1From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 18 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
By virtue of the act, entitled, “an act making Provision for defraying any extraordinary expences attending between the U States and foreign nations,” passed on the 13th. February 1806., and of which the annexed is an official exemplification, I Thomas Jefferson, President of the U States of America, Do hereby authorize and empower Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury of the U States, to...
2From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 25 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Albert Gallatin. 25 June 1806, Department of State. “Be pleased to issue your warrant on the appropriation for the Contingent expences of the Department of State for one thousand Dollars in favor of Roger C. Weightman, Agent of William Duane: said Duane to be held accountable for the same.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 15). 1 p. The warrant was issued the same day, as noted in...
3From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 2 August 1805 (Madison Papers)
Before I left Washington I was called upon by Col. Tousard, who had been charged by Fayette with explanations &c. to his friends. These confirm the need he is in of relief both permanent & present, with respect to his pecuniary affairs. The idea has been entertained by him and is strongly pressed by Toussard, that money can be got on loan from the Banks & that his friends here can greatly...
4From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 24 January 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 January 1805, Department of State. “Be pleased to issue your warrant on the appropriation for the relief & protection of American Seamen for $985.41—in favor of D. Bethune, as assignee of Dr. Gourly, it being for a bill of exchange for £221.14.42 Sterling dated the 17th. Octr. 1804, and drawn by M: Lamar Esqr. Consul of the U. States at Madeira in favor of the said Dr. Gourlay, the sd....
5From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 17 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Albert Gallatin. 17 January 1806, Department of State. “Should the additional Clerk hire enserted in the estimate of this Department be granted, there will be a sufficient number of persons to expedite the land-patents, taking into view the probable increase of the number, at least in the current year. I am however informed, that even at present, a weeks leasure, which will probably...
6From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 3 December 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Albert Gallatin. 3 December 1805, Department of State. “I have to request that you will please to issue your warrant on the appropriations for Barbary purposes for one thousand dollars in favor of Daniel Brent, for defraying the expences of the Tunisian Embassy now in this City; the said Daniel Brent to be charged and held accountable for the same.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 15). 1 p....
7From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 25 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have recd your favor of the acquainting me with your proposed trip to N. York. I had entered into the same train of ideas with yours as to the probable state of Jackson’s situation and wishes. It is difficult at the same time to reconcile them with the tenor of Cannings last Conversation with Pinkney; especially as Erskine’s defensive explanations accompanying his arrangement, must have...
8From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 4 February 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose an additional estimate of the expense incurred in the Territory of Michigan, and to request that you will be pleased to place it in such a course as will bring it to the attention of the Legislature. You will observe Sir, that no part of it, except office rent for the Secretary is of a permanent nature. I am &c. An additional estimate of expense incurred in the...
9From James Madison to Albert Gallatin (Abstract), 18 February 1805 (Madison Papers)
18 February 1805, Department of State . “Mr. Samuel Emery having in his favor an order for 894 52/100 dollars upon me, drawn by Thomas Appleton, the Consul of the United States at Leghorn, on the 31st. Decr. 1802, and being found on the settlement of Mr. Appleton’s accounts, that no more than four hundred, eighty nine dollars & seventy seven cents are due to Mr. Appleton, I request you will be...
10From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 12 September 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor of the 5th. inclosing one from Mr. Aster. Whatever personal confidence may be due to him, or public advantage promised by his projected arrangement with the Russian Fur Company, there is an obvious difficulty in furnishing the official patronage which he wishes; whether the arrangement be regarded as of a public or of a private character. In the former, it would require...
11From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 31 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
Be pleased to issue your warrant on the appropriation for the Contingent expenses of the Department of State for five hundred dollars, in favor o f Christopher S. Thom, who is to be charged and held accountable for the same. I am &c. DNA : RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.
12From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, [ca. 31] March 1817 (Madison Papers)
Notwithstanding the lapse of time, nothing definitive has taken place, in concert with Mr. Hassler, in relation to Mr. Le Sueur. Mr. Crawford has the subject in hand, and will communicate the result. I can add but little to the public information which goes to you from the official source, and thro’ the press. You will find that specie is at length re-instated in its legitimate functions; at...
13From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 20 March 1827 (Madison Papers)
It is probably not unknown to you that the Visitors of the University of Virginia, anxious to procure for it Professors, with higher qualifications than might be attainable here, had recourse for a supply in part to Great Britain. They had the good fortune to engage five, all of whom have answered their expectations. One of them, however, Mr. Key professor of Mathematics, though friendly to...
