1To James Madison from Thomas Munroe, 19 January 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 January 1811, Superintendent’s Office, Washington. Transmits an account of the moneys expended on the Capitol from its commencement until 14 Jan. 1811 as required by the resolution of the House of Representatives of that date. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages, 11A-D1). RC 1 p. Enclosure (1 p.) is a statement showing that the sum of $761,485.04 had been spent on the...
2To James Madison from Thomas Munroe, 19 January 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 January 1811, Superintendent’s Office, Washington. Gives an account of the moneys expended under the act of 28 Apr. 1810 for the better accommodation of the Post Office and the Patent Office. Reports that on 28 May 1810 the building “commonly called the Hotel” and several accompanying lots were purchased for $10,000 and that the attorney general duly executed the deed of conveyance to the...
3To James Madison from Thomas Munroe, 30 March 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to transmit herewith, the account of unsatisfied claims for services and materials for the Capitol and Presidents house, required by a Resolution of the House of Representatives, passed 24th. current; as the same was received yesterday from Mr Latrobe, by whom those claims were contracted, and who had possession of all the evidences thereof, except as to the compensations of...
4To James Madison from Thomas Munroe, 3 May 1813 (Madison Papers)
Obtained Presidents requisition for $3000. $2000 for represents chamber & $1000 Sen ptn paid since for Carpenters rell $364.62 Jno. Rea, upholster 376.33 Painters bill 209. Jos Harbaugh, sundries, desks &c 262.71 Th. W pairo, Carpeting 462.54 Lewis Labille, upholstery 455.78 G Coombe, Lumber 250.69 Hill & Belt, Chairs & tables 454.00
5To James Madison from Thomas Munroe, 22 July 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a Letter recd. to day. I mentioned to the Committee that I thought it might be more proper, and also more satisfactory to the Executive that the Supreme Court, or at least the Circuit Court Judges & Officers should designate the scite, or make some communication of their wishes on the subject. They replied that neither of these Courts being in session, it would take...
6To James Madison from Thomas Munroe, 3 October 1814 (Madison Papers)
I find it will require about 1,200 dollars more to pay all expenses incurred in consequence of the fires & storm of the 24th & 25th. Augt, about the building, collecting public property &c; and have therefore the honor to enclose for your signature a Requisition for that sum if it should be your pleasure to give it. With the highest respect I am, Sir, Yr mo Ob Servt RC ( DLC ). Enclosure not...
7To James Madison from Thomas Munroe, 23 September 1814 (Madison Papers)
T. Munroe’s [ sic ] presents his most respectful Complimts. to the President, and forwards a note recd. from mr mills, the Architect who obtained the Premiums for the washington monument in Balto., & for the monumental Church at Richmond, & who is employed to erect those buildings. Mr M is the Son in law of Genl. J. Smith the representative in Congress from winchester, and devoted a day here...
8To James Madison from Thomas Munroe, 27 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to transmit herewith a General abstract Account of Receipts & Expenditures “in the City of washington, under the Authority of the united States” prepared in obedience to a resolution of the House of Representatives of 17th. instant; by which it will appear that the aggregate Amt. expended is $1,746,014.46 Of which there was Drawn from the United States Treasury $970,944.08...