21031To James Madison from William Eaton, 1807 (Madison Papers)
I received at the post office in Washington, when passing through that city, a letter from Hamet Bashaw accompanying one addressed to the (rather intended for) Government of the United States, which he begs me to favor, and which I have the honor herewith to enclose. The translation I have made may be incorrect, as I had not the aid of a dictionary and as I have long been out of practice in...
21032Memorandum Books, 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Jan. 1. Charity 1.D. 5. Paid the barber 5.D. Lemaire’s accts. Nov. 30. to Jan. 3. provns. servts. stores cont. Total meat buttr.
21033To James Madison from Griffith Coombe, January 1807 (Madison Papers)
James Madison Esqr. To Griffith Coombe dr 1807 January 7th. To 90 bushels Coal @ 35/ 100 $31:50 Cash Pd. for halling the same 3 1/ 2 Cts Bushel 3:15 $34:65 Recd. Payment in full DLC : Papers of James Madison.
21034To James Madison from Tench Coxe, January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I hope the communications I have taken the liberty to make on the subject of Colonel Burrs affair have not been inconvenient. Tho’ only reflexions (, or little more) on what was known they appeared to me to promise utility. The exertions and vigilance of the government command the approbation of candid opponents, and comfort the friends of our public principles. If Mr. Burr is without foreign...
21035To James Madison from Tench Coxe, January 1807 (Madison Papers)
It is proper that the Government should understand the language held in so important a city as this by the federal partizans, in the present Crisis: I am well assured by information and by my own hearing, that they say "let the Sth.Wn. Country go. We can still trade with them. New England will do nothing to prevent it. They will not stir a step. We should have had an army—we must have an army....
21036To James Madison from Caesar Rodney, January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have read & considered the enclosed letter agreeably to your request & beg leave in answer to the enquiries therein made to submit the following remarks. By the second section of the act creating the Michigan Territory, 7 Vol. page 241, a government is established in all respects similar to that provided by the Ordinance of Congress of the 13th. July 1787, & by the act to provide for the...
21037From James Madison to David Montagu Erskine, January 1807 (Madison Papers)
From the supplement to your letter of the 4th. instant, and the papers enclosed in it, I learn that Captn. Douglas of H. B. Majestys Ship of War Bellona now in Hampton Roads, has failed to discharge an American Citizen named Richard Dickins now on board that ship; alledging that he entered voluntarily on board another British Ship of War, whence he was sent on Board the Bellona, where on the...
21038From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 1 January 1807 (Adams Papers)
To offer you, the kindest wishes of the season, my best friend, is almost unnecessary; my happiness, & felicity, in this world, is so interwoven with yours, that I fondly believe, the one cannot be sensible of a joy, or a pain, which is not sincerely participated by the other. To say that I hope each revolving year, may produce additional felicity, is poorly to express describe my feelings;...
21039From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 1 January 1807 (Adams Papers)
I cannot suffer this day to pass without wishing you and our dear children many and many happy returns of it though my fingers are almost too numb to write—The year has introduced itself with great severity; though with delightful weather—My thermometer this morning stood at 9. which is precisely the lowest point to which it descended through the whole course of last Winter. The Senate...
21040To James Madison from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 1 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
By this day’s mail I send you Lofts’ Reports which contain Somerset’s case. I found on my way home that the merchants were eluding the embargo, by surrendering up their registers & taking out licenses for coasting. This Mr. Gallatin had an amendment drawn up to prevent. It should pass as soon as possible in the shape of a supplement to the original act. It is a pity the resolution as proposed...
21041To James Madison from John Armstrong, Jr., 1 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
Soon after my arrival in France, Mr Skipwith applied to me for money to enable him, as Agent of Claims, to prosecute some suits which were pending before the Council of Prizes. Not finding any thing to authorize such advance, either in the appropriation for the year, or in my instructions, I refused to make it, and the rather, as it had been refused by all my predecessors. Mr. Skipwith was not...
21042To James Madison from William Riggin, 1 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I had this honor on the 10th. Septr. and have now that of inclosing you the report of Vessels arrived in this district for the last six months. This Country continues to maintain its Neutrality, which has hitherto been respected by the Belligerent powers, the order for the exclusion of English and Russian Vessels from the Austrian Ports remains in force, but those Governments do not appear to...
