1To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 10 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 July 1801, New York. Reminds JM that the Peace and Plenty is loaded and prepared to sail for Tunis. Awaits return of papers sent to State Department 24 June. “This Shipment nearly completes the Stores demanded by the Tunisian powers.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.
2To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 13 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed is Invoice & Bill of Lading of a Cargo I have laden on board the Ship Grand Turk, James Laughton Master, by order of John Marshall Esqr. late Secry State, for account of the Tunisian Powers; You will please to annex the proper Certificates, and documents to accompany the Ship, as early as practicable—the person from whom I chartered her has agreed to wait the return of mail, for the...
3To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 26 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
On the 13th. Inst. I forwarded you Invoices & Bill Lading of a Cargo I have laden on board the Ship Grand Turk, by order of your late Predecessor, for account of the Tunisian Powers. The Ship is now ready to proceed on her Voyage, and is only waiting for the necessary Certificates and documents, to accompany the Invo. I beg leave to solicit your early attention in forwarding them, as the...
4To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 9 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 January 1802, New York. Has never received balance of $1,470.52 due him for outfitting of the Hero in 1799. Dealt with purveyor Tench Francis, now deceased, whose agent forwarded Stevens’s accounts to Department of State on 23 Aug. 1800. Has received no communication since then, even though he wrote to John Marshall on the subject. Asks that JM look into his claim and order the remittance. RC...
5To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 14 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 July 1802, New York. In accordance with JM’s instructions of 18 Feb. , submitted the papers in the case of the ship Grand Turk to the district attorney for his opinion on whether the owners were entitled to demurrage for the time the ship was detained at Gibraltar. Encloses a copy of the attorney’s written opinion that the claim should not be allowed. “I am sensible that the Owners will not...
6To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 21 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 July 1801, New York. Has received passport from Edward Thornton for the Peace and Plenty . Departure of the vessel was delayed waiting for it; expects the owner will require demurrage. Hopes the George Washington will soon be ready to take it in charge. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as received 24 July.
7To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 18 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
I am advised by Mr. Cotton that he is now about making a claim on Government for certain allowances which he thinks himself entitled to, in consequence of detention &c: of Ship Anna Maria. I had the honor of making to you a communication under date of 22nd. June 1802. then saying that Mr. C, intended this claim & in reply to a suggestion, which I then made of having it left to the decission of...
8To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 16 March 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1801, New York. Requests passport for French passenger, Felix Verger, and his family, who wish to sail on his brig to Ile de France. Encloses Verger’s letter to Stevens. Stevens’s son goes on the vessel as supercargo and will carry diplomatic dispatches if required. Hopes nothing will delay loading the ship bound for Tunis carrying U.S. tribute. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, ML )....
9To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 27 March 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 March 1801, New York. Acknowledges letter of 21 Mar. accompanying the papers of the ship Grand Turk . Has procured passports from British and Spanish consuls, which are delivered to the captain with packages for Eaton. The ship sails “this day.” Should passport from the French chargé arrive in time, he will deliver it. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; erroneously docketed by Wagner as “27...
10To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 24 October 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Ebenezer Stevens. 24 October 1806, New York. “Haveing a claim on the French Government, the payment of which has been for Some time protracted, and which at present is a cause of much uneasiness to me, I am induced to this liberty to ask the favor of your addressing mr. Armstrong on the Subject that my views may be aided by his official interest in my behalf. From the nature of the...