6651Notes on Kentucky Volunteers, 23 August 1813 (Madison Papers)
Letter of Aug. 1. 1813. from Govr. Shelby to the Secy. of War, recd. this day by J.M. In substituting volunteers for a draft of Militia, Govr. S. has judged very properly. The period of their service after reaching Head Quarters, will probably be equivalent to that expected from the militia called for. Altho’ the number of Volrs. is not limited, it may be presumed that it will not materially...
6652Presidential Proclamation, 1 May 1816 (Madison Papers)
Whereas by the act entitled “An act granting bounties in land and extra pay to certain Canadian Volunteers,” passed the fifth of March, 1816, it was enacted that the locations of the land warrants of the said volunteers should “be subject to such regulations, as to priority of choice, and the manner of location, as the President of the United States shall direct:” Wherefore, I, James Madison ,...
6653Commission for George W. Campbell, [30 July 1814] (Madison Papers)
Having thought fit to commit to you the charge of borrowing on behalf of the United States, any sum not exceeding twenty-five millions of dollars, pursuant to the act entitled “an act to authorise a loan for a sum not exceeding twenty-five millions of dollars,” passed on the twenty-fourth day of March, one thousand eight hundred and fourteen, I do hereby make known to you that in the execution...
6654Remission for Mendal Churchill, 19 September 1816 (Madison Papers)
Whereas at a late Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Massachusetts, begun and held at Boston in said District, Mendal Churchill, Mariner, was sentenced to pay a fine to the United States, with the costs of suit, for assisting to land a quantity of foreign merchandize in the said District contrary to law; and whereas it has been made to appear to me that the said Mendal...
6655Indenture between John C. and Clara Payne and James Madison, 26 July 1815 (Madison Papers)
§ Indenture between John C. and Clara Payne and James Madison. 26 July 1815. “This Indenture made this twenty sixth day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifteen Between John Coles Payne and Clara his wife of the County of Orange of the one part and James Madison of the said County of the other part—Witnesseth—that the said John Coles Payne and Clara his wife, for,...
6656Remission for William and Charles Nichols and William Boyd Jr., 10 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
Whereas it has been represented to me that at a Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Massachusetts, held some time ago, the Ship Octavia belonging to Wm. & Charles Nichols and William Boyd junr, all of the said District, was condemned as forfeited to the United States for violating the law of the said United States interdicting commercial intercourse with Great Britain,...
6657Remission for Jeremiah Clapp, 11 July 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Remission for Jeremiah Clapp. 11 July 1815. “Whereas it has been represented to me that a certain Jeremiah Clapp, of the County of Orange, in the State of Vermont, was duly convicted in the May term of the present year in the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Vermont, of a breach of the law of the United States, prohibiting Intercourse with the kingdom of Great Britain...
6658Remission for Alexander T. E. Vidal, 20 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
Whereas it has been represented to me that at a late session of the Supreme Court of the Territory of Michigan, Alexander T. E. Vidal, a Lieutenant in the Navy of Great Britain, was charged with a misdemeanor, in unlawfully, riotously and wantonly combining with others, in the District of Detroit and Territory aforesaid, to seize and carry away a certain Thomas Ramer in and from the said...
6659Pardon for Isaac Newson, 6 June 1816 (Madison Papers)
Whereas sentence of death was passed by a General Court Martial, duly convened at the Marine Barracks in the City of Washington, in the month of May last, upon a certain Isaac Newson, a Private in the Marine Corps, who was convicted of desertion from the said corps, which sentence has been regularly approved and ratified; and whereas it has been represented to me that this is the first offence...
6660Presidential Proclamation, [7 February] 1812 (Madison Papers)
Whereas information has been received, that a number of individuals, who have deserted from the army of the United States, have become sensible of their Offence, and are desirous of returning to their duty. A full pardon is hereby granted & proclaimed, to each and all such individuals as shall, within four months from the date hereof, surrender themselves to the Commanding Officer of any...
