781To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 5 September 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 September 1810, American Consulate, Amsterdam. Requests that his commission as consul at Amsterdam be renewed to enable him to address the emperor of France. Adds in a postscript that U.S. minister John Armstrong will leave Paris on 20 Sept. for Bordeaux to depart for home. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Bourne”). 2 pp.
782To James Madison from George Graham, 26 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to lay before you a list of promotions for the Ordnance Department. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). On 27 Apr. 1816 JM forwarded the list of six promotions in the Ordnance Department to the Senate ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). The Senate approved the nominations on 29 Apr. 1816 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings, Journal of the Executive...
783To James Madison from Peter Crary and Others, 4 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 January 1810, New York. Urges JM to appoint Elijah Palmer to be surveyor at the port of Stonington, Connecticut, in the event of the resignation of the incumbent, Jonathan Palmer. Recommends Elijah Palmer for his attachment to the “principles of ’76” and as one who has been persecuted for his political beliefs. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Palmer”). 3 pp. Signed by Crary and...
784To James Madison from Napoleon, 3 April 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 April 1810, Paris. Announces his recent marriage to Marie-Louise, archduchess of Austria. RC ( DNA : RG 59, Communications from Heads of Foreign States); FC ( AAE : Political Correspondence, U.S., 63:72). RC 1 p. Written in French; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Napoleon. FC addressed “Au Président du Congrès des Etats-unis.” JM offered his “Cordial congratulations” in response on 3 Nov. 1810...
785To James Madison from John Sen Trescot, 7 September 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 September 1813, Charleston. “The members of the Antiquarian Society from whom you received a letter thro’ Dr Shecut their secretary, soliciting your junction with them, (having extended the views and changed the name of the society to that of the “Literary and Philosophical Society of South Carolina”) have by a resolve ordered the above information to be communicated to your excellency; and...
786To James Madison from James Smith, 18 June 1809 (Madison Papers)
Feeling confident, that on any subject of national concern, every Citizen may address your Excellency, with equal Expectations of an attentive regard; I have taken the Liberty, on this occasion, to submit to your consideration A Plan, which I have devised, to preserve & distribute the genuine vaccine Matter ; &, which if supported, by any authority adequate to the importance of the Subject,...
787To James Madison from James Taylor, 12 June 1815 (Madison Papers)
I do my self the honor to enclose to you the charges Specifications & proceedings of a Court Martial, which was had on Lt. John Taylor, also a letter I recd. from Brig: Genl. D. Mc.Arthur relative there to. Lt. Taylor is the Son of the worthy Majr Wm. Taylor who is extremely distressed at this affair which I am sure he considers a greater misfortune than if his son had been slain in Battle or...
788To James Madison from James Taylor, 6 March 1809 (Madison Papers)
James W. Moss e[s] quire now of Mason County in this State has made some arrangements to move to that part of the Indiana Territory which appears by a late law of Congress to be made a Separate Territory. He has suggested to me a wish to recieve some secondary appointment in the Illinois Territory, such as Secretary, Register or reciever of public Monies or indeed any other you might please to...
789To James Madison from Isaac Winston Jr., 9 May 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Isaac Winston Jr. 9 May 1814. “The Bearer of this Mr. George Cline wishes to obtain an appointment in the Northern Army. I have been well acquainted with him for many years and feel no hesitation in Saying that he is a young man of uncommonly correct habits. He holds the Office of first Lieu-Tenant in a Militia Company; & is Spoken of with distinction for his knowledge of Military...
790To James Madison from Joseph Woodman and Others, 28 January 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 January 1811, Boston. The subscribers, members of the legislature of Massachusetts, “having Understood that there would probably be a District Attorney soon Appointed for the District of Maine in room of the Hon. Silas Lee, … recommend Benjamin Green Esquire of Berwick in the County of York as … well Qualified to discharge the Duties of that Office.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed...
791To James Madison from James Monroe, 20 September 1816 (Madison Papers)
I send you a very interesting & indeed important Letter from Col: Jessup. Having this moment receivd it, I have not time to make any comment on it, especially as I have Cols: Barbour & Lindsay with me, as also Mr Monterey who lately left you—very respectfully yrs. I have positive information that an attack is contemplated by the Spaniards on this City during the present Season. The Spanish...
792To James Madison from Constant Taber and Others, 24 September 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 September 1810, Newport. Recommends Asher Robbins of Newport to fill Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of William Cushing. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Robbins”). 2 pp. Signed by Taber and four others.
793To James Madison from Philip E. Thomas, 7 November 1809 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 7 November 1809, Baltimore. Listed in Registers of Letters Received by the Secretary of War (DNA: RG 107), which indicates that Thomas wrote for the Committee of Friends on Indian Concerns about the education of three Indian boys brought in by Captain Hendricks. A letter from Messrs. Mott of New York proposing to undertake the business was enclosed.
794To James Madison from James Monroe, 16 August 1813 (Madison Papers)
Thinking it probable that my family might make a visit to Loudoun, & take advantage of the Hack which you took over with you, I went up there, on saturday, & return’d here this morning at an early hour. My object was to make preparations for their accomodation, in case they should come; but of which, I have no hope, since the rect. of a late letter from Mr Hay. I recd. just before I left town,...
