1To James Madison from Edward Jones, 10 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
I take the earliest Opportunity to inform you of the arrival of the French Squadron at this Port on the 6th inst. with 4 or 5000 troops, and that peaceable possession was taken of this Town and the neighbouring Forts the Same Evening. Genl. Richpanse with most of the Squadron has gone down to Basseterre, where it is beleived Resistance will be made by the Blacks. An Embargo was laid...
2To 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...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Étienne Lemaire, 10 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
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4From James Madison to William Eaton, 10 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
Your several letters not heretofore acknowledged have been received down to that of the 22d. day of february last. Your Bills amounting to Sixteen thousand Dollars in favor of Stephen Kingston and John Shaw, will be paid; but it is regretted that the draughts were made, particularly that for future contingencies, without the statement of your accounts, which had been enjoined. I hope you will...
5To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 10 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
I am just informed by a letter from Mr. Curwen at Antwerp that he has brought despatches for me but that he can not come up with them in less than 10 days. This will necessarily suspend any farther application to the government on the subject of debts or Luissania having not been favoured wh. a line from you since last decr. I wish to receive your instructions on these interesting subjects. By...
6From James Madison to Samuel Cabot, 10 May 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 May 1802, Department of State. Acknowledges Cabot’s letter of 1 May “communicating your intention to return to London as an assessor to the Board of Commissioners under the 7th. Article of the Treaty of 1794. on the terms explained in my letter of the 24th. ulto. beyond which I am not authorized to countenance any expectation.” Informs Cabot his account has been settled at the Treasury...
7To 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.
8From James Madison to Richard O’Brien, 10 May 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 May 1802, Department of State. Has received O’Brien’s letters “down to that of . Several statements of your accounts are included in the reception, which will go for settlement to the Treasury Department.” O’Brien’s bills in favor of John Shaw were paid, and a recent bill for $200 drawn by his mother will be paid, but no other drafts should be made until the settlement is closed. Explains...
9To 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...
10From Alexander Hamilton to Louis André Pichon, 10 May 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
The inclosed was put into my hands by Capt Du Buisson, when lately I was about to make a journey to the City of Washington, with the suggestion that you had desired it as a voucher for his right to receive 3000 francs from the Armateurs of the Peggy and which sum he informed me you would be willing to pay out of funds in deposit with you on account of that Vessel and her Cargo. The...