof he was...
2581From James Madison to the Senate, 10 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, Peter B. Porter, of New York to be commissioner on the part of the United States for carrying into effect the 4th Article of the Treaty of Peace and Amity, concluded on the 24th Decr: 1814, between the United States and His Brittannic Majesty. John Holmes, of Massachusetts to be commissioner on the part of the United States for carrying into effect the 6th Article of said Treaty....
2582From James Madison to the Senate, 9 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate Richard Been, of Pennsylvania, to be Collector for the 23d district of Pennsylvania in the place of P. Ferrally resigned. John S. Moffit, of Maryland, to be Collector for the 3d District of Maryland in the place of George W Thomas resigned. Thomas Binns Ellis, of Virginia, to be collector for the 15th District of Virginia in the place of John Stith, resigned. Isaac Johnson, of...
2583From James Madison to Edward Coles, 8 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your two letters one from St. Louis, the other from N. Madrid. The information they give is important, and I thank you for it. Payne wrote you by the last mail, and I refer to that for the particulars which he supposed might be in any way interesting to you. I can add nothing of a public nature which is not conveyed by the newspapers. We have recd. no very late intelligence from...
2584From James Madison to the Senate, 8 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
Commissions having issued during the recess of the Senate to the following persons I now nominate them to the offices respectively annexed to their names. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM , listing forty-six appointments (printed in Senate Exec. Proceedings, Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United...
2585From James Madison to the Senate, 8 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, Thomas Torrence of the Mississippi Territory to be a Legislative Councillor of the same Territory in the place of Ferdinand L. Claiborne deceased. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . The Senate approved the nomination on 11 Jan. 1816 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings, Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of...
2586Pardon for William Fitzgerald, 6 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
Whereas at a Circuit Court of the United States for the County of Washington in the District of Columbia, held in June last, William Fitzgerald, of the said County, was convicted of a Criminal Offence, whereupon he was sentenced by the said Court to pay a pecuniary fine to the United States, to be imprisoned ninety days, and to stand committed until the said fine, with the fees and costs of...
2587Remission for Jesse Cross, 6 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
Whereas Jesse Cross, a Private in the Corps of Artillery of the United States, has been convicted before the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Columbia, now in session in this City, of having stolen a Horse, the Property of one Henry Clarke, in October last, whereupon he was sentenced by the said Court to be whipped with stripes and to pay a fine to the United States; and...
2588From James Madison to William Miller, 4 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your communication of the 28th. Ulto: and I can not be insensible to the approbation e⟨xpres⟩sed of my conduct during a momentous period, by the Legislature of a State, which bore with distinguished patriotism, its share of the trials which were encountered. In recommending the appeal to arms, the reluctant duty was prescribed by the honor, and sanctioned by the voice of the...
2589From James Madison to the Senate, 4 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
I withdraw, the nomination of Nathaniel Goodwin, to be principal assessor of the 4th Collection District of Vermont. I nominate Nathaniel Goodwin, to be the principal assessor of the 4th District of the State of Connecticut in the place of Jonathan Palmer deceased. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . The Senate approved the...
2590From James Madison to the Senate, 3 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, John Mullowny, of Pennsylvania, to be Consul of the United States for the Island of Tenneriffe. Nathaniel G. Ingraham Jnr, of New York, to be Consul at Plymouth in England. George Read Jnr, of Delaware, to be the Attorney of the United States for the District of Delaware. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . On 5...
2591From James Madison to the Senate, 2 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate the persons named in the accompanying list for the Offices respectively, as stated in the letter from the Secretary of War. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 94, Letters Sent). RC in John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . For enclosures, see n. 1. JM enclosed a 28 Dec. 1815 letter from Secretary of War William...
2592From James Madison to the Senate, 2 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, Solathiel Curtis, to be collector of Direct taxes and Internal duties for the 5th District of Virginia, in the place of Wm. McKinley resigned. John Mason, principal assessor of the 1st: Collection District of the State of Vermont in the place of Thomas Hammond resigned. Nathaniel Goodwin, principal assessor, of the 4th Collection District of Vermont in the place of Jonan: Palmer,...
2593Presidential Proclamation, 1 January 1816 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Presidential Proclamation. 1 January 1816. Revises building terms and conditions for the city of Washington. Suspends the first and third articles of the 17 Oct. 1791 building regulations until 1 Jan. 1817. Adds an exception that “no wooden house covering more than three hundred and twenty square feet, or higher than twelve feet from the sill to the eve [ sic ] shall be erected, nor shall...
2594From James Madison to David Gelston, 24 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
¶ To David Gelston. Letter not found. 24 December 1815. Offered for sale in Christie’s “American and European Manuscripts and Printed Books” Catalogue, 19 Dec. 1986, lot 33), where it is described as a one-page autograph note, signed, and quoted as follows: “J. Madison requests the favor of Mr. Gelston to have the enclosed letter [not present] delivered according to its address.” MS torn and...
2595Notes on a British Commercial Treaty, [post–22 December 1815] (Madison Papers)
Are not British vessels, with articles of British European produce, coming from Any foreign port other than British Colonial ports, within the equalizing stipulatn.? Does not the equalization of drawbacks extend to re-exportations to a foreign nation, untill a change or diminution by the Competent authy. (Congress) be made? Is it clear that B. Vessels arriving on the 22d. of Decr. are not...
2596From James Madison to the Senate, 23 December 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To the Senate. 23 December 1815. “I nominate Joseph S. Morrison to be Collector of Direct taxes and Internal duties for the fourteenth collection district of Pennsylvania, in the room of David Reiley.” RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, dated and signed by JM . The Senate approved the nomination on 26 Dec. 1815 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings,...
2597Remission for Alexander T. E. Vidal, 20 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
Whereas it has been represented to me that at a late session of the Supreme Court of the Territory of Michigan, Alexander T. E. Vidal, a Lieutenant in the Navy of Great Britain, was charged with a misdemeanor, in unlawfully, riotously and wantonly combining with others, in the District of Detroit and Territory aforesaid, to seize and carry away a certain Thomas Ramer in and from the said...
2598Remission for Aaron Jones, 15 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
Whereas it has been represented to me that Aaron Jones, of the County of Alexandria, in the District of Columbia, was some time ago, charged with a misdemeanor, committed in the County of Alexandria, and that he has been duly convicted before the Circuit Court of the United States for the County aforesaid, in the District aforesaid, of the offence with which he was so charged, and, thereupon,...
2599From James Madison to Michel Regnaud de Saint-Jean-d’Angély, [14] December 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 13th. inst: with the two letters inclosed in it. Those would of themselves be sufficient vouchers for the distinguished qualities which had previously made you known here. I hope Sir you will find some alleviations of your separation from your own Country, in the hospitality of this, which is in the habit of shewing it to strangers, and especially such whose...
2600From James Madison to the Senate, 14 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
Commissions of appointments and promotions having issued during the recess of the Senate to the persons whose names are stated in the enclosed lists: I now nominate them to the offices therein respectively annexed to their names. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). RC in John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . The enclosures are 1) a list of four...