21To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 7 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to enclose duplicate of the letter which I last addressed you on the 27 Nov. and Come now to wait on you with the return of our Shipping that h ave entered this Port since the 1 July till the end of last month. On account of the War, the Trade between America and this Country has materially increased, Our Vessels having been in a Manner the only Carriers of the Colonial...
22To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 9 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 February 1802, Málaga. Transmits a copy of his letter of 7 Jan. and its enclosures. Is pleased to announce order from Madrid that all U.S. vessels be immediately admitted to pratique on submission of attestation from Spanish consul at port of embarkation that no contagion prevails there. Consequently, it is “absolutely necessary the Captains of Merchant Vessels coming to Spain, should be...
23To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 9 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to inclose Copy of my last Respects 7 Ulto. and of the different Accounts and Letters that accompanied them; It is a Singular Satisfaction for me to have it in my Power to Announce to you that orders have at last come down from Madrid, for All Vessels from the United States to be immediately admitted to Pratic on being furnished with a Certificate or Attestation from the...
24To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 22 April 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 April 1802, Málaga. Transmits duplicate of his letter of 9 Feb. Reports arrival of Enterprize and its departure for Malta. Essex continues to blockade Tripolitan cruiser at Gibraltar. Has received information that Philadelphia had arrived at Leghorn to convoy ships to Marseilles, Barcelona, Alicante, and Málaga. Plague has broken out at Oran, Arzew, and Er Rif; ships arriving from those...
25To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 22 April 1802 (Madison Papers)
You will find inclosed duplicate of the Letter I had last the Honor of addressing you on the 9 Feby. Since then little novelty, worthy of your notice, has occurred in this Quarter. On the 12 Inst. Capt Sterett of the Schooner Enterprize came in here from Gibraltar, to Water, and again proceeded on the 16 do. for Malta in quest of the Boston Frigate, to deliver his dispatches to Capt McNeil....
26To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 10 May 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 May 1802, Málaga. Reports arrival of Philadelphia, Essex , and Constellation since his dispatch of 22 Apr.; “they all proceeded on the 3 Instant for Gibraltar, where I have already advice of their arrival.” Encloses a royal order [not found] granting premiums on certain items exported from Spain to foreign ports in Spanish vessels. Another royal order has been issued which removes the duty...
27To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 10 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
On the 22 Ulto. I had last the Honor of addressing you as ⅌ enclosed Copy. The day following the Frigate Philadelphia arrived here from Leghorn and last Alicante, The Essex on the 25 Ulto. and the Constellation Capt Murray came in on the 30 do. from Philadelphia not having been able to get into Gibraltar; After procuring Water, and some other necessaries they all proceeded on the 3 Instant for...
28To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 29 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 June 1802, Málaga. Forwards a copy of his 10 May dispatch and encloses a return of U.S. shipping that arrived at Malaga between 1 Jan. and 29 June. Commodore Morris has sailed from Gibraltar to Tangier “on some Business of Consequence Which you must Already be acquainted with, I sincerely Wish He may … prevent a rupture With the Emperor of Morocco.” Reports that “there has been for some...
29To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 29 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had last the Honor of addressing you on the 10 Ulto. as ⅌ inclosed Copy, and Come now to wait on you with a Return of our Shipping that have arrived here, since the beginning of January last, to this date, for your Information, and Government. I do not hear any particular News from our Frigates aloft, or that the Swedish Admiral has yet Come to Terms of Accommodation with the Bashaw of...
30To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 10 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 August 1802, Málaga. Transmits duplicates of 29 June dispatch and return of U.S. shipping. Has received letters from Gibraltar indicating “that some Hopes still exist of Mr Simpson’s succeeding in arranging the actual differences, with the Emperor of Morocco.” In the meantime, “Commodore Morris remains at Gibraltar with the Frigate Adams and Schooner Enterprize.” Encloses for JM’s...
