41From James Madison to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 17 April 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter was sent to me on the supposition that some step might be necessary to be taken here you being at the time in Philada. The writers of the letter however have proceeded on a mistake as to the allowance to Witnesses. The Act of Feb. 7. 1799. makes it 5 Cents per mile equal at this season to near two dollars a day, and 1 ¼ dols. during attendance on the Court. The Marshall...
42To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 21 April 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed were forwarded to me by Dr. Tucker from Washington, & found me at this place, which I leave this morning for Philada. They are the only letters I have received from my father since that of the 26th. of Jany last. It appears that Genl. Eaton’s deposition did not reach Washington (Miss. Tery) the medium of the news papers until about the 4th. of march. My father is mistaken on the...
43From James Madison to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 28 April 1807 (Madison Papers)
A gentleman holding Virginia military land warrants, having had the misfortune to locate them and surveys made, on lands previously and regularly located by others, which was not discovered by him until patents were granted at this office, is desirous of retracing his steps, by surrendering the patents already issued, removing the locations to vacant land, and by this course obtain new...
44From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 1 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns to mr Rodney judge Rodney’s letters with thanks for the communication. he has entire confidence that the Atty General will spare no attention or effort to have all the evidence which exists produced in the developement of the late conspiracy. should not Ashley, when at Richmond, have been subpoenaed as a Witness? the case of the Attorney and Marshal of the territories...
45To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 6 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Burr is actually in Philada. I have just received a letter from Mr. Dallas of which the following is an extract—“Col. Burr Bollman, &c., are here. I presume a consultation will be held, & that what has been proved or can be proved will decide their future operations.” I flatter myself we shall have ample evidence at the Court to induce a Grand jury who are impartial & intelligent, to find a...
46To James Madison from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 10 May 1807 (Madison Papers)
I received this morning your letters with the papers enclosed for Mr. Jackson. You will see by the inclosed letters to the President my opinion of the depositions & the use I contemplate making of them. The President writes me that he will be at Washington by the 16. Inst. so that my letters must not go on to him, but wait his arrival at the seat of Government. Our friend Mr. Jackson merits...
47To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 10 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I received by the last mail your favor of the 1st inst. returning to me the letters from my father. I now enclose you another from him of a subsequent date, which shews the weakness. folly & wickedness of Burr & his partizans. I feel very confident now that we shall have ample evidence to pronounce intent for Treason agt. Burr & Blennerhasset at the ensuing Court. I think an intelligent &...
48To James Madison from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 11 May 1807 (Madison Papers)
On my arrival here, I found that the District Attorney was at Princeton, & I determined if Burr had not left the city to apply immediately for a warrant & arrest him for treason, so as to secure & have him sent on in custody to Richmond for trial, unless some good natured judge released him upon Hab. Corpus. He has been obli ged in order to elude the Sheriff’s officers who ha ve been in for...
49From Caesar Augustus Rodney to James Madison, 11 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
On my arrival here, I found that the District Attorney was at Princeton, & I determined, if Burr had not left the city to apply immediately for a warrant against him for treason, so as to secure & have him put on in custody to Richmond for trial, unless some good natured judge released him upon Hab. Corpus. He has been obliged in order to elude the Sheriff’s officers who had, I am informed...
50To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 22 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I find by the papers you have arrived safe, & I hope in good health, at Washington, on the day you expected. When I was in Philada. I was informed that Magdalena the Spanish Secretary of Legation had been re-instated in his office & the Ministers reprimanded for his conduct towards him. I trust it is correct, & that Dr Yrujo will ultimately be disgraced. The insolent note of the Captain of the...
51From James Madison to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 26 May 1807 (Madison Papers)
It is the wish of the President that you pay to Daniel Brent, the agent of Mr. John Graham, the sum of three hundred and Eighty dollars and twenty five cents, being for the reimbursement of expenses incurred by Mr. Graham in his late tour thro’ the Western Country, by direction of the President. With great respect &c. DNA : RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.
