1To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Newton, Junior, 7 August 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
Norfolk [ Virginia ] August 7, 1790. Forwards the plan of the Cape Henry lighthouse site. Assumes that Hamilton has received Virginia’s act of cession. ALS , RG 26, Lighthouse Letters Received, Vol. “A,” Pennsylvania and Southern States, National Archives.
2To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Newton, Junior, 8 July 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
Norfolk [ Virginia ] July 8, 1791. “A long absence from home has been the cause of your letter of the 8th Ulto not being answered sooner. The business shall be attended to as you requested.… The business has not been in the least retarded, Mr McComb is ingaged in getting up the stone formerly lodged there, for the same purpose, to make the foundation with.…” ALS , RG 26, Lighthouse Letters...
3To George Washington from Thomas Newton, 27 April 1785 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Thomas Newton, 27 April. GW wrote Newton on 3 Sept. : “I have suffered your letter of the 27th April . . . to remain . . . unacknowledged.”
4To George Washington from Thomas Newton, 20 January 1786 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Thomas Newton, 20 Jan. 1786. On 9 April GW wrote Newton : “I have been favored with your letter of the 20th of Jany.”
5To George Washington from Thomas Newton, 24 February 1786 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Thomas Newton, 24 Feb. 1786. On 9 April GW wrote Newton : “I have been favored with your letters of. . . 24th of Febry.”
6To George Washington from Thomas Newton, 13 March 1786 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Thomas Newton, 13 Mar. 1786. On 9 April GW wrote Newton : “I have been favored with your letters of. . . 13th of March—the last of which speaks of a letter written by you to me of the same date—this letter has never got to hand.”
7To George Washington from Thomas Newton, 19 July 1788 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Thomas Newton, 19 July 1788. On 1 Aug. GW wrote Newton : “Your letters of the 14th & 19 Ulto came duly to hand.”
8To George Washington from Thomas Newton, 5 November 1788 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Thomas Newton, 5 Nov. 1788. On 17 Dec. GW wrote to Newton : “I have received your letter of the 5th Ulto.”
9To George Washington from Thomas Newton, 3 June 1794 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found : from Thomas Newton, Jr., 3 June 1794. On 11 June, GW "Put into the hands of the Secry. of State a letter from Thos. Newton Junr. dated Norfolk June 3d. 1794. on the subject of the application of a sum raised by subscription in that place for the relief of Amr. Captives in Algiers" ( JPP Dorothy Twohig, ed. The Journal of the Proceedings of the President, 1793–1797 ....
10To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 1 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 July 1801, Norfolk. Conveys box of the “best cegars” from Captain Dutton; “they are of the best quality & I hope will please.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.
11To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 11 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I Received yr favor, the wine shall be sent as you desire, of the same Cargo. I have just arived a few pipes of best quality of Brasil wine, I beleive superior to any we have yet had, if you or friends should want I shall be happy to supply you or them the quality you have had we also keep. With best wishes for your health &c I am respectfully Yr. Obt RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM. Letter not found.
12To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 22 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I Received your favor the wine similar & of the same cargo was shipped & expect with you before it came to hand. The Brasil wine I think superior & price $350 dollars little of such wine is imported; the President has had some of the quality, but most here, give a preferance to the last importation; what is sent, if it gets to hand as shipped, I have no doubt will please; I have some of the...
13To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 19 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 July 1802, Norfolk. “The wines & Brandy lie ready for an opty. to Fredricksbg. & will be shipped the first. The Madeira is cased as you desired & is very fine so is the brandy & Sherry having got some very old.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.
14To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 28 November 1802 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed is mrs Bonneville’s order on Mr. Thomas Paine, which I have no doubt will be paid I will thank you to give it my Son who will be in Congress. Captn. Stanleys acct. £22:10 Sterling Mr. Paine had better remit by a bill on some of the Offices here, who have public money in their hands—excuse me troubling you on such an Occassion. A lady a Stranger & wanting supplies & a request to do it,...
15To James Madison from Thomas Newton, Jr., 8 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 August 1803, Norfolk . Informs JM that “Hudson impressed by Capt. Douglas, of the British Frigate Boston, has been liberated.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as received 13 Aug.
