1XV. Levi Lincoln’s Remarks on the Message, [ca. 27 November 1801–8 December 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
The Address. relieved from the danger— 2 page—3 line Quere—if the word from had not better be inserted as the word commerce understood is the object on which the verb seems immediately to operate Page 3d. — Quere, whether postage on newspapers had not better be added to the list of duties to be suspended. The means of instruction and of spreading knowledge are generally in all the States, not...
2To James Madison from Benjamin Hawkins, 27 November 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have several times since your appointment to the office you now hold determined to write to you, not to congratulate you on being Secretary of State, that would be folly, as I deemed it a necessary consequence of the change of principle manifested by the public will; but to put you in mind of an old acquaintance your friend who has had an erratic Arab life for five years among the Indians...
3To James Madison from John R. Phillips, 27 November 1801 (Madison Papers)
In conversation with a ⟨g⟩entleman from the State of Virginia at Baltimore a ⟨f⟩ew days past on the Subject of Merchant Mills, he info⟨rm⟩’d me that you or one of your Brothers he was not certain ⟨w⟩hich had one in Madison County On the Rappedan about Sixt⟨y⟩ Miles above Fredericksburgh. Which he believ’d was Either for Sale or rent the Ensueing Spring. Wishing to rent or purchase one in a...
4To James Madison from William Cooke, 27 November 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 November 1801, Havana. Encloses documents describing his treatment at the hands of Don Luis de Viguri, intendant at Havana, which led to the seizure of his ship and other property, the imprisonment of himself and his crew, and the subsequent death of three seamen. Hopes these documents, together with the explanation of George C. Morton, who is taking charge of the documents, will inform JM...
5To James Madison from Charles D. Coxe, 27 November 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 November 1801, Philadelphia. Has been informed by several merchants that his position as commercial agent at Dunkirk will afford him little profit. Having heard that Taney will decline appointment as commercial agent to Ostend, he wishes to have the appointment to that position also. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 2 pp.; docketed by Wagner. Coxe’s appointment for Dunkirk had been announced in the...
6To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 27 November 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 November 1801, Málaga. Acknowledges receipt two weeks earlier of JM’s 1 Aug. circular letter . Has granted no certificates to U.S. citizens for newly purchased vessels except when buyers swore that they were the sole owners and the ships had cleared for U.S. ports. Has included names of recipients with regular shipping reports. Provided papers to William Muir for a vessel purchased in...
7To James Madison from William Savage, 27 November 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 November 1801, Jamaica. Has just received from the register of the local vice-admiralty court six letters carried on the Fanny , which was traveling from Málaga to New York when detained by a British ship. Memorialized the judge in order to obtain them. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Kingston, Jamaica, vol. 1). RC 1 p.; docketed by Wagner. Enclosure (1 p.) lists letters from Richard...
8To James Madison from Israel Whelen, 27 November 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 November 1801, Philadelphia. Requests $5,000 for payment of insurance premiums, due on 30 Nov., on the cargoes of the George Washington and the Peace and Plenty . RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, Purveyor’s Office, Philadelphia). RC 1 p.; docketed by Wagner.
9From James Madison to John G. Jackson, 27 November 1801 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 27 November 1801. Acknowledged in Jackson to JM, 19 Dec. 1801 . Encloses a copy of the peace preliminaries between Great Britain and France.
10To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 27 November 1801 (Madison Papers)
You will find inclosed duplicate of my last letter to you dated 22 Sepr. About a fortnight ago I had the honor to receive, the circular which you addressed me, under the 1 Aug. last. I shall particularly attend to the Instructions therein contained, in such Cases as occur of Citizens of The United States, demanding Certificates to navigate Vessels which they may purchase. In no Instance have I...
11To James Madison from William Savage, 27 November 1801 (Madison Papers)
I this day received from the Register of the Court of Admiralty here the inclosed Six letters, which came here in the Ship Fanny, from Malaga to New York, detained by his Britannick Majestys Ship Tisiphone & sent in here a few days since. I was under the necessity of memorialing the Judge before I could obtain them. I avail myself of the earliest opportunity in transmiting them & hope they may...
12XIII. Fair Copy, First Annual Message, [by 27 November 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
Fellow citizens of the Senate & House of Representatives. Peace. It is a circumstance of sincere gratification to me, that on meeting the great council of our nation, I am able to announce to them, on grounds of reasonable certainty, that the wars & troubles, which have for so many years afflicted our sister-nations, have at length come to an end; & that the communications of peace & commerce...
13XIV. To Levi Lincoln, 27 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you the message on the state of the nation to be sent to Congress on their meeting. I will ask the favor of you to give it serious perusal & to favor me with such observations, corrections & queries as you may think expedient: to observe also on any negligences of style, which may be corrected without weakening expression: for wherever by a small sacrifice of the rigorous rules of...
14To Thomas Jefferson from William C. C. Claiborne, 27 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
After a passage of 46 days from Nashville; I reached this Town, on the Morning of the 23rd. Instant;—during the Voyge, I experienced no misfortune; and Mrs. Claiborne ; myself; and family enjoyed good health. The Affairs of this District, are greatly confused; in a Word, Anarchy is (nearly) the order of the day:—The restoration of Good Order; and regular Government will be an arduous Work; and...
15From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Newton, 27 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just recieved your favor of the 18th and after due thanks for your attention to the procuring the cyder, I according to your desire mention that it may be consigned to mr John G. Ladd, merchant at Alexandria, who will receive & forward it to the address of mr John Barnes his correspondent & my agent here. I sincerely congratulate you on the unexpected news of peace. it is a happy event...
16From Thomas Jefferson to Ellen Wayles Randolph, 27 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved your letter and am very happy to find you have made such rapid progress in learning. when I left Monticello you could not read; and now I find you can not only read, but write also. I inclose you two little books as a mark of my satisfaction, and if you continue to learn as fast, you will become a learned lady and publish books yourself. I hope you will at the same time...
17From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 27 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s of Nov. 18. by mr Trist has been duly recieved. my business is become so intense that when post day comes, it is often out of my power to spare a moment. the post too, being now on the winter establishment is three days longer in carrying our letters. I am sincerely concerned at the situation of our dear little ones with the whooping cough, but much rejoiced that they have past the...
18To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Rush, 27 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Accept much honoured & dear sir of a Copy of the enclosed publication. How joyful the Sound of Peace! It brings a thousand blessings in its train, among which the revival & diffusion of knowledge will not I hope be the least. Receive again, and again Assurances of the friendship of Dear sir your Affectionate humble Servant PS: Vaccination as you have happily called it, has taken root in our...