25231From Thomas Jefferson to Bernard McMahon, 8 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been daily expecting some of the large hiccory nuts from Roanoke which would possess you of what I believe is the same species from Gloucester, Kentucky & Roanoke. but they are not yet arrived. I must now ask the favor of you to furnish me with the articles below mentioned for the garden, which will occupy much of my attention when at home. I would wish the roots &c to be so packed up...
25232To James Madison from Edward Livingston, April 1801 (Madison Papers)
I regret very much that I had not the pleasure of seeing you before I left the Seat of Government. On taking a final leave of that body in which I began my political noviciate with the advantage of your friendship & advice it would have been interesting to review the changes it has undergone since that period with one Whose liesure & observation have enabled him to mark their causes and...
25233From Thomas Jefferson to Bernard McMahon, 20 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I am in hopes I am more fortunate in the seeds I now send you than the effete roots before sent. the inclosed seeds are given me by Capt Lewis for my own garden; but as I am not in a situation to do them justice, & am more anxious they should be saved in any way than merely to see them in my own possession, I forward them to you who can give them their best chance. it will give you too an...
25234To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 16 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed is a letter of late date from Mr Monroe and the originals of those heretofore recd. from Mr Livingston in press copies. Mr. L. now admits that the debts will exceed 20,000,000 livrs. How he calculates 2 Millions of interest as the effect of the delay which is less in every view than a year, or how he can charge the delay on the U.S. when he admits that the French Govt forbears to take...
25235To Thomas Jefferson from Gibson & Jefferson, 21 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
We have your favor of the 15th. advising a draft for $500 in favor of Mr James Lyle, which is paid—We yesterday sent the Iron, screws &c by Mr. Craven Peyton’s waggon— We find upon enquiry that Mr. Richards schooner the Sally has been performing quarentine upwards of a fortnight—but we are in hopes that a continuance of the present cool weather, will hereafter render it unnecessary—We shall...
25236To Thomas Jefferson from Sarah McKean Irujo, 24 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Madame d’Irujo presents her respectful compliments to Mr Jefferson, & has the honor to send him by the bearer, two dozen bottles of sweet Paxarete wine, which the Chevalier has spoken of, to Mr Jefferson. Madame d’—. would have had the pleasure to have sent it sooner, but being disturb’d in comeing from Philadelphia; waited till it became sufficiently fine to be presented. RC ( DLC ); at foot...
25237To Thomas Jefferson from James Clark, with Gallatin’s Comment, 17 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Its with the greatest reluctance that I am about to trouble you again on my business at the treasury office as I canot obtain Such Sattisfaction as I am entitled to I received with pleashure on the 27th of last month a letter from Albert Gallitin Esqr. informing me that my a/c would be paid at the Treasury provided the exorbitant charge heretofore made by me be reduced to a moderate price I...
25238To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 16 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
I retain Mr. Wilson’s letter, and return you his two certificates, as he may wish to keep them. If I ever heard his name before it has entirely escaped me. I do not believe he has been misrepresented to me, & doubt if he has been represented in any way. DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation.
25239To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 27 October 1802 (Madison Papers)
Le Soussigné chargé d’affaires de la République française a l’honneur de transmettre ci Jointes à Monsieur Le Sécrétaire d’Etat des Etats Unis deux dépêches qu’il a reçues d’ordre du Premier Consul de la République Sous la Signature du Ministre des Relations Extérieures. L’une, Sous la date du 15. Thermidor an 10 (3. août 1802.) est relative à l’évacuation par les troupes de la République du...
25240To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 10 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose all the notes & corrections I can make on the appointment list. The office of the Secy. of State can always give more precise description of the offices— Respectfully your obed. Servt. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as letter of “11” Dec. from the Treasury Department and “Nominations” and so recorded in SJL at 11 Dec. Enclosures: TJ’s...
25241From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 20 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
On the death of Imlay, loan officer of Connecticut, Jonathan Bull (judge Bull) is well recommended as his successor by a number of republicans, and by mr Wolcott in a special letter. a Ralph Pomeroy of Hartford sollicits it for himself but sends no recommendations. those of Bull would leave me with little doubt of the propriety of his nomination; but as you can so conveniently make enquiry...
25242From John Adams to François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 13 July 1801 (Adams Papers)
Your favour of the 20 of June has been long on its Journey. I cannot recollect, in detail, the particulars of the Conversation you allude to at Mr De Neuvilles.—Capellen de Poll was a noble man by Nature. A frank, manly, generous Soul. Wherever I have met such spirits I have always felt them. Capellen was frequently with the Reports fabricated by the Anglomanes, representing the affairs of...
25243From James Madison to Thomas Eddy, 10 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Thomas Eddy. 10 March 1806, Department of State. “If you have not taken measures to include your claim on the French Government under the Louisiana Convention, it is too late. Unless you made Mr. Erving your private Agent, it was by no instruction from the Executive that he retained the commissions. But it will easily be conceived, that in some cases descrimination between the power of...
25244From Thomas Jefferson to Richard Mentor Johnson, 28 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Johnson and returns him the statement of the case of Richard Berry as one which must await the pleasure of his successor. he observes at the same time that his practice has been never to pardon till he recieved the opinion of the judges who sat on the trial of the offender an authentic copy of the judgment is also indispensable, as it is recited in...
25245To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel D. Tompkins, 9 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour to enclose for your perusal a letter received by me on saturday last upon which I have already conferred with the Secretary of the Treasury. I do not believe that an Insurrection has existed or does now exist at Oswego; but as our Militia law does not authorise the Commandants of Brigades or Regiments to detach any of their men upon service, except in cases of Insurrection or...
