1To James Madison from Stanley Griswold, 26 November 1804 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to inform you that by letters received last evening from members of the legislature of this state, now sitting at Concord, it appears that the votes for Electors of President and V. president have been canvassed, and that the ticket supported by republicans has succeeded by a majority of 702 votes over the opposite ticket. The result was as follows, Republican 9088 Federal...
2To James Madison from Stanley Griswold (Abstract), 4 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
4 April 1805, Walpole, New Hampshire . “While I am grateful for the token of confidence I have received, thro’ your hands, from the President of the United States, in the commission as secretary of the Territory of Michigan, I am concerned to find the salary annexed to that office (if I have rightly ascertained it, viz. $750,) is inadequate to the most economical living at Detroit, where I am...
3To James Madison from Stanley Griswold, 17 September 1805 (Madison Papers)
¶ From Stanley Griswold. Letter not found. 17 September 1805 . Presumed to have covered the undated enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, TP , Michigan, vol. 1; 2 pp.) docketed by Wagner: “Recd. in Mr S. Griswold’s 17 Septr. 1805.” For the law referred to, see U.S. Statutes at Large The Public Statutes at Large of the United States of America… (17 vols.; Boston, 1848–73). , 1:285–86. Questions submitted by...
4To James Madison from Stanley Griswold, 3 December 1805 (Madison Papers)
It is reduced to a certainty, that this government cannot proceed, without some additional pecuniary aid from Congress. Its seat is established at a place, which combines all the disadvantages of an old and of a new settlement, without one of the advantages of either. Luxury, the relic of British fortunes formerly squandered here, and of a once flourishing commerce, continues its empire, tho’...
5To James Madison from Stanley Griswold, 18 December 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Stanley Griswold. 18 December 1805, Detroit. “An unfortunate affair took place in the heart of this city, and of the next settlement below, on the 8th. instant, between some military men from the British Shore, and our citizens. I am taking measures to obtain an impartial and authentic statement of the whole transaction, to transmit to your department, as there is reason to apprehend...
6To James Madison from Stanley Griswold, 21 December 1805 (Madison Papers)
A more particular and authenticated statement of the aggression, committed by some British officers and soldiers in this vicinity and town, on the 8th. instant, I have now obtained, and am under the necessity of transmitting for the information of government. I requested our Magistrates, who on the following day had legal cognizance of the transaction, to furnish me with the testimony, as it...
7To James Madison from Stanley Griswold, 12 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
As the extraordinary letter enclosed has been made public by the legislative board, I have been requested by several gentlemen to transmit it to your department, in order that the writer and his proceedings may receive a fair consideration at the seat of government. I add no more, but that most of the things stated in the letter are without even a semblance of foundation, and the writer is by...
8To James Madison from Stanley Griswold, 27 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
As I enclosed to you a copy of an extraordinary communication made by Judge Woodward, of this Territory, to the Legislative Board, on the 5th. inst. I ought perhaps to inform you, that after tarrying from the Board a few days, he again joined it; but am sorry to add, that he still conducts in a very singular manner. I should not trouble you with this information, were it not connected with...
9To James Madison from Stanley Griswold, 5 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
By the mail which conveys this letter, will be forwarded an authenticated transcript of the Acts and Proceedings of the Governor of the Territory of Michigan, for the last semi-annual period, to wit, from the first day of July 1806, to the first day of January 1807. With great respect, I am, Sir, Your most obedient and very humble servt., DNA : RG 59—Territorial Papers—TP, Michigan.
10To James Madison from Stanley Griswold, 21 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
In the ordinance of Congress of the 13th. July 1787, is the following passage describing the duties of the territorial Secretary: "It shall be his duty to keep and preserve the acts and laws passed by the legislature, and the public records of the District, and the proceedings of the Governor in his executive department." U. S. laws, vol. 2, page 560. Agreeably to the first and the last...