1301Remission for John Curtis, 8 November 1816 (Madison Papers)
Whereas at a late Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Vermont John Curtis, of the said District, was convicted of a misdemeanor, for an attempt to smuggle foreign goods into the United States, whereupon he was sentenced to pay a fine to the United States, and to satisfy the costs of the prosecution against him, or to stand committed ’till the sentence of the Court should be...
1302Instructions for the Navy Department, [ca. 19 October 1816] (Madison Papers)
Capt. Morris with the Frigate Congress to proceed without delay to the Gulf of Mexico, where he will of course take the naval command on the N. O. Station. He is 1. To protect our commerce in the Gulf of Mexico agst the violence & depredations of pirates, not confounding however with pirates, armed vessels under whatever flag, committing hostilities agst. a particular nation or nations only....
1303Respite for George Adams and Randall Tarrier, [21 October 1816] (Madison Papers)
Whereas sentence of death was passed by the Circuit Court of the United States lately held for the County of Washington in the District of Columbia, upon a certain George Adams and Randall Tarrier, who was duly convicted of High Way Robery, which sentence was to have been executed upon them the said George Adams and Randall Tarrier, on the 22d day of August last; and whereas the President of...
1304Memorandum for Alexander J. Dallas, [ca. November 1814] (Madison Papers)
Sketch put into the hands of Mr. Dallas as outline for the Exposition of the causes & character of the war. The rupture at Ghent, with the haughty demands of the Enemy producing it, invite an explanation to the impartial world of the causes & character of the war. This the more necessary as no pains have been spared by the B. Govt. to propagate deceptive views of it. They have represented the...
1305Remission for Thomas W. Holden, 29 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
Whereas at the last Circuit Court of the United States for the County of Washington, in the District of Columbia, Thomas W. Holden, of the said County, was convicted of a Criminal offence, whereupon he was sentenced by the Court to be whipped with Thirty nine lashes, and to pay a fine of one hundred dollars to the United States, or to be confined in prison until the said fine should be first...
1306Remission and Pardon for Thomas Bean, [25 June 1816] (Madison Papers)
Whereas at a late Circuit Court of the United States for the County of Washington, in the District of Columbia, Thomas Bean, of the said County, was convicted of a Criminal offence, in stealing, whereupon he was sentenced by the Court to be whipped with five lashes and to pay a fine of one dollar; and whereas it is represented to me that the said Thomas Bean is unable to pay the fine, and it...
1307Presidential Proclamation, 14 May 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 May 1812. Reports that the American schooner William Yeaton , commanded by George Travers, “is bound from the port of New York with a cargo of provisions” for the victims of the earthquakes in Venezuela. Requests that the schooner be afforded “every aid and facility she may require in the prosecution of her voyage.” Printed copy ( ASP American State Papers: Documents, Legislative and...
1308Account of a Meeting with Isaac Briggs, [21 January 1816] (Madison Papers)
“Fifth day the 21—I called on the President, found him polite, affable, & friendly, as usual. While he was in conversation with me, a servant announced the minister Plenipotentiary of the United States to Spain —he bid the servant request the minister to wait in another room—when our conversation was finished and I rose to take leave, he invited me to return and take pot-luck with him at 3...
1309Presidential Proclamation, 4 May 1816 (Madison Papers)
Whereas, by the act of Congress entitled “An act providing for the sale of certain lands in the state of Ohio, formerly set apart for Refugees from Canada and Nova Scotia,” passed the 29th of April 1816, it is enacted, that such part of the said lands as have not been located, shall be attached to, and make a part of the land district of Chillicothe, and be offered for sale, to the highest...
1310Memorandum on Robert Smith, [ca. 11] April 1811 (Madison Papers)
Having seen in the Aurora of the 5th. inst: & since copied into other Gazettes, an explanation which the Editor says he was authorized to make “of the rupture which has taken place between Mr. Madison, and Mr. R. Smith” I have thought it proper, whilst the circumstances are fresh in remembrance, to preserve them in the following memorandum: On the day of March Mr. S. called on me, as was...
