21To James Madison from William Eaton, 9 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 August 1802, Tunis. Encloses copies of letters from chargé d’affaires at Tripoli and Captain Morris. These letters “serve to corroborate an opinion I have steadily entertained, and repeatedly stated to our commanders, of the necessity of having small vessels of war off and on this coast.” Points out that “there is no article in our treaty with this Bey which prohibits the sale of enemy...
22To James Madison from William Eaton, 23 December 1809 (Madison Papers)
The bearer, Colonel John Eugene, of Leitensdorfer, served with me very faithfully in character of adjutant and inspector general in my expedition on the coast of Barbary, in 1805. He exhibited talents, courage, and perseverance. Before the battle of Marengo he commanded a regiment of Tyrolese chasseurs , He was extremely useful to us in passing the desert, and at Derne. He seeks an asylum in...
23To James Madison from William Eaton, 10 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
The ship having carried away her foretopmast put in here yesterday to refit. By the operations of this squadron it is quite percievable that Govt. have very much mistaken the character of these Barbary States. Offices of humanity are by them construed as the effects of cowardice, moderation is diffidence, and civility a duty to their character as a superior race of being. The Dane appeared...
24To James Madison from William Eaton, 8 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have sent this day to the Post master genl, gov. Tompkins and Taylor, Judge Spencer & genl. Brown, Chancellor Lansing & Col Jenkins, and Genl Swartwouts and Porter, recommendations in my favor, for the Post office here. Please to request a Sight of them as they are highly respectable, with many others nearly Equal to accompany them. I beg you to be assured I have the welfare of the...
25To James Madison from William Eaton, 19 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 June 1803, Washington . Questions whether the case of the master of the imperial vessel captured off Malta “January last” and left at Gibraltar may not “involve questions which will affect the honor and the interest of the United States.” The master’s effects, and those of his mate, were brought to the U.S. in the Chesapeake , yet “it is acceded that Tripoli was not blockaded at the time of...
26To James Madison from William Eaton, 19 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 August 1801, Tunis. Has a letter from Tripoli reporting that Dale appeared there on 26 July and rejected pasha’s proposed truce. Has learned also that Captain Jercovich was at Malta retailing merchandise in late June, thereby failing to abide by charter terms and forfeiting right to freight. Hopes this information will arrive in time to prevent captain from securing full freight. Encloses...
27To James Madison from William Eaton, 10 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 September 1801, “ On board the United States Ship President, road of Tunis. ” Reports that President is in port for repair of fore-topmast. Believes the U.S. government has “very much mistaken the character of these Barbary States,” whose rulers regard courtesy as cowardice, moderation as diffidence, and civility as submission. States that the kindness of a Danish commander to his enemy the...
28To James Madison from William Eaton, 7 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
Though the inclosure of this date needs no comment I cannot forbear remarking that it exhibits a melancholly proof of the truth of my apprehensions and of the necessity of more energy. I should be more in detail; but this goes off immediately viâ Leghorn, and I have not yet possessed myself of whole facts. The slaves will be marched to this city tomorrow, and probably hence by land to Tripoli....
29To James Madison from William Eaton, 22 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
The reflection herewith enclosed was not intended to be communicated: it being but an occurrence of ideas which occupied my mind on the passage from Tunis to Algiers, and which I noted by way of memorandum. On Mr. OBrien’s coming on board, he seemed somewhat surprised at seeing me. I stated to him, as correctly as possible in a few words, the cause and manner of my leaving Tunis. He said it...
30To James Madison from William Eaton, 4 April 1802 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to refer you to inclosures A. B. C. D. & E. for information of my measures here from the 12th. to 24th. March. The Gloria departed for Malta 26. ultimo and arrived 31t, happily fell in with Captain McNeill off that port and recieved his approbation and concurrence, see his letters to me and Instructions to Captain Bounds, inclosures H. & I. Capn. McNeill immediately shaped his...