14From James Madison to Albert Gallatin (Abstract), 7 February 1805 (Madison Papers)
7 February 1805, Department of State . “I request you to be pleased to issue a warrant for one hundred and twenty dollars, on the appropriation for the contingent expenses of the Mississippi Territory in favor of James Davidson assignee of the enclosed bill of exchange [not found] drawn for the same sum by Cato West Esqr. Acting Governor of that Territory, upon me dated 1st. October 1804. Mr....
15From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 3 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
Be pleased to issue your warrant on the appropriations for the Contingent expenses of the Department of State for five hundred dollars in favor of Christopher S. Thom: He to be charged and held accountable for the same. I am &c. DNA : RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.
16From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 19 March 1808 (Madison Papers)
I request you to be pleased to issue a warrant, on the appropriation for the relief of Seamen, for Seventy nine dollars 70/100, in favor of James Davidson Esqr., the holder of the enclosed Bill of Exchange for that amount drawn upon me by James Leander Cathcart, Consul of the United Sates, at Madeira, on the 31st. of Decr. last, who is to be charged with the same on the Books of the Treasury....
17From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 26 December 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 December 1804, Department of State. “The enclosed letter addressed to Mr. Wynn, was communicated to me with a view to establish the construction it urges of the Act supplementary to the Consular act: but as the construction contended for would affect the public receipts, I have supposed it proper that your sentiments should rule the Consuls, some of whom have referred the point for...
18From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 12 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 January 1802, Department of State. “The Secretary of State presents his respects to the Secretary of the Treasury and has the honor to enclose a copy of a letter lately received from Samuel Cabot Esqr. together with the letter from the Secretary of State therein referred to.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 217, First Auditor’s Accounts, no. 13,148). RC 1 p.; in Wagner’s hand; docketed by...
19From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 22 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
Agreeably to a request of Tobias Lear Esqr., contained in a letter of the 22d. of July last, received by this Department, I have the honor to request that the Bill now enclosed from his Mother Mary Lear, drawn upon me on the 11th. instant, for Five hundred dollars may be paid out of the appropriations for Barbary Intercourse, to Clement Storer Esqr., in whose favor it is drawn; charging Mr....
20From James Madison to Albert Gallatin (Abstract), 6 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
6 April 1805, Department of State . “General Turreau having requested in his letter to you, that three hundred dollars might be advanced to Capt. Joseph du Buisson, in addition to the two hundred some time past advanced to him by this Department, I request you to be pleased to issue a warrant in his favor for five hundred dollars, charging the same as part of the restitution remaining due on...
21From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 1 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
You will be pleased to cause a warrant to be issued in favor of John Davidson for four hundred and fifty three dollars and nine cents, to be paid out of the fund for defraying the expenses incident to the intercourse with the Mediterranean powers, he being the holder of a bill of Exchange for that sum, drawn upon me by James Leander Cathcart, the drawer to be charged with the same on the books...
22From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 24 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 March 1804. “I inclose a communication from Mr Merry, which the P. wishes to go to you, & from you to such member & with such suggestions as may be proper; rather than make it the subject of a Message under present circumstances.” RC ( DLC : Joseph H. Nicholson Papers). 1 p.; marked “ private ”; misdated 1803 by JM. Addressee not indicated; identified as Gallatin on the basis of Gallatin to...
23From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 26 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 March 1804, Department of State. “I have the honor to enclose, for your information, a copy of a letter, which I am about to transmit to Mr. Livingston at Paris; and to request that the remittance therein mentioned of eighteen thousand five hundred and fifty five dollars and fifty four Cents, may be made out of the appropriation for carrying the Treaty and Conventions with France into...
24From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 13 September 1815 (Madison Papers)
In my hurry yesterday to be ready for a waiting mail, I overlooked your question when I should return to Washington? I have not fixed on the precise time, but it will probably be not sooner nor more than a few days later than the 1st. of October. If you have a trip there in view why not extend it, bringing Mrs Gallatin with you, to Virginia? Cordial regards RC ( NHi : Gallatin Papers).
25From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 1 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
Be pleased to issue your Warrant on the appropriations for the Contingent Expenses of this Office for one thousand Dollars in favor of Stephen Pleasonton, who is to be charged and held accountable for the same. I am &c. DNA : RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.
