51To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 26 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 May 1804, London. “I hope you will do me the justice to believe that it is not without extreme reluctance, and only on the most urgent motives that I am induced so often to address you on my own personal interests, as Connected with a public Commercial Situation under the Government of the United States. If it was a question open to my discussion, whether it is expedient in the Government...
52To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 20 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
My last Respects were under 5th. October, Since which no direct opportunity offering I have not thought it necessary to address you by the way of England. The Same uncertainty in the political State of Europe Still exists. Every Day affords new proof of mutual dissatisfaction between England & France. On this Subject, the best materials for a Correct judgement are the King’s Speech and the...
53To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 30 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 June 1803, Hamburg . Has received JM’s circular letter of 9 Apr. The “wise provissions” of the act of 28 Feb. do away almost entirely with “the embarrasments incident to the duty of foreign Consuls.” Supposes, for instance, that consuls will be able to “exact” $10 for the U.S. fund for seamen’s relief when sailors request a discharge and “relinquish the extra Wages.” Requests instructions...
54To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 14 May 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John M. Forbes. 14 May 1806, Hamburg. “Since I had the honor of addressing you under 5th. ulto. Copy of which is inclosed, the British Government has, Contrary to General expectation, taken very Strong measures against Prussia and has most strictly blockaded every Avenue of trade with this place, except Tönningen and some apprehensions are entertained for that Port, as it is feared that...
55To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 7 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 June 1803, Hamburg . Announced his intention of going to Great Britain in his last of 28 May . Postponed his trip because of “the rapid and unopposed advance, of the French Army into our immediate vicinity.” Was convinced that “in Case of General inquisition” during an occupation, only he could give “efficient protection to the American property” in the city. A part of the French army has...
56To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 30 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
Since writing the foregoing I am honored with your Circular of 9th. April last with Copy of the Act of 28th. February, by the wise provissions of which the embarrasments incident to the duty of foreign Consuls are almost entirely done away. Some cases have already occurred not foreseen by the Legislature. One is that of Seamen who from ill usage, or other reasons may demand their Discharge,...
57To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 11 November 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 November 1801, New York. Informs JM that he and his brother are suffering bankruptcy proceedings but believes that investigation will reveal fairness of all his transactions. Is confident that this situation will cast no shade of disqualification over his application for a consular appointment. Expects to receive his certificate of discharge on 19 Dec. Has heard that Orr has declined the...
58To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 19 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
I can never too often nor with Sufficient Warmth, acknowledge my obligation to you for the Characteristic manner in which you received and have always encouraged my application for a Consular appointment. My wishes and those of my friends are fully gratified in my nomination to the Agency at Hamburg, in time of war, unquestionably the first Commercial Situation under the Government of the...