4301From James Madison to Tobias Lear, 25 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have duly received your Letters of Feby 12th. and 28th. the latter of which includes your Journal from Febry 1st. to that date. The latter having but just come to hand, has been but barely perused. We are fully sensible of the difficulties and anxieties into which you have been thrown by the late occurrences. It is with pleasure that I can console you with an Assurance, that your exertions...
4302From James Madison to Louis-André Pichon, 25 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State has laid before the President the note of Mr. Pichon of the 17th. inst. and has the honor to assure him that his communications on the subject of St. Domingo, and the arrival there of an armament from France, have been received with all the interest which the ties of sincere friendship between the United States and the French Republic ought to inspire. The note of the...
4303From James Madison to Louis-Thomas Villaret-Joyeuse, 25 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that the President of the United States has recd. your letter of the 17th. Instant. He takes that just interest in its communications, which ought to flow from the friendly dispositions of the United States towards the French Republic, and from the importance which the future condition of St. Domingo may bear to other countries, as well as to that of which it...
4304To James Madison from Wilson Cary Nicholas, [ca. 25 March] 1802 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed letter was sent to me by Genl. Marshal, who begs that you will send it under cover to Mr. Livingston with a request that he will give it a conveyance. I have obtained a list of all the French Vessels that were captured by the vessels of the U. S. upon comparing that list with your report I find it contains upwards of twenty vessels not included in your report, I have marked all...
4305To James Madison from James Anderson, 25 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 March 1802, Paris. Requests JM to confirm his appointment, made by Fulwar Skipwith, as vice-agent of the U.S. at the port of Cette. Recalls his service as commercial agent for fourteen months at Brest in the years 1794–95. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cette, vol. 1). 2 pp.; marked “Duplicate”; docketed by Brent. Anderson was confirmed as commercial agent at Cette (now Sète) in January 1803 (...
4306To James Madison from William Savage, 25 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 March 1802, Kingston, Jamaica. Encloses a list of American seamen discharged from [British] ships of war at Kingston since his last list. Also sends a list of “Americans still on board the navy here” and suggests that many can be liberated if documents are sent in a timely manner. There are more than forty warships at Kingston; Great Britain intends to keep a strong force “during the...
4307To James Madison from James Anderson, 25 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
My friend Mr. Skipwith has thought proper to appoint me Vice Agent of The United States, at the port of Cette, in the Mediterranean. I pray You Sir, to confirm the appointment of Mr. Skipwith & I promise solemnly, that I will endeavour to fill the Office with honor & integrity. During a residence of fourteen Months, in the Years 1794 & 95, at the port of Brest, as Commercial Agent & in the...
4308To James Madison from William Savage, 25 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
This accompanys a list of American Seamen th at have been discharged from the Ships of War on this Station since I transmitted the last list, also a l ist of Americans still onboard the navy here If Documents are timely sent many of them may be liberated. We have here upwards of forty Sails of the line Frigates & Sloops included. It is the intentio n of the British Government to keep up a...
4309From Thomas Jefferson to the Senate, 25 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The act fixing the military peace establishment of the US. rendering it necessary that the officers retained in service should, in most cases be transferred into regiments different from those to which their commissions attach them, new commissions are deemed necessary for them, as well as for those entitled to promotion, and for the Ensigns newly nominated. the inclosed report from the...
4310To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 25 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The young Gentleman to whom the enclosed letter is addressed, has been recommended by Mr. Page , for reinstatement in the navy. If you have no objection the enclosed letter shall be forwarded. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 45 , LSP ); at head of text: “The President.” Enclosure: Smith to Hugh Wallace Wormeley, 25 Mch. 1802, informing Wormeley that he has been reinstated as a midshipman in the navy and...
4311To Thomas Jefferson from John Berry, [on or before 1 June 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
The Petition John Berry of Georgetown District of Columbia Respectfully Sheweth That he has been indited and fined in two Cases as it will appear by the Annexed transcripts, and by Virtue thereof confined in the Goal of the City and County of Washington District of Columbia, Since the twenty sixth day of March Last past, is unable to pay the fine or Costs accruing thereon or any part thereof—...
4312To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Truxtun, 26 March 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
As an officer Sacrifised by party Spirit & in the hope of a favourable change in the affairs of our once free and happy Country, I think it a duty to address you as one of the remaining honest political fathers of it. The present administration finding as I verily believe, that it was not possible to Succeed in bringing me over to prostitute my principles by forsaking the federal cause and...
4313From James Madison to Robert R. Livingston, 26 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
My last was of the 16th. instant to which I have nothing new to add on American claims, but to repeat our anxiety to learn the result of your proceedings on that subject. I have received yours of Jany 13th. with the papers to which it refers. The copy of the Treaty between France and Spain has been republished as you will find in the National Intelligencer of this City, from a Paris Gazette....
