31To James Madison from James Simpson, 16 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour of transmitting with this Duplicate of No. 44, also copy of the Letter I wrote the Governor of Tangier, in answer to that I mentioned to have received from him. On same sheet is extract of a Letter from the Danish Consul at Tangier to me, containing substance of what the Governour encharged him to communicate by way of reply to my Letter to him; all which I beg leave to...
32To James Madison from James Simpson, 22 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
Meeting the desirable conveyance of the United States Schooner Enterprise returning to Washington, I have transcribed a quadruplicate of No. 124 and of The Emperours order respecting the Trade of Mogadore, which I have the honour of inclosing with this. The two Gold Watches with Chains and Keys and six Metal Watches, which have been so many years on charge, being Articles in no ways suitable...
33To James Madison from James Simpson, 4 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
No. 125 was forwarded 22d. last Month by Captain Porter of the United States Schooner Enterprise. He sailed from this Bay in the Afternoon of that day. The Mate of the Indefatigable left Mogadore on the 13h. Ulto. in the Brig Plymouth for Salem. In No. 124 I mentioned the situation the Master was in by the latest advices I had then recieved; he has since been redeemed by Mr. Renshaws...
34To James Madison from James Simpson, 22 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 22 January 1806, Tangier. No. 106. “Agreeably to my Letter of yesterdays date on general subjects, I have now the honour to advise that I have this day drawn two Bills of Exchange on you payable thirty days after presentation, to say—One Sett to order of Mr Stephen Tillinghast for Six hundred dollars, and another to my own order (to be endorsed when I may be able to...
35To James Madison from James Simpson, 30 November 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 30 November 1805, Tangier. No. 103. “The approaching close of Rhamadan requiring a supply of piece Goods, as well as of Sugar, Tea and Coffee being provided for the usual Presents made on the occasion of that Festival, I have the honor (agreeably to your Instructions of the 8th. October last year) of subjoining a Schedule of the sundry Articles I have this day requested...
36To James Madison from James Simpson, 6 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 October 1804, Tangier. No. 84. “With this I have the honour to enclose triplicate of No. 83 [24 Sept. 1804]. Advice has this day been received that on the 28h. Septr His Imperial Majestys Frigate Maimona returned to Salle with a Prussian Ship and Brig bound from Lisbon to Amsterdam and Antwerp, captured off the Coast of Portugal. “The Captain of the Maimona reports that the other Frigate of...
37To James Madison from James Simpson, 17 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 October 1803, Tangier . No. 69. “After having closed my general Report of this days Date I beg leave once more to address you in respect to the totall inadequacy of the Antient Sallary granted for the Office I am honoured with. I am almost ashamed to repeat on this subject but necessity compells me, as … it is impossible for me to continue to serve the Nation at two thousand dollars a...
38To James Madison from James Simpson, 15 December 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 December 1802, Tangier. No. 52. “The fund alluded to in the Letter you honour’d me with 21st. October being no longer within my reach, it has become necessary for me to draw Bills on you for Two thousand dollars for the Contingent expences of this Consulate, as will be more fully explained in my general Letter.” The bills, “for conveniency in passing,” are drawn in two sets of $1,000 dated...
39To James Madison from James Simpson, 5 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 5 April 1806, Tangier. No. 109. “By No 108 dated 27th. last Month I had the honour of advising the loss of the Brig Indefatigable of Philadelphia B F Severs Master in Latitude 28 and that the Crew fourteen persons in all, had unfortunately fallen into the hands of the Arabs. In order to form a fund at Mogadore to be employed in the Redemption of such part of those people,...
40To James Madison from James Simpson, 18 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to advise that agreeably to what I mentioned in No. 141 dated the 16th. Instant, I have this day taken the liberty of drawing a Bill on you for two thousand Dollars, payable thirty days after presentation to the order of Mr. John Gavino, on Account of Salary. I beg leave to request you will be pleased to direct this Bill being paid and charged against me accordingly. I have...