52From James Madison to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 29 May 1807 (Madison Papers)
It is the opinion of the President which I am just authorized to signify to you, that Mr. La Trobe, be immediately be summoned to Richmond as a witness in the trial of Col. Burr. A leter from Mr. Hay to the President expresses much confidence in the sufficiency of the testimony already on the spot. Genl. Wilkinson had not arrived on Monday. What became of the two letters for Dr. Bollmann,...
53To James Madison from Caesar Augustus Rodney, June 1807 (Madison Papers)
Agreeably to your request contained in your favor of the 1st inst. I enclose a draft in favor of Mr. Milliken for $350. I also have forwarded to J. G. Jackson Esq. an order for $. 500. 5/ 100 in consequence of your letter of the 30th. ulto. & another order, to Mr. Brent as agent of Mr. Gra ham for $.380: 25/ 100 agreeably to your directions of the 26. ulto. Judge Toulmin’s packet, I find on...
54From Justus Erich Bollmann to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 4 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been informed by the Secretary of State that he has sent you two letters, directed to me, with the Request to forward them—an Occurrence which must have taken Place at least four Weeks ago—I feel a considerable degree of Surprise not yet to have received them, particularly as You can not have been unacquainted with my address either before or after my Arrival here. Not knowing, Sir, of...
55To James Madison from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 10 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have read & considered the case stated in your letter of the 28th: April on the subject of a Patent issued under a mistake, in consequence of a Virginia military land warrant, "located on lands, which had been previously & regularly located by others". The patent thus issued can be of no effect. It is I conceive null & void. The identical land, by the Same metes & bounds, having been...
56From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 12 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Hay desires the letter of Genl. Wilkinson specified in the inclosed paper from Burr’s counsel, & in the extract from my message. it was in the bundle of papers I gave you, which bundle I supposed you had left with mr Hay. if you did not, will you be so good as to forward to me immediately this particular letter of Oct. 21. that I may judge whether all, or how much of it may be...
57To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 16 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this moment received your favor of the 12th. inst: & hasten to transmit you by the mail of this day Genl. Wilkinsons letter of the 21st. of October last recd. by you Novr. 25th. agreeably to your desire. Mr. Hay was only left in possession of such papers as were material, for the part of the prosecution. I was yesterday gratified with the receipt of a letter from Genl. Wilkinson of the...
58From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 19 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 16th. was recieved last night. however much we may feel the want of you in the daily correspondence which of necessity falls upon us from Richmond, yet we much more regret the cause of detention, of the sufficiency of which no parent can doubt. it was unlucky that when I wrote to you for Genl. Wilkinson’s letter of Oct. 21. I did not recollect that there were two of that date, &...
59From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 22 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I very much suspect that the date of the letter quoted in the message is quoted wrong. the contents are correctly stated & well remembered. I believe it will be necessary for you to send me the whole bundle, unless you can readily lay your hand on the letter substantially agreeing with the message, & on Genl. Wilkinson’s letter to Genl. Smith of the same import. CSmH : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
60To James Madison from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 22 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have examined the enclosed papers. As the parties have conflicting claims, & are equally confident on both sides, I would give them a fair opportunity of obtaining a judicial decision of the question. To accomplish this object, I would advise, with their consent, that a bill of interpleader be filed, on the equity side of the Circuit Court of Columbia District, for the County of Alexandria....
61From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 26 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Can mr Rodney inform Th:J. whether Genl. Bowie and mr Wilkinson (are these their titles?) are still in town & where? he wishes to invite them to dine to-day. PHi .
62To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 10 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I received under cover from you, the letter of Robt. Johnson of New York, in which he suggests that a certain Oliver Fields may be a material witness, as to the assemblage on Blennerhassets island. This is an important, but at the same time a delicate point for the production of evidence, unless we know precisely that the witness will swear, & also are confident that Burr & his associates...
63To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 12 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose you a draught of a cavern lately discovered in Virginia. It was sent to me by Dr. William Boys of Staunton with a request that I would present it to you. Dr. Boys graduated with me. He was formerly of Penna. where the family all remain except himself. They were all whigs, but Dr. Boys married a Miss St. Clair of Staunton Virginia, whose father was a tory & who has for some time...
