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...
25261To Thomas Jefferson from William Meech, 24 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
With the Divine blessings of heaven I now Atempt to write a few Lines to Inform you that we Shall Soon See happier times your friendship and Love is all I ask No man of Reason Can Dispute your honour Please Sir to Receive these Lines from a friend that you never Expected to See Pleas your honour Dear Sir to you I am a Sranger I must obey the Commands of Almighty God Who Reins King on heavens...
25262To James Madison from John Gavino, 2 February 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 February 1804, Gibraltar. No. 143. Since his last of 26 Jan. has received the duplicate of JM’s 2 Nov. 1803 dispatch with its postscript of 4 Nov. Has not received the original or seen the Citizen . Has written Simpson regarding the gun carriages and enclosed a copy of JM’s dispatch. “I will be guided by his answer thereon should they arrive, and if he does not require them will then follow...
25263To James Madison from James A. Buchanan, 17 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 May 1804, Baltimore. “Having some time since taken the liberty of troubling you with a complaint respecting the capture of my Brig Lear, I now beg leave to communicate to you the result thereof. “The enclosed Paper No. 1, is copy of a Letter written to my Correspondent at St Kitts, & accompanying such vouchers as I thought might be required; the paper No 2 is copy of his reply thereto, by...
25264From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 30 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Senate having advised and consented to the ratification of the treaty with the Ottoways, Chippeways, Wyandots and Pottewatamies concluded at Detroit on the 17th. day of November last: And also to the treaty concluded with the Choctaws at Pooshapukanuk on the 16th. of November 1805: I now lay them before both houses of Congress for the exercise of their constitutional powers as to the means...
25265To James Madison from Thomas G. Addison, 7 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 August 1802. Resigns his post as justice of the peace, “as I shall be no longer a Resident in the District of Columbia, after to day.” Suggests that another magistrate be appointed, since he was the only magistrate on the south side of the Eastern Branch. RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Cover postmarked Alexandria, Virginia, 8 Sept. Docketed by Brent as received 9 Sept.
25266To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 21 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of State, to whom the Resolution of the House of Representatives of the United States of the 17th inst, was referred by the President, has the honor to inclose to him, the letters and communications annexed from the Governor of the Mississippi Territory, the Governor of Kentucky and from Wm E. Hulings formerly appointed Vice Consul of the United States at New Orleans. In addition...
25267Report on the Ground Plan of the Capitol’s New Wing, 4 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to your instructions I arrived at Washington on the 21st of March, and have since that time devoted my attention to the objects proposed by your letter of the 6th of March. After having very carefully and minutely examined the present state of the Capitol as far as it has been completed, and the foundations of the South Wing, which it is proposed to carry forward this season, I now...
25268To James Madison from Marie-Adrienne-Françoise de Noailles, marquise de Lafayette, 10 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
I Have Had the pleasure to write many Letters to our Respected president and to You, Namely the 15th. November last, inclosing one of the 7th. to M. du plantier. Several Copies of a Power of Attorney Have also Been Sent to Invest You With the only Authorisation Ommitted in the former one, that of Selling Whatever Part of My Louisiana property You think fit to dispose of in that Way. No Answer...
25269To James Madison from Thomas T. Davis, 23 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 February 1803, House of Representatives. States that Col. Abraham Trigg of Virginia and Robert Williams of North Carolina wish to be appointed commissioners for disposing of the lands in the Mississippi Territory. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “Trigg”). 1 p. Docketed by Jefferson. Printed in Carter, Territorial Papers, Mississippi , 5:190. Thomas Terry Davis (d. 1807)...
25270To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Whetcroft, 10 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg permission respectfully to represent, that I have for some time past acted in the capacities of Justice of the Peace , and Notary Public of this City, under appointments by the Executive of Maryland, but discontinued in both those capacities by the late President, in his appointments under the late Acts of Congress, respecting the Jurisdiction of the District of Columbia. In respect to...
25271From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Williams, 17 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s of Dec. 7. was not recieved till yesterday, and I am sorry to say, too late to prevent the operation of the former ones. that of Nov. 10. announcing that you should go out of office on the 3d. of March, was recieved the 11th. of Dec. and the one to the Secretary of state, confirming it in form, came to hand very soon after. the distance, and short space of time rendered it necessary to...
25272From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 12 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this moment been called on by mr Hoffman & mr Rapp on the subject which will be explained to you in the memorial now inclosed. they became sensible that the matter rested with Congress only; but 200. of the people being arrived at Baltimore and two ships hourly expected with as many more each, they cannot remain here till the meeting of Congress for want of funds. they will therefore...
25273To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Barnes, 7 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Not having an opportunity directly, my best friend Mr Jefferson, I enclose this to care of Mr Appleton consul at Leghorn. The satisfaction I have reced. three days since from perusing an Italian Paper of Milan, which purports that you are certainly chosen to the Presidency of the United States, I shall, at this moment, not describe—tis not any personal consideration that Occasions these...