41To James Madison from James Simpson, 14 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
No. 40 concluded 10th. Inst., and forwarded to Gibraltar I presume is still there, and that this will go from thence with it. I have now the honour to acquaint you that yesterday the Governour sent for me, to say he had just received a Letter from the Emperour with orders to acquaint me, that since Passports could not be granted for the two Cargoes Wheat he wished to send to Tripoly, His...
42To James Madison from James Simpson, 5 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 June 1802, Tangier. No. 40. Transmits a copy of his dispatch no. 39 [13 May 1802] and encloses a translation of the minister’s response to his and the Swedish consul’s 25 Apr. letter on the intended shipment of wheat to Tripoli, “by which you will see he submits the propriety of that measure to the Letter of the Treaties of Sweden and the United States, with this Country. Unfortunately...
43To James Madison from James Simpson, 8 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour of acquainting you the Emperour reached this place on Wednesday last, but the Prime Minister Sidy Muhammed Selawy having been sent to Tetuan on some busyness His Majesty has not yet given Audience to the Consuls or any other Christian. Commodore Preble anchored in this Bay on Tuesday with the Nautilus Schooner. On Wednesday Night the New York and John Adams Frigates also...
44To James Madison from James Simpson, 17 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to wait on you with the three following accounts, arising in the concerns of the Consulate under my charge in the course of the past year. An Account of the Receipt and Expenditure of Money for Public Service, with current Contingent expences, Amounting to One thousand four hundred Ninety three dollars and fifty two Cents and wheron a Ballance remains in my hands of One...
45To James Madison from James Simpson, 27 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had the honour to receive by Captain Campbell of the Adams, the Letter you wrote me on the 30th. April; to which I must pray you will excuse my replying at length this morning. It was considered by Commodore Morris & myself proper, that I should pass over to this place, for the purpose of more speedily and effectualy makeing the Communications you encharged me with, for His Imperial Majesty...
46To James Madison from James Simpson, 8 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 October 1803, Tangier . No. 66. Informs JM that the emperor arrived in Tangier “on Wednesday last” but has held no audience because the prime minister, Sidi Mohammed Selawy, was sent on business to Tetuán. Preble anchored the Nautilus “in this Bay on Tuesday.” The frigates New York and John Adams arrived “On Wednesday Night.” The U.S. squadron “has paid every respect to His Majesty and on...
47To James Madison from James Simpson, 10 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 July 1801, Tangier. No. 34. Acknowledges receipt of JM’s 21 May dispatch transmitted by Gavino. Three American frigates arrived at Gibraltar on 1 July; the Enterprize had anchored there on 26 June. Gavino informs him that the squadron proceeded into the Mediterranean on 4 July, a circumstance likely to produce the best consequences in negotiations with Barbary powers. Has received positive...
48To James Madison from James Simpson, 21 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
No. 129 advised His Imperial Majesty’s intention of visiting Tangier. In consequence of subsequent orders, only the Troops of Tetuan, Tangier and those under the Orders of the Governors of those places assembled at the indicated Rendezvous, where they remain. This day Alcayde Hashash with a small party, moves on to Alcassar to meet His Majesty and his Minister. Some look for the immediate...
49To James Madison from James Simpson, 5 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 5 July 1805, Tangier. No. 96. “Seeing very little chance of a direct conveyance offering for forwarding to you the sundry Accounts stated so long ago for that purpose and the Channels of Gibraltar and Cadiz having become very hazardous, without hopes of their being other for some time, I have determined on sending them by the way of Lisbon, availing of the occasion of a...
50To James Madison from James Simpson, 17 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
Its with great concern I am under the necessity of acquainting you, that either the information given the Swedish Consul and myself on Sunday last, respecting His Imperial Majesty having consented to allow his Wheat Vessels to go to Tunis, was extremely fallacious on the part of the Governour of Tangier, or the Emperour must have very speedily repented of having taken that resolution. This...