16To James Madison from Thomas Newton, Jr., 12 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
I now do myself the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of yr favor. I will endeavor to procure the best Cyder. My father says he has no more wine of the same batch of which you had some, but requests me to inform you that he has Brazil wine in hdds of an excellent quality such he can recommend. Should you wish to have a hdd: please to inform me and give directions when it is to sent [ sic ] &...
17To James Madison from Thomas Newton, Jr., 29 November 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 November 1803, Washington. Introduces “Mr. George Lynham, a Merchant of Norfolk.” “This Gentleman has suffered considerably from French and English spoliations and is anxious to obtain redress. He is desirous of consulting you on a subject all interesting to himself and his standing as a Merchant. I have long been in habits of the strictest intimacy with him and know him to be a man of...
18To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 5 May 1804 (Madison Papers)
The Collector for this port having as I have heard, determind to resign his office; from the many solicitations & general wish that my Son should succed him I am Induced to write in his behalf, the long residence in this place & our sufferings from patriotic principals from 1776 will I hope have some influence in giving the place to a native of it, his virtues & patriotism I engage for, & I...
19To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 4 September 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 4 September 1805, Norfolk . “I have made inquiry after Mr Jas McHenry in this place & Portsmouth & can hear nothing of him. Mr Ashley a respectable Merch⟨ant⟩; of this place informd me that Mr McHenry would not Act as Agent at Jamaica & that he ha⟨d⟩; forwarded his commission to you: from the accounts I have heard there are a vast number of our Citizen⟨s⟩; impressed at...
20To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 26 May 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 26 May 1806, Norfolk. “Inclosed are several letters received from on board the Brittish Ship of war Cleopatra Capt Wight Jno Quin, James Love & Ed. Hayes are recorded as Citizens on the books of this office—and described as follows—Jno. Quin about 18 yrs. old 5 feet 3 ½ inches high light Complexion, light hair, & grey eyes—Js. Love about 24 yrs old 5 feet 7 inches high...
21To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 27 May 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 27 May 1806, Norfolk. “Herwith I send you a copy of a letter I recieved this day from the Brittish Consul, with my Answer thereto, considering the meaning of Capt. Wight, is to pay no attention to protections unless acompanied by the documents, he requires. I beg leave to submit to your consideration, whether it would not be proper to anex the Certificate of the oath of...
22To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 16 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 16 June 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “I recieved yr. communcation respectg. the equipment of two Schrs. as privateers at Hampton, I have wrote to the Collr. there, as (one resides in the Town) to get information thereof & inclosed a copy of yr letter that he may prosecute if it should be the case & I will have every enquiry made in this district also & if any such...
23To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 15 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 15 July 1806, Collectors Office, Norfolk. “One of the vessels you mentioned as equipping to Cruise against the Brittish trade, has left Hampton, & gone to Suffolk with a pretence to obtain papers there, which cannot be done, I am inform’d that four carriages guns have been put on board her, without Carriages wch. in my opinion cannot be deem’d balast, & can be easily...
24To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 11 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 11 August 1806, Collectors Office. “The Brittish Ship of War Chichester of 44 guns Edwd. Stopford Commander arived in Hampton road last Evening—he does not require any supplies.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; signature partially clipped, with Newton’s name and “collector” added in an unidentified hand.
25To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 11 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 11 August 1806, Collectors Office, Norfolk. “Your letters by the last post [not found] I received this moment (11 O’Clock) & made immediate inquiry for a vessel bound in 3 days to Boston but could find none, that will sail for there in any time to get the rice to hand for the intended purpose therefore shall not Ship it.” Adds in a postscript: “There appears a mistake in...
26To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 14 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 14 August 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “The Schooner Tartar belonging to Chas & Joseph Cooper of Hampton is now here, being one of the vessels which the Brittish envoy supposed was fitting for a cruizer against his nation, she is built on the pilot boat plan: with a trunk fore and aft, small window holes are in the trunk, and a platform below for the accomodation of...
27To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 16 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 16 August 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “Yesterday I sold 12 bars of the rice agreeable to yr directions at 5$ ⅌ Ct. I shall be glad of your instructions respecting the rest.” Adds in a postscript: “The pilot boat Tartar, has no waste or ports, a log gunnel & in every respect, like a pilot a boat excepting the long trunk. Has no arms.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.;...