4314From James Madison to Jacob Clement, 26 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 March 1802, Department of State, Washington. Acknowledges receipt of Clement’s letter of 2 Feb. [not found] concerning the capture of the brigantine Experience . Since the claim appears to fall under the terms of the convention with France, suggests Clement make a representation of his case to Robert R. Livingston and returns his papers for that purpose. Printed copy (Paul F. Hoag Catalogue...
4315To James Madison from Andrew Ellicott, 26 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 March 1802, Lancaster. “The bearer Moses Cotes has communicated to me his plan of an improved Saw-Mill, for which I presume he will be asking for a Patent. I think the improvement merits attention, as it combines simplicity with usefulness. I hope by this time you have recovered your health.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. On 1 Apr. 1802 Moses Coates was granted a patent for his “Improvement in a saw...
4316To James Madison from Levi Lincoln, 26 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 March 1802, Washington. “In answer to your communications, as contained in the letter of the attorney Genl. of the Mississippi territory, enclosed by Governor Claiborne respecting claims to vacant lands in that territory, I can state little more than general principles, and a loose opinion on the described cases.… Nothing can be clearer, than that all grants, made by the Spanish Government...
4317To James Madison from Hans Rudolph Saabye, 26 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 March 1802, Copenhagen. Transmits a duplicate of his last letter of 16 Jan. Has since received JM’s letter of 28 Nov. 1801 regarding Henry Harrison of New Jersey, who “has been found here in the capacity of a Private in one of the Regiments, quartered in this city, where he was listed for the space of eight years.” Has gained Harrison’s discharge by reimbursing the regiment for its outlay...
4318To James Madison from Hans Rudolph Saabye, 26 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
Under this cover I have the honor to transmit to you duplicate of my last respects of 16 Janur. I have since had the happiness of receiving yours of 28 Nov. last. The young man Henry Harrison of New Jersey therein mentioned, has been found here in the capacity of a Private in one of the Regiments, quartered in this city, where he was listed for the space of eight years. The Comander of said...
4319To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington McElroy, 26 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Being informed that your Excellency has been pleased to grant my solicited commission of Consul for the Canary Islands, and that your Excellency Condescended personally to have my petition complyed with in a manner which I do not merit, nor could have expected; beg leave to offer you the homage of my warmest acknowledgements and assurances of my great respect. My Father who is now fast...
4320From James Madison to Samuel G. Perkins, 27 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Madison presents his compliments to Mr. Perkins, & incloses the letters of which he wished to be the bearer to Mr. Yard. The one which concerns Mr. Higginson & Mr. Perkins as well as Mr. Yard, is left open for Mr. P’s perusal. RC ( DNA : RG 76, Spain, Treaty of 1819, Allowed Claims, vol. 23). Addressed by JM to Perkins at “Stelles Hotel / East of the Capitol.” The letter was probably JM to...
4321From James Madison to Charles Pinckney, 27 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Higginson & Mr. Perkins of Boston have represented to this department that they have a claim of great importance which they propose to address to the Spanish Government for injuries in South America, to a commercial undertaking for which the necessary sanctions had been given by the competent authorities. Mr. James Yard of Philadelphia will address to that Government a claim of still...
4322To James Madison from Richard Bland Lee, 27 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
Mrs. Lee requests me to send under cover to you the inclosed. Permit me to add an hope that you will visit us again on your way to Orange for two reasons, one on account of the pleasure it will always afford us to see you here, & the other that you may judge of my farming operations, and aid me with your advice as to future projèts. Such is the increasing acrimony of Party spirits if I am to...
4323To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 27 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
The vessel not going so soon as was expected gives me an opportunity of informing you that the definitive treaty was signed the day before yesterday differing very little from the preliminary Articles. You will find it in the enclosed papers. It is however understood that Martinique is to remain with the british till the debts are ⟨paid for French prisoners.⟩ I send you a note (No 1) from the...
4324Account of Samuel Harrison Smith with the State Department, 27 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 March 1802, Department of State. Lists Smith’s charges from November 1801 to 1 Mar. 1802 amounting to $287 for printing forms and circulars, among them 250 copies of the Convention of 1800, 250 letters of marque, 550 land warrants, and 100 copies of JM’s circular letter to consuls. Ms ( DNA : RG 217, First Auditor’s Accounts, no. 13,218). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by JM. PJM-SS Robert...
4325To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Bishop, 27 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Having received a Commission as Collector of this district during the pleasure of the President, I possess my faculties sufficiently to feel grateful for the confidence reposed and for the conclusive manner in which my appointment was vindicated:—& I retain my hand writing sufficiently to express this gratitude. Being recovered from a long season of sickniss I shall endeavour to perform...
