1To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 15 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
The United States } Circt. Ct. for the East Dist. of Penna.—May Session 1802 Larceny on the High seas. Trial and Conviction 14 May 1802 vs David Jackson David Jackson, a boy of fifteen years of age, was yesterday convicted of Larceny in the Circuit Court. The Jury have requested me to transmit his petition, and their recommendation, for a Pardon. He is a poor Lad, without family, or friends,...
2To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 21 December 1805 (Madison Papers)
In an accidental conversation, with the Marchioness Yrujo, yesterday, I found that the Marquis was determined, without his family, to visit Washington after Christmas. I observed to her, that I wished he would not go, while the discussion on the Spanish papers continued. She answered, that it was her wish too; but that the Marquis declared, he thought it was his duty, at least, to appear at...
3To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 9 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Alexander J. Dallas. 9 January 1806. “On the receipt of your last letter, I called twice at the Marquis Yrujo’s, but did not, unluckily, find him at home. From the information, that I collected, however, I had every reason to presume, that he had abandonned the design of visitting Washington, and yesterday afternoon, about 2 o’Clock, a part of my Family met him in the streets. But as I...
4To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 3 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Alexander J. Dallas. 3 June 1806. “It gives me great pleasure, to comply with the request of the friends of Mr. Maurice Rogers, in stating to you, that he is a gentleman of commercial talents, amiable manners, and approved integrity. The merchants of our City are desirous to procure for him, an appointment as the Agent of the United States, at St. Iago de Cuba. I believe that the...
5To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 22 March 1808 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Howell has requested me to transmit to y ou, his answer on the subject of the communication, from the Minister of P olice, at Paris, to Genl. Armstrong. At the same time, he exhibited to m e several papers, with a view to support the facts of his narrative; bu t of these, I do not think myself warranted in saying more, than that th ey shew him to have had some business in France; that he...
6To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 15 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
In compliance with the instructions, contained in your letter of the 16. of May last, an Indictment was instituted against John Nagle for an assault, and battery on Capt. Brouard, commanding the Schooner Supérie ure , a public vessel of France, lying in the port of Philadelphia; and, also, an Indictment against the same person, for an assault and battery on Mr. De Douzey, the Vice-Consul of...
7To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 17 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
As Mr. Beaujour has requested a transcrip t of the proceedings against Nagle, permit me to add our correspondence, to the papers before you, on the same subject. I have the honor to be, Sir, Yr. mo obed Servt. DNA : RG 59—ML—Miscellaneous Letters.
8To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 6 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
In compliance with your instructions, William Liddle was indicted, in the Circuit Court of the United States, for an assault and battery, upon Don Ignacio Peres de Lema (a gentleman discharging the duties of the Secretary of the Legation from Spain) under the 28: section of the Act of the 30. of April 1790. At the trial, the Counsel for the Defendant urged, 1o. That, on the evidence, Don de...
¶ From Alexander J. Dallas. Letter not found. 8 October 1814. Offered for sale by Walter R. Benjamin, ed., in the Collector, Catalogue No. 68 (1893), 91, as a two-page autograph letter, signed, accepting the appointment of secretary of the Treasury and reading in part: “Be assured that I feel all the obligations of the confidence which you have reposed in me. The sincerity of my...
10To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 15 November 1814 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Dallas has the honour to submit to the President, the following views of the case of Mr. Jacob Barker, a subscriber for 5,000,000 of dollars, to the ten million loan, under the contract of the 2d of May, 1814, printed in the Appendix to Mr. Campbell’s report of the 23d of September last. 1. The contract was concluded in the terms of Mr. Barker’s offer of the 30th of April, and Mr....
11To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 27 December 1814 (Madison Papers)
That you may see some proof of my diligence, I send a part of the proposed work. It grows upon my hands. The search into facts, is more tedious than I thought it would be. I wish, however, to give you the whole of my own views of the subject; and you can then mould the matter as you please. But I am afraid of the stint of time. I have no opportunity to write on the present occasion, except at...