64From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 19 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns to mr Rodney his thanks for the drawings of Madison’s & Amen’s caves, which he is glad to recieve; for altho within 25. miles, he has never seen the new cave. he knows nothing of Burr’s trial but from the newspapers, which exhibit strange scenes indeed. it is impossible Congress should not take up that subject. he salutes mr Rodney affectionately. NHi .
65From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 26 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I think I remember that on the question whether the court of one district could have an attachment executed in another to compel the attendance of a witness, you satisfied us it could not. will you have the goodness to give me a formal opinion on that question with as little delay as convenient? I presume it could no more enforce the giving a deposition. an existing case may render necessary a...
66To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 31 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return this evening from New Castle I received your favor of the 26th. inst I remember perfectly, when the subject of an attachment was spoken of, I was of opinion, that however parties, who were able to pay for them, might purchase any number of subpenas, & summon with their own process, whom they pleased; the Court would not enforce an obedience by attachment, which is the process of...
67From James Madison to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 2 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
Having communicated the inclosed letter from Judge Davis to the President, he suggests that it be transmitted to you, who will best judge, if the case be meddled with at all, how to prevent a conflict of jurisdictions. I have recd. no communications whatever from London Paris or Madrid, since we parted at Washington. It would seem from sundry scraps put together that something has been doing...
68To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 15 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The importance of the questions submitted to my consideration in your letter of the 26. of August, has induced me to keep them a considerable time under advisement, to revolve the subjects they embrace much in my own mind, to review the opinion I originally entertained, & to recur to the authorities applicable to the case— After a very attentive research into the books & mature deliberation I...
69To James Madison from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 18 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 2d. inst. enclosing a letter from judge Davis of the 29th. of july last I have just received. It appears from the judge’s letter, that on the 18th. of August the Court was to meet again, so that the trial of Floyd must have probably taken place before this time. Any interference therefore would be of no avail. But I see no solid objection against permitting them, to try Floyd...
70From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 18 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Th:J. incloses a paper to mr Rodney to do in it what may be necessary, which he presumes will be, according to the decisions of the judge, nothing! he proposes to be in Washington Octob. 3. affectionate salutations. ViU .
71To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 1 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclosed you by the mail of yester day a formal opinion, on the questions contained in your favor of the 26. of Aug: agreeably to your desire. They were so important as to demand a laborious research into cases, & mature consideration, or I should have drawn up my opinion & had it copied & transmitted much sooner. The judiciary have been so much elevated above every other department of the...
72From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 8 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letters of Sep. 15. & Oct. 1. have been duly recieved & I sincerely congratulate you on the addition to your family announced in the last. the good old book speaking of children says ‘happy is the man who hath his quiver full of them.’ I hope mrs Rodney is doing well, in which case, & whenever her situation will admit your coming on without uneasiness. The approaching convention of...
73From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 23 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you the message, and pray you to suggest, on a separate paper, such alterations as you shall think for the better either in the matter or style. I must ask the return of it this evening because mr Coles has to make 4. copies, & will have only two days to do it in. it comes to you thus late, as time was necessary for it to go through the hands of the other gentlemen. Affectte....
74To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 23 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Page 1. Line 2. After “fellow citizens” add, “entirely unexpected & much to be deprecated, threatening a serious change in the enviable state of our country, imposed the duty of convening you, at an earlier period, than the day assigned by the constitution.” in lieu of the residue of the first sentence. —— 6. After “not” insert, “with all our sincere efforts to preserve tranquility.” —— 7....
75To James Madison from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 24 October 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have attentively considered the enclosed statement & opinion of Mr. Derbigny relative to the batture in front of the suburb St. Mary at the city of New-Orleans, & concur with him in sentiment, if the case be correctly stated. This I am bound to presume as it has been officially communicated to you by Governor Claiborne whose letter I have sent to the President. Yours Very Respecy. & Sincey....
76To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 24 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Previous to my receiving your note of the 22d. inst: Mr. Madison had sent me a lenthy statement of facts relative to the batture in front of the suburb St. Mary at New Orleans, or alluvial lands to which you refer. In this statement Messrs. Derbigny & Lisly French lawyers of reputation & Mr. Gurley Attorney General of the New Orleans territory, have, I understand, given decided opinions in...
