1From John Adams to Rev. Manasseh Cutler, 10 May 1802 (Adams Papers)
I duly received your favor of the 17 of April. The letter from Dr Mitchell & the project of the society at N York of a national academy shall be laid before the american academy of Arts & sciences at their next meeting. Your other favor, of April 22 has since come to hand. I thank you Sir for your obliging persuit of the census. If the government for the second twelve years by undoing all that...
2To James Madison from Colin Auld, 10 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 10 May 1802. Mentioned in Daniel Brent to Auld, 14 May 1802 (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14). Expresses concern over the appointment of a successor to Henry Potter, a judge of the U.S. Circuit Court for the Fifth Circuit. Brent replied that a commission for Edward Harris of North Carolina had been made out and sent to the president in Virginia, making it probable that the new judge...
3To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 10 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
May this meet you amidts the social scene of Domestic happiness!—Contrasted, with the late trying perplexeties—of disappointed Ambitious Men—are disquietudes inseperable with your preeminent station—though shielded by the most Virtuous Actions.— I judge it, necessary to inform you, that my Note in favr of ML ., was unsuccessfull at B. of C. thro. the want of B. paper to draw upon—This resource...
4To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 10 May 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 May 1802, New York. Plans to embark for London on the ship Iris “on or before Sunday next.” Offers to carry dispatches to U.S. ministers in England or France. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Hamburg, vol. 1). 1 p. A full transcription of this document has been added to the digital edition.
5To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 10 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
Having just returned from Boston, I take the earliest opportunity to announce to you my intention of embarking in the Ship Iris for London. This Ship will certainly Sail on or before Sunday next. Should you have any dispatches for our Ministers in England or France, I shall be happy in paying the merited attention in delivering them or forwarding them by the best Conveyances—and have the honor...
6To James Madison from Thomas W. Fox, 10 May 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 May 1802, Falmouth. Reports arrival of many American ships at Falmouth with cargoes of flour, most of which have been forwarded to Spain; a few have been forwarded to Le Havre. In England the markets are “abundantly supplied.” “It is said that English Ships with Flour, are not permitted to land their Cargoes in France. Freights and Seamen’s Wages are falling fast, and Trade is dull in...
7To James Madison from Thomas W. Fox, 10 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
Since my last respects, nothing very particular have occurred in this district. Many Cargoes of American Flour have arrived here from the U.S., which have principally been forwarded to Spain, as there has been a demand at Barcelona and other parts of that Country. A few Cargoes have been forwarded to Havre, where Flour was advanced to 54 Livres ⅌ Bbl and expected to be higher. In England Flour...
8To James Madison from John Gavino, 10 May 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 May 1802, Gibraltar. No. 87. His last dispatch, no. 86, was prepared on 5 May “for this Conveyance of Capn. Baron who is detained by Contrary Wind.” Encloses translation of 13 Apr. letter in Italian just received from Consul Pulis at Malta and copy of paragraph from 7 May letter from Consul Simpson at Tangier. The case of arms sent by Rufus King for Tunis will be shipped by the...
9To James Madison from John Gavino, 10 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
The 5th. Instant I made up my last dispatch No. 86 for this Conveyance of Capn. Baron who is detaind by Contrary Wind. I Yesterday receivd a letter from Consul Pulis of Malta dated 13th. Ulto. in Italian so that I herewith hand you its translation, and to which referr as well as to Copy of a Paragraph of a letter from Consul Simpson of Tanger dated 7th. Inst.. By the Constelation Capn. Murry...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Charles W. Goldsborough, 10 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed exhibits a view of the deposits made with the Treasurer of the Navy —the drafts upon him, & the balance in his hands of monies subject to the orders of the Secretary of the Navy: for the week ending 8 instant. I have the honor to be Sir; your mo: ob: servt. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 45 , LSP ). Recorded in SJL as received from the Navy Department on 13 May and “Warrants.” Enclosure not...