1From James Madison to William Davies, 5 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 April 1804, Department of State. “I return the deposition received from you some time ago, charging one Spinks as a Citizen of the United States with engaging himself as an Officer on board a British Lettre of Marque. It would be adviseable that you should transmit it to the District Attorney, and on Spinks return advise him of it, in order that if the facts will warrant it a prosecution may...
2From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 5 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 April 1804, Washington. “[I] Inclose the Commission for Kirby according to your parting request; also three others for Indian Comssrs. in blank, which you will be so good as to return. The last communications from N. Orleans are also inclosed. They are in several respects interesting. “We have recd nothing from abroad since you left us, and every thing here remains as at that date.” RC ( DLC...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 5 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I sincerely hope that you have, on your arrival, found Mrs. Eppes in a fair way of recovering. The weather and city have been gloomy enough since your departure; and Mrs G. is anxious that I should take her to New York. If I can possibly complete in time the business and arrangements resulting from the laws of last session, I will try to do it early enough to be back here when you shall...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur Lee, 5 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
It has been suggested to me that it is the intention of the Executive to remove Col Davies from the office of collector of the Customs for this port—if such a measure be in contemplation I take the liberty to request your friendly inter position in behalf of my father , it would be improper in me to say any thing of his claims or his qualifications for the office, your long acquaintance with...
5To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 5 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclose the Commission for Kirby according to your parting request; also three others for Indian Comssrs. in blank, which you will be so good as to return. The last communications from N. Orleans are also inclosed. They are in several respects interesting. We have recd nothing from abroad since you left us, and every thing here remains as at that date. With respectful attachment I remain yrs....
6To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 5 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of enclosing for your signature a requisition for the payment of the Interest due 1t. Instant to the State of Maryland on the Loan of $200,000 to the City.— I very reluctantly trouble you with any thing concerning City matters during your absence but Mr Barry is so importunate for the removal of the old buildings which were lately occupied by Mrs Fenwick the mother of Mr Danl...