8491To James Madison from Richard Söderström, 26 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Richard Söderström. 26 March 1806, Washington. “I have the honor to address you on a Subject well known to you the Situation of the owners of the Brign. Henrick and Her Cargo, after the very able report and Statement of facts exhibited by you, in which the propriety of Compensation has been so Clearly and honorably urged, I shall not trespass on your important time by detailing the...
8492To James Madison from John Konkapot Jr., 27 March 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor with pleasure and satisfaction to write to you a few lines, hoping they will be acceptable by your good friendship to the Natives of this our noble country; and at the sametime wishing you will be so kind as to excuse me for taking so much liberty to write to you, being compeled to do so, on account of my being sick ever since I have been confind in this city Jail, which I am...
8493To James Madison from John Atkinson, 27 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Atkinson. 27 March, New York. “My Friend Mr: George Joy ⟨re⟩quests me to procure for him here […] Signatures as a recommendation for the Consulship of Rotterdam and forward th⟨em⟩ to you. ’Tis so long since he left this City that few Merchants who are acquainted with him are to be found, of course I find difficulty in getting Signatures, but were his Merits known I am satisfied...
8494To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 27 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 27 March 1806, New Orleans. “On the 24. instant, the House of Assembly formed a Quorum; and on the following day I delivered to them an Address, of which the inclosed is a Copy. “I am anxious to learn the real state of affairs between the United States, and foreign nations—and particularly so, as it relates to Spain. The free navigation of the Mobile, by...
8495To James Madison from Justin Pierre Plumard Derieux, 27 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Justin Pierre Plumard Derieux. 27 March 1806, “Staunton Augusta Cty. in Vga.” “I have receiv’d the $93.66c. you have been so very Kind as to send me, and for which I beg you to accept my greatest thanks and acknowledgments. “I am now residing in Staunton and would be very thankful to you, Sir, if you will do me the favour to direct me here the letters that some of my family in France...
8496To James Madison from James Simpson, 27 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 27 March 1806, Tangier. No. 108. “No: 107 dated 12th. last Month accompanied the Accounts of this Consulate for last year, and was entrusted to Mr Gavino’s care to be forwarded. “Its with concern I have now to acquaint you that yesterday I received by Express from Mr Gwyn the unpleasant intelligence of the loss of the Brig Indefatigable of Philadelphia B F Severs Master...
8497To James Madison from John Armstrong, 28 March 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have nothing new to communicate on the subject of my letter by Mr Cabell. General Turreau’s dispatches which were to have regulated the movements here have not been received, or if received, have not been acted upon. The Negociation between France and Prussia has terminated in a treaty offensive and defensive. Among other provisions it is whispered that the ports of Germany are to be shut...
8498To James Madison from John Fowler and Others, 28 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Fowler and Others. 28 March 1806, Washington. “Understanding that an appointment for the Consulate of Tunis is under consideration of the executive we beg leave to recommend to your notice Doctor Wm. C. Smith as a Character well calculated to fill that important Station.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “Smith”). 1 p.; signed by John Fowler, Leonard Covington, Abram...
8499To James Madison from the House of Representatives, 28 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From the House of Representatives. 28 March 1806. “Mr. Joseph Clay presented to the House a petition of Jared Shattuck, a subject of the King of Denmark, by Elliston and John Perot, his attornies, which was received and read, praying to be relieved from losses and damages, sustained by the illegal capture of a vessel and cargo, the property of the petitioner, by one of the public armed...
8500To James Madison from William Jarvis, 28 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Jarvis. 28 March 1806, Lisbon. “The last letter I had the honor to address you was dated 7the. Inst: & went by the Ship Hunter Captain Bayne (Via) Alexandria. Inclosed I have the pleasure to send a Copy. “Two days since a Verbal order was given by the Provedor to the Guarda Mor of health to enforce the same regimen regarding the American Vessels loaded with grain, as was...
8501To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 28 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Tobias Lear. 28 March 1806, Algiers. “I have the honor to inform you that I have this day drawn upon you, two Setts of Exchange as follows. “$500 } at 30 days Sight in favor of Mr John Wingate. “2500 } “3000—Say for three thousand Dollars, for Value received in the freight of the Ship Raleigh in bringing a Cargo of Wheat from Malta to this place, on Account of the Regency, and which...
8502From James Madison to Alexander J. Dallas, 29 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Alexander J. Dallas. 29 March 1806, Department of State. “I have caused the second section of the ‘Act in addition to the Act, entitled “an Act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States,’” as printed by Duane & Smith, to be compared with the roll, which is found to agree exactly with it.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 15). 1 p. For the 14 July 1798 Sedition...
8503To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 29 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 29 March 1806, New Orleans. “The news from Nachetoches is of an unpleasant nature. Spanish troops to the number of four hundred, accompanied by some Indians, are assembled on the Sabine, and threaten to advance and to maintain the same position (near to Nachetoches) from which a Small spanish Guard was lately driven by Captain Turner under the orders of Major...
8504To James Madison from Robert Williams, 29 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Robert Williams. 29 March 1806, Washington, Mississippi Territory. “Finding that the distribution of the laws of the United States in this Territory in volume⟨s⟩ alone, is attended with considerable delay, much more so than is conducive to a timely knowledg⟨e⟩ and understanding of them, I take the liberty of suggesting the expediency of extending their publicati⟨on⟩ through the medium...
8505From James Madison to Josef Bruno Magdalena, 30 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Josef Bruno Magdalena. 30 March 1806, Department of State. “In answer to your letter of the 26th. instant [not found], requesting to be informed of the mode in which the business of Spain with this Government may be conducted, within the United States under existing circumstances, I have to remark, that communications will be received in cases requiring them, from whatever Spanish...
