1To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 31 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to refer you to the preceding Copy of my letter of the 30th: June last, communicating my arrival; I now take the liberty to make known to you Sir, that consequence of pecuniary disappointments, since my return, compelling me to conduct my family to a relation in this quarter, has deprived me of the honor, and satisfaction to present myself ere this hour, which hope to be...
2John Martin Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 18 October 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the Honor most Respectfully to address You, and hope You enjoy the Blessing of health. I returned in March last to my Consulate, after my Recovery from very Serious illness, while in France , Our Trade has not as yet taken any course that way, very unfortunate for me, for the support of an amiable Wife , and five infant children: my family are at Montpellier , I left them all well thank...
3John Martin Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 13 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to acknowledge receipt of your much respected letter, of the 8 th instant : with the enclosure of five dollars: the balance in your favor of four dollars, will remain in my hands, as you are pleased to direct. I am thankful that my labour is approved by you; and with lasting sentiments of Gratitude and Respect, RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 18 Mar. 1819 and so...
4To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 30 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to solicit of the Most Honorable The President of the United States of America, in addition to my Consular appointment for the Balearick Islands the appointment of Consul for Tarragona Province of Catalonia or of the Consulate of Valencia, and beg leave Sir to be permitted to state, that the proximity of either Ports, to the mentioned Islands, enable me to fulfil my duty in...
5John Martin Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 31 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I am Honored with your much Respected Letter of the twelfth instant ; myself and all my family, Sir, will ever bear in grateful remembrance your feeling consideration in your goodness and favorable mention of myself, family and Situation to The President of the United States: whom I have had the Honor to call upon, on the fourth day after his late return, His Excellency, was pleased to receive...
6John Martin Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 4 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Your much Respected letter of the 11 th January last , came to hand; I beg leave Sir, to return you thanks for your goodness in Remitting me my proposal with your Signature.— I have just published my work, and take the liberty to Remit a Copy herewith: should this Small work of my own experience and memory be approved of by you, it will be a lasting Satisfaction to him, who begs leave to...
7To Thomas Jefferson from John Martin Baker, 28 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
With the hope, and probability, that the Port of Mahon, will at some period be considered, and prove useful to the United States Navy, within the Mediterranean, I have taken the liberty, and do herewith solicit the favor of your acceptance of a perspective view of the same; I have had taken purposely; inspired with the pleasing idea, that it may meet your favorable acception, I have the honor...
8To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 18 May 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Martin Baker. 18 May 1806, Palma. “I beg leave to communicate, that on the 15th: instant: anchored in this Bay a Tunise’en Division, of five Square rigged Vessels. The one a frigate, mounting 38: Guns—the other four of Zebeque Hulk: One of 38—Guns—Two of 36: Guns each, and one of 16: Guns—each of them, full of Men. “The report given in, to this Captain-General, is, that they sailed...
9To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 18 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 October 1804, Palma. Refers to his letter of 4 July 1804 transmitting his consular report up to 30 June. Enumerates “the places unfortunately afflicted On the Continent of Spain, by a contageous fever, (in its effects like unto the Yellow fever of the west Indies) in the province of Andalusia, Malaga, Velez-Malaga, Montilla, Espera, Anteguera, Moron, Ecija; and Alucemas ; it has also...
10To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 4 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 July 1804, Palma, Majorca. “I have the honor to refer you to my last respects of the 23d. January last, which beg leave to confirm. Herewith have the honor to inclose the report of American Vessels, arrived, and sailed from the Ports of the Islands Baleares, from the first day of January 1804, Closing on the thirtieth of June inclusive [not found]. I am sorry Sir, to have to remark, that at...
11To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 17 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Martin Baker. 17 July 1805, Palma. “I have the honor to refer you, and to confirm my last respects under date the Sixteenth of January last, covering my Consular demi-annual report, closing on the thirty-first day of December 1804. “Herewith have the honor to transmit You inclosed my Consular half yearly last report [not found], closing on the thirtieth day of June Ultimo. “I have...
12John Martin Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 18 February 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I pray your Goodness to forgive, my being importune; M r Lee , having particularly recommended me, to apply to The President , by letter, for the Consulate of Tunis , which he informed me was vacant; I had the Honor to address The President , on the thirtieth ultimo: Copy of which letter, I take the liberty Sir, to enclose: with the Copy of a letter, written me by Commodore John Shaw , (now in...
13To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 4 March 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to confirm my last official, under date, the Twenty Eighth day of January 1807 (per triplicate transmitted per different vias). I now beg leave Sir, to communicate my safe return with my family, at this City on the first instant. I have the honor to herewith inclose my last demiAnnual Consular Report, closing on the Thirty first day of December 1806. Per last Packet from...
14John Martin Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 19 June 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the Honor to Enclose herewith a packet delivered to me at Cagliary by the professor Director General of His Sardinian Majesty’s Cabinet of Natural History , at Said place, which accompanies a Box Containing Natural Petre productions of the mentioned Island — which will be forwarded to you sir, by William R Lee Esq e Collector at Salem — who will at the same time Send on One quarter Cask...
15To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 28 November 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 November 1802, New York. States that the islands of Majorca and Iviza belong to the consulate of Minorca, which he solicits. He and his family are ready to embark as soon as he receives JM’s commands. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “Baker”). 1 p. Docketed by Jefferson. See PJM-SS Robert J. Brugger et al., eds., The Papers of James Madison: Secretary of State Series (4 vols. to...