26From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 14 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inclose a Bill of Exchange for 5000 Dollars, drawn upon me on the 23d: of May last, by John Gavino, Consul at Gibraltar, in favor of the late General Shee, and to request you will cause a remittance to be made of that amount, out of the appropriations for Barbary Intercourse, to the Executors of the estate of Genl. Shee, at Philadelphia. Mr. Gavino is to be charged with the...
27From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 9 September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 September 1803, Department of State . Requests that “remittances may be made to Baring & Co. at London & Willinks & co. at Amsterdam” out of the appropriations stated in the enclosed estimate, which will “answer the demands of the public service” in those places until 1 Apr. 1804. Letterbook copy and letterbook copy of enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). Letterbook copy 1 p.; copied into...
28From James Madison to Albert Gallatin (Abstract), 17 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
17 April 1805, Department of State . “I request you to be pleased to issue a warrant for three hundred dollars in favor of C. & T. Bullit, the holders of the enclosed bill of exchange, drawn upon me on the 7th. ult. by Wm. H. Harrison, Governor of the Indiana Territory, for the same sum, in favor of E. Stout: The warrant to be charged to Govn. and drawn upon the appropriation for the...
29From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 28 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 June 1802, Department of State. Requests that payment of $250 from the fund for Barbary negotiations be made to Thomas Thompson of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, “to enable him to pay the storage which has accrued upon a parcel of oars that he procured by the request of the late Secretary of State, and which are still on hand.” RC ( NHi : Gallatin Papers); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL ,...
30From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 5 April 1813 (Madison Papers)
It is determined finally to associate Mr. Bayard in the Mission Extraordinary to St. Petersburg. The Secretary of State informs him of it by this mail. It cannot fail to be useful, if you can see him on your way thro’ Wilmington, ascertain his sentiments on the occasion, and hasten his preparations if he should be willing to undertake the service. We hope the vessel will sail in 14 days at...
31From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 1 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
I request you to be pleased to issue your warrant on the appropriations for the relief of Seamen for $1068 3/100, in favor of James Davidson Junr., the holder of the enclosed bill for that amount, drawn erroneously on the Secretary of the Treasury, on the 10th. of February last, by Joseph Pulis, Consul of the United States at Malta, who is to be charged & held accountable for the same. I am...
32From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 20 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have duly had the honor of receiving your Letter of the 8th. Inst. It does not appear that the money, or any part of it, that you refer to, and which is held in trust by the Secretary of State, “for Jeremiah Condy & Co. and others,” can with propriety, be applied towards the payment of a Debt from Jere: Condy or from Jere: Condy and Company to the United States—because Jeremiah Condy never...
33From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 14 March 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that the money transferred to this place by the late Agent of the United States at London, on account of those interrested in the claim of Jere: Condy & Co. will be paid to the Treasurer of the United States, agreeably to the arrangement proposed in your letter of the 12th. inst. I am &c. DNA : RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.
34From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 31 August 1808 (Madison Papers)
Having communicated the inclosed letter from Genl. T. to the President, he concurred in the propriety of asking from you the information on which an answer, ought to be founded. I understand from the P. that he has explained to you the principles regulating the indulgence allowable to these diplomatic applications. He will acquiesce however in giving effect to any misconceived permission under...
35From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 14 September 1811 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed Letter was brought to me by the young gentleman in whose behalf it was written. He had other respectable recommendations addressed to you, which he has doubtless forwarded: His personal appearance does not make against him. He therefore stands in fair comparison with the other candidates to be taken into view, and who are better known to you than to me. The accounts by the Jno....
36From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 14 November 1803 (Madison Papers)
To avoid the expence to which we are exposed for the rent of Houses for the messengers of the Departments of State, War and navy, General post office and of the accountants of the War and navy Departments, & to provide against accidents of fire to the Buildings occupied by these Departments we conceive that it would be expedient for Congress to make provision for building six small brick...
37From James Madison to Albert Gallatin (Abstract), 3 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
3 May 1805, Department of State . “I request you to be pleased to issue a warrant, on the appropriations for the relief of Seamen, for one thousand & eighty nine dollars & seventy seven Cents in favor of James Davidson, the holder of the enclosed bill of Exchange, drawn upon me on the 3d. ult. for the same sum, by Josiah Blakely Esqr. Consul of the U: States at St. Jago of Cuba, who is to be...