6661Presidential Proclamation, 16 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 January 1810, Washington. On 2 Jan. the president, with the advice and consent of the Senate, ratified the separate treaty article concluded at Fort Wayne on 30 Sept. 1809 between the U.S. and the Miami and Eel River Indians. Requires all officeholders and citizens “faithfully to observe and fulfil” the article. Ms , two copies ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages; and DNA : RG 46,...
6662Transfer of Military Appropriations, [ca. July 1814] (Madison Papers)
The President of the United States in virtue of authority in him vested by the Act of Congress passed on the 3rd. day of March 1809, intituled “An Act further to amend the several acts for the establishment and regulation of the Treasury, War and Navy Departments,” makes the following transfers, namely; Four hundred thousand dollars is transferred from the appropriation of pay of Rangers to...
6663From James Madison to Members of the Cabinet, 14 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison requests a consultation with the heads of Depts today at 2 oclock. RC ( MHi : Charles Edward French Autograph Collection).
6664Memorandum on Cabinet Meeting, 7 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
In Cabinet June 7. 1814—present J. Monroe, G.W. Campbell Genl. Armstrong W. Jones. R. Rush. The subject, the opening of the Campaign. Ms ( DLC ); Tr ( DLC , series 3). Ms in JM ’s hand. Nemine contradicente: “without opposition or dissent” ( Black’s Law Dictionary [9th ed.], 1138). In response to John Armstrong’s assertion that the British would not undertake significant military operations...
6665Presidential Proclamation, 16 November 1814 (Madison Papers)
The two Houses of the National Legislature having, by a joint Resolution expressed their desire, that in the present time of public calamity and war, a day may be recommended to be observed by the people of the United States as a day of Public Humiliation and Fasting, and of Prayer to Almighty God, for the safety and welfare of these States, his blessing on their arms, and a speedy restoration...
6666Pardon for Clinton Adams and Randall Tarrier, 12 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
Whereas at a Circuit Court of the United States for the County of Washington, in the District of Columbia, held in the month of June last, Clinton Adams and Randall Terrier were convicted of a felony, in robbing upon the Public High-Way, whereupon the said Clinton Adams & Randall Terrier were sentenced by the said Court to suffer the punishment of Death, by Hanging, at a day assigned for that...
6667Pardon for William Lathram, [14 February 1810] (Madison Papers)
James Madison President of the United States of America, To all who shall see these presents, Greeting Whereas it has been represented to me that a certain William Lathram, late of the County of Alexandria in the District of Columbia, yeoman, was at a Circuit Court lately holden for the same county, duly convicted of keeping an ill governed and disorderly house, and was thereupon sentenced by...
6668Transfer of Naval Appropriations, 1 August 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Transfer of Naval Appropriations. 1 August 1814. “In pursuance of the authority vested in the President of the United States, by the act of Congress, passed on the 3d day of March, 1809, entitled an ’Act further to amend the several acts for the establishment and regulation of the Treasury, War and Navy Departments,[’] I do hereby direct that, out of the balance of the appropriation for the...
6669Power of Attorney for John Armstrong, 1 July 1814 (Madison Papers)
Know all men by these presents, that I James Madison, President of the United States do make, constitute and appoint John Armstrong Secretary of War and his successors in Office, for the time being my true and lawful attorney, for me and in my name to receive the dividends which are or shall be payable according to Law, on all the Stock standing in the name of the President of the United...
6670Commission of Albert Gallatin, [9 February 1814] (Madison Papers)
To all whom these presents shall concern—Greeting: Reposing special Trust and confidence in the Integrity, prudence and Abilities of Albert Gallatin, late Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, I have nominated, and by and with the advice and consent of the Senate appointed him jointly and severally with John Q Adams, James A Bayard, Henry Clay and Jonathan Russell, Minister...