25274From James Madison to Isaac Hite, 25 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 25 July 1801. Offered for sale in James F. Drake Catalogue No. 28 (1909), item 110, which notes that the two-page letter “mentions the treaty with France, the attitude of Great Britain, the election of Jefferson, etc.” Also offered for sale in Stan. V. Henkels Catalogue No. 975 (1908), item 778.
25275To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 14 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Leander Cathcart. 14 August 1805, Washington . “It is some time since I had the honor to promise you document[s] to substantiate the justice of some personal remarks dispersed through the numerous communications which I have had the honor to transmit to the Department of State, The liquidation of my Accounts prevented me from presenting them prior to their final Settlement,...
25276Enclosure: James Cheetham’s Statement on a Political Faction in New York City, [10 December 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
I became personally acquainted with Mr. Burr at the Election of the City and County of New York, for members of the State Legislature, in april 1800. The part I took in that Election, attracted the attention of Mr. Burr, whose well laid plans Did not a little Contribute to its success. This acquaintance, thus formed, Continued to increase, untill my attachment, as I Supposed, to the...
25277To James Madison from John Armstrong (Abstract), 6 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
6 May 1805, Paris . “Intending to write in a few days by another conveyance, I now but enclose Copies of three letters from Mr. Monroe & my answers. The drawing of the Bills began on the 3d. instant.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, DD , France, vol. 10); letterbook copy of first enclosure ( NN : Monroe Papers, “Correspondence Relative to the Negotiations at Madrid”). RC 1 p.; docketed by...
25278From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 7 September 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I now return you the proceedings of the courtmartial held at Fort Jay with an approbation of the sentence against Lt. Van Renslaer, & a remission of the corporal punishment of Ferguson & Rush as you advised. I am sensible of the risque we run in returning to Washington before the commencement of the [frost?] but the collection & copying of documents & other preparations for the meeting of...
25279To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 7 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 7 January 1806, New Orleans. “On the morning of the 5. Instant I returned to this City, and read with respectful attention, your communications of the 18. and 25. of November, which did not reach New Orleans until the 3. Instant. “I have long regretted the residence of the Marquis of Casa Calvo, and other Spanish Officers , in this Territory; their intrigues...
25280To James Madison from John Quincy Adams, 7 March 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 March 1801, Berlin. No. 184. Conveys news, received in letters from England, of George III’s illness, Pitt’s fall from power, and the suspension of public business. Suggests that these events and Prussian firmness in support of neutral league may postpone issue of war. Speculates on British plans to accommodate Czar Paul on question of Malta. Believes British overly hopeful that Danes will...
25281To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 2 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed documents consisting of N 1. 2. & 3 My letters to His Excy. Dn. Joao de Almeida de Mello Castro, Minister & Secretary of State for the foreign & war Departments 4 & 5 His Excellcys. Note’s to me 6 Captn. Peleg Barker’s memorial w ill inform you of the capture & seizure of two of our vessels by the Governor of Pará in the Amazons & of the treatment & confinement of their Crews on...
25282From Thomas Jefferson to James Dinsmore, 27 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved last night yours of the 24th. you shall have the 500. D. you desire on the 8th. of Aug. only you should guard against a failure of a single post which sometimes happens. the money will be recieved here on the 5th. and may be regularly expected by the horse post which will arrive at Monticello on the 8th. but a failure of the post might retard it to the mail stage of the 11th.—you...
25283To James Madison from William Jarvis, 19 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 March 1804, Lisbon. “I have the honor to inclose the semi-annual List, a list of Protections granted, an account of the monies received and disbursed for Seamen and an Account Current, in which is included the money paid for the Postage of Official Letters & diplomatique presents to the couriers & servants of Office, of the several secretaries of State; but as formerly observed, not knowing...
25284To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 12 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
There is too much reason to fear that it is our Store-ship that has been taken by the Spanish privateer. But when I consider the numerous documents on board of her all shewing the cargo to be the property of the U. States and destined for our Squadron in the Medn. I cannot allow myself to apprehend that she will be detained one moment after she is carried into port & her papers examined by any...
25285To James Madison from Robert Were Fox, 9 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
I did myself the pleasure of writing thee on the 9th. Ulto Since that time there have arrived at this Port sundry Vessels as Pr. annex’d list. The Hope Captn. Jones & her cargo have been liberated by the Commons, since which the Captors have found onboard her in a trunk belonging to a Passenger sundry dispatches from the French Government to their Officers in the West Indies in consequence of...
25286To James Madison from Levett Harris, 29 June 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 June 1804, St. Petersburg. “My last respects were paid You the 12/24 instant . I this morning received a note from the Prince de Czartoryski, desiring to see me at one oClock. I accordingly waited on him. The Prince after communicating to me the particulars of the instructions, transmitted by order of the Emperor, to the Russian Ambassador at Constantinople, informed me in reply to the...
25287From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Henfrey, 5 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Henfrey, and acknoleges the reciept of his 1st. & 2d. letters proposing that persons should be employed by the general government to explore mines of metal & coal, to assay ores & make proper reports thereof to the owners of the land, to search for marles, limestone, designate canals, roads &c but observes to him that these objects not being among...
