1To James Madison from William Hull, 1 February 1814 (Madison Papers)
I regret the necessity of making a direct application to you for a document, which is or ought to be, in the office of either the secretary of the department of war or navy. It is, Sir, a memoir which I delivered to the Secretary of war, pointing out the necessity of a navy on Lake Erie in the event of War with Great Britain. Two other memoirs had been presented, previously, one in the year...
2To James Madison from William Hull, 12 December 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 December 1811, Newton. States that Reuben Attwater’s term as secretary of the Michigan Territory will expire on 1 Mar. 1812. Has approved of Attwater’s conduct in office and would find his reappointment “highly satisfactory.” Presumes that there will be no objection to the reappointment but mentions it because Attwater is now the acting governor. “I do not expect to return to the Territory,...
3To James Madison from William Hull, 9 March 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 March 1810, Detroit. Recommends Harris H. Hickman for collectorship at the port of Michilimackinac, to replace the late George Hoffman. “Mr. Hickman’s connection with my family” makes it delicate to mention the gentleman’s abilities, “which peculiarly qualify him for the office,” but he is known personally to Jonathan Robinson and Peter B. Porter in Congress. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17,...
4To James Madison from William Hull, 22 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty to enclose a Copy of two Sections of an Act, which has been adopted by the legislative Authority of this Territory, concerning the punishment of Crimes, and Misdemeanors. The two Sections relate to the emitting and passing bills of private banks. It is expedient, they should have publicity, as it is understood, bills of this discription are passing in the States, issued by a...
5To James Madison from William Hull, 4 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty to enclose the copy of an address to the citizens of the Territory of Michigan, on e ntering into the duties of my office, as Governor, under my new appointment. We have no press in this Territory, and I ask you, Sir, to be so kind, as to send it to the printer of the Nat ional Intelligencer for publication. Hitherto, I have made no answer to all the calumny, and falsehood,...
6To James Madison from William Hull, 2 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Atwater, the Secretary of the Territory has arrived I hav e taken the necessary oaths, before a Territorial Judge, since which I hav e administered them to the secretary. I have nothing of consequence to co mmunicate. The Territory is now in a state of tranquility, and I believ e, all parties are satisfied. Mr. Atwater appears to be a worthy intel ligent man. Mr. Griswold is yet here, and...
7To James Madison from William Hull, 13 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
I enclose you a Quebec paper containing, an order of General Craig From the stile, and manner, of this production, it is easily discovered that he was instructed, in the school of General Burgoyne. He seems to possess, all the vanity, and pomposity, of his prototype, without his knowledge and talents. His half column of high sounding titles, and his general commendation of the spirit of the...
8To James Madison from William Hull, 16 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a Copy of a proclamation, which I have thought it my duty to issue. By this you will perceive the State of things in this Territory. This state of things, Sir, has been produced under the patronage of Stanley Griswold, the Secretary of the Territory, and as the detachment of the three Companies, subjected the people to some inconvenience, he has availed himself of...
9To James Madison from William Hull, 15 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
As the enclosed Correspondence has relation to aggressions, committed by the British Agents, I consider it my duty to make the communication to you. In a conversation with Colonel Grant, on Gros Isle, he observed that he had enquired of the Agents respecting the particular charges stated in my Letter, and they deny the truth of them. I however have the best evidence, which the nature of the...
10To James Madison from William Hull, 26 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
A Contemptible faction here influenced by a Number of British Subjects, are opposing ev ery measure of Government, and I have this moment been informed, have sent a represen t ation to the President. It is here viewed with so much Contempt that no measures h ave been taken to counteract it. All I request, at present is, that no unfavorable opinion may be formed, until the true s tate of things...
11To James Madison from William Hull, 28 May 1807 (Madison Papers)
Heretofore I have uniformly stated to the Government as my opinion, that the design of establishing a bank here, was laudable and calculated to promote the Public interest. Until very lately I believed the views of the Applicants were pure, and the management of the institution would have been such, as to have promoted the Public Interest. Within a few days a Gentleman has arrived from the...
12To James Madison from William Hull, 2 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter, inclosing Michonce’s pardon. He had before been tried, and acquitted, by the verdict of a Jury. I will however inform him of the clemency of his great Father towards him. I have directed the Secretary, to forward by this mail, a copy of the law, providing for the erection of a bank at this place, and the other laws which have been adopted, this summer, as soon as...
13To James Madison from William Hull, 13 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
There has been very considerable sensibility lately excited here on account of our proceedings under the act of Congress, granting donations to the Inhabitants of Detroit. The Governor & Judges or any three of them are authorized to execute that act. It was some time before any three could agree on any System for its execution. During this disagreement, it being a matter of interest, much...
14To James Madison from William Hull, 28 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Hull. 28 August 1806, Detroit. “Neither Judge Woodward or Griffin have arrived. Their Absence has occasioned great inconvenience to the Territory, as we have not been able to form a legislative board, and consiquently could not carry into effect the act of Congress respecting the Town of Detroit &c. “Letters were recd. from Woodward dated at Philadelphia the 4th. of July. He was...
15To James Madison from William Hull, 31 July 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have constantly given information to the Secretary of War, respecting the state of the Territory, in relation to the Indians. Every thing is now perfectly pacific, and I hope we shall experience no future alarms. When I arrived, all business was suspended, and all the people were engaged in preparations for defence. Much sensibility in upper Canada is excited on account of their Slaves. Some...
