1181To James Madison from Bird, Savage, and Bird, 10 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 February 1803, London. The writers have not heard from JM since their letter of 7 Jan. , a copy of which they include. They have received 25 Nov. and 16 Dec. letters from Gallatin and treasurer Thomas Tudor Tucker with remittances of £12,000 and £450, which they have credited to the respective accounts according to the secretary’s directions. The bills were discounted in the customary...
1182To James Madison from Bird, Savage, and Bird, 7 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 January 1803, London. Acknowledges JM’s 9 Nov. letter [not found] advising the firm that James Simpson was authorized to draw on them for his $2,000 annual salary and that a remittance would be made to them for that purpose. “We receiv’d notice the 4th. Octr from Mr Brent that on your application a remittance wou’d be immediately made to us by the Secretary of the Treasury of fifty odd...
1183To James Madison from Bird, Savage, and Bird, 27 October 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 October 1802, London. The firm last wrote on 21 Sept. ; they now write to notify JM which U.S. accounts now or shortly will need remittances. “The Diplomatic Fund since the repayment out of the last remittances of the £1000.—. we advanced to it on loan the 15th. of may last is become in debt £15.12.2. & we shall have in next month to pay £506.5.1. for Mr. King’s quarters salary & £76..3....
1184To James Madison from Bird, Savage, and Bird, 13 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 January 1802, London. Notes that since firm’s last letter of 21 Oct. , £1,000 bill that was protested has been paid. Has “this day” furnished the secretary of the treasury with a copy of old accounts closed by payment of balance to Slade, the proctor. Also has forwarded new accounts to Gallatin; asks if JM wishes a copy. Gallatin has provided special instructions for strict appropriation of...
1185To James Madison from Bird, Savage, and Bird, 21 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 October 1801, London. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 28 July and receipt from U.S. treasurer of bills of exchange for £16,138 5 s . 2 d . Notes authorization for Erving to draw on the firm for his salary. RC ( DNA : RG 59, Letters Received from Bankers). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as received 22 Dec. JM had authorized payment of salaries and expenditures of American diplomatic agents in London...
1186To James Madison from Bird, Savage, and Bird, 30 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 July 1801, London. At Rufus King’s order encloses copies of accounts with U.S. as of 30 June. These include balanced accounts for diplomatic fund, fund for relief of American seamen, and bills received from King. A debit of £3,000 remains in the “money advanced by us on loan,” while the spoliation fund shows a credit of £356 6 s . 5 d . A further advance of £1,000 was made on 17 July. Until...
1187To James Madison from Bird, Savage, and Bird, 21 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
We have not had the honor to hear from you since our last respects of 21st July last pr Annawan & Copy pr Industry, but we have received from the Honble. Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury various remittances for £10560.13.5 & £3413.14.6 all of which being accepted will when received be carried to the Accounts in the Amounts directed by him. Mr. Gallatin explains to us that the...
1188To James Madison from Bird, Savage, and Bird, 21 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
The last time we had the honor to address you was on the 29th. April last by the William via New York & copy by the Juno via Philadelphia. We have by this opportunity transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury copies of our various half yearly accounts with the United States to the 30 June 1802 viz: Our Acct. with the United States, Diplomatic fund to which we have made an advance of £1000.—...
1189To James Madison from Bird, Savage, and Bird, 24 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 February 1802, London. Refers to 13 Jan. letter to JM . Commends Jefferson’s message at opening of Congress on tightening financial arrangements but suggests that “the distance of your foreign relations with Europe will require some latitude to contingencies, … which the public service requires should be provided for in a manner more consistent with the dignity of the United States than a...
1190To James Madison from Bird, Savage, and Bird, 22 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 April 1801, London. Sends receipt for funds supplied Oliver Ellsworth. Firm provided advances totaling £5,000 to U.S. to meet contingencies, payments on behalf of U.S. to be made in May will come to about £1,000, and other payments cannot yet be ascertained. Accounts transmitted to Secretary Marshall in June 1800 will furnish a guide for future remittances. Since the firm does not charge to...