1311Certificate of Expenditure for John Mason, 14 May 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 May 1813, Washington. In accordance with “the second Section of the act entitled ‘an act to ascertain the Compensation of Public Ministers,’ passed May 10th 1800,” certifies that John Mason has expended $19,000 under JM’s direction “for the Contingent Expences of foreign intercourse the particulars of which expenditure it is not deemed advisable to specify.” Given as a voucher so Mason can...
1312Presidential Proclamation, 4 March 1815 (Madison Papers)
The Senate and House of Representatives of the United States, have, by a joint Resolution, signified their desire, that a day may be recommended, to be observed by the people of the United States with religious solemnity, as a day of thanksgiving, and of devout acknowledgments to Almighty God, for His great goodness manifested in restoring to them, the blessing of peace. No people ought to...
1313Remission for Thomas Newlin, 29 June 1815 (Madison Papers)
Whereas it has been represented to me that a certain vessel called “The Little George Eyre,” belonging to a certain Thomas Newlin, formerly of New Castle, in the State of Delaware, and now of Phila in the state of Pennsa, did, in October 1809, arrive at the port of New Castle, in the said State of Delaware, with a Cargo of Coffee, the growth and produce of the Island of St. Domingo, from Port...
1314Pardon for John Crowley, 11 September 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Pardon for John Crowley. 11 September 1815. “Whereas it has been made appear to me that a certain John Crowley, was, at a Circuit Court of the United States, lately held for the District of Virginia, duly convicted of a misdemeanor, and was thereupon sentenced by the said Court to be imprisoned in the Jail and Penitentiary House of the said District, and kept at hard labor for the space of...
1315Second Inaugural Address, [4 March] 1813 (Madison Papers)
About to add the solemnity of an oath, to the obligations imposed by a second call to the station in which my country heretofore placed me, I find in the presence of this respectable assembly, an opportunity of publicly repeating my profound sense of so distinguished a confidence, and of the responsibility united with it. The impressions on me are strengthened by such an evidence, that my...
1316Notes on the British Force at Tangier Island, ca. 12 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
Information of Lt. Wise of the Accomac Militia who lives near Tangier Island, given on his way to the Ex of Virga. to the President. 1–74 & 2 frigates with smaller vessels remaining there. abt. 1300 troops & 3.700 marines, & 600 uniformed blacks, of these, 200 blacks in Patuxent and also the greater part of the marines. on the Island a fort 149 yds. square, begun to be filled up with...
1317Letter of Introduction for Henry Lee, [April] 1813 (Madison Papers)
The Bearer General Henry Lee, being about to sail from the United States to the West-Indies, on particular Business of his own, I take pleasure, in aid of the usual official Documents of protection which are afforded to the Citizens of the United States in such cases, to add this unofficial one, in Hope that it may contribute to secure to him the attention which is due to his services and...
1318Presidential Proclamation, 10 November 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 November 1809, Washington. By the terms of article 6 of the treaty concluded at Detroit, 7 Nov. 1807, between the U.S. and the Ottawa, Chippewa, Wyandot, and Potawatomi nations, the said nations were entitled to reserve six sections, each containing one mile square, within the cession then made to the U.S., subject to the approval of the president of the U.S. The said nations having...
1319Remission for the Schooner Jane, [15 November 1813] (Madison Papers)
Whereas it has been made to appear to me that a certain Vessel called the Jane, whereof was Master did some time in the Year 1809 commit a breach of the law, commonly called, ‘the NonIntercourse law,[’] by transporting from the Island of St. Domingo to the Port of Baltimore, a Cargo of Coffee, and the said Vessel and Cargo, were consequently, in a due course of law, declared to be forfeited...
1320Account for the President’s Furniture Fund, 31 December 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Account for the President’s Furniture Fund. 31 December 1814. Shows a $6,000 debit against the account of the United States with Lewis Deblois, agent for the President’s furniture fund, consisting of $4,712.40 in “Sundry payments from Vouchers No. 1 to 55 Included” and $94.24 for Deblois’s two percent commission on the above amount for a total of $4,806.64 in charges against the United...
