31To James Madison from John Mitchell, 30 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 June 1803, Le Havre . Before receiving JM’s circular letter of 9 Apr. had compiled a list of “charges paid on American Vessells at this port.” Now adds those paid by French ships. The charge for a ship “laying in the Bason” is for about one month and is paid by all foreigners, but this charge will fall heaviest on American ships. “Our vessells in general are very sharp built and are injured...
32To James Madison from John Mitchell, 30 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 June 1803, Le Havre . Encloses a list of American vessels entering and departing this port since the last return made. “There are but few remaining in port and I much fear the War will entirely deprive this place of its Commerce with the United States.” This is “the only port from Brest to Dunkirk where our Vessells can lay afloat.” Adds in a postscript dated 1 July that he has received...
33To James Madison from John Mitchell, 30 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
Before I had the honor to receive your circular Letter of the 9th. April I have prepared for an other purpose the charges paid on American Vessells at this port. I now ad as you desire those paid by french Vessells and take this early oportunity of transmitting them to you. The charge for a vessell laying in the Bason is only of a short date, (about one Month). It and all the other Charges are...
34To James Madison from John Mitchell, 30 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to transmitt You the Returns of the Vessells that Have enterd and departed from this Port, since the last return was made you; there are but few remaining in port and I much fear the War will entirely deprive this place of its Commerce with the United States which will at same be injurious to Us, This being the only port from Brest to Dunkirk Where our Vessells can lay afloat....
35To James Madison from John Mitchell, 29 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 June 1803, Le Havre . Encloses the registers of the whaling ships American Hero and Brutus , along with the Mediterranean pass of the latter; both registers were “Lodged in this office by Mr. Jenkins.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Havre, vol. 1). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner. Enclosures not found. A full transcription of this document has been added to the digital edition.
36To James Madison from John Mitchell, 29 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to transmitt You the Registers of the American Hero, and the Brutus, with Mediteranean Pass, for the Latter; Both Registers were Lodged in this office ⅌ Mr. Jenkins, and both Vessells are now Employed in the Whale fishery out of this place. I have the Honor to be Sir, Your very Obd. Servt., No. 58. American Hero, granted Thomas Jenkins of Hudson. N o. 46. Brutus, granted...
37To James Madison from John Mitchell, 26 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 June 1803, Le Havre . “A letter received from Mr. Barnet of the 24 in reply to mine of the 22d, in a very friendly maner removes all the fears I was under of his supposeing I had in my Letters to you misrepresented his intentions.” Barnet believes his appointment at Paris will detain him “some months” and is pleased that Mitchell will “officiate In his stead.” Renews his hopes that they may...
38To James Madison from John Mitchell, 26 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
The detention of the vessell I wrote by Yesterday gives me an oportunity of Addressing you again. I hope you will excuse the Liberty, as it relates meerly to My self. A Letter received from Mr. Barnet of the 24. in reply to mine of the 22d., in a very friendly maner removes all the fears I was under of his supposeing I had in my Letters to you misrepresented his intentions. His appointment at...
39To James Madison from John Mitchell, 25 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 June 1803, Le Havre . “I had the honor of writeing you ⅌ mr. P. a Jay to whom I deliverd by order of our Ministers two Packets addressed to you the Winds haveing Continued long to the west ward no Vessill could sail for America since Capn. King who left this the 14h. inst charged with Duplicate dispatches. Mr Jay as I advised is on board the Ship Oliver Elsworth Capn. Henry of & for New...
40To James Madison from John Mitchell, 25 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 June 1803, Le Havre . Since he closed his letter of this date, the ship George has landed and reports having been boarded by British frigates in the Channel and having been “treated perfectly Polite by all the Captains.” The captain of the brig Peggy complains of the treatment he received from the captain of the British frigate Ranger , “who took three men from Him all of whom appear on the...
41To James Madison from John Mitchell, 25 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of writeing you ⅌ mr. P. A. Jay to whom I deliverd by order of our Ministers two Packets addressed to you the Winds haveing Continued long to the west ward no Vessill could sail for America since Capn. King who left this the 14h. inst charged with Duplicate dispatches. Mr Jay as I advised is onboard the Ship Oliver Elsworth Capn. Henry of & for New York and left this the 23d....
42To James Madison from John Mitchell, 25 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
Since closing my Letter of this date the Ship George, J. Greenough Master from Savanna. has enterd and reports his haveing been boarded in the Channel by a nomber of British frigats and treated perfectly Polite by all the Captains. Captn. Petrie of the Brig Peggy of & from Norfolk enterd at same time who Complains Much of the treatment He received from Captain Coots, Commanding his Britanic...
43To James Madison from John Mitchell, 14 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 June 1803, Le Havre . Encloses duplicate dispatches from the U.S. ministers in Paris; the originals and a copy of the treaty with France are carried by Jay of New York, who leaves this city in a few days on board the Oliver Ellsworth , Captain Henry. Le Havre harbor is guarded by British frigates that have stopped several neutral vessels, among them the ship Providence , Captain Waterson,...
44To James Madison from John Mitchell, 14 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to transmitt you duplicate of Dispatches from our Minister at Paris, which I received this day. Original together with Copy of the Treaty with france, is in Charge of Mr. Jay of New York Who I expect will leave this in a few days, on board the Ship Oliver Ellsworth Cap Henry for NYork. The entrance of this port is guarded by British frigats. They have stoped; several Neutral...