38From James Madison to Albert Gallatin (Abstract), 15 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
15 June 1805, Department of State. “I request you to be pleased to issue a warrant on the appropriations for the contingent expenses of Government for eight hundred & fifty six dollars, in favor of John Davidson the holder of the three enclosed bills of exchange drawn upon me on the 10th. May last by W. H. Harrison on account of the expenses of the Louisiana Territory, one for 600 dols,...
39From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 8 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 February 1803, Department of State. Asks that a $200 warrant be issued in the name of Peleg Wadsworth and charged to Richard O’Brien’s salary account. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). 1 p. This was presumably O’Brien’s annuity to his mother ( PJM-SS Robert J. Brugger et al., eds., The Papers of James Madison: Secretary of State Series (4 vols. to date; Charlottesville, Va.,...
40From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 31 August 1808 (Madison Papers)
Having communicated the inclosed letter from Genl. T. to the President, he concurred in the propriety of asking from you the information on which an answer, ought to be founded. I understand from the P. that he has explained to you the principles regulating the indulgence allowable to these diplomatic applications. He will acquiesce however in giving effect to any misconceived persuasion under...
41From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 10 August 1808 (Madison Papers)
I am authorised by the President of the United States to ask the favor of you, as I accordingly do, to cause a warrant to be issued for nine hundred & ninety dollars, payable out of the appropriation for the Contingent expenses of Government, in favor of Patrick Ferrell, the holder of the enclosed bills of Robert Williams, Governor of the Mississippi Territory, both dated the 13th. of April...
42From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 10 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Docr. Thornton wishes to dispose of a bill of Exchange for five hundred pounds sterling, on Quintin Dick Esqr London. The bills are at 60 days sight, and are sent with blanks, to Mr. Riddle of Alexandria, who is authorized to sell them. Should your department be in want of money in London, he wishes you to be acquainted with the opportunity. He has satisfied me that the draught is made on...
43From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 1 November 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Albert Gallatin. 1 November 1805, Department of State. “I have the honor to request that in virtue of the power of Attorney of Tobias Lear Esqr., enclosed in my letter to you of the 5th. Septr. 1803 [not found], there may be remitted to George Long, of Portsmouth N.H. five hundred dollars, from the appropriations for Barbary Intercourse. Mr. Lear to be charged with the same and held...
44From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 18 April 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have to request that you cause a warrant in favor of John Henry Purviance to be issued, to be paid out of the appropriations for foreign Intercourse, for seven hundred and sixty seven dollars and forty eight cents, the said Purviance to be charged therewith on the Books of the Treasury. I have the Honor &c. DNA : RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.
45From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 12 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
I am just informed by a friend of Dr. Barraud of the Hospital at Norfolk that some arrangement communicated thro’ the Collector of that port, threatens him with the loss of his office; Having been very favorably impressed with the merits of this gentleman by strong representations from Bishop Madison & Judge Tucker, I hope to be excused for saying that I believe him to be a man of very...
46From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 5 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
Be pleased to issue your warrant on the appropriation for the Contingent expenses of the Department of State, for seven hundred dollars in favor of Christopher S. Thom: he to be charged & held accountable for the same. I am &c. DNA : RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.
47From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 12 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Albert Gallatin. 12 July 1806, Department of State. “I request you to be pleased to issue a warrant for three hundred & ninety three dollars and forty cents, on the appropriations for the relief of Seamen in favor of Joseph Cowing the holder of the enclosed bill of exchange for the same sum, drawn upon me on the 14 May last, by Marien Lamar, who is to be charged with the same on the books...
48From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 5 October 1808 (Madison Papers)
Be pleased to issue your warrant on the appropriations for the Contingent expenses of this Office, for five hundred dollars, in favor of William Whann Esqr., the holder of the enclosed Bill for that amount, drawn upon me, on the 22d. July last, by Meriwether Lewis Esqr., Governor of the Louisiana Territory, who is to be charged and held accountable for the same. I am &c. DNA : RG...
49From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 17 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 January 1803, Department of State. Asks that Gallatin cause a certified statement to be made under the Treasury Department seal “comprehending all such sums of money as have been paid by the United States for the contingent expences of the Board of Commissioners which sat at Philadelphia under the 6th. Article of the British Treaty, together with what was paid as salary to the fifth...
50From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 28 July 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 24th. The conduct of the B. Govt. in protesting the arrangement of its Minister surprizes one in spite of all their examples of folly. If it be not their plan, now that they have filled their magazines with our supplies, and ascertained our want of firmness in witholding them, to adopt openly a system of monopoly & piracy, it may be hoped that they will not persist in...