31To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 10 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
I inclose a duplicate of the last Letter I had the Honor of addressing you on the 29 June, and of the Return of Arrivals then transmitted, to that date. I find by Letters from Gibraltar that some Hopes still exist of Mr. Simpson’s succeeding in arranging the actual differences, with the Emperor of Morocco, which I most sincerely Wish may be the Case, otherwise any of the Vessels coming this...
32To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 10 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 September 1802, Malaga. Forwards copy of his letter to JM of 10 Aug. Since then “you will have been advised thro’ Gibraltar, that Matters had been arranged between James Simpson Esqr. and the Emperor of Morocco, for a Continuance of Peace; I hope it may prove of long duration, tho’, the Conduct of the Emperor does not seem to be so friendly, as might have been expected after such a solemn...
33To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 10 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Since I had the Honor of addressing you last on the 10 August as ⅌ enclosed Copy, you will have been advised thro; Gibraltar, that Matters had been arranged between James Simpson Esqr. and the Emperor of Morocco, for a Continuance of Peace; I hope it may prove of long duration, tho’, the Conduct of the Emperor does not seem to be so friendly, as might have been expected after such a solemn...
34To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 20 October 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 October 1802, Málaga. Encloses a duplicate of his 10 Sept. dispatch . Transmits a packet for JM received 19 Oct. from Richard O’Brien and a copy of O’Brien’s 2 Oct. letter to him for JM’s information. “The Tripoline, now Moorish Cruizer,… was compleatly provided with Certificates from the different Consuls residing in the Emperor’s dominions belonging to him and only waited for some Seamen...
35To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 20 October 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor of inclosing you duplicate of my last Letter under date of 10th. September, and Come to transmit a Packet, which I yesterday received for you from Richard OBrien Esqr. at Algiers, as also Copy of a Letter which He addressed me on the 2 Instant for your Information and Government. The Tripoline, now Moorish Cruizer, so long blocked up at Gibraltar, I find by last advices was...
36To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 11 November 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 November 1802, Málaga. Forwards a copy of his 20 Oct. dispatch. The board of health at Madrid has since notified the seaport towns that “the Yellow Fever was raging, With the most malignant Symptoms in Philadelphia, by advices received from the Spanish Consul resident there,” advising against admitting any American ships “proceeding from that Quarter.” The board of health determined in a...
37To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 11 November 1802 (Madison Papers)
You will herewith, find inclosed, Copy of the Letter, I had last the Honor of addressing you on the 20 Ulto. Since then, Intelligence has been Communicated by the Supreme Board of Health in Madrid, to the different Sea Port Towns in this Kingdom, that the Yellow Fever was raging, With the most malignant Symptoms, in Philadelphia, by advices received from the Spanish Consul resident there, and...
38To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 14 November 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 November 1802, Málaga. “I had the Honor of addressing you by this Conveyance on the 11 Inst, as the Vessel is now detained by contrary Winds.” Encloses an extract of a 25 Oct. letter from the house of Wesenberg & Molus of Marseilles to the Swedish consul at Barcelona and a copy of a 23 Oct. letter from Folsch to the Swedish consul at Málaga stating that Admiral Cederström had concluded a...
39To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 14 November 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had the Honor of addressing you by this Conveyance on the 11 Inst, as the Vessel is now detained by contrary Winds. I beg leave to wait on you with Extract of a Letter from the House of Wesenberg & Molus of Marseilles dated 25 October last, to the Swedish Consul at Barcelona, and Copy of another from Frans. P. Folsch, Swedish Consul at Marseilles dated 23 October to his Colleague here, by...
40To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 15 December 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 December 1802, Málaga. Last wrote on 14 Nov. “I now enclose a duplicate thereof, and reply to the Letter transmitted me by Danl Brent Esqr. in your Absence dated Washington 26 August by assuring you, that the Instructions therein contained shall serve as a Guide for my Conduct in regard to … distressed seamen.” Observes that twelve cents daily allowance “will procure a very scanty fare for...