6671Remission for William Cross, 29 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
Whereas it has been represented to me that William Cross, of the City of Washington, in the District of Columbia, was, at a late session of the Circuit Court of the United States for the County of Washington, in the District of Columbia, aforesaid, convicted of a misdemeanor, in an assault and Battery, whereupon he was fined by the said Court in the sum of forty dollars, including the costs of...
6672Transfer of Naval Appropriations, 11 November 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Transfer of Naval Appropriations. 11 November 1815. “In pursuance of the authority vested in the President of the United States, by the Act of Congress passed on the 3d: day of March, 1809, entitled ‘An Act further to amend the several Acts for the establishment and regulation of the Treasury, War, and Navy Departments,’ I do hereby direct, that out of the balance of the Appropriation for...
6673Notes on War Department Correspondence, [ca. 16 August 1814] (Madison Papers)
May 7. Izard asks bounds of commd. Wanted Letters from Genl. Jackson between May 8. & July 14. Letter of Govr. Wright to Secy. of War of July 14. submitted by the Secy. to J.M. Aug. 16. Ms ( DLC : Rives Collection, Madison Papers). Written on the folded left-hand side of James Monroe to JM , ca. 25 June 1814 ( PJM-PS, Robert A. Rutland et al., eds., The Papers of James Madison: Presidential...
6674Executive Memorandum, 1 September 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 September 1809. Under the authority of the 3 Mar. 1809 act entitled “An act further to amend the several acts for the establishment and regulation of the Treasury, War, and Navy Departments,” directs that “out of the monies appropriated by an act passed March 3. 1809 … ‘for provisions,’ there be applied seventy five thousand dollars, to [‘]the repairs of Vessels’ and twenty five thousand...
6675Pardon for Thomas Dykes and Others, 1 August 1815 (Madison Papers)
Whereas at a General Court Martial began & holden at Carlisle Barracks in the State of Pennsylvania, on the 6th. & Continued by adjournment to the 13th. day of July 1815, of which Lieutenant Col: Chambers was President, Thomas Dykes, Corporal Powell, Thomas Gibbons, Jacob Haynes, Jacob Rose, John Mathews, John Johnston, Lewis Thomas & Seth Harman, of the army of the United States now at...
6676Remission for Michael Coxe, 8 November 1816 (Madison Papers)
Whereas at a Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Pennsylvania, Michael Cox, Mariner, was lately convicted of a misdemeanor in forcibly confining the Captain of the Ship, in which he was employed, and keeping him in Duress, whereupon he was sentenced to pay a fine of Three hundred dollars to the United States, to be imprisoned twelve Calander months, and to remain in...
6677Presidential Proclamation, 16 March 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1811. Declares and makes known, in conformity with the provisions of section 12 of “An Act regulating the grants of land and providing for the disposal of the Lands of the United States, South of the State of Tennessee” (3 Mar. 1803), of the act attaching lands ceded by the Choctaw Nation in 1805 to the land district east of the Pearl River (31 Mar. 1808), and section 1 of “An Act...
6678Proposal to Renew Nonintercourse, [ca. 5 April] 1810 (Madison Papers)
Re-enact the Non-Intercourse; with a proviso that its operation shall not commence untill the day of Unless in the meantime either G. B. or Fr. shall have repealed &c. its Edicts &c., & the other shall fail to do the same; in which case it shall be lawful for the P. by proclamation, to fix an earlier day on which the Act shall go into operation, towards the Nation so failing to revoke &c. Ms (...
6679Presidential Proclamation, 3 May 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 May 1811. Declares, under the terms of the 30 Apr. 1810 act providing for the sale of certain lands in the Indiana Territory, that the tract of land to which the Indian title was extinguished under the 1809 Treaty of Fort Wayne and which adjoins the boundary line established by the Treaty of Greenville and was made part of the district of Cincinnati, “with the exception of such [lands] as...
6680Remission for Jesse Cross, 6 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
Whereas Jesse Cross, a Private in the Corps of Artillery of the United States, has been convicted before the Circuit Court of the United States for the District of Columbia, now in session in this City, of having stolen a Horse, the Property of one Henry Clarke, in October last, whereupon he was sentenced by the said Court to be whipped with stripes and to pay a fine to the United States; and...
