1To James Madison from Luis de Onís, 25 October 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 25 October 1810. Described as a one-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2). On 9 Oct. 1810 Onís had written to Robert Smith proposing that he be allowed to carry on a private correspondence with both Smith and JM to supplement consular communications as a means for maintaining Spain’s relations with the U.S. (DNA: RG 59, NFL, Spain).
2Luis de Onís to Thomas Jefferson, 21 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Not doubting that it will be gratifying to you to be informed of the respect paid at the Havana to the memory of the late D r Valli , whose death was occasioned by a dangerous experiment which he tryed on himself, which was announced some time ago in the Public Papers of this Country, I take the liberty to send to you inclosed, the Funeral Oration that was pronounced at an extra meeting of the...
3Luis de Onís to Thomas Jefferson, 17 October 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The Chevalier de Onis , has the honor of presenting his respects to His Excellency M r Jefferson , and encloses to him a letter of introduction from his friend M r Isnardy of Cadiz . The Chevalier would have wished to have delivered the letter in person, but the distance to Monticelo does not permit him, at present, to have that pleasure. The Chevalier de Onis avails himself of this...
4Luis de Onís to James Monroe, 26 October 1816 (Madison Papers)
His excellency the viceroy of the kingdom of New Granada communicates to me, under date of the 2d of September last, that tranquillity being restored throughout the whole kingdom of Santa Fé, and all its provinces having submitted to His Majesty’s Government, the commander-in-chief, Don Pablo Morillo, has thought fit to raise the blockade which he had established on those coasts, the causes...
5Luis de Onís to Thomas Jefferson, 13 April 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
L’interet que Votre Excellence a toujours temoigné pour le bonheur et prosperité de la Nation Espagnole, m’encourage à lui offrir un exemplaire de la Constitution de sa Monarchie. J’espere que Votre Excellence voudra bien l’accepter comme un hommage de ma consideration pour les talents, qui distinguent si eminemment sa personne; et je me flâte que Votre Excellence verra avec plaisir tracés...
6Luis de Onís to Thomas Jefferson, 3 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Je suis trés charmé Monsieur d’aprendre par la lettre du 28. Avril, dont vous m’avez honnoré , que la Constitution de la Monarchie Espagnole, que je me suis pris la liberté de vous offrir, a été de votre aprovation. L’aprovation d’une personne si distinguée par son talent que par ses connoissances profondes dans le droit publique, et sur tout par la part qu’il a eu dans la redaction de la...