16To James Madison from William Hull, 30 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Hull. 30 April 1806, Albany. “I have been waiting several days for the Arival of a Vessel here from Boston, which has my effects on board, & has been detained by contrary winds. The wind is now fair, and she is every moment expected. I shall then proceed on my Journey. “I cannot express to you how much I regret, that the Senate have not concurred, in passing the Laws respecting...
17To James Madison from William Hull, 20 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Hull. 20 March 1806, Newton. “I have drawn on you in favor of Joel Barlow Esqr. for five hundred & twenty five Dollars, to defray the expence of Stationary, &c, for the Territory of Michigan for Six Months the last year, and the whole of the present Year. “This Sum, when recd. by Mr. Barlow, I will account for according to the inclosed Scedule. “The expence for last year, I have...
18To James Madison from William Hull, 24 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Hull. 24 January 1806, Washington. “I have the honor to enclose you, an estimate, of the expences which have been necessarily incurred the last year in the Territory of Michigan, for which no appropriation has been made. “The books of Records, which I purchased are of the best kind, and will not be filled for a number of years. I thought them indispensably necessary, in order to...
19To James Madison from William Hull, 10 December 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Hull. 10 December 1805, Washington. “Governor Hull wishes to enquire of the Secretary ⟨of⟩; State, whether he received his letter inclosing a Copy of the proclamation, he was directed to issue, and whether for the reasons stated in his Letter the President, thought it expedient, to authorize the Governor, or any other Officer, to grant permissions to cut such quantities of pine...
20From William Hull to Thomas Jefferson, 10 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Governor Hull wishes to enquire of the Secretary of State, whether he received his Letter inclosing a Copy of the proclamation, he was directed to issue, and whether for the reasons stated in his Letter the President, thought it expedient, to authorize the Governor, or any other officer, to grant permission to cut such quantities of pine timber as was absolutely necessary, under the peculiar...
21To James Madison from William Hull, 11 October 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Hull. 11 October 1805, Detroit. “From letters, I have received from my agent in Boston, I find, my private affairs render my return indispensably necessary. Had these letters arrived in time, I should have stated the fact, and asked this indulgence from the President. I believe however no ill consiquences will result from my absence, as every arrangement has been made, which at...
22To James Madison from William Hull, 11 September 1805 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 1st. of August inclosing Mr. Grangers communication to the President of the United States. Inclosed is a Copy of the proclamation, I have issued in consequence of it. It has excited much uneasiness, and the best people here, are of the Opinion it will produce much distress, to those who have suffered by the calamity of the fire. Boards have allready risen...
23To James Madison from William Hull, 3 August 1805 (Madison Papers)
I arrived at this place on the Evening of the 1st. of July, in company with Mr. Griswold, the Secretary of the Territory. Judge Woodward had arrived the day before, and Judge Bates was present. Having taken the Oaths before the Vice-President of the U.S., I administred the same to the two Judges and the Secretary in the presence of a number of Citizens who assembled on the occasion. The...
24To James Madison from William Hull (Abstract), 3 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
3 June 1805, Albany . “Before I arrived at this place, Judge Paterson had left it, and I have applied to the Vice-President of the United States, and he has administred the Oaths to me. This, I presume will be thought propper and supercede the Necessity of authorizing any person at Detroit to administer the Oaths. “I have with me the laws of the U.States, and of the State of New York. The...
25To James Madison from William Hull, 8 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
I have received a Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, in answer to mine of the 12th. of April, which was referred to him, stating, “that it is not yet ascertained, whether there are any lands in the Michigan Territory, unappropriated; and that no lands will be offered for sale, untill after the report of the Commissioners, is laid before Congress.[”] From this Statement, it does not...
26To James Madison from William Hull (Abstract), 11 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
11 April 1805, Newton, Massachusetts . “I have received your letter of the 22d. of March enclosing my Commission as Governor of the Territ<ory> of Michigan. Having determined to accept the Office, I shall make arrangements to be at Detroit before the 30th. of June next. “It would be convenient to me to take the rout of Albany, and the Genessee Country, if it is not necessary to be at...
27To James Madison from William Hull and Others, 19 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 January 1803. The writers state they have claims to lands in the territory ceded to the government by Georgia and will relinquish such claims under the following conditions: first, the U.S. will set aside “five millions of the most valuable acres” of the lands ceded to the U.S. by Georgia, to be disposed of at not less than $2 per acre, and such lands are to be the first sold after those...
28To James Madison from William Hull, 12 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 August 1801, Newton, Massachusetts. Recommends Newton resident John Hall Rogers for consulship at Alicante based on his business experience and his lengthy residence there. RC ( CtY : Knollenberg Collection). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as received 24 Aug. Hull, a Jeffersonian Republican, was justice of the peace in Newton from 1788 until 1805 and a member of the Massachusetts Senate from 1802...
29To James Madison from William Hull, 14 April 1792 (Madison Papers)
In conformity to an appointment and instructions from the officers of the Massachusetts line of the late American army, I have attended at the seat of government from the 20th of March to the present period. The object of my commission was to obtain a decision on a memorial which they had heretofore presented to Congress, on the subject of further compensation for themselves and the soldiers...