8506From James Madison to Thomas Farmar, 31 March 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have received the letter which you wrote me on the 11th. inst. by direction of the Committee appointed by a general meeting of the Merchants of New York. The solicitude of those engaged in foreign commerce at the present crisis which led to the application, could not fail to awaken the regret that the course of mercantile operations could not in all cases be regulated by a more precise...
8507From James Madison to Soliman Melimeni, 31 March 1806 (Madison Papers)
In answer to your letter of 18 inst, which adheres in substance to that of the 11th, I must refer you to mine of 17 which expresses the sentiments and views of the President. It remains therefore only to ascertain thro’ the proper officers of the UStates in the Mediterranean how far the Bey of Tunis, after limiting his request to a restitution of the captured vessels, and after so explaining...
8508To James Madison from James Monroe, 31 March 1806 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 13. Jany. is the last that I have received. The pamphlet enclosed with it has been republished here and I have this day transmitted a copy of it to Mr. Fox, with whom I had an interview on the 28th. I had expected from what passed between us on the 11th. that before this much progress woud have been made in the adjustment of our affairs; I am however, sorry to add that this...
8509From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 31 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Albert Gallatin. 31 March 1806, Department of State. “I request you to be pleased to issue a warrant for one hundred & two dollars & sixty nine cents, on the appropriations for the relief of Seamen, in favor of Nicholas Gilman, in whose favor the enclosed bill was drawn upon me on the 30th. June last, by Wm. Jarvis, the Consul of the United States at Lisbon, who is to be charged with the...
8510To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 31 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Sylvanus Bourne. 31 March 1806, Amsterdam. “I have lately received from the Department of State two Copies of a Pamphlet entitled, ‘An Examination of the British Doctrine which Subjects to Capture a neutral trade not open in time of peace’ and I have perused with much interest this monument of deep research & critical investigation of the principles of the Laws of nations & their...
8511To James Madison from Mary Randolph, 31 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Mary Randolph. 31 March 1806, Richmond. “It is with extreme diffidence I address you on a subject of great importance to a very particular Friend; but I rely for forgiveness, on your goodness of Heart, with which I have long been acquainted. Mr Jones the Loan Officer has been declining for some time and now lies at the point of death. I earnestly entreat your interest for Mr George...
8512To James Madison from Charles Willson Peale, 1 April 1806 (Madison Papers)
The other two Polygraphs for Tripoli I have this Day put on board the Schooner Caroline commanded by Captn. Fisher, the Bill of Lading enclosed. The Captn. tels me that he intends to sail on tomorrow. I hope that which went by he way of appoquinomy has arrived in good condition. It was by accident I heard of the present conveyance, for I was led to believe that I could not find a passage by...
8513To James Madison from Robert Williams, 1 April 1806 (Madison Papers)
I am apprehensive this quarter of the Union is not long destined to a state of peace—from the best and latest accounts I expect every day to hear of the shedding of blood on the west side of the Mississippi river; and expectations are not more favorable from the neighbourhood of Mobille; for since the shutting of that port the people have become much more irritable than heretofore, and it’s...
8514From James Madison to Richard Harrison, 1 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Richard Harrison. 1 April 1806, Department of State. “In answer to your request [not found], I have to state that Mr. Livingston’s salary, as Minister Plenipotentiary to France, commenced on the 23d. Septr. 1801, and ended on the 18 Novr. 1804, being the day of delivering his letter of recall.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 15). 2 pp.
8515From James Madison to Robert Power, 1 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Robert Power. 1 April 1806, Department of State. “It being represented that you detain the Seal & official documents of the late Mr. G. W. Mc.Elroy, under the apprehension that you would not be justified in delivering them to his successor Mr. John James Armstrong without an order from this Department, I have thought proper to direct that they be given up to him without delay.” Letterbook...
8516From James Madison to John Cotton Smith, 1 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To John Cotton Smith. 1 April 1806, Department of State. “The enclosed memorial of Messrs. Nicklin & Griffith and others respecting the intervention of Genl. Armstrong in their claim in the case of the New Jersey, the documents received with it, the extract of the Genl’s. letter of the 26 Novr. last, also enclosed, together with a copy of a letter of the 25 August to him from this...
8517To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 1 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Appleton. 1 April 1806, Leghorn. “I had the honor of addressing you on the 27. february inclosing a list of American Vessels sail’d from this port during the last six months of the year 1805, also my Account of disbursements to distress’d seamen &c. for the year, with their Attendant vouchers. In the course of the last month the U:S. Schooner Captn. Evans arrived here but from a...
8518To James Madison from William Clark, 1 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Clark. 1 April 1806, Washington. “My last respects from Embden, under date of October 20th. Ulto. informed you of the little probability of any important future trade between the United States & that place; & that consequently, there no longer existed any inducement for me to remain there. I flatter myself nevertheless that during my residence at Embden, my services have been in...
8519To James Madison from John Gibson, 1 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Gibson. 1 April 1806, Vincennes, Indiana Territory. “You are respectfully requested to order payment of the above account of Thirty six dollars to Mr. George Wallace _______ or to his order.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 217, First Auditor’s Accounts, no. 18,477). RC 1 p. The enclosure (1 p.; with Wagner’s note: “This document ought to be taken to the Auditor’s Office, where the...
8520To James Madison from Richard Söderström, 1 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Richard Söderström. 1 April 1806, Washington. “Well knowing how large a portion of your time is ingrossed by the Weightier affairs of Government, I feel reluctance in trespassing on you for a moment with those of lesser concern; but the Interest of those I represent, to them of infinite importance, makes it indispensable that I should solicit an answer in writing to the note on the...