12To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 30 January 1815 (Madison Papers)
I send the conclusion of the narrative. Two pages are left blank, for the insertion of the additonal outrages, which I had not the documents to specify. I am afraid, I have not improved your reputation in this business. I know that I have not equalled my own design. But you will recollect, in what a scene of toil and trouble, I have been obliged to snatch the time, for this particular object....
13To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 2 February 1815 (Madison Papers)
I am so urged by Mr. Pinkney, as well as by my Clients, whose cause I argued in New-York last May, that I feel disposed to join the argument on the Appeal, if you do not think it wrong. It is, indeed, in the nature of unfinished business. As I have not hesitated to state my design of leaving the Treasury, whenever I have put it into the order, required by the laws passed at the present...
14To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 12 February 1815 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Dallas, with his best respects, sends for the President’s perusal, a private letter, relative to the vacant office of District Attorney, for New-York. It is of the first importance, that the Attornies should be men of talents; and firmly attached to the Government. There is no office capable of giving a direction, so decisively good, or bad, to the business of the nation, as this office,...
15To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 1 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to lay before the President of the United States, the annual Report of David Shriver Jr, the Superintendant of the Western Road, from Cumberland to the river Ohio. The Secretary having respectfully submitted to the President, propositions for accelerating the completion of this great national work, deems it proper, upon the present occasion, to add...
16To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 6 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury has the honor to submit to the President a revised copy of the circular addressed to the collectors of the customs for carrying the act of Congress and the commercial convention with Great Britain into effect, together with Mr. Monroe’s opinion on the subject. The revisal is made to conform to the suggestions of the President’s note except in relation to the...
17To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 6 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury, to whom the President of the United States, referred the Resolution of the House of Representatives of the 17th. of February 1816, requesting a statement of certain expenses, which have been incurred for public edifices and improvements, in the City of Washington, under the authority of the United States, has the honor to ⟨Re⟩port: That the annexed Schedule A,...
18To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 9 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury, to whom the President of the United States referred the resolution of the 10th of February, 1816, requesting that there might be laid before the House of Representatives “such of the accounts of James Thomas, late a deputy quarter master general of the United States, as relate to the purchases made, or expenses incurred, under any order of General Smyth, in the...
19To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 14 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Dallas respectfully states to the President that Mr. William Gamble has been appointed by the Secretary of War to receive from the British commander a surrender of Fort Michilimackinac, and Mr. Gamble is ready to proceed to the execution of his trust. Mr. Dallas recommends, also, that Mr. Gamble should be appointed collector at Michilimackinac. Mr. Abbot, who was formerly collector, has...
20To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 19 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
Memorandum in Jacob Barker’s Case Mr. Barker seems to think that there is a personal severity shown to him in the treatment of his applications to the treasury. There is no foundation for the opinion. His bills have returned protested for non-payment, and suits are instituted to recover the principal, damages, etc. He offers to pay the principal, interest, and costs if the claim to the damages...
21To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 21 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury, to whom the President of the United States, referred the resolution of the 29th of February 1816, requesting, that there be laid before the House of Representatives, “a statement of the cases, in which he has employed, or caused to be employed, Counsel to assist the Attorney General prosecuting causes in the Supreme Court of the United States; stating as nearly...
22To 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...
23To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 1 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury respectfully submits to the President, the answer which he proposes to give to the Committee of Foreign relations, on the reference of the Petitions respecting the West-India trade, and the Plaister trade. He thinks, that it would be premature to commence a commercial warfare; but, at all events, the facts, respecting the British regulations, are not sufficiently...
24To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 6 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
The Petition of Cap. John Hazelton is respectfully submitted to the President. The authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to remit fines, penalties, and forfietures, is confined to cases, in which there is neither wilful negligence, nor an intentional fraud. The statement of the District Judge presents a case of wilful negligence, at least. But the President can pardon the offence, and...
25To James Madison from Alexander J. Dallas, 8 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
As it is not my intention to pass another winter in Washington, I think it a duty to give you an opportunity, to select a successor for the office of Secretary of the Treasury, during the present session of Congress. I will chearfully remain, however, if you desire it, to put the National Bank into motion; presuming that this object can be effected before the 1t. of October next. Permit me,...