1To James Madison from James Anderson, 25 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 March 1802, Paris. Requests JM to confirm his appointment, made by Fulwar Skipwith, as vice-agent of the U.S. at the port of Cette. Recalls his service as commercial agent for fourteen months at Brest in the years 1794–95. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cette, vol. 1). 2 pp.; marked “Duplicate”; docketed by Brent. Anderson was confirmed as commercial agent at Cette (now Sète) in January 1803 (...
2To James Madison from James Anderson, 25 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
My friend Mr. Skipwith has thought proper to appoint me Vice Agent of The United States, at the port of Cette, in the Mediterranean. I pray You Sir, to confirm the appointment of Mr. Skipwith & I promise solemnly, that I will endeavour to fill the Office with honor & integrity. During a residence of fourteen Months, in the Years 1794 & 95, at the port of Brest, as Commercial Agent & in the...
3To James Madison from James Anderson, 6 November 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 November 1802, Paris. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 11 June [not found] containing the standing instructions to consuls and vice-consuls, a circular letter to consuls and collectors of customs, the form of a bill of health, and his commission as commercial agent at Cette. Is grateful for the confidence JM and Jefferson have placed in him and will “strenuously endeavour to merit the same.”...
4To James Madison from James Anderson, 6 November 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have had the honor to receive Your esteemed favour of the 16 June last, which contains the standing instructions to Consuls & vice–Consuls of the United States, a circular to the said Agents, another to Collectors of the Customs, with the form of a bill of health, and also my Commission, as Vice–Commercial Agent for the port of Cette, in the Mediterranean. Permit me Sir, to return You my...
5To James Madison from James Anderson (Abstract), 3 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
3 May 1805, Paris . “The delay which Our Government and the Citizens of The United States have met with in the settlement of their Claims with the Executive of this Country, with some other personal disappointments which I have experienced, have prevented me from repairing to Cette, as soon as I intended. “My worthy friend Mr. Holker, will have the honor Sir, to present you this letter, and...
6To James Madison from James Anderson (Abstract), 28 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
28 June 1805, Cette . “I have already had the honor to write You from Paris, under date of the 3d. Ultimo, by my particular friend Mr Holker, and I now take the liberty to enclose a list [not found] of the American Vessels that have arrived in this port, since the 31st december 1801. “Your Excellency will perceive, that of Twenty three Vessels belonging to The United States, only one came...
7To James Madison from James Anderson, 7 September 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Anderson. 7 September 1805, Montpellier . “I have had the honor to address You under date of the 28 June last, in original, duplicate & triplicate, and then took the liberty to enclose a list of the American Vessels which have arrived in the Port of Cette, since the 31 december 1801. I also endeavoured to draw Your Excellency’s attention to my particular & unpleasant situation,...
8To James Madison from James Anderson, 10 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Anderson. 10 June 1806, Bordeaux. “I received Yesterday a letter from Mr. Leonard, our Consul at Barcelona, which I have taken the liberty to inclose to Your Excellency, considering its contents to be of importance to the Commercial interest of the United States. “In consequence of an invitation from Mr. Lee, I came to this City in december last, and I am sorry to be obliged to...
9To James Madison from James Anderson, 27 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have had the honor to receive Your letter of the 22d: instant, with my Commission & your Instructions to Consuls & vice Consuls. Permit me, Sir, to return You my sincere thanks for the confidence which You have been pleased to place in me & to assure You that I will endeavour to merit a continuance of Your protection. I now take the liberty to return You, Sir, the cypher for secret...
10To James Madison from James Anderson, 27 March 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the sincere pleasure to acquaint You with my arrival in this City, which took place on the 20th: instant, after a tedious passage of twenty seven days from Baltimore. I have had the honor, Sir, to be presented to His Excellency The Governor, who received me very politely. Little was said upon the subject of my intention of residing here, but as much was understood as I could desire....