4471To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 17 March 1809 (Madison Papers)
On opening my letters from France in the moment of my departure from Washington, I found from their signatures that they were all from literary characters except one from mr. Short, which mentioned in the outset that it was private, & that his public communications were in the letter to the Secretary of State, which I sent you. I find however on reading his letter to me (which I did not do...
4472To James Madison from James Monroe, 10 August 1815 (Madison Papers)
I return Mr Cutts’s letters. The accounts from France present a gloomy prospect in relation to Bonaparte, under the most favorable view that can be taken of them. The loss of so many cannon, is a strong proof of a retrograde movment, if not defeat. This is stated by Wellington & may therefore be relied on. The last letter, if true, is decisive. I have supposed that his hope of success was...
4473To James Madison from William Cocke, 28 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
I have taken the liberty to request Doctor Mitchel to introduce Colo Joseph Bernardo to you who Call’d on us on his way from South America the Attact [ sic ] of the Prophet on Governor Harrison on the night of the 7th instant leaves us no hopes that you will Any longer have it in Your power to preserve peace for the Union and I hope Tennessee will prove her Self a worthy Sister I have no doubt...
4474To James Madison from William Jones, 29 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
Presuming that it may be acceptable to you to know the progress and prospects of the subscriptions to the Bank of the United States which in the existing state of things so materially involves the financial operations of the government, and the currency and credit of the country; I have the pleasure to communicate to you such information as I possess on the subject either officially or...
4475To James Madison from Jacob Ten Broeck, 13 April 1813 (Madison Papers)
My Father in law—Matthew Watson from the City & County of New York some time before his decease having made a location on Carlton Island—an Island lying not far from our shore in the River St. Lawrence—which said location is regurally entered in the surveyer Generals office & Mr Wm. Cockburn has been employd to make the survey: but being prevented by British soldiers who were stationed there...
4476To James Madison from John Armstrong, 9 November 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have this evening received the enclosed letters from Gen. W. From the 3d. to the 9th., both days included, the weather has been as good as we could wish. By his calculation, he would, on the 8th., arrive at Hamilton. The 9th. would carry him to the Coteau de lac, where circumstances may, & probably will, render it necessary for him to debark. From this place to the Grand river, the country...
4477To James Madison from Thomas Tudor Tucker, 29 February 1812 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of sending you herewith, a letter this day received from Thomas Bee Esqr. of Charleston S. C. Having had no opportunity of being much acquainted with him, I can add nothing to what is already known to you. With great respect I am Sir Your most obedt. Servt. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). For enclosure, see n. 1. Tucker enclosed a one-page letter he had received from Thomas Bee,...
4478To James Madison from Benjamin Stephenson and Edward Hempstead, 1 October 1816 (Madison Papers)
A vacancy having been occasioned in the office of Secretary of the Illinois Territory by the resignation of the last incumbent, and Daniel P. Cook Esqr. being a candidate for that appointment, I have thought proper to address you on the subject of his qualifications, and in so doing I feel no hesitation in recommending him as a Gentleman of every necessary qualification to discharge the duties...
4479To James Madison from James J. Wilmer, 16 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
I do myself the honour to enclose you an Epitome of the work contemplated. My Funds will not admit of printing the whole at present. Several writers have undertaken to write, as they call it, “a defence of Mr. Jefferson’s administration”; their mode may be right, but my manner of doing it will be viewed in the present specimen. There is something singular in this humble offering, that the very...
4480To James Madison from William Pinkney and Others, 10 April 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Pinkney and Others. 10 April 1815, Baltimore. “We beg leave to offer you our sincere Congratulations upon the Conclusion of an honorable Peace between the United States and Great Britain; and at the same time to express our unfeigned admiration of the enlightened Wisdom and patriotic Firmness by which your Conduct has been distinguished, during the extraordinary trials to which...
4481To James Madison from Richard Dabbs, 10 June 1813 (Madison Papers)
Tho a Stranger to you, yet feel a wish to be permited to address you. I entertain no doubt Sir but that you will to the utmost of yr. abillity Steer the political ark of our Salvation through the waves & billows of the present Struggle to and honourable peace, while the haughty nation will be taught to regard our rights, but Sir when I recollect the divine hand (when requested) is allways...
4482To James Madison from Jacob Barker, 12 May 1812 (Madison Papers)
By this mail I send the sundry newspapers recd. pr. Ship Pacific from Liverpool by which it may be observed that the non importation Law presses very hard upon Great Britain which with the severe operation of the Embargo on account of the scarcity of Bread and her other difficulties will be likely to increase the Current against the present Ministry of that nation beyond their power to...
4483To James Madison from Thomas Swann, Francis Scott Key, and John Law, [June 1815] (Madison Papers)
We have the honor to enclose to your Excellency a final report in the case of the Claimants under the Upper Mississipi Company, and a report relative to a part of the Claim of Claimants releasing under the Georgia Mississipi Company. Very resply Yr Obt. Servts: Thos Swann } Comson FS Key J Law RC ( DLC ). Undated; docketed “June 1815” by JM . Enclosures not found, but see n. 1. By 18 Nov....
4484To James Madison from John Moore, [ca. 2 May 1816] (Madison Papers)
The petition of John Moore, humbly shews unto your Excellency: That at November Term of 1815 of the Circuit Court of the district of Columbia, held for the County of Alexandria, your petitioner was found guilty of a Misdemeanor, and amerced in the sum of fifty Cents, and ordered to stand committed until payment of the fine and the Costs of prosecution. Your petitioner shews unto your...
4485To James Madison from Alexander von Humboldt, 26 August 1813 (Madison Papers)
Je profite du depart de Madame Barlow dont l’époux m’avait inspiré les sentimens de la plus haute admiration, pour Vous adresser ces lignes et l’expression de la satisfaction qu’à causé à tous les amis de l’humanité la nouvelle de l’heureux retablissement de Votre santé. Au milieu de cette grande lutte des peuples, voyant cette vieille Europe exposée à tous les malheurs de la devastation, de...
