1To James Madison from Pierce Butler, 3 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
I trouble You with the inclosed letter from Mr. Dominick Hall, a Gentleman of the Bar in So. Carolina. I know very little of him; but under existing Circumstances I dont know that You can do better. He is a steady Republican. Pray has anything been done for poor Freneau? I feel solicitous to see him out of the reach of want. I am persuaded You have not less friendly feelings towards him. It is...
2To James Madison from Benjamin Rittenhouse, 3 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
A State of suspence in important matters to ourselves I have frequently seen describd as the most disagreable and painfull situation in the world. I was as I have in a former Letter Stated to you Importun’d by my own and my Brothers relations and friends in the City of Philadelphia, and at length prevail’d on to make application to our honourable President for an Appointment to an Office. This...
3To James Madison from Thomas Sumter, 3 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
Since it hath been made Known that Mr. T. Gaillard has declined Serving as one of the Circuit Judges of the 5th. district of the U. States Several respectable Gentn. Now Assembled at this place has requested Me through you to make it Known to the President of the united States—that Wm. James, Esqr. of this place is thought to be a Suitable person to fill this Vacancy. This Gentn. compleated...
4To James Madison from Rufus King, 3 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 July 1801, London. No. 23. Reports Parliament “prorogued,” ministry negotiations with France apparently stalled, and British relations with Baltic countries improving. Notes arrival at Suez of British forces from India, increasing likelihood that French will evacuate Egypt. Believes Portuguese have agreed to a “hard and humiliating” peace. Conveys latest word on British regard for American...
5From Thomas Jefferson to Elijah Boardman, 3 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns his thanks to mr Boardman for mr Griswold’s sermon on religious freedom, inclosed in his letter of the 18th. of June. he had before recieved it through another channel, & had read with great satisfaction the demonstrative truths it contains. to the 10th. & 11th. pages however he could not assent; and supposes that the respectable & able author, finding himself supported...
6To Thomas Jefferson from John Coalter, 3 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have not yet obtain,d a Judgt. for you against Clark , but from the appearance of our Docket have no doubt but I will get one at August Term— When I last saw you you did me the honor to consult me about the appointment of a Marshal in this District— I then mentioned a gentleman by the name of Caruthers who I thought in point of Character & property would have been a respectable...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Jacques Joseph Ducarne de Blangy, 3 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 3 July 1801. The United States, having several rivers and being bound on one side by the sea, may be interested in measures that could save the lives of ships’ crews and help to recover merchandise from shipwrecks close to shore. He was motivated to begin experimenting in these methods after he read about an incident in which 25 people perished within sight of land. He has succeeded in...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Enoch Edwards, 3 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Since I had the favor to receive your last Letter of June 3rd., I have obtained from Jesse Bringhurst, of Germantown more particularly his prices for Coachees—they are as follows, 1st. a Body of a Coach, lighter & a small matter longer, the drivers Seat a Circular, thrown pritty well out—between him & within blinds or Glasses draw up—the quarter lights mock-venetian—the Doors, & the Octagon...
9Levi Lincoln’s Opinion on the Betsy Cathcart, [3 July 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
The prize Ship Betsy Cathcart, in June 1796, with a British cargo on board, in her passage from one British port to another, being captured by a French privateer duly commissioned, was in distress brought into an American port. liberty to sell on repeated applications, by the captors, was refused on the part of the U.S. For the purpose of necessary repairs the cargo was permitted to be...
10To Thomas Jefferson from William Maclure, 3 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
With much pleasure I sincerely congratulate you, on the fortunate and Opportunate Political change, that has taken Place since I left you; highly necessary to the happiness and prosperity of the United States; and involving within the circle of its advantages, the progress of civilisation and Knowledge in every part of the Globe; as it will afford a free and equall representative Government...