1To 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...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander J. Dallas, 5 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Complying with your request, I transmit to you exemplifications of the Judgments against the Lowries; and return the papers, that accompanied your letter of the 27th. Ult. I have the honor to be, Sir, Yr. mo. obed Sert. DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation.
3To 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.
4To 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...
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, 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...
7To 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...
8To 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...
9Opinion of Alexander J. Dallas, 13 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Can a Prohibition issue from a Federal to a State Court? 1. The judicial authority of the United States, can only be exercised in such Courts, upon such subjects, and in such manner, as the Acts of Congress prescribe, under the limitations contained in the Constitution. 2. The judicial authority of the United States is sometimes exclusive of the judicial authority of the individual States,...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander J. Dallas, 21 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
From the tenor of your obliging answer to my letter of the 17h. instant, I fear I have expressed myself inaccurately. Mr. Wharton does not state, in his deposition, that the silver was deposited with Dr. Franklin but the Bills of Lading for the silver. Pardon the trouble of this explanation; and be assured of the sincere respect and attachment, with which I am, Sir, Yr. mo. Hble Serv. RC ( DLC...