4326To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 27 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you an estimate of expenditures for the Army of the United States, for the year 1802, conformably to the Act of the 16th inst: The several items which compose the aggregate sums in this estimate, where they are not specified, will be found on a recurrence to an annual estimate made by this department, under date of the 28. of Oct. 1801. I have also subjoined a...
4327To Thomas Jefferson from John Page, 27 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
On the night of the 17th. I received your Favor of the 20th. Ultimo & 9th. instant, & hastened to thank you for the strong proofs it conveyed to me of your Friendship, for I sat down that moment, & began to make my Acknowledgments in the best manner I could; thanking you for your candid Statement, & particularly for your permission to take time for considering your offer, with all the probable...
4328To Thomas Jefferson from Nicholas Reib, 27 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the Pleasure to receive your Letter dated the 27th. of February in Answer to my last for which I deem myself obligated to you. by which I observe that it is not in the Power of you to promote any Settlement in regard to my Claims to the U.S. but refer me to the Legislature. I mentioned to you in my former Letter that an act had been passed Solely for me Ascertaining that I should receive...
4329To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin H. Latrobe, 27 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Philadelphia, 27 Mch. 1802 . Latrobe takes the liberty to offer ideas on the canal intended to connect the Chesapeake and Delaware Bays. He is assured of the practicability of the project and shall not take up TJ’s time proving it. The principal difficulty will be to prevent the jealousies of Baltimore and Philadelphia from resulting in an imperfect or useless work. Baltimore fears that in a...
4330To Alexander Hamilton from Philip Schuyler, 28 March 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
In a letter from Mrs. Church of tuesday last she mentions that my dear Eliza had been very much indisposed, but was better. as no mention is made of the disorder with which she has been afflicted, we apprehend that she has miscarryed, we are extremely anxious for further Accounts and pray they may be such as shall do away our apprehensions. The Regents of the university have directed their...
4331To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 28 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
Hearing of an opportunity by an American Gentleman to Bourdeaux I avail myself of it to send you a Book containing a general list of what are here called the reales derechos of the Customhouses & a pretty good view of their commercial regulations. It is in Spanish & I could get no translation of it either in French or English but as it appears to be complete on the subjects it treats of you...
4332To James Madison from James Blake, 28 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 March 1802, Baltimore. In answer to JM’s letter of 21 Mar. [not found], received 27 Mar., reports his inability to “proceed to my department in France” because of claims “amounting to eleven or twelve thousand dollars” against his wife’s estate that remain to be settled; “it will not, probably, be in my power to leave the United States until about the middle of next summer.” Has been unable...
4333To James Madison from Daniel C. Brent, ca. 28 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
Ca. 28 March 1802. Points out that the congressional session is ending and nothing has been done regarding the District of Columbia. “So defective & oppressive is the present system, as it relates to Jails & Warrant-Executions, that I feel it a duty to state them.… The Laws of Congress assumeing the Jurisdiction over the District of Columbia have mad[e] no provision for erecting Jail’s, the...
4334To James Madison from George Washington McElroy, 28 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 March 1802, Philadelphia. Requests JM “to deliver the bearer hereof Mr. Yznardy my commission; directing me to whom I must deliver the required bonds.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Tenerife, vol. 1). 1 p.; docketed by Brent, with the note “Commission sent.” A full transcription of this document has been added to the digital edition.
4335To James Madison from James Blake, 28 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
In answer to your letter of the 21st. instant, which I had the honor to receive only last evening, I beg leave to assure you, I wish to proceed to my department in France, as soon as possible: but that, in consequence of claims, amounting to eleven or twelve thousand dollars, being brought against the estate of my wife, on account of debts contracted by her father in the beginning of the...
4336To James Madison from George Washington McElroy, 28 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of writing you a few days ago, to which beg leave to refer. The purport of the present is to request you will have the goodness to deliver the bearer hereof Mr. Yznardy my commission; directing me to whom I must deliver the required bonds. Please accept the homage of my high respect Sir Your obd hum Servt. The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was...
4337To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Carroll, 28 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Since you did me the honor the other day to mention the subject of the Canal from the falls of Poto. to the Eastern branch, I have thought much on the subject, & satisfied you will excuse the liberty I am now takeing, have determined to address you a few lines—I see innumerable difficulties attending the plan you propose, one which you mentioned, the want of funds, The ground where you propose...
4338From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 28 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 20th. has been duly recieved. my former letters will have informed you that the lands offered by Sibbald are real pine barrens & will not bring corn at all; but that the pine lands mixed with oak and a clay foundation bring good crops of corn & wheat. in a conversation which Capt Lewis had with mr Milledge the latter observed that after getting to the hilly country, some distance...
