51To James Madison from James Monroe, [February 1816] (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State respectfully submits to the President the ⟨propriety of⟩ nominating to the ⟨Senate this⟩ gentleman as consul for the Island of St. Thomas. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Harrison, Robert M.”). Undated; written on the verso of Robert Monroe Harrison to Monroe, 6 Jan. 1816 (ibid.; 3 pp.); in a clerk’s hand, docketed by Monroe. Harrison was seeking the...
52To James Madison from James Monroe, 18 October 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have yours by yesterday’s mail. You will have heard of the success agnst Proctor. I hope we shall soon get something from the st Lawrence that will correspond with it. I enclose you a project relative to the southern business, which has become much involved by Genl. Williams’s visit thither. I do not understand, his statment, of the motive, in connection with that given you by Genl....
53To James Madison from James Monroe, 11 February 1815 (Madison Papers)
I send you the report in the case of genl. winder which I rejoice to find is an honorable acquital. I will send it to gales for publication if you think proper. RC ( DLC : Rives Collection, Madison Papers). For enclosure, see n. 1. After reading the result of the congressional committee’s investigation into the British attack on Washington (for the report, see JM to George W. Campbell, 2 Nov....
54To James Madison from James Monroe, 27 October 1814 (Madison Papers)
The acting Secretary of State to whom was referred the Resolution of the House of Representatives of the 15th inst, has the honor of submitting to the President the accompanying papers marked Nos. 1. 2. 3 and 4. as containing the information which is presumed to be called for by the said Resolution. Respectfully submitted RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages, 13A–E1). RC in a...
55To James Madison from James Monroe, 16 January 1812 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State to whom was referred the Resolution of the Senate requesting information on certain points respecting the trade of the United States to France, has the honor to report to the President that he has examined the files of this Department, and found no precise information on the subject of the said Resolution, which has not been heretofore communicated to Congress. That in...
56To James Madison from James Monroe, 28 March 1814 (Madison Papers)
In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the 26 inst, I have the honor to transmit herewith copies of the Commissions heretofore granted by the President of the United States, in the recess of the Senate, to William Paca as Judge of the Maryland District, to William Nelson as Attorney of the Virginia District, to John Rutledge as Chief Justice of the United States, and to Albert...
57To James Madison from James Monroe, 10 October 1815 (Madison Papers)
I intended to have written you by the two last mails but was interrupted at the moment I had allotted for the purpose. In truth I had little to communicate, which it was worth troubling you with, while ingaged in packing up & preparing for your departure for this place. Mr Cutts intimated to me that you would probably leave home the beginning of this week, which, coinciding with your intention...
58To James Madison from James Monroe, 16 August 1811 (Madison Papers)
Mr Gales’s notice of the publication in the Aurora relative to Mr Foster was precisely what it ought to have been. It was undoubtedly proper to prevent such a statment going to the nation as a fact, & the mode of contradicting, being without a compromitment of the govt., the true one. I will endeavor to be with you in the course of the ensuing week. I expect to be able to wear my boot in that...
59To James Madison from James Monroe, 10 May 1815 (Madison Papers)
I fear that it will not be in my power to leave this for the present. Several of our friends have advised me not to do it, lest it might be injurious to us both. The reason is the unsettled state of Europe, & the suspension of some of the most important measures of the govt. in consequence. They say that the President & Secry. of State ought not both to be absent at once, especially as there...
60To James Madison from James Monroe, 12 July 1813 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State, to whom was referred the Resolution of the House of Representatives of the 21st of June, requesting copies of a Declaration and Order in Council of the British Government of the 21st of April 1812, has the honor to lay before the President copies of these papers, together with a copy of the Correspondence relating to them. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 233, President’s...
61To James Madison from James Monroe, 10 January 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have seen Genls Swartwout & Porter, the first last night & both this morning. They express the ideas which prevailed last night with you, of organizing by volunteer & other laws, a force in the East to repell the enemy, & put rebellion down. They will cooperate in the necessary measures with all their means, under Tompkins &ce. I asked them what they thought of Dexter. They said, they...
62To James Madison from James Monroe, 10 October 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Monroe. 10 October 1814, War Department. “I have the honor to lay before you a list of appointments in the army of the United States made during the recess of the Senate.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 13B–A3); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Monroe. The enclosures (57 pp.; printed in Senate Exec....
63To James Madison from James Monroe, [ca. 25 June 1814] (Madison Papers)
The enclosed give a very unpleasant prospect in regard to our affairs with Engd. The part of Mr G’s & Mr Bayard’s letter in cypher is the most important. The gentlemen are at dinner. It shall be decypherd as soon as they return. I send the whole to communicate what is not in cypher. I shall return from dinner at 4. when I wish to receive the letters. I send you also an important number of...
64To James Madison from James Monroe, 11 September 1815 (Madison Papers)
I am now on my return home, where I expect to arrive on friday next. I visited the white sulphur, & sweet springs, & staid 10 or 12. days at each. From the former I derivd advantage, and might have been equally fortunate at the latter, had I not caught a cold, from which I have not had entirely recoverd. I think on the whole that the trip promises to be useful to me. Bonaparte it seems has...
65To James Madison from James Monroe, 25 January 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 January 1813. “The Secretary of State to whom was referred the Resolution of the Senate of the 18th. Instant, has the honor to submit to the President the enclosed Papers marked A & B.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 46, President’s Messages, 12A-E3). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Monroe. Enclosures (20 pp.) forwarded by JM in a letter to the Senate dated 26 Jan. 1813 (ibid.; 1 p.; in...
