51To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 13 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
Admiral Sir R Strachan is arived in Ly’nhaven Bay in the Cæsar of 84 guns with the Triumph of 74 & L Topaze frigate said to be from Halifax. The Leopard of 50 guns from Bermuda is also arived. The Melampus has taken in a new bowsprit & fitted & joind the other. It is reported they have a large Number of American seamen on board, five of whom made their escape from the Melampus the 3d. instant...
52To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 21 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeable to your request I now send to the care of Mr Deblois, a Keg of Myrtle wax—The gentleman who forwarded it to me has not informed me of the quantity. I have not seen it, I shall be pleased if you find it to be of a good quality—We had the day before yesterday a great fall of snow—Great part of it yet remains—The weather is uncommon for this season—we have ice in abundance. Recieve the...
53To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 19 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 July 1802, Norfolk. “The wines & Brandy lie ready for an opty. to Fredricksbg. & will be shipped the first. The Madeira is cased as you desired & is very fine so is the brandy & Sherry having got some very old.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.
54To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 6 August 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed you by my youngest Son George , who is traveling for his health, being a stranger in your part of the Country, I beg leave to introduce him to you & shall be happy in making returns to any of your freinds traveling this way, with my best wishes I am respectfully Yr. Obt Set. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 23 Sep. and “by George Newton” and so recorded in SJL ....
55To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 10 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeable to your desire I wrote for two pipes best wine for you & one for myself which I am in hopes agreeable to my freinds promise will be of far superior quality to any we have yet had. we have nothing new here no late arivals. the Brittish Creuze of our Coasts impress men & have as I have heard taken some Spanish vessels laden with flour from Baltimore to Havanna. wishing you health &...
56From Thomas Newton to Gabriel Duvall, 24 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
Dr. James H. Blake will do himself the pleasure of presenting you this Letter. It affords me satisfaction to introduce him to you. He is a Native of Maryland, and has for several years represented the County of Fairfax in Virginia in the Legislature of that State. He has now become a resident of Washington. This Gentleman is a Republican of the first order and deserves well of his Country. I...
57To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 30 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure of informing you that Coll Davies is on the recovery & in fair way of soon being well. the Emigrants, especially from Ireland have suffered greatly, many have died; the inhabitants are generally healthy who have been used to our climate & except late setlers I know of none that have been ill & very few have the common fall complaint as yet, & I hope the setting in of the NE...
58To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 5 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 5 September 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “I Received yesterday a letter from Jno Hamilton Esqr. the Brittish Consul, inclosing a list of deserters from the Brittish Ship of War Chichester requesting my aid & assistance in takin them up, I inform’d him that I had no power to do so, & referd him to the Laws of Virginia which gave powers to the justices, to issue...
59To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 17 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed is a letter from the Consul of Mersailes, with a box of Artichoke roots, which I have sent by Capt. Butler who has promised to deliver them, having the Brittish Ambasadors furniture on board to deliver at the City of Washington—wish you health & happiness I am very respectfully Yr Obt Servt DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
60To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 11 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 11 August 1806, Collectors Office, Norfolk. “Your letters by the last post [not found] I received this moment (11 O’Clock) & made immediate inquiry for a vessel bound in 3 days to Boston but could find none, that will sail for there in any time to get the rice to hand for the intended purpose therefore shall not Ship it.” Adds in a postscript: “There appears a mistake in...
61To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 27 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
I Received your Certificates respecting Streatland the impressed Seaman on board The Albion Capt Douglas. Application was made to the Brittish consul on the subject he has not communicated to my the results yet, but I have no doubt of his attention as he has generally used his interest in the release of impressed Americans. The Brittish c ruising off our Coasts frequently run in & out of the...
62To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 18 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 18 September 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “The Impeteaux a French 74 gun ship Was drove on shore, near Currituck Inlet, & burnt, by the Brittish ships cruising off our coasts, the particulars of which, no doubt will be laid before you, they have made no report, to this office; near 700 men were landed from the Brittish Frigate Melampus at this place. Several swam on...
63To James Madison from Thomas Newton, Jr., 12 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
I now do myself the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of yr favor. I will endeavor to procure the best Cyder. My father says he has no more wine of the same batch of which you had some, but requests me to inform you that he has Brazil wine in hdds of an excellent quality such he can recommend. Should you wish to have a hdd: please to inform me and give directions when it is to sent [ sic ] &...