28To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 16 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 16 August 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “I have this day sold 12 bars. of the rice agreeable to yr. directions and obtaind five dollars ⅌ Ct. for it, be pleased to direct what shall be done with the remainder as no opportunity offerd in time to carry it to Boston—not having an invoice I will thank you have one sent (a Copy) as I was obliged to weigh what was sold &...
29To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 23 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 23 August 1806, Collectors Office, Norfolk. “The above is a Copy of a report made by Capt Vickery, of the conduct of Capt Stopford of the Chichester Brittish Ship of War lying at anchor in Hampton road. He has an American citizen which we have proved & will not deliver him up, & said if Jesus Christ was to come on board he would not do it. I am told he ta⟨kes⟩ the liberty...
30To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 28 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 28 August 1806, Collectors Office, Norfolk. “The Brittish Ship of War Chichester Capt. Stopford, on going to Sea run a ground & sprung a leak, so as to compel her to come into this port to refit, she has a Cargo of Spars & Stores for the Brittish fleet in the West India’s, of this vessel I before had given you information’s, to which be pleased to refer; the situation she...
31To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 2 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 2 September 1806, Collectors Office, Norfolk. “The French frigate L Cybele has come into this harbour to refit, the Capt. Officers & Crew have conducted themselves, with great propriety, some Americans taken on board of Brittish Ships, have been released since their arival—a French 74 is reported to have gone up the bay much injured in the late gale. Peter Butler escaped...
32To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 5 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 5 September 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “I Received yesterday a letter from Jno Hamilton Esqr. the Brittish Consul, inclosing a list of deserters from the Brittish Ship of War Chichester requesting my aid & assistance in takin them up, I inform’d him that I had no power to do so, & referd him to the Laws of Virginia which gave powers to the justices, to issue...
33To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 7 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 7 September 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “The Brittish Frigate Melampus 36 guns is arived in Hampton Road from Plymouth G Brittain, wants supplies of water & Bullocks. Sir Richd Strachans fleet is off the Capes & bound in I have heard. Some of the ships are in distress from the late Gale. Much damage has been done, & many vessels totally lost with their crews.” RC (...
34To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 18 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 18 September 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “The Impeteaux a French 74 gun ship Was drove on shore, near Currituck Inlet, & burnt, by the Brittish ships cruising off our coasts, the particulars of which, no doubt will be laid before you, they have made no report, to this office; near 700 men were landed from the Brittish Frigate Melampus at this place. Several swam on...
35To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 30 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 30 September 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “The Brittish Ship of War Bellona Capt Douglas of 74 Guns & Amazon Frigate Capt Parker with another Ship are in Hampton road, wanting a Supply of water & provisions, a fleet is cruising ⟨o⟩ff our Coasts. We had a severe gale ⟨o⟩f wind yesterday & expect great damage has been done.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; docketed by...
36To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 4 April 1812 (Madison Papers)
I do myself the honor of enclosing an extract—which, speaks for itself. It shews that the opinion which I expressed to you a few days ago on the subject of erecting fortifications on Craney Island, is supported by a great Military Character. Genl. Lee’s expressions are strong, and, from the knowledge I have of the spot alluded to, no less correct. You will pardon me for attracting your...
37To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 9 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of mentioning a gentleman every way qualified to be one of the Commissioners for ascertaining and fixing the boundary line between the United States and the British possessions in Canada. The gentleman I allude to is Isaac Briggs. This gentleman is well known to you and Mr. Jefferson. I know that Mr. Jefferson possesses the highest confidence in his honesty, and that he also...
38To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 27 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
I Received your Certificates respecting Streatland the impressed Seaman on board The Albion Capt Douglas. Application was made to the Brittish consul on the subject he has not communicated to my the results yet, but I have no doubt of his attention as he has generally used his interest in the release of impressed Americans. The Brittish c ruising off our Coasts frequently run in & out of the...
39To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 28 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed is a receipt for a Hd of old Brasil wine, which I hope will meet your approbation. I think it of superior quality to any I have lately seen. As mine frequently gets spoild in fining I recommend to you my mode by which I have generally clear wine. The Cask is fixed on the stand on the head & about a pint of milk thrown into it, shaking the cask well on pooring the milk in. The best way...
