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...