45To James Madison from John Mitchell, 23 May 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 May 1803, Le Havre . “The Enterprize not being able to sail yesterday, I have to inform You that My letters from Paris assures Me Ld Hawksbury Mentioned in the House of Commons that Letters of Marc & reprisals had been issued against france—I think on the 17h. inst.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Havre, vol. 1). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner. On 16 May Lord Hawkesbury told the House of Commons that...
46To James Madison from John Mitchell, 23 May 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 May 1803, Le Havre . Informs JM that Hughes of Baltimore, carrying the treaty and dispatches from “our Ministers at Paris … saild this Morng on board of the Brig Enterprize … bound for New York.” Hopes Hughes will be with JM “ere this gets to hand.” Congratulates JM on the cession of Louisiana to the U.S. Adds in a postscript that the London Gazette of 17 May contains an order to “Burn &...
47To James Madison from John Mitchell, 23 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inform You that Mr. G. Hughes of Baltimore Bearer of the Dispatches of our Ministers at Paris & of the Treaty they have concluded there saild this Morng on board of the Brig Enterprize Capn. Wilcox bound for New York. I Sincerely hope He may be With you ere this gets to hand. I believe I may venture to Congratulate You on Louisiana being Ceeded to Us. With perfect respect I...
48To James Madison from John Mitchell, 23 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
The Enterprize not being able to sail yesterday, I have to inform You that My Letters from Paris assures Me Ld. Hawksbury Mentioned in the House of Commons that Letters of Marc & reprisals had been issued against france—I think on the 17h. inst. With perfect respect I am Sir Your very Obet. St. The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted in The Papers...
49To James Madison from John Mitchell, 21 May 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 May 1803, Le Havre . Wrote JM on 15 May via Boston that Livingston and Monroe had ordered him to arrange passage for a “Special Messenger with Dispatches.” Has engaged the brig Enterprize , Captain Wilcox, bound for New York, to carry Hughes and the dispatches. Feels “particular pleasure” that his first official act is “to transmitt a Treaty of so great importance” which “will afford so...
50To James Madison from John Mitchell, 21 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of Writeing You the 15 instant via Boston informing You that by order of Our Ministers at Paris I was about to engage a Vessel to carry out a Special Messenger with Dispatches. I accordingly engaged the Brig Enterprize Bound for New York—ownd & Commanded by Captn. Wilcox—with Whom Mr. Hughes Who has charge of the Dispatches, proceeds. I feel particular pleasure that My first...
51To James Madison from John Mitchell, 15 May 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 May 1803, Le Havre. Reports the receipt “this Morning” of a 13 May letter from Livingston stating that Whitworth left Paris the evening of 12 May and directing Mitchell to arrange passage for “a Confidential Person” carrying Livingston’s dispatches, who “will leave Paris in a day or two after the date of His Letter.” Assures JM that “our Ministers have perfectly Accomplished the Wishes of...
52To James Madison from John Mitchell, 15 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
I take the Liberty to inform You I received this Morning a Letter from Mr. Livingston of the 13th. saying Ld. Whitworth the British Minister Left Paris the preceeding Evening, Also directing Me to engage a Passage for a Confidential Person Bearer of His dispatches, that will leave Paris in a day or two after the date of His Letter. I believe I may venture to Assure you that our Ministers have...
53To James Madison from John Mitchell, 9 May 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 May 1803, Le Havre. Wrote “some time since” soliciting JM’s recommendation of him as commercial agent at Le Havre. “I believe my friend Mr Monroe also Wrote you to same purpose. Not hearing of any Appointment being Made since Mr Dobel declind comeing here—I solicited Mr Livingston to Nominate Me that the Place should not be without an Official Agent Which after waiting to Consult Mr Monroe...
54To James Madison from John Mitchell, 9 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you some time since, When I solicited you to recomend Me as a proper Person to act as Commercial Agent for this Port, And I believe my friend Mr. Monroe also wrote you to same purport. Not hearing of any Appointment being Made since Mr Dobel declind comeing here—I solicited Mr Livingston to nominate Me that the Place should not be without an Official Agent, Which...
55To James Madison from John Mitchell, 10 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
I take the Liberty to Mention to You that the Warren Captn. Hammond got well out the 6h.—& that I had the honor of forwarding for Mr Livingston the Copy of His former Despatches ⅌ that Vessell. It is with Sincere pleasure that I ad My Old friend Mr. Monroe Landed here the 8h. instant & set out this Morning for Paris Which he will reach the 12h. It will be agreeable to you to know on Mr....
56To James Madison from John Mitchell, 28 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 March 1803, Le Havre. Thinking it interesting to the U.S. to be informed of European events, sends an extract of a 26 Mar. letter received from Paris which notes: “I think War inevitable, the Dutch Troops &c that went to take possession of the Cape good hope Are made Prisoners, that is, they are allowed to Land Under many restrictions and not to take the Country under their Government. A...
57To James Madison from John Mitchell, 28 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
Thinking it interesting to the United States, to be informed of What is passing in Europe, I have taken the Liberty to send you an Extract of a Letter I have recd. from Paris of 26 inst. "I think War inevitable. The Dutch Troops &c that went to take posession of the Cape good hope Are Made Prisoners, that is, they are allowed to Land Under Many restrictions and not to take the Country under...