21043From James Madison to United States Congress, 1 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
In pursuance of the act of Congress entitled "An act to regulate and fix the compensation of Clerks &c. " the Secretary of State has the honor to report to Congress the annexed list of the persons employed in his office, and to state that the business of the Department generally is in a state of progressive increase; that particularly the business, relating to patents issued for useful arts,...
21044To James Madison from Stephen Moylan, 1 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I hereby notify you of my intention of quitting the Tenantcy of your house at the expiration of the present quarter. Also offering my services to procure another Tenant. I have the Honor to be Sir Your obedt Servt DLC : Papers of James Madison.
21045To Thomas Jefferson from Anonymous, 1 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Was I to adopt the lofty stile of Junius in addressing you, I think from the opinion I entertain of your charecter, there woud be less certainty in your reading this note, finding it without a Signature. The writer is a real American; his plain remarks altho without the support of his name, perhaps you may deign to cast an Eye over. Well Sir, in the plenetude of your goodness, and the fullness...
21046To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 1 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
About two months since I receiv’d a letter from Mr. Cathalan requesting me to purchase for your use, some smyrna raisins without seeds, a parmesan cheese, and a small quantity of macaroni.—I have delay’d forwarding the two latter articles, which I have with much care procur’d, in hopes that the raisins would soon arrive from the Levant; but various disastres have happened to the vessels bound...
21047To Thomas Jefferson from John Dickinson, 1 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
A respectable French Gentlemen of my acquaintance lately arrived from Louisiana, has, in Conversation with a particular mutual Friend from whom I receive my Intelligence, mentioned Circumstances of such a kind, that I think it my duty to submit the Communication to thy Judgment. He says, that the people settled in the Country ceded by France to The United States, are universally dissatisfied...
21048To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 1 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
If your company leaves you in time, can you let us see one–another to night on the subject of the inclosed. Should the case be short of the high offense &c—will not an arrest be ascertained by the law of the District, where the authy. of the U.S. is unlimited, and where the Common Law is in favor. Bail wd. be yr. only question NHi : Papers of Albert Gallatin.
21049To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Patterson, 1 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
At the commencement of the present year, I have the honour of laying before you a Report of the operations of the Mint during the last year. From the Treasurer’s annual statement, it will appear, that during this period there have been struck at the mint, gold coins to the amount of 324,505 dollars, and silver coins to the amount of 471,319 dollars; making the total amount 795,824 dollars, and...
21050From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 2 January 1807 (Adams Papers)
I have just received your letter of 24. Decr: and lament that the expression of my anxiety to hear from you should in any respect have been understood by you as implying any idea of complaint as if you had been negligent in writing—I never had such intention, and have always been convinced of your attention in writing regularly. It gives me great pain to find by your letter that your health &...
21051To James Madison from Robert Montgomery, 2 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed you will please find the semiannual list of Arrivals till this date in which it is pleasing to Observe a greater number of Vessels th an appeared at any period for the same space of time. A French privateer called le Serpent of fourteen Guns co mmanded by Luis Dodero a noted Smuggler from Genove has been for some time p ast on this Coast cruising against the Enemies of that Country...
21052To James Madison from John Smith, 2 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to take the liberty to inform you, that my commission, as Marshal of the Pennsylvania District, will expire on the 25th: instant. It is my wish to be honored with a re-appointment; and I rely upon your goodness, to introduce the Subject to the President, in the most favorable manner. My official conduct has, I believe, obtained an approbation of the Bench, the Bar, and the Suitors,...
21053To James Madison from William Hull, 2 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter, inclosing Michonce’s pardon. He had before been tried, and acquitted, by the verdict of a Jury. I will however inform him of the clemency of his great Father towards him. I have directed the Secretary, to forward by this mail, a copy of the law, providing for the erection of a bank at this place, and the other laws which have been adopted, this summer, as soon as...
21054To Thomas Jefferson from John Williams, 2 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
At the annual Election of Officers of the american philosophical Society, held this day according to Law, you were unanimously re-elected their President. In announcing this agreeable Event, the Judges of the Election cannot deny themselves the Pleasure of expressing their high Satisfaction at again seeing this dignified Station filled by a Character equally eminent for his Talents, and Zeal...
21055To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Dearborn, 2 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
By advice of the Committee of Patentees and Proprietors of Patents, I address to you half a dozen copies of Remarks on the rights of Inventors, and the influence of their Studies in promoting the Enjoyments of Life and Public Prosperity. With an ardent wish, that the sentiments may be approbated by your judgement, please accept the most respectful consideration of Sir your hble Servt DLC :...