64To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 30 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
I transmit to you the documents delivered to me by Genl. Mathews when the Command of a detachment from the Militia devolved on me. You are already informed that I could obtain the discharge but of one Seaman by the name of Rutt. The documents were left with the commanding officer of the British Squadron the 30th. of Ultimo and were not returned before Sunday last. The reflection is no less...
65To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 22 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I Received your favor the wine similar & of the same cargo was shipped & expect with you before it came to hand. The Brasil wine I think superior & price $350 dollars little of such wine is imported; the President has had some of the quality, but most here, give a preferance to the last importation; what is sent, if it gets to hand as shipped, I have no doubt will please; I have some of the...
66To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 23 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
I transmit a note which I have just received from Dr. Fernandes. It gives information of the arrival at Falmouth of the Osage, having on board as passengers Messrs. Nourse and Lewis. He does not vouch for the truth of the report, which says, that Mr. Armstrong had left Paris, nor for the declaration of the Emperor that he would have no neutrals. The Emperor has certainly more judgment than to...
67To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 28 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed is a receipt for a Hd of old Brasil wine, which I hope will meet your approbation. I think it of superior quality to any I have lately seen. As mine frequently gets spoild in fining I recommend to you my mode by which I have generally clear wine. The Cask is fixed on the stand on the head & about a pint of milk thrown into it, shaking the cask well on pooring the milk in. The best way...
68To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 18 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
By the miscarriage of the two last mails from the City of Washington, I apprehend if any dispatches were sent relative to the supplies to the Brittish Brig Columbine Capt. Bradshaw, they were lost; should that be the case, I will thank you to forward duplicats. I have however to inform you that Capt. Bradshaw without giving me any notice has quitted his station & gone to the Capes or Lynhaven...
69To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 3 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. James M. Murdaugh of this place intends travelling through the Western parts of this State, in passing by your seat, it is his wish to call and become acquainted with you. To gratify an inclination so natural in a gentleman of Mr. Murdaugh respectability is pleasing to me. I take the liberty of introducing this gentleman to you. I remain with sentiments of high respect & consideration Yr....
70To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 15 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 15 July 1806, Collectors Office, Norfolk. “One of the vessels you mentioned as equipping to Cruise against the Brittish trade, has left Hampton, & gone to Suffolk with a pretence to obtain papers there, which cannot be done, I am inform’d that four carriages guns have been put on board her, without Carriages wch. in my opinion cannot be deem’d balast, & can be easily...
71To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 11 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly received your liberal donation of two Hundred dollars & have placed it in the hands of a Committee, appointed by our corporation for distribution to the sufferers, by the fire, they only shall know from me, that you was the good donor; with a request that no private donations should be published in the news papers. the Conflagration was tremenduous & awful, beyond description, the great...
72To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 6 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I deliverd your packet to Mr Purviance yesterday & expect he will sail this day or tomorrow, the wind being fair. I am very respectfully yr obt Servt DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
73To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 14 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 14 August 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “The Schooner Tartar belonging to Chas & Joseph Cooper of Hampton is now here, being one of the vessels which the Brittish envoy supposed was fitting for a cruizer against his nation, she is built on the pilot boat plan: with a trunk fore and aft, small window holes are in the trunk, and a platform below for the accomodation of...
74To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 30 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 30 September 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “The Brittish Ship of War Bellona Capt Douglas of 74 Guns & Amazon Frigate Capt Parker with another Ship are in Hampton road, wanting a Supply of water & provisions, a fleet is cruising ⟨o⟩ff our Coasts. We had a severe gale ⟨o⟩f wind yesterday & expect great damage has been done.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; docketed by...
75To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 18 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have not the pleasure of knowing whether the Cyder sent you proved to your liking, what was delivered here from the same person proved good, & I hope yours did also—if not please inform me & more particular care shall be taken if you should want more of having it put up by some of my friends. & be assured whatever we have this way shall be on notice sent of the best that can be procured, as...
76To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 31 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed are Copies of letters received from Capt. Bradshan of the Brittish brig Columbine, & Coll Hamilton, respecting dispatches which he has brought here, as Capt. Bradshan informs me. I beg to refer you to their letters, & my answer thereto; I shall be much obliged for instructions on this subject, as I suppose they will frequently come with dispatches, which I beg may be defined, to whom...