25288To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 29 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 September 1802, Georgetown. The claim of French merchant Coulon, about which Pichon wrote JM on 7 Mar. 1802 , having failed in Congress, calls JM’s attention to the manifest wrong that appears to have been done to Coulon. Recounts the beginning of the affair. Two French prizes, the Betty Cathcart and the Aaron , the first of which was Coulon’s, were taken into Wilmington, North Carolina, in...
25289VII. Bill in Chancery (Jefferson Papers)
To George Wythe, judge of the High court of Chancery of the district of Richmond in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Humbly complaining sheweth unto your honor your orator Craven Peyton of the county of Albemarle that Bennet Henderson late of the same county being in his lifetime siesed & possessed in feesimple of a tract of land therein on the Rivanna river, surrounding and adjacent to the town...
25290To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Baldwin, 7 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
It is most probable W Hobby is the author of the piece , he lives at that place and is supposed to write much for the Herald. In my former letter on that subject , I suggested there might be some foundation for such remarks, that I considered the question clearly confined to the three, of these, two had been reputed ancient whigs but modern tories, the other a uniform modern whig but not...
25291To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 31 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed you have the Leyden Gazettes up to this day, the last of which contains the Treaties of Peace lately made between France & Russia & Prussia. The first stipulates for the Conditional mediation of the Empr. of Russia towards making a peace between France & England, but the Condition is of nature which may tend to defeat the Object it is ostensibly designed to promote. I have the honor...
25292To Thomas Jefferson from James Patton, 29 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
By this mornings mail, the inclosed Letter for Mr Eppes reached me under cover from Kingston Jamaica—and I have presumed that in taking the liberty of inclosing it to you—was ensuring a safe & certain conveyance, and in so doing, I have ever supposed that it will probably reach Him with more dispatch than by any direction I could give it— I have the Honor to be Sir with great respect, yr most...
25293To James Madison from James Monroe, 9 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
We arrived here yesterday in 29. days from the Hook. The voyage was as favorable in other respects as it was in point of dispatch, having experienc’d no storm or other unpleasant incident in it, the sea sickness of my family excepted. To avoid the expence of entering the port with the ship, the Captn. had contracted to land us from the road which he proposed doing in his own boat, but as there...
25294To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Rounsavell, 24 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Sir I Rec:d your note of the 23d and am Sincerely Sorry, and am Sencible of the improiety of trobeling you in the Station you are now in: with any thing that Requires So much Study as I Said in my letter I had Some Doubts: I must now do my Self the justice to Say I have none: and am happy to State that I have fell uppon a Cheap plan: and an old aquaintance both able and willing to assist me in...
25295To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Smith, 4 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to request your signature to the accompanying Commissions & Warrants— They are all old appointments excepting George Grey Grubb , who has been particularly recommended by Mr Leiper of Philaa. & has been sometime an acting Midsm. I have the honor to be with the greatest respect & esteem, Sir, your mo: ob Sr. RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “President U: States”; endorsed by TJ as...
25296To James Madison from Andrew Ellicott, 2 October 1805 (Madison Papers)
With this you will receive a packet directed to our Minister Mr. Armstrong: it contains a number of astronomical observations for Mr. Delambre, one of the perpetual secretaries to the national institute of france. I wish your interest with Mr. Armstrong, to have my letters delivered, and the answers, when put in his hands, either forwarded with his dispatches to you, or sent to our consul Mr....
25297To Thomas Jefferson from James Pemberton, 22 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope thou duly received my letter of 22d 7 mon. last covering a Copy of the Second Report to the African Institution in London which was forwd. ⅌ Post. This is intended to convey to thee one Copy of Clarkson’s History of the Slaves Trade &ca. agreeably to thy directions which I esteem an interesting Compilation and expect it will meet the Presidents approbation when leisure will permit his...
25298From James Madison to James Bowdoin, 18 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
Mr. James Barry, of this City, who has a Claim to a considerable Amount upon the Spanish Government for unfulfilled Contracts, has requested that it might be recommended to your patronage. He requests it, as having been depending for several years under the management of his Agent at Madrid, but without advancing to a prospect of adjustment, notwithstanding the clearness of his right, upon the...
25299To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth House Trist, 21 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
You were so kind as to offer to forward my letters to Mr Monroe I avail my self of your always friendly disposition to oblige and inclose one for that purpose. I hope you continue to enjoy your health. the family at Edge Hill I had the pleasure to hear yesterday were well The expectation that we entertaind of being on the Mississippi this winter begins to subside Browses last letter 14th Sept...
25300From William Hull to Thomas Jefferson, 10 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Governor Hull wishes to enquire of the Secretary of State, whether he received his Letter inclosing a Copy of the proclamation, he was directed to issue, and whether for the reasons stated in his Letter the President, thought it expedient, to authorize the Governor, or any other officer, to grant permission to cut such quantities of pine timber as was absolutely necessary, under the peculiar...