77From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 28 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Burr, Blannerhasset, S. Swartwout & Martin are here. can & should the two first be arrested & sent to Kentucky for treason, & the two last for Misdemeanors, committed by the one in Orleans, the other in Maryland? be so good as to satisfy yourself on these points, & if affirmatively, on your informing me so, I will call a consultation. affte. salutations. CSmH : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
78From James Madison to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 31 October 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to submit for your consideration and opinion the following question arising out of an award of the Board of Commissioners appointed under the 7th. Article of the late British Treaty. The Brig Ceres, Hall, Master, belonging equally to William Prestman, William Calhoun, and Ebenezer Thayer of Charleston (S. C.) was laden at that port in the year 1794, the principal Cargo by the...
79To James Madison from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 7 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have examined with great care and attention the papers you submitted to my consideration, concerning the claim of the Representative of the late Caron de Beaumarchais. The subject is in every view important. Though I commenced the investigation with prepossessions unfavorable to the claim; from the first perusal of the documents, the inclination of my mind, was against the respectable...
80To James Madison from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 18 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
I had prepared to leave home on thursday last, but the snow storm that continued all that day prevented & rendered the travelling in my carriage too bad until the road was broken. On terday I should have set off as the weather was fine & the way well beaten, but Mrs. Rodney was much indisposed. I find however by the last Intelligencer that the Envoy has arrived & I leave home this morning in...
81From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 30 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
A consultation is necessary to-day, and as notice could not be given last night, the hour must depend on mr Gallatin’s arrival at his office, he being generally the latest & most uncertain as to his hour. will you be so good as to be within reach at that time? Catalog--Gallery of History.
82From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 17 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks the favor of a consultation with the heads of departments at mr Madison’s house at 11. aclock this forenoon. Privately owned.
83To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 22 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I return you the papers relative to Philip M. Topham. I am decidedly of opinion that the discharge under the insolvent laws of New York would not release him from the penalty recovered by the United States. However as he is now out of prison, the idea you suggested of permitting him to go at large, meets my approbation. after a verdict & judgment for a penalty it becomes a debt, in law, due...
84From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 18 March 1808 (Madison Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks the favor of the heads of departments and Atty Genl to meet to-day at 12. oclock on a consultation. Catalog--Paul C. Richards Autographs.
85From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 18 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks the favor of the heads of departments and Atty. Genl. to meet to-day at 12. aclock on a consultation. Privately owned.
86To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 29 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I reached home, on saturday last, & had the misfortune to find Mrs. Rodney very unwell & my eldest son, afflicted with a severe spell of his old complaint. I enclose you a second edition of the pamphlet of Macall Medford, relative to this country & England; & also another pamphlet, of his, relative to the European Courts. Both these he left at my house a few days ago. He turns out to be the...
87From James Madison to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 20 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Clark presses me very hard for an answer to his memorial. I hope you will have found leisure to write out an opinion on the case, and that you will be so good as to furnish me with it as an answer. He waits here on no other account. Nothing very material lately from abroad. The proceedings of Congs. reach you thro’ the Newspapers. They expect to end the Session on Monday. I had proposed to...
88To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 22 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The embargo appears to be considered by all parties as a wise & salutary measure. With the exception of a little band, there is no division in the country on the subject. to give efficacy to the law requires constant vigilance & exertion on the part of our revenue officers. The happiest consequences I believe will result from its rigid execution, whilst a system of evasion will defeat &...
89From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 24 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns the inclosed to mr Rodney with thanks for the communication. it is very evident that our embargo, added to the exclusions from the Continent will be most heavily felt in England and Ireland. Liverpool is remonstrating & endeavoring to get the other ports into motion. yet the bill confirming the orders of council is ordered to a 3d. reading, which shews it will pass....
90From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 20 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
It is with great reluctance I break in on the tranquility & happiness you are enjoying in the bosom of your family, by suggesting the necessity of your presence here. immediately on the arrival of mr Gallatin, whom we expect every hour, consultations will be to be held on several matters of great importance, in which we shall be happy to have your aid. add to this that some matters of...