66To James Madison from James Monroe, 31 August 1814 (Madison Papers)
Genl. winder will be in town, perhaps at McLeods this morning, if he is not already there. I am perfectly willing to resign to him the command, if the troops will act under him. I am aware that much is due to his feelings, especially after what occurrd at Baltimore. Still I am willing to command, it being understood that it is, at the request of the officers of the district, on the volunteer...
67To James Madison from James Monroe, 15 January 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 January 1813. Proposes for JM’s “approbation the enclosed appointments in the Army of the United States.” Letterbook copy and letterbook copy of enclosure ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). Letterbook copy 1 p. For enclosure, see n. 1. The enclosure (1 p.) lists twenty-three regimental appointments from North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio, Maryland, New York, Connecticut,...
68To James Madison from James Monroe, 7 September 1811 (Madison Papers)
The dispatches from France & England have kept me constantly occupied since their receit yesterday. A note to Gales shall be sent by the next mail. I now send a project of an answer to Mr Serrurier’s former letter, which you will dispose of as you find proper. I shall send one by the next mail, on the subject of his last letter, relating to the late proceeding in Phila. I have just recd. a...
69To James Madison from James Monroe, 17 August 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have yours of the 15th. and write merely to inform you that nothing new has occurrd, since yesterday. I am glad on the whole that my family did not come over to Loudoun, as they would have been uncomfortable there in the state in which things are, at this time. The Detac’hment from the navy dept. to Annapolis, has as I am informd, by Colonel Duval & Mr Stephen, produc’d a very good effect on...
70To James Madison from James Monroe, 11 May 1815 (Madison Papers)
I recd. yours with the communications lately forwarded to you from France, by the mail of this morning. Mr Dallas Mr Crowninshield & I are to meet, after 2 p.m., at which hour, I shall receive Mr Baker, in consequence of his application. I may be able to extract something from him, on the points under consideration, that may have influence in the deliberations on them; Indeed he may have asked...
71To James Madison from James Monroe, 9 August 1813 (Madison Papers)
The day being unfavorable I think it probable you will not get further than occoquan this evening. Mr Graham has seen Mr Wyer this morning, at my request, to ascertain, whether & when he can set out with our despatches for Russia, & finds that he is altogether destitute of the means. He proposes to take a sum not exceeding 1000. dolrs on loan, to be replac’d, with Mr Harris in Russia, where we...
72To James Madison from James Monroe, 11 August 1816 (Madison Papers)
I return’d here last night from Loudoun, in rather better health. I shall apply closely to the unfinished business, with which you are acquainted, and after making the best arrangment that circumstances will admit of, in each instance, set out with Mr Rush for your house, which I hope we shall be able to do, the latter end of next week; perhaps on thursday. I have just read a letter from Mr...
73To James Madison from James Monroe, 23 February 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Monroe. 23 February 1815, War Department. “I have the honor respectfully to propose for your approbation the enclosed appointments and correction in the Army of the United States.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 13B–A3); letterbook copy and letterbook copy of enclosure ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Monroe. The...
74To James Madison from James Monroe, [ca. 15 December 1814] (Madison Papers)
The enclosed plan for raising 20.000 men in New York, was submitted to my view yesterday by Genl Scott, that I might state, as he passed to day on his way to Baltimore, whether it ought to be carried into effect, as aiding, or declind as interfering with the plans of the genl govt. I will thank you to say what you think of it. From the hasty perusal I have given it, I shod. doubt the propriety...
75To James Madison from James Monroe, [ca. 15 August 1815] (Madison Papers)
I was mistaken in supposing that I had sent mr Cathcarts letter to the Dept.; I now enclose it to you with some other papers which you may not have seen. I am just setting out for the springs and have only time to present the respects of my family to mrs madison & mrs Cutts, and also to the old Lady, and my best wishes for your welfare. RC ( DLC : Rives Collection, Madison Papers). Docketed by...
76To James Madison from James Monroe, [ca. 27 January 1814] (Madison Papers)
The President will be so good as to examine the project of a letter to Mr Serurier, communicating to him, the regulation under consideration, and make such corrections in it, as he thinks proper. It is usual to announce such acts to foreign ministers. In general the letter is made circular. Shall this be made so, or one be written to the Russian minister &ct, in which it may be stated that due...
77To James Madison from James Monroe, 2 August 1815 (Madison Papers)
I found my family, except our gd. child, much recover’d from their indisposition. She is improving, but weak. I am in better health. I return to you Mr Jeffersons letter. The others will be forwarded to Mr Pleasanton. Mr Jefferson is in good health, & intends to make you a visit in a few days. I had intended to go to the sulphur spring, & Mr Hay had agreed to accompany me, but I find myself so...
78To James Madison from James Monroe, 27 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State, to whom was referred the Resolution of the House of Representatives, requesting the President to cause to be laid before the House, a statement of the number of Impressed American Seamen confined in Dartmoor Prison, the number surrendered, given up, or taken from on board British Vessels, Captured during the late war; together with their places of residence...
79To James Madison from James Monroe, 11 May 1814 (Madison Papers)
I sent you lately a copy of the instructions that were given to genl. winder relating to the armistice, exchange &ce. The last, has been the most difficult subject to place on a satisfactory footing that has lately occurr’d, under the embarrassment created by the convention, the measures already taken, and the state of public opinion. You seemed by your letter of yesterday, still to rely with...
80To James Madison from James Monroe, [20] 21 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have written to day to Mr Coles to come here immediately, to take despatches, to Mr Harris in Russia. I have recd. Mr Ingersols report; the despatches will therefore be ready for Mr Coles, by the time he gets here. He will be plac’d, of course, on the best footing, that precedents will admit of. I have not yet heard from Mr Crowninshield, either, respecting the Labrador coast, or the letter...