4486To James Madison from James Taylor, 10 January 1811 (Madison Papers)
I promised to drop you a line on the subject of the petition &c. I did my self the pleasure to address to you some time since. I am happy to inform you that I am of opin[i]on there is nothing to be apprehended from this association. Indeed I am informed it is very unpopular among the land holders in that quarter of the state where it has met with the most countenance. The Legislature of this...
4487To James Madison from Tench Ringgold, 28 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
Having ascertained from friends on whose superior judgement I have the greatest reliance, that in consequence of the pecuniary misfortunes to which I have lately been exposed, there are well grounded apprehensions, that my appointment to the office of superintendant of indian affairs, for which I have applied might be objected to by the public, I beg leave to withdraw my application. The great...
4488To James Madison from John Taylor, 12 March 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 March 1813, New York. “The Petition of John Taylor of the City of New York Grocer. Respectfully Sheweth “That your Petitioner is a Native of Ireland, but has been long Settled as a resident in New York. “That your Petitioner having determined to become a Citizen of the United States, announced Such his intention & took the Oath declaring the Same as appears by the certificate hereunto...
4489To James Madison from John G. Jackson, 5 April 1811 (Madison Papers)
Judge Nelson has resigned his judicial office & the Executive of Virginia will soon appoint a successor. The Law requires that he shall reside within the Circuit & the probability is that the preference will be given to a Candidate already here rather than incur the risque of offending by sending a stranger to us. My Friends have solicited my consent to be a Candidate & some of them have...
4490To James Madison from James Brown, 18 January 1816 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Brown. 18 January 1816. “Mr Brown” accepts JM ’s “polite invitation for Saturday next.” RC ( PHi ). 1 p. Unsigned; in hand of James Brown, senator from Louisiana.
4491To James Madison from Adams Herbert & Company, 3 May 1816 (Madison Papers)
We had the honor to receive by the mail of this day, your Excellency’s letter of date the 1st Current, and beg you to accept our acknowledgements for your promptitude in forwarding us the check for five hundred fifty three Dollars & 80/100 which it contained, and which is in full for the original cost and subsequent Charges on One pipe wine from Madeira. We shall attend very particularly to...
4492To James Madison from John Morris, 5 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
The tender of voluntary service which I had the honour to offer on behalf of the officers and privates of my company having been invited as well by previous assurances and recommendations communicated by Mr Lacock and others, as by special and peculiar circumstances which recommended that course for the most prompt and efficacious mean of defending their own frontier, those assurances have...
4493To James Madison from J. Aaron Emanuel Vonhalle, 19 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 February 1810, Fort McHenry. Informs JM that in the “greatest Distress” he enlisted five months ago as a soldier in Capt. George Armistead’s company but now seeks a discharge. RC ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , V-7:5). 1 p. A second letter from Vonhalle to JM, 20 Feb. 1810 (ibid.; 1 p.), adding that his family wished him to return to his native Prussia, is docketed by a War Department clerk as...
4494To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 29 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury, to whom the President of the United States referred the Resolution of the 26th. of March, 1816, requesting that information be laid before the Senate, “in relation to such proceedings as have been had for completing an accurate chart of the coast, within the extent of Twenty leagues from any of the shores of the United States; and in relation to such examinations...
4495To James Madison from Aaron Jordan Booge, 1 August 1814 (Madison Papers)
I apprehend that it is probable I am the only Chaplain in the Service, who has not done himself the Honour to present a Line to the first Magistrate of the United States. This has not been because I have been wanting of the highest Respect & Veneration for my sincerely beloved President: but because I have supposed your Time & Attention so much taken up with the public Concerns of the Nation...
4496To James Madison from William Eustis, [ca. 3 October] 1812 (Madison Papers)
In making out the order, as the Militia were to rendezvous at Pittsburg, at which place they would of course wait for further orders, it was thought sufficient by this mail to direct detachments on the requisition of Captn. Piatt for the Cannon & Stores, without adding “you will wait further orders”—taking the chance (which is very small) of any part of them proceeding without orders. I...
4497To James Madison from Samuel Carswell, 16 June 1810 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of a conversation that lately passed, betwixt the post-Master of this place, (Mr. Patton) & myself, I take the liberty, of addressing you at the present time. He says he is fearful, that a late Law of Congress, will compel him, to keep the post-Office open, on the Sabbath. The necessity of enforceing the Law, & the consequences that will result therefrom, are what I purpose to...
4498To James Madison from Jonathan Bull and Others, 9 April 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 April 1811, Hartford, Connecticut. “The friends of the government have for some time past, contemplated with deep regret, the unhappy situation of the federal courts in this district”; they believe that some gentlemen, not friendly to the district attorney, have attempted a remedy by seeking his removal. Such a step would cause pain to the friends of Mr. Huntington, especially at a time when...
4499To James Madison from William McConnell, 8 October 1814 (Madison Papers)
Having for some time had a desire of entering into the service of my cuntrey, I have therefore taken the liberty to offer to your excelency this my petition, for a commision in the regular service, as I am now Just in the prime of life I feel myself dispos’d to spend my days during the present war in distroying the ennimy’s of our beloved Cuntrey, which if your excelency will honour your...
4500To James Madison from John Binns and Others, 2 January 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 January 1813. “At a very numerous and respectable meeting of citizens of the United States, natives of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, held in the city of Philadelphia January 2, 1813, to consider the proclamation of the Prince Regent of the 26th October, 1812 (a copy of which is enclosed), it was resolved to communicate to you, sir, the sentiments of the meeting on this...