77To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 6 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
Above is a copy of a report made to me by Capt Harrison, which I considered my duty to forward. All vessels are stop pe d coming to this place & fired at within our harbours. This report I was requested to forward to you for yr consideration. I am respectfully Yr. Obt Servt DNA : RG 59—ML—Miscellaneous Letters.
78To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 29 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
Above is a Copy of a letter I rece’d from Coll Hamilton respectg Wm. Streatland & Thos’ Whitfield. The latter I was informed of and apply’d for his release, which I do on every occasion, which I hope will meet yr. approbation. I expect the Brittish Ships have taken Hampton roads for their winters station & occasionally to cruise out &C. I am very respectfully Yr obt Servt. DNA : RG...
79To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 19 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you yesterday that I had sent the Cutter Jefferson, after the Brittish Brig Columbine, with copies of my letters to Capt. Bradshaw, Capt. Ham returned last night, & informs me that the Brig had proceeded to Sea, & return’d my letters. I beg leave to refer you to my letter of yesterday, regarding a station to be fixed &C in case of distress & bringing in dispatches. The first gale of...
80To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 16 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 6th I received and am glad the Cyder had got to hand. I have not the acct. of it at present or should forward it. two pipes of Brazil wine shall be sent you the first good opty. if you wou’ld say how many you wou’d take yearly, I would order them with my own, of superior quality—my intentions are to send only for as many pipes as my freinds want & import none for promiscuous...
81To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 23 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 23 August 1806, Collectors Office, Norfolk. “The above is a Copy of a report made by Capt Vickery, of the conduct of Capt Stopford of the Chichester Brittish Ship of War lying at anchor in Hampton road. He has an American citizen which we have proved & will not deliver him up, & said if Jesus Christ was to come on board he would not do it. I am told he ta⟨kes⟩ the liberty...
82To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 22 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor by Genl. Dearborne I received & thank you for the introduction of him, his stay here is so short a time, that we cannot have the pleasure of shewing what our Country affords & at present our trade is very dull, it being the season when our vessels are all out. I shall be ever glad to see any of your freinds, & hope when they come this way you will let me know them. whenever you...
83To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 11 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed are the reports I have received from Capt: Ham of the Cutter Jefferson. They explain themselves. I beg leave to inform you that, I have heard that Capt: Douglass of the Belona has purchased two large pilot built boats, has fitted them out & they carry Brittish Colours. It is further said our Citizens, pilots are imploy ed in them. One of these boats were complained off as bought by...
84To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 22 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 14th I recd. yesterday afternoon, being unacquainted with a proper person to fill the place of Mr Kirby, I applyd to Capt. Robt. Baron , who informd me that mr David Brodie living there, Hampton was a man fitting for the place, mr Brodie I have often noticed as a serious steady man, & from Mr. Barons assurance believe him to be a good man for the purpose. Mr Chisman I know...
85To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 12 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I received your letter of the 7th. The negroes have been sent on Shore by a flagg to the commanding Military officer. One man has also been deliverd who I beleive may have become a Citizen since the peace of 1783 but go where he will he is nusance a drunken sott. I will thank you if you have any document respecting a Chrs. Hewson if you would forward it me. He has inform’d Capts. Douglass &...
86To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 22 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Samuel B. Archer a young gentleman Of worth and a good republican, in passing by your Seat, feels a strong desire of paying his respects to you. He has intimated to me his wish—It is with pleasure I comply with it. Permit me to introduce him to you. Yrs with sentiments Of the highest respects & esteem DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
87To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 7 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have long known Capt. F. Bright, & have ever considered him as a faithful officer to the public. he commanded the Armed Brig Northampton belonging to the State & was esteemd for activity & discipline during the war—since the commencement of the General Government he has been employ’d in the Revenue service in which I have ever believed him a vigilant Officer having the interest of his...
88To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 25 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I Received your favor of the 18th I most sincerely wish I had it in my power to recommend to you a person, to fill the place of Mr Wilkins at Cherrystone, but I am so little acquainted, that I have it not in my power.—The Eastern shore, I apprehend contains but few republicans & those I am acquainted with, I have reason to beleive if Mr. Peter Bowdoin would accept the office, he would...