21056To Thomas Jefferson from William Dickson, 2 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to enclose herewith a petition relative to the case of Joseph Moore. Having but little knowledge of the facts therein stated, I can only say, the petitioners are men of character and respectability— I am Sir, With much respect your very humble Sevt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
21057To Thomas Jefferson from James Wilkinson, 2 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Capt. Stille late of the army—declares that speaking to Mr. Granger in Baltimore Concerning his route to this Country, he Mr. Granger observed to him, why You will be at the Falls of the ohio about the time the Grand Flotilla will reach it—He Capt. Stille enquired what flotilla? Mr. Granger answered have You not heard of the Grand flotilla preparing at Marietta & else where—on Capt. Stille’s...
21058Extract of a Letter from James Wilkinson, 2 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
“I am still without orders, or an answer to my communication made to you from Natchitoches, by lieutenant Smith, which, combined to the circumstances by which I am encompassed, deeply affect my repose, and rend my bosom with doubts and perplexity: yet believing that I cannot err whilst my means and exertions are steadily directed to the preservation of the sovereign interests of my country,...
21059To James Madison from James Monroe, 3 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
We have the honor to transmit you a Treaty which we concluded with the British Commissioners on the 31st. of December. Altho’ we had entertained great confidence from the commencement of the negotiation, that such would be it’s result, it was not untill the 27th. that we were able to make any satisfactory arrangement of several of the most important points that were involved in it. On the next...
21060From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 3 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
Be pleased to issue your warrant on the appropriations for the Contingent expenses of the Department of State for five hundred dollars in favor of Christopher S. Thom: He to be charged and held accountable for the same. I am &c. DNA : RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.
21061From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 3 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to request that you will be pleased to issue your warrant on the appropriations for the relief of distressed Seamen for Seventy three dollars and eighty three cents, in favor of William Mc.Creevy, holder of the enclosed bill drawn upon me on the 10th. day of September last by William Riggin Consul of the United States at Trieste, who is to be charged with and held accountable...
21062From James Madison to Joseph Brown, 3 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter enclosing the representation of Mr. Small respecting seals for the Territory of Louisiana. Those which may be necessary you will be pleased to obtain and draw upon this Department for the expense. You will of course take from Mr. Small such of those which he has prepared under the orders of Govr: Harrison, as may be adapted to the wants of the Territory; and refer...
21063From James Madison to Thomas Corbett, 3 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of your letter of the 13th. ult. I enclose a copy of mine to Mr. Nelson of New York upon the subject of the blockade of Curaçoa, respecting which you have requested information. I can only add, that I am possessed of no official information respecting the duration of the blockade. I am &c. DNA : RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.
21064To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Barnes, 3 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed having been a few minutes too late for the Vessel by which it was intended to be sent, affords me the honor of again thus to make my respects to our worthy President of the United States, Mr. Jefferson; and of Suggesting, that no final result had Since occurred; but that the Latest advice thro’ the medium of the Chafhausen Gazette purports, that the Division of Russians who had...
21065From Thomas Jefferson to William Dickson, 3 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Doctr. Dickson and observes that his rule has been not to grant a pardon but on the recommendation of the judge before whom the conviction was. judge McNary’s signature is to a very different matter. but in consideration of the distance, & of the time that would require to obtain an answer from the judge & the signers of the petition being unknown to...
21066To Thomas Jefferson from R. Van Brunt, 3 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Attached to principles of civil liberty to the happiness of their Country and to the Chief Magistrate of its choice, the Republicans of the County of Kings have viewed with approbation the addresses which have been presented from various portions of the Union requesting a continuance of your great and emiment services— They have considered it their duty to unite with their Republican Fellow...
21067To Thomas Jefferson from John Garretson, 3 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
We the Republicans of the County of Richmond—Concious of the present interesting and eventful period of human Affairs—we behold the arm of Militia Power, Overturning the Constitutions and Governments of Independent States—Also Sencible of the Enviable priviledges of our Situation—have Considered it our duty to express to you, our entire approbation of the Maxims and the Measures of our General...
21068To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 3 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to your request founded on the Resolution of the House of Representatives of the 26th. ulto. I have the honor to state to you, that the number of the Frigates of the United States, is the same as was represented in my Report of the 28th. January 1806 to the Honorable the House of Representatives, and that, there has not been since any material change in the state of any of them...