6681Notes on Jefferson’s “Statement” on the Batture at New Orleans, [ca. 12 August] 1810 (Madison Papers)
p. 16. form of stating the consultation seems to imply a more elaborate inquiry into the law than was then made: better to give a summary of the grounds; & appeal to the full view of the argts. in support of the opinion given. Id. too unqualified pre-eminence ascribed to Civil Law. 17. quer. the advantage of the note which seems rather erudite & curious, than strictly within the scope of the...
6682Respite for George Adams and Randall Tarrier, [16 December 1816] (Madison Papers)
Whereas sentence of death was passed by the Circuit Court of the United States, held for the District of Columbia upon a certain Clinton [i.e., George] Adams and Randal Terrier [ sic ], who were at its last June term duly convicted for the offence of Robbing on the High way, and the President of the United States did respite the execution of the said Sentence until the 16th. day of this...
6683Memorandum on Cabinet Meeting, 27 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of the letter from Messrs. Bayard & Gallatin of May 6 or 7. and of other accts. from Europe, as to the ascendancy & views of G.B and the dispositions of the Great Contl. powers, the prec[e]ding Question No. 2. was put to the Cabinet, and agreed to by Monroe Campbell, Armstrong & Jones; Rush being absent: our Ministers to be instructed, besides trying the other conditions to make...
6684Revaluation of Montpelier, [10 September] 1813 (Madison Papers)
{No. 1318} Revaluation of {a} Building formerly declared for Assurance by {Nelly Madison &c.} per declaration No. {1219} {I} the underwritten {James Maddsion} [ sic ] residing at {Mount Pelier} in the county of {Orange} do hereby declare for assurance in the Mutual Assurance Society against fire on buildings of the State of Virginia, {one} building on {my Tract of Land} now occupied by...
6685Remission of Forfeiture for the Ship Hor de Gaudiaria, 27 May 1816 (Madison Papers)
Whereas it is represented to me that a certain ship or vessel called the Hor de Gaudiaria, whereof Joseph G Stevens, was master, did some time in the year 1813 commit a breach of the Revenue laws of the UStates and information thereof having been filed in the District Court of the United States for the Georgia District, the said vessel, with her tackel apparel and Cargo, was adjudged by the...
6686Remission and Pardon for George J. Julien, [25 June 1816] (Madison Papers)
Whereas at the late Circuit Court of the United States for the County of Washington, in the District of Columbia, George J. Julien, of the said County, pleaded guilty, to a charge against him for larceny, in the said Court, whereupon he was sentenced by the Court to be publickly whipped & to pay a fine of five Dollars to the United States: and whereas it is represented to me that the said...
6687Remarks on the Speech of John Wilson Croker, [15 May] 1813 (Madison Papers)
The following observations, in the House of Commons in February, in the debate on the American war, deserve attention, coming from Mr. Croker , Secretary of the Admiralty: “The right hon. gentleman had said, that it was not till the moment the news arrived of the capture of the Macedonian, that we shewed any signs of activity, and that then indeed the Chesapeake was shut up by a paper...
6688Presidential Proclamation, [19 April] 1809 (Madison Papers)
By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation. Whereas it is provided by the 11th. Section of the Act of Congress entitled “An Act to interdict the Commercial Intercourse between the United States and Great Britain and France, and their dependencies; and for other purposes”—that “in case either France or Great Britain shall so revoke or Modify her Edicts as that they shall...
6689Remission of Forfeiture for the Sloop Fame, 4 March 1815 (Madison Papers)
Whereas it has been represented to me that a certain Sloop, or vessel, called the Fame, whereof Barnabas Haskell was master, did, some time in the year 1814, commit a breach of the act of Congress passed on the 2d of August, 1813, entitled “An Act to prohibit the use of licenses, or passes, granted by the authority of the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland,” and...