4339To Thomas Jefferson from Leonora Sansay, [28 March 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
An american Lady who is on the point of sailing for Port au prince presumes to solicit of Mr Jefferson a letter of Protection for that place. she is highly sensible of the greatness of the honour she solicits, but is also convinc’d that the name of Mr. Jefferson alone will preserve her from every inconvenience— Lov’d by the subjects he makes happy, honour’d by admiring nations crown’d with...
4340From Thomas Jefferson to Watson & Higginbotham, 28 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The postmaster general has applied to me to recommend a postmaster for Milton to succeed mr Camden who has resigned. being not sufficiently acquainted with the characters there who might be proper and willing to accept the office, I take the liberty of solliciting you to recommend one, whom you shall consider as fit for the office and who shall consent to accept of it. it is interesting to us...
4341From John Adams to Richard Cranch, 29 March 1802 (Adams Papers)
For Value received I promise to pay Richard Cranch Esq, o n order, Two thousand two hundred and fifty one Dollars in twelve months from this date, with Interest untill paid Testis Cotton Tufts 1806. October. 13th. Received Sixty Seven Dollars and Fifty Three Cents for one half years Interest on the above Note also the further Sum of fifty one Dollars in part of principal recd. by the hand of...
4342To Alexander Hamilton from Cornelius Bogert, 29 March 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York ] March 29, 1802. Discusses the facts in the “causes of Vanderheuvel against the Columbian Insurance Company.” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Bogert was a New York City lawyer. H made the following entry in his Law Register, 1795–1804: “Columbian Insur: } Of Counsel with Bogert Company Adsm J Vandenheuvel Retainer 100” ( D , partially in H’s handwriting, New York Law...
4343From Alexander Hamilton to John Dickinson, 29 March 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
I was not, My Dear Sir, insensible to the kind attention shewn me by your letter of the 30th. of November last. But till very lately the subject has been so extremely painful to me, that I have been under a necessity of flying from it as much as possible. Time and effort and occupation have at length restored the tranquillity of my mind, sufficiently to permit me to acknowlege the kindness of...
4344From Alexander Hamilton to Benjamin Rush, 29 March 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
I felt all the weight of the obligation which I owed to you and to your amiable family, for the tender concern they manifested in an event, beyond comparison, the most afflicting of my life. But I was obliged to wait for a moment of greater calm, to express my sense of the kindness. My loss is indeed great. The highest as well as the eldest hope of my family has been taken from me. You...
4345From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 29 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State, to whom has been referred by the President of the United States a Resolution of the House of Representatives of the 23d Inst., requesting the President to communicate to that House such information as he may have received relative to the Copper mines on the South side of Lake Superior, in pursuance of a Resolution of the 16th. April 1800, authorising the appointment of...
4346To James Madison from Abraham R. Ellery, 29 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 March 1802, New York. Solicits the consulship at Naples. Refers JM to Aaron Burr for a recommendation. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “Ellery”). 1 p. Ellery’s application was unsuccessful; he moved to Natchez, Mississippi Territory, in 1803 ( Kline, Papers of Burr Mary-Jo Kline, ed., Political Correspondence and Public Papers of Aaron Burr (2 vols.; Princeton, N.J., 1983). ,...
4347To James Madison from John Elmslie, Jr., 29 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 March 1802, Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope. Has supplied the American merchant ship Equator with a mast, which he procured in lieu of a spare foreyard left behind by Captain Preble of the Essex . Encloses a promissory note [not found] from the master of the Equator to pay the secretary of the navy “what ever sum may be assessed for the value of the same.” Also encloses a copy of a protest...
4348To James Madison from Rufus King, 29 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 March 1802, London. No. 60. Annexes a copy of Lord Hawkesbury’s note announcing the signing of the definitive treaty. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, DD , Great Britain, vol. 10); letterbook copy and copy of enclosure ( NHi : Rufus King Papers, vol. 55). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by King; docketed by Brent. Cover postmarked New York, 22 May. Hawkesbury’s 29 Mar. note, copied on the...
4349To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 29 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 March 1802, Cap Français. No. 23. Transmits copies of his dispatches of 28 Feb. and 22 Mar., since which one warship and two frigates have arrived from France with troops. “ Nothing more has occurred respecting Louisiana. That it is ceded to France is true and that part of the forces sent out are intended [for] that country there is no doubt but I are still of opinion that if they touch...
4350To James Madison from Carlos Martínez de Yrujo, 29 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 March 1802, Washington. In order to preserve the friendliest relations with the U.S. government and avoid occasions for differences between the U.S. and Spain, notifies JM that the Spanish policy prohibiting neutrals from trading with Spanish colonies will be energetically enforced, even to the point of confiscating contraband vessels. Hopes the U.S. will take steps to ensure that this...