40To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 29 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
Above is a Copy of a letter I rece’d from Coll Hamilton respectg Wm. Streatland & Thos’ Whitfield. The latter I was informed of and apply’d for his release, which I do on every occasion, which I hope will meet yr. approbation. I expect the Brittish Ships have taken Hampton roads for their winters station & occasionally to cruise out &C. I am very respectfully Yr obt Servt. DNA : RG...
41To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 9 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
Yesterday I am informd the Brittish Ship of War Cambrian anchord in Hampton Road. She was one of the interdicted ship s & not the same Capt. Is the proclamation of the President the 3d. May last to be, inforced. Several other ships of war are in the road. I have not heard of their molesting any vessels & have directed the Revenue Cutter to keep a good look out & to report if any thing happens,...
42To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 11 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed are the reports I have received from Capt: Ham of the Cutter Jefferson. They explain themselves. I beg leave to inform you that, I have heard that Capt: Douglass of the Belona has purchased two large pilot built boats, has fitted them out & they carry Brittish Colours. It is further said our Citizens, pilots are imploy ed in them. One of these boats were complained off as bought by...
43To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 12 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you last mail that I had heard Capt. Douglas of the Brittish ship of war Belona had purchased two Schooners. The information I find was not correct & having wrote the Brittish Consul on the subject I enclose you his answer; whether such vessels can be permitted you will please to determine and instruct me how to act. I have not a doubt but the Consul will perform as he promises, as I...
44To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 21 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed is Capt. Douglas letter to the Brittish Consul in consequence of my requesting the Brittish Consul to apply for the release of the seamen whose letters I have forwarded; it needs no comment. Before any notice can be received from the Genl. Government & admiral the s hips are off. Without yr. instructions it is useless for me to make application for their relief, which I have done...
45To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 13 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
Admiral Sir R Strachan is arived in Ly’nhaven Bay in the Cæsar of 84 guns with the Triumph of 74 & L Topaze frigate said to be from Halifax. The Leopard of 50 guns from Bermuda is also arived. The Melampus has taken in a new bowsprit & fitted & joind the other. It is reported they have a large Number of American seamen on board, five of whom made their escape from the Melampus the 3d. instant...
46To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 31 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I received the inclosed last night. A Brittish line of battle ship Commanded by Sir Thomas Hardy & Frigate Mermaid have arived in Hampton road. I am respectfully Yr. Obt Servt. Triumph -- 74 -- Sir Thos. Hardy Mermaid frigate, Captn. Hollis DNA : RG 59—Correspondence with Collector of Customs Regarding Impressed Seamen.
47To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 26 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed I have just received & forward for your Consideration. It appears that Capt. Douglass is determind, not deliver any of our poor Seamen, if their birth be ever so well substantiated; Mr. Bond the Consul at Philadelphia has obtaind a servant of Mr. Graffs for him, & I now have him to sen nd. Mr G’s man has four years to serve a n egro. I am respectfully Yr. Obt. Servt. Mr. Graffs...
48To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 15 March 1807 (Madison Papers)
I recd. yr. letters of the 7th. & 9th. instant Wm. Milfield I believe is incorrect in his statement of being a native of this place From my own knowledge & from every inquiry no such name has ever been resident here If I can get any documents in his favor I will use my endeavors to releive him I am respectfully Yr. Obt Servt. DNA : RG 59—ML—Miscellaneous Letters.
49To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 6 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
Above is a copy of a report made to me by Capt Harrison, which I considered my duty to forward. All vessels are stop pe d coming to this place & fired at within our harbours. This report I was requested to forward to you for yr consideration. I am respectfully Yr. Obt Servt DNA : RG 59—ML—Miscellaneous Letters.
50To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 31 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed are Copies of letters received from Capt. Bradshan of the Brittish brig Columbine, & Coll Hamilton, respecting dispatches which he has brought here, as Capt. Bradshan informs me. I beg to refer you to their letters, & my answer thereto; I shall be much obliged for instructions on this subject, as I suppose they will frequently come with dispatches, which I beg may be defined, to whom...