25246To Thomas Jefferson from Giovanni Fabbroni, 1 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Mi serva di pretesto ⅌ richiamare alla vostra memoria il nome oscuro di un Uomo che vi venera, e ammira, La presentazione del Tributo ch’io vi offro nel quì annesso Libro. Troverete in questo mio patriottico lavoro che sono occorsi, sventuratamente, non pochi errori Tipografici; ma vi troverete anco non poche notizie statistiche della mia Patria, dalle quali chi tanto degnamente presiede alla...
25247From Alexander Hamilton to Louis Le Guen, 12 September 1803 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, September 12, 1803. On September 30, 1803, Le Guen wrote to Hamilton : “Votre Lettre du 12, timbré du 19, ne m’est Parvenue que Le 29.” Letter not found. ]
25248To James Madison from Richard Claiborne, 30 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Richard Claiborne. 30 June 1806, New Orleans. “Acting for the Secretary of the Territory of Orleans, I have the honor to inclose to you the following Returns: “‘Civil appointments by Governor claiborne, from the 1. day of January 1806, to the 30. June 1806’: “‘Pardons and Proclamations by Governor claiborne from 1. Jany 1806, to 30. June 1806’: “⟨‘⟩Return of the officers of the militia...
25249To James Madison from Elias Vander Horst, 27 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 August 1801, Bristol. States that weather has been fine for harvest, which promises to be abundant. In consequence, grain, flour, and potatoes continue to decline in price. Reports indicate that crops on Continent are equally good, which also influences market. Encloses newspapers and copy of prices current. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Bristol, vol. 2). 1 p. Duplicate copy (ibid.) bears...
25250To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Johnson, 26 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just had the honour of receiving your two Notes of this date . My present very reduced situation leaves me little room to hope that I shall be able to comply with your invitation to dine with you on Wednesday: for which be pleased to accept my thanks. W T. Muse who recommends Mr James L Shannanhouse to be Surveyor of New-begun creek, is clerk of Pasquotank County, and is a very...
25251From James Madison to Robert Smith, 12 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 April 1804, Department of State. “I have the honor to enclose a bill drawn upon me by Mr. Cathcart for five thousand two hundred & fifty dollars, which, from the accompanying letter of advice, appears to be intended to cover expenditures on account of the Navy Department. I shall refer the holder of the Bill to you for payment.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). 1 p. See...
25252To Thomas Jefferson from William Esenbeck, 5 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
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25253To James Madison from George W. Erving, 8 April 1807 (Madison Papers)
With my last dispatch, dated March 17th. I had the honor to submit to you copy of a note to the Prince of Peace upon the subject of his late Ordinance, issued under the sanction of the King, & professing to adopt the Law declared by the French Emperor in his decree of November 21st. 1806: the purpose of which note was to obtain from the Prince, who in his capacity of High Admiral directs by...
25254From James Madison to Rufus King, 23 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
In the latter end of last month we received information from New Orleans of the interdiction of the deposit there for our merchandize, stipulated by the Treaty with Spain; without an equivalent establishment being assigned. A copy of the Intendant’s proclamation to that effect is inclosed. Private accounts render it probable that the Governor of the Province openly dissented from that Act, but...
25255To Thomas Jefferson from William Eustis, 24 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Republican Citizens of the Town of Boston, following the example of their fellow citizens, in this and other places, have exercised the constitutional privelege of assembling and expressing their opinions on the state of our public concerns. The inclosed resolutions are the result of their best judgment on the best lights in their power to obtain. In giving them publicity, they are not...
25256From Thomas Jefferson to Matthew Clay, 19 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday your favor of the 1st. proposing to take a command in the corps of militia or of volunteers which may be called into service. no body sees with more satisfaction than myself the readiness with which our fellow citizens, and yourself particularly, offer their services on an occasion so interesting to our country, and it is possible that the promptitude of the offers may...
25257To James Madison from DeWitt Clinton, 26 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From DeWitt Clinton. 26 April 1806, New York. “There are three British Ships of War cruising off the Hook, the Leander Cambrian & Driver. I enclose you copies of Affidavits which shew various outrages committed by them. “In addition to this, it is proper to mention that several Merchant Vessels belonging to American Citizens are said to have been captured. “These outrages have excited great...
25258To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns to mr. Madison Erving’s letter to Genl. Dearborne, & approves of a commission to him as Consul at London. Where to find a competent successor for Lisbon he knows not, unless Gilman, who refused St. Domingo, will accept this. Perhaps Genl. Dearborne can judge. The place must be reserved for a man of real diplomatic abilities. Marchant’s case will be the subject of further...
25259From James Madison to Stephen Kingston (Abstract), 25 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
25 March 1805, Department of State . “In answer to your letter respecting the case of the capture of the Ship Ann & Susan at Curaçoa, I have to inform you that instructions will be transmitted to the Minister of the United States at Paris directing him to apply to the Batavian Government to adopt such an arrangement as will ensure to the Citizens of the United States adequate compensation for...
25260To James Madison from John Gavino, 3 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
Without any of your favours I referr to my last dispatch No. 68 ⅌ Duplicate by this Conveyance. Since then the Tripoly Admiral having been refused Provisions by this Governor unbent the Sails of both Cruisers and threatend the Ragusean. Commanders of Vessels in Port with imediate Warr if they did not supply him with shipping to take his Crews to Tripoly being blocaded here by the Americans. As...