1To Thomas Jefferson from James Maury, 26 November 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Liverpool, 26 Nov. 1792. Despite the proclamation prohibiting the exportation of British wheat and flour that he advised of on 13 Nov., this port continues shut. News of the disaster to the American tobacco crop is generally known, but has not yet had any effect. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD ); 1 p.; at foot of text: “Thos Jefferson Esqre. Secretary of State to the United States”; endorsed by TJ as...
2To Thomas Jefferson from James Maury, 19 September 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Liverpool, 19 Sep. 1792. Acknowledging TJ’s letter of 31 May 1792, he encloses the bond required by the Consular Act which he desires his brother Fontaine Maury and other friends to endorse for him. He has begun a correspondence with the American minister to London, but has not settled his account with him and will lay any disallowed expenses before TJ. He encloses the price current for this...
3To Thomas Jefferson from James Maury, 10 November 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Liverpool, 10 Nov. 1791 . Since his of 14 Sep. he has received TJ’s of 30 Aug. 1791, and now attends to it. “The Irregularity of the Masters of our Vessells, as I have mentioned before, prevented my furnishing the particulars you required.” Trade with this port increases greatly, ninety-six American vessels having sailed from here this year. Only half that number have left other ports in his...
4To Thomas Jefferson from James Maury, 13 November 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Liverpool, 13 Nov. 1792. He informs TJ of a proclamation forbidding “the Export of British Wheat and Flour from this Kingdom.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD ); 1 p.; at foot of text: “Thos. Jefferson Esqr Secretary of State to the United States Philadelphia”; endorsed by TJ as received 1 Feb. 1793 and so recorded in SJL .
5To Thomas Jefferson from James Maury, 20 November 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 6th Instant I had the Honor to inform you of the Convention between Spain and this Country. On this Day the ports of Britain are Shut against the Importation of foreign Wheat and Flour at the low Duties until the 28th February:—after which they will remain so or be opened as prices shall govern. I have the Honor to be with much Respect Sir your most obt St, RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD );...
6To Thomas Jefferson from James Maury, 30 April 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Liverpool, 30 Apr. 1792 . He wrote to TJ on 9 Apr.—Eleven days later the National Assembly approved Louis XVI’s proposal to declare war on the King of Hungary and that evening the Assembly’s decree received royal approbation. Stocks here fell by 6 to 7 ⅌ Cent from apprehension of British involvement in the war. American mariners coming to British ports should have “regular Testimonials of...
7To Thomas Jefferson from James Maury, 9 September 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honored with your Letter of 15th June inclosing the Commission of Consul for this Port with which his Excellency the President has been pleased to honor me. For this flattering Mark of his Confidence I beg Leave, thro’ you, Sir, most respectfully to offer my profound Acknowlegements. But as the powers appertaining to the Consuls of the United States have not been particularly defined to...
8To Thomas Jefferson from James Maury, 4 July 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Liverpool, 4 July 1793 . There has been no material change since the price current of 3 June enclosed in his last letter. He will pay special attention to the orders about the American flag in TJ’s 21 Mch. letter. His brother Fontaine informs him the bond has been effected. On 23 June the Aerial of Philadelphia, Stephen Decatur master, was seized and brought here by the Liverpool privateer...
9To Thomas Jefferson from James Maury, 2 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I was honored on the 4th. past with your letter of 23rd. Decr. covering packets for Joshua Johnston Esqr. of London, and Messrs. Willink, Staphorst & Hubbard of Amsterdam, which were forwarded in the manner you directed. I am in great hopes of soon receiving the Act you allude to in your letter of 26th. August; untill then I shall remain in doubt as to many things. I am frequently applied to...
10To Thomas Jefferson from James Maury, 29 July 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Liverpool, 29 July 1791 . His last was of the 12th. He had expected to complete his six months’ report, but “the Irregularity of the Masters” prevents. He cannot furnish properly until he has “authority to compel,” and he asks TJ’s express instructions.—The two American vessels remain under seizure and arrivals still increase, having decided preference for freights in trade to U.S. though...