1To James Madison from Joseph Rademaker (Abstract), 22 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
22 April 1805, “Union Tavern,” Georgetown . “Consul General, from the Court of Portugal, presents his respects to Mr. Madison, and requests to be informed, at what time it will be most convenient, for him to presen<t> his Credentials.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, NFL , Portugal, vol. 1). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner; filed at the end of 1797. JM’s 22 Apr. 1805 reply has not been found but is calendared in...
2To James Madison from Joseph Rademaker (Abstract), 17 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
17 June 1805, Philadelphia . “I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated 11th inst. enclosing the several Circular instructions to the Marshals & Collectors, who may have occasion to execute certain provisions in the Act for the Preservation of Peace, in the Harbors & Waters of the United States. I am persuaded Sir that any Commander of Portuguese Ships which may come...
3To James Madison from Joseph Rademaker, 5 November 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Joseph Rademaker. 5 November 1805, Philadelphia. “The 2d. Instant I had the honor to receive your Letter dated 27th. ultimo [not found] with an enclosed Package addressed to the Chevr. Freire. I have transmited the said Package by this day’s mail to London to the care of the Portuguese Minister there, requesting him to remit it to the Chevr. Freire.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, NFL , Portugal,...
4To James Madison from Joseph Rademaker, 26 November 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Joseph Rademaker. 26 November 1805, Philadelphia. “I beg leave to transmit to You the enclosed Letter of participation from H. R. H. The Prince Regent of Portugal to the United States on the happy event of His newly-born Doughter.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, NFL , Portugal, vol. 1). 1 p. Maria de Assunção, fifth daughter of Prince Regent João and Princess Carlota Joaquina, was born on 25 July...
5To James Madison from Joseph Rademaker, 18 December 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Joseph Rademaker. 18 December 1805, Philadelphia. “The 16th. Instant, I had the honor to receive Your Letter dated 9 instant [not found], with the President’s answer to the communication of the Prince Regent of Portugal of the birth of a Princess. I have this day forwarded the said answer to Lisbon by the American Ship Romulus Captn. Prior, and have reserved the Copy which You were...
6To James Madison from Joseph Rademaker, 20 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
The very poor state of my health prevents me the honor of personally paying my respects to You, and acquaint You that H. R. H. The Prince Regent of Portugal has thought proper to continue the War against the Algeriens; and as it would be a great advantage to the concerned Powers if a Convention was to be formed to Keep a Naval force for the mutual defence of their Commerce and Navigation, I am...
7To James Madison from Joseph Rademaker, 16 March 1807 (Madison Papers)
The undersigned Chargè des Affaires of His Royal Highness The Prince Regent of Portugal to the United States of America, has the honor to inform the Secretary of State that the Administrator of the Whale-fishery on the seas and Coast of Brazil has complained to H. R. H. against the frequent encroachments of a number of American Vessels on the Whale-fishery from & along the Coast of St....
8To James Madison from Joseph Rademaker, 21 May 1807 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor on the 20th. April to transmit to you a letter of communication from H. R. H. the Prince Regent of Portugal addressed to the United States of America on the happy occasion of the birth of a Royal Princess, but I have not yet been honoured with an answer. I now beg leave to inform You that H. R. H. having taken into consideration the many dangers which vessels are liable to when...
9To James Madison from Joseph Rademaker, 4 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have to acknowledge the receipt of Your note of 30th. December, proposing that in case I should desire to convey intelligence to my Court by vessels s pecially engaged for that purpose, the Secretary of the Treasury should Cause the proper clearances to be granted for two Vessels, under certain specified regulations. I have the honor, Sir, to express my obligation for the disposition on the...
10To James Madison from Joseph Rademaker, 24 January 1809 (Madison Papers)
H. R. H. The Prince Regent of Portugal ha ving been graciously pleased to emancipate Commerce in His do minions, has directed me to inform the Government of the Un ited States that the Citizens of the said States trading to the por ts in the Brazil shall enjoy all the rights privileges and im munities which the Nations the most friendly and favored s shall enjoy. It is with particular...