1321Remission for John Muse, [25 June 1816] (Madison Papers)
Whereas at a Circuit Court of the United States for the County of Washington, in the District of Columbia, John Muse, of the said County, was convicted of a misdemeanor, in keeping a disorderly House, whereupon he was sentenced by the Court to pay a fine of five dollars to the United States, and to be imprisoned until the said fine, and the costs of the prosecution against him, should be first...
1322Landscape Account for the Executive Mansion, 31 March 1809 (Madison Papers)
List of Trees & Shrubs for the Presidents Garden. Where to be procured Large trees for Single trees & in lines Tulip tree. Saml. Davidson. Willow leaved Oak Elm. Beech. Ash. S. Davidson Horse Chesnut. Holt Walnut (English) Hepburn Sugar Maple Billey Sycamore (English[)] Larch. Weeping Willow
1323Remission for William Stevens, 14 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
Whereas at a Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Massachusetts, begun and held at Boston, in the said District, in the month of March, in the year, one thousand, eight hundred & fourteen, William Stevens, of the said District, was sentenced to pay a considerable sum of money to the United States, for a violation of the Laws of the United States, in assisting to land a parcel...
1324Account with Joel Barlow, 12 June 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 June 1811. Lists items “Bot. of Joel Barlow,” including seventy-three bottles of burgundy “called Clos de vegiot” at $1.50 per bottle; twenty-one dozen of porter and ale at $2.25 per dozen; eight bottles of “Old Chateaux Margaux this is the same wine as is usually sent to the President from Bordeaux with the difference that this has been in bottle 5 years,” at $1 per bottle; “2 Cases...
1325Presidential Proclamation, [8 October] 1812 (Madison Papers)
Whereas information has been received that a number of individuals, who have deserted from the Army of the United States have become sensible of their Offences, and are desirous of returning to their duty: A full pardon is hereby granted and proclaimed to each and all such individuals as shall, within four months from the date hereof, surrender themselves to the commanding officer of any...
1326Remission for the Brig Franklin, 3 March 1817 (Madison Papers)
Whereas it has been represented to me that at a Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Rhode Island, lately held in that District the Brig Franklin and Cargo were condemned for a violation of the law of the United States prohibiting intercourse between the United States and Great Britain & France and their dependencies; and whereas it has been made to appear to me that the...
1327Presidential Proclamation, [24 July] 1811 (Madison Papers)
By the President of the United States, of America A PROCLAMATION. Whereas great and weighty matters claiming the consideration of the Congress of the United States form an extraordinary occasion for convening them, I do by these presents appoint Monday the fourth day of November next for their meeting at the city of Washington; hereby requiring the respective Senators and Representatives then...
1328Remission for Jane Dauphin, 19 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
Whereas it has been represented to me that at a District Court of the United States for the District of Delaware a vessel and Cargo belonging to John Dauphin decd., late of that District, were condemned, as forfeited to the United States, for a breach of the Revenue Laws of the United States, & that Circumstances have now been disclosed on the part of Jane Dauphin, the widow and surviving...
1329Presidential Proclamation, 1 September 1815 (Madison Papers)
Whereas, information has been received, that sundry Persons, citizens of the United States, or Residents within the same, and especially within the State of Louisiana, are conspiring together to begin and set on foot, provide and prepare, the means for a military expedition or enterprize against the Dominions of Spain, with which the United States are happily at Peace; that for this purpose...
1330Commission for Samuel Harrison Smith, 30 September 1814 (Madison Papers)
Whereas the office of secretary of the treasury is, at present, vacant; and whereas, the public service requires that the duties of the said office should be performed. Now, therefore, I, James Madison, President of the United states, do, according to the powers vested in me by the act of congress of the 13th of February 1795, authorise and empower Samuel H. Smith Esquire, at present...