795To James Madison from William Eustis, 2 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 July 1812, War Department. Lists proposed appointments in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1). 1 p. JM forwarded the RC , listing nine nominations for infantry colonel, three for lieutenant colonel of infantry, two for infantry major, one for artillery colonel, one for lieutenant colonel of artillery, two for artillery major, one for lieutenant...
796To James Madison from Tristram Dalton, 4 August 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 August 1809, Alexandria. The former Massachusetts senator recommends Edmund Jennings Lee for the vacant District of Columbia judgeship. “I am not capable of forming a correct opinion of his Legal Abilities,” but is certain satisfactory recommendations will be forthcoming “from Gentlemen who are Judges.” Hopes JM “will pardon this freedom.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, Letters of Application, 1809–17). 1 p.
797To James Madison from Littleton Dennis Teackle, 13 May 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 May 1813, Baltimore. “Monsr. De Nard is warmly recommended to me by a very worthy Gentleman. “Monsr. De Nard wishes to be concerned in the establishment of a Military School under the auspices of Government. “Monsr. De Nard is capable of producing many testimonials of his fitness for the proposed undertaking. At his request, I have taken leave to present this introduction.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p....
798To James Madison from Barzillai Gannett, 29 October 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 October 1810, Gardiner, Maine. Recommends Gideon Granger for the vacancy on the Supreme Court. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Granger”). 1 p.
799To James Madison from Charles Bryant, 9 August 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 August 1810, Durbians Creek, Greenville District, South Carolina. Recounts his service in the Revolution and inquires how he can get a land bounty. RC ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , B-181:5). 3 pp. Docketed by a War Department clerk as received 3 Sept. 1810. JM referred the letter to the War Department, which informed Bryant that a warrant for his land bounty would be issued to any person he...
800To James Madison from Nahum Parker, 30 October 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 October 1810, Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire. Recommends Gideon Granger for the vacancy on the Supreme Court. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Granger”). 1 p. Parker represented New Hampshire in the U.S. Senate, 1807–10.
801To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 7 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 7 July 1810. Described as a one-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2).
802To James Madison from William Hardy Murfree, 31 December 1816 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Hardy Murfree. 31 December 1816. “Mr. Murfree will do himself the pleasure to wait on Mr. Madison on Thurs at 4 O Clock.” RC ( ViU : Madison Papers, Special Collections). 1 p.; docketed by JM . William Hardy Murfree, a presidential elector for JM in 1812, served in the House of Representatives from North Carolina in the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Congresses.
803To James Madison from James Purcell, 17 March 1809 (Madison Papers)
As men in public offices are Subject to Recive public addresses and private proposals—I Solicit yr indulgence to Consider of my proposals which may not be the most unworthy of yr Notice. Sr yr Long inguaged attention to the wellfare of yr Country and the Liberty of Mankind in General has proved to the people that you are a Man whoes tried integrity and unblemished Fidelity Deserves yr...
804To James Madison from Charles, Grand Duke of Baden, 2 May 1816 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Charles, Grand Duke of Baden. 2 May 1816, Karlsruhe. Announces the birth of his son and prince the previous evening. RC ( DNA : RG 59, Communications from Heads of Foreign States, Baden). 1 p.; in French; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Charles.
805To James Madison from James P. Preston, 26 August 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to tender you my acknowledgements for the appointment that you have been pleased to promote me to, every additional trust thus derived serves more strongly to bind me by every tie of gratitude and affection zealously to devote myself to my country’s service. In consequence of the promotion of Colo Coles to the command of the twelfth Regit of Infty and my own to the twenty...
806To James Madison from James Monroe, 14 August 1815 (Madison Papers)
The career of Bonaparte is it seems ended. What effect his abdication may have is uncertain. It may stop the progress of the allies, save his life, & secure to the nation some agency, in the appointment of its future sovereign. This will probably be the case if the allies treat with the national assembly, which appears to have been organized, on the motion of La Fayette. But if they disregard...
807To James Madison from William Lambert, 10 June 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1811, Washington. Encloses for JM’s “inspection and transmission, a communication to bishop Madison, relating to the longitude of William and Mary College from Greenwich, by computation from the end of the Solar eclipse of June 16th. 1806.” RC ( DLC ). 2 pp. Enclosure not found.
808To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 10 April 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 April 1811. “Mr Gallatin will do himself the honor to dine with Mr Madison on Tuesday next [16 Apr. 1811].” RC ( NN : Gallatin Papers). 1 p.
809To James Madison from Bernard Smith, 12 March 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 March 1811, New Brunswick, New Jersey. Transmits a paper containing an oration he delivered on 4 Mar. RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Enclosure not found.
810To James Madison from William Eustis, 31 December 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 December 1811, Department of War. Lists proposed appointments in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 4 pp. Forwarded by JM to the Senate in his 31 Dec. 1811 message ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3 vols.; Washington, 1828)....