21069From Thomas Jefferson to James Wilkinson, 3 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I had intended yesterday to recommend to Genl. Dearborne the writing to you weekly by post to convey information of our Western affairs as long as they are interesting, because it is possible, tho’ not probable, you might sometimes get the information quicker this way than down the river, but the Genl. recieved yesterday information of the death of his son in the E. Indies, & of course cannot...
21070From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 4 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
A counter post to Kingston if it can be made sufficiently safe, seems to be a natural provision for the case. But ought not the State of N. Y. to turn its attention to such a call from its exposed Citizens, & to co-operate at least in arming them? Few States are probably more able to do it. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
21071To James Madison from David Montagu Erskine, 4 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to lay before you a short Statement of the Facts respecting certain British Seamen who have been guilty of Mutiny, Piracy, and an Attempt to murder their Officers, and have taken Shelter in the United States. His Majesty’s Ship Bermuda having on the 12th. of September last, detained the American Brig Cincinnatus and put a Prize Master and some Sailors on board, with orders to...
21072From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 4 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
There is a vessel fitting out at N. York formerly called the Emperor now the James, or the Brutus (accounts differ) to carry 22. guns & 150. men and to be commanded by Blakely who went out Lieutt. of the Leander. she is confidently believed to be destined for Burr at N. Orleans. the Collector should be put on his guard; he can get much information from the Mayor of N. York on the subject. if...
21073To Thomas Jefferson from Pl. Péneveyre, 4 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Apollon! je t’invoque, & exauce ma prière. Et toi Muse, Sa Soeur, viens, me guide & m’éclaire. Aidez moi tous les deux à parler dignement à Sire Jefferson, Illustre President Du Congrès des Etats, où maintenant j’arrive, Transporté par les Vents, depuis une autre Rive; Savoir celle d’Europe, à qui les malheureux Font en l’abandonnant de bien tristes adieux. Mon sort étant pareil, je viens...
21074To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 4 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
At the present period I feel it a bounden duty to communicate to you, every article of information, in my power. A single spark may throw a glare of light on the dark intrigues & nefarious plots now in operation. I hasten therefore to forward the enclosed, which I have just received from my father. Whatever a firm & sincere friend of the Union, in his situation, can effect in that quarter,...
21075From John Adams to John Thornton Kirkland, 5 January 1807 (Adams Papers)
Upon the recommendation of General Washington Gen Hamilton and General Pinckney I appointed your brother George an officer in the American army in which he served from its creation to its dissolution in that division of it which was under the general superintendance of Gen Hamilton and the immediate command of Col Smith. When he left the army in 1799 I well remember that several letters or...
21076From John Quincy Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 5 January 1807 (Adams Papers)
On new year’s day I received your very agreeable Letter of Decr: 21st: which I should have answered immediately; but it was not sitting day; and I find no time for my correspondence but while we are in Session—The reason of which is that having become a Jack of so many trades, I employ all the time I have to spare at home , in preparing for my bussiness at Cambridge next Spring—I have...
21077From James Madison to Louis Guillaume Valentin DuBourg, 5 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his best respects to Mr. DuBourg, and inclose a note for $198.15. the balance of the acct. agst. John P. Todd MdBS .
21078To James Madison from Marmaduke Williams, 5 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I last evening recd. a letter from Mr. Lockhart informing me, that he will not accept of his appointment as Marshal for North Carolina. This circumstance has been made known to the President by a letter to Mr. Alston, but I have thought proper to enclose to you Mr. Lockharts letter agreeable to his request, so that some other person may be appointed to fill that office. I am Sir with due...
21079To James Madison from Stanley Griswold, 5 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
By the mail which conveys this letter, will be forwarded an authenticated transcript of the Acts and Proceedings of the Governor of the Territory of Michigan, for the last semi-annual period, to wit, from the first day of July 1806, to the first day of January 1807. With great respect, I am, Sir, Your most obedient and very humble servt., DNA : RG 59—Territorial Papers—TP, Michigan.
21080From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 5 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have to request that you cause a Warrant to be issued, and paid out of the fund for Barbary purposes, in favor of Daniel Brent, for Two hundred & twenty five dollars--the said Brent to be charged therewith and held accountable. I am &c. DNA : RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.