1To James Madison from Reuben Burnley, 17 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you by last post, but least it should by accident miscarry, I take the liberty by Mr Clarke of again addressing. I then informed you of my intention of embarking for Europe in about 10 days from that time, and requested the favour of your forwarding to me such document as will prove me to be a Citizen born within the United States; provided it comes properly from your department. I...
17 August 1803, Genoa . Encloses a copy of his letter of 25 July , sent by the brig Favorite . Has had no answer to his note to the deputy of foreign affairs. “I am fully persuaded of what I then mentioned on the entry of East or West India produce, should any arrive here in American Vessels. Indeed I have every reason to think that this as well as many other measures, (as I once before...
3To James Madison from Frederick Hyde Wollaston, 17 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
You will receive enclosed a Copy of what I had the honor to address to you ⅌ the Brig favorite to Phila. on the 25 Ulto. since when I have had no answer to my note mentioned therein to the Deputy for foreign affairs, but from what I have since collected I am fully persuaded of what I then mentioned on the entry of East or West India produce, should any arrive here in American Vessels. Indeed I...
4To James Madison from Daniel Clark, 17 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
I received by last Post a Letter from Governor Claiborne in which he asked for information respecting the Boundaries & population of Louisiana and supposing that he meant to communicate the result of his enquiries to you I have taken pains to obtain the best official statements which I now forward. By the Census of 1785 and a Comparison with that of the present Year you will see the increase...
5To James Madison from Jacob Wagner, 17 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
I duly received your letter covering Miller’s pardon and on the same day a letter from the President, informing me of his having executed it, which he wrote with a view to provide against the possibility of the pardon miscarrying. I have also received the franked covers I sent to you some days ago. This morning Mr. Derieux presented the despatches with which he was charged by Mr. Monroe. You...
6To James Madison from William Thornton, 17 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
I heard Mr: Payne say last night that he had received a Letter from Mrs. Madison, and that you were all well. It gave us much pleasure to hear such good Intelligence. I hope, for the character of Orange, and particularly for the reputation of Montpelier you will not expose yourself to the Fatigues that your Industry may prompt you to call pleasures as you traverse your extensive Domains. Some...