51To James Madison from James Simpson, 12 February 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 12 February 1806, Tangier. No. 107. “I have the honour to enclose with this, an Account of the disbursements for Public Service in the Consulate under my charge during the course of the Year 1805 [not found], amounting to dollars 1580.22 Cents which sum added to the ballance comeing to me on the Accounts closed 31 December 1804 of 371.40 leaves a surplus of Cash in my...
52To James Madison from James Simpson, 17 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
After having closed my general Report of this days Date I beg leave once more to address you in respect to the totall inadequacy of the Antient Sallary granted for the Office I am honoured with. I am almost ashamed to repeat on this subject but necessity compells me, as I daily feel by dire experience that it is impossible for me to continue to serve the Nation at two thousand dollars a year....
53To James Madison from James Simpson, 3 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 August 1802, Tangier. No. 47. “Last Night I returned from Tetuan after having had an interview with Hadge Abdarhaman Hashash, who confirmed to me that the Ship mentioned to be at Larach, was destined to detain American Vessels, as well as others; and shewed me His Majestys original Letter … authorising Hashash to give directions to the Captain for that effect.… Happily Commodore Morris being...
54To James Madison from James Simpson, 24 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 September 1804, Tangier. No. 83. “No 82 dated the 15h. Inst. forwarded in Quadruplicate, advised amongst other matters that Muley Soliman had appropriated a sum of money said to be about One hundred & forty thousand dollars for the purpose of augmenting his Navy. I have now the honour to acquaint you that this money has not been (as was intended) shipt for Lisbon; directions have been given...
55To James Madison from James Simpson, 12 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 January 1804, Tangier. No. 72. “I beg leave to advise that I have this day drawn a Bill of Exchange on you, payable thirty days after presentation to the order of Messrs. Khun & Green for Eight hundred dollars, on Account of the current Contingent expences of this Consulat. I have to request you will be pleased to direct said Bill being paid accordingly.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Tangier,...
56To James Madison from James Simpson, 3 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
I beg to accompany this with duplicates of Nos. 138 & 139. In the latter I ventured to intimate that His Majesty had to appearance listened perhaps too readily to reports on the destination of the French Armies in Spain. I may now add such has since been verified, for considerable detachments of Troops have been put in motion all over the Empire. Had not the recent events in Spain shewn...
57To James Madison from James Simpson (Abstract), 18 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
18 May 1805, Tangier . No 92. “I beg leave to acquaint you that the third Bill for Five hundred dollars to order of Kuhn & Green, mentioned in No. 91 has since been returned to me, so that the whole sett have been fully cancelled and can no more appear. “In place of that Bill I have this day drawn another for the like sum of Five hundred dollars payable to the order of Mr Richard W Meade of...
58To James Madison from James Simpson, 22 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 22 April 1806, Tangier. No. 110. “I have the honour to advise that in farther provision for funds towards redemption of the Captain and Crew of the Brig Indefatigable, I have this day profited of an opportunity Mr Kirkpatrick of Malaga advises me he has of passing Bills on The United States, by drawing a Bill on you payable to that Gentlemans order thirty days after...
59To James Madison from James Simpson, 20 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 February 1802, Tangier. No. 37. Owing to the “very great delay” in arrival of George Washington , has sent his no. 35 [8 Jan.] to Gavino to forward; transmits a copy. Has heard nothing further of the demands Pasha Hackmawy made on 14 Dec., which augurs well. Hackmawy “has been succeeded in the Command of this place by the Governour of Tetuan, who now holds both Govermts.—he is an...
60To James Madison from James Simpson, 5 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 March 1804, Tangier. No. 75. “As I never untill now have been able to find an opportunity of passing Bills since the date of the particular Letter I had the honour of addressing you the 17h October last year, I have but this day drawn a Sett of Bills on you to order of Messrs Khun & Green of Gibraltar payable thirty days after presentation for Two thousand dollars, being the sum mentioned in...