41To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 15 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had last the Honor of addressing you on the 14 ultimo, inclosing Copy of a Letter written by the Swedish Consul at Marseilles to his Colleague here with advice of Peace having been concluded between Sweden and Tripoly thro’ the Interference of the French Commercial agent residing at the latter Place. I now enclose a duplicate thereof, and reply to the Letter transmitted me by Danl Brent...
42To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 23 December 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 December 1802, Málaga. Transmits a copy of his letter of 15 Dec. sent by the Constellation . Has since received a 17 Dec. notice from vice-consul Gorman that the John Adams touched at Almería and proceeded on, “as the Moorish Cruizers had disappeared from that Coast.” Encloses a copy of Gorman’s communications as well as a letter from Degen, Purviance, & Company transmitting a copy of a...
43To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 23 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to refer you to the inclosed Copy of the last Letter I had the Honor of writing to you on the 15 Instant by the U.S. Frigate Constellation. I have since received advice from Mr. Gorman Vice Consul at Almeria dated 17 Inst, that the John Adams Capt Rodgers had arrived there & immediately proceeded on his Voyage, as the Moorish Cruizers had disappeared from that Coast. You have...
44To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 25 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 January 1803, Málaga. Transmits a duplicate of his last dispatch [23 Dec. 1802] with enclosures. Has “just received” JM’s 21 Nov. letter stating that John Watkins left no survivors in the U.S.; will make over the property to Watkins’s family in Wales. Has written there to ask for “proper testimony to that effect.” Should it not arrive by June 1803 he will transfer the assets to JM as...
45To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 25 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed is duplicate of the last Letter, I had the Honor of addressing you, and of the different Documents then transmitted. I observe by your respected Letter, of the 21 novr. Just received, that John Watkins, had left no Relation in the United States. I shall consequently make over his Property, to his Family in Wales, Whither I have Written, to send on proper testimony to that effect....
46To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 1 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 February 1803, Málaga. “I profit of two Vessels on the departure for Philadelphia, and Salem, to acquaint you, that the French Commercial Agent in this place, has Just received Advice, that the Dey of Algiers has declared War against France; This Intelligence is transmitted to him, by his Colleague in Barcelona, where a vessel had arrived with the News, and Despatches for the French...
47To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 1 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
I profit of two Vessels on the departure for Philadelphia, and Salem, to acquaint you, that the French Commercial Agent in this place, has Just received Advice, that the Dey of Algiers has declared War against France; This Intelligence is transmitted to him, by his Colleague in Barcelona, where a vessel had arrived with the News, and Despatches for the French Government, which were immediately...
48To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 16 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1803, Málaga. Encloses copies of his 25 Jan., 1 Feb., and 8 Mar. [not found] dispatches. Writes chiefly to enclose copies of O’Brien’s 30 Jan. and 2 Feb. letters, the latter with a 21 Feb. postscript. Presumes JM was advised from Madrid of the new health regulations requiring a twenty-day quarantine for ships arriving from the U.S. with bills of health certified by the Spanish consul...
49To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 16 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor of transmitting herewith Copies of the last Letters addressed you under date of 25 January 1 february & 8 Inst. Since then little of Consequence has occured, and I therefore have chiefly to inclose duplicates of Mr. OBrien’s Letters to me of 30 January & 2 February With Postscript of 21 do. I presume you will have been advised from Madrid of the new Regulations of the Supreme...
50To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 31 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 March 1803, Málaga. Transmits a duplicate of his 16 Mar. letter and encloses a copy of a 16 Mar. letter “just received” from O’Brien with news of the French peace with Algiers. Presumes JM has been informed of the 23 Mar. arrival at Gibraltar of Commodore Morris in the Chesapeake , accompanied by the New York, John Adams , and Enterprize . Believes they returned to Gibraltar for provisions....