16To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 7 May 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to communicate, that we are now passing the Capes, the wind N. W. and a fine breeze. Praying for Your Health and Happiness, I have the Honor to be with Great Respect, Sir Your Most obedient Humble Servant, DNA : RG 59—CD—Consular Despatches, Port Mahon.
17To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 23 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 January 1804, Palma. Last wrote on 13 Jan. reporting the capture of a U.S. frigate. Now regretfully confirms this report and encloses an extract from a letter from his correspondents at Barcelona. Is happy to see that the officers and men will not be ill-treated “and that they have the promise of a friend, as far as in his power in the Danish Consul Mr. Nissen.” Offers his own assistance in...
18John Martin Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 15 May 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the Honor with due Respect to address you: and take the liberty to remit you, per the American Brig, General Ward , to the care of, D. Gelston , Esquire.— Newyork , a Case of Barsac white Wine, growth of the Estate, called Darancour , it is genuine, and ten years old, I have Seen it drawn and bottled in my presence, while there, I hope it may meet your approbation. Permit me Sir, to...
19To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 11 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had this honor on the 7th. Current, making known to you my intention to Sail for Gibraltar, on the 24th which I hope to verify. Permit me now Sir, most respectfully to acknowledge receipt of your letter, inclosing my Commission, as Consul for the United States of America, to the Islands of Minorca, Majorca, and Yvica: with my instructions, as well a blank bond; the which being duly filled up...
20To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 8 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Martin Baker. 8 September 1806, Palma. “I had this honor on the 16th: of July ultimo (per triplicate, transmitted by different vias) covering my last Demiannual Consular report, closing on the Thirtieth day of June 1806: which beg leave to confirm. “The present serves to communicate, that on the 16th: ultimo Anchored in this Bay, the American Bark Mary of Salem, Daniel Bray Junior,...
21John Martin Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 16 July 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the Honor to make known to You, that in all the present month, I shall embark with my family for the Balearick Islands ; (via Algiers ) immediately on my arrival at Majorca , I shall have the satisfaction Sir, to select, and Ship per the very first opportunity, the Two Pipes Albaflor wine, and address them, as you were pleased to direct me, and now take the liberty Sir, to inclose a...
22To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 3 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
Permit me the honor to make known to you my safe arrival at Palma, (the seat of Government for the Islands Baleares,) on the 19th ultimo, and of my having been very favorably received by the Commander in Chief, and the heads of departments: I shall in a few days visit the Islands of Minorca, and Yvica, when I will appoint the necessary Vice: Consuls, of which in my next, shall have the honor...
23To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 28 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I had this honor, on the 6th. September ultimo, (per triplicate, transmitted per different vias) which beg leave to confirm. On the 16th. November last came to my hand your official letter of the 15th. April ultimo, by Which you are pleased to acquiesce, and grant me the leave of absence, solicited per mine of the 8th. January 1806. I now beg leave Sir to communicate that on receipt of the...
24To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 27 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to make known to You, that I have just received from General Armstrong his dispatches: that I am immediately leaving Paris, for Amsterdam, to embark for the United States, and that I shall use every exertion in my Power to hasten to Washington. I have the Honor to be With Great Respect Sir, Your Most obedient humble Servant DNA : RG 59—CD—Consular Despatches, Port Mahon.
25To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 8 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Martin Baker. 8 January 1806, Palma. “I have the Honor to refer you and to confirm my last Respects, under date 17th July last, covering my Consular demi-Annual report, closing on the thirtieth day of June 1805. “Herewith have the Honor to transmit you enclosed, my last demi-annual report [not found], closing on the thirty first day of December 1805. “I have the satisfaction Sir,...
26To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 7 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 March 1803, New York. Refers to his letters of 28 Nov. 1802 and 4 Jan. 1803 . “Circumstances now urge me, to acquaint you Sir, that pressed by my affairs, have determined taking my passage for Gibraltar, on the Brig Alexander, to sail on the 24th. Instant, altho’ compelled to leave my family to follow me, owing to Mrs. Baker’s Situation.” Hopes this will excuse his soliciting the president’s...
27Enclosure: John Martin Baker to Richard Rush, 18 August 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
The Consulship and Agency for Seamen, and claims, at Amsterdam ; Having become vacant by the death of the late Consul of the United States , Sylvanus Bourne Esquire; I beg leave Sir, with Respect to Solicit, and pray of the President of the United States of America , His consideration and pleasure to be appointed to that office; And beg Sir, to be permitted to state: That on the first day of...
28To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 28 November 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 November 1803, Palma. Refers JM to his last letter, dated 3 Oct. , sent in triplicate and by different routes. Encloses a report [not found] of U.S. vessels entering and leaving the Balearic Islands from 1 Mar. to 30 June 1803. Has visited Minorca and “Yvica” [Ibiza] and appointed as vice-consuls Henry Pater at Mahón and Edmund Greene Wallis at Ibiza. “These gentlemen had heretofore acted...
29To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 16 January 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 January 1805, Palma. Refers JM to his last of 18 Dec. “Herewith have the honor to enclose the report of American Vessels, arrived and sailed, within the ports of my Consulate, from the thirtieth day of June 1804—Up to the thirty first day of December, inclusive [not found]. “I have now the satisfaction Sir, to communicate for your information, that the last accounts announce a total...
30To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 30 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to make known to you, my safe arrival at this port, on this day, from Majorca, (via Alicante) and that so soon as I see my family safe at Newyork, I shall come on to Washington, where I will have the honor to present myself I Have the Honor to be with the Greatest Respect Sir, Your Most obedient humble Servant DNA : RG 59—CD—Consular Despatches, Port Mahon.