1To James Madison from William Duane, 27 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Duane. 27 August 1805 . “Francis Brueil, a French merchant connected with the Spanish Ambassador in many transactions, has recently applied to a tinman in this city to make a lantern such as is used in the service of artillery by night; one was made, and it is understood that a large number more are to be made. The Tinman suspecting that they might be intended for some purpose...
2To James Madison from Jacob Wagner, 27 August 1805 (Madison Papers)
Be pleased to sign and return to me the enclosed letters for the Secretary of the Treasury. I enclose a letter, which as it appears to be addressed in the handwriting of your overseer, I have not opened. Mr. Duffield has resigned the commission of Judge of Orleans Territory on account of the effect of the climate upon his health. I have enclosed the resignation to the President. A short time...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Leroy Anderson, 27 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I communicate, inclosed, the prospectus of an Undertaking with which, I flatter myself, you will be pleased. Having been truly desirous to combine in its plan an extensive promotion of public utility with the pursuit of my own interest, I lay it with confidence before you; persuaded of your good disposition to promote any laudable enterprize, which promises usefulness to the Community, or a...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 27 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
This day I arrived at Norfolk in the Ship Planta Capt. Bush. I take the liberty to write to Your Excellency to acquaint you I am Come home to live the remaining Years of My Life in the Bosom of My Native Country and Friends. I should not have Staid a Month After the Death of Mr Paradise but one Illness after another prevented Me. With the Blessing of God I am Now in good health and with My...
5To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 27 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 27 August 1805, “Territory of Orleans 150 Miles from New Orleans.” “I passed over to Batton Rouge on Yesterday, and partook of the hospitality of Governor Grandpré: I was introduced into a Fort , where the Governor has resided for several Months, from an apprehension that Kemper and his Associates, still meditate an Attack against his Government. “The Fort of...
6To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 27 August 1805 (Madison Papers)
Your’s of the 20th. has been recieved, & in that a letter from Casenove and another from Mrs. Ciracchi: but those from Turreau & to Yrujo were not inclosed. Probably the former was what came to me by the preceding post respecting Moreau: if so, you have my opinion on it in my last. Considering the character of Bonaparte, I think it material at once to let him see that we are not one of the...
7To Thomas Jefferson from John Sibley, 27 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have Only been able to finish the Vocabulary of the Caddoquies Language. the printed Blanks I received had been wet, the Ink spread too much for the letters all to be legible. I hope by an Early opportunity to be able to Send you the Natchitoches, & the Cances or Apaches vocabularies. the Caddo is esteem’d the most Antient Language, and now Used by all the Smaller tribes. from the Best...
8From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 27 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s of the 20th. has been recieved, & in that a letter from Casenove and another from mrs Ciracchi: but those from Turreau & to Yrujo were not inclosed. probably the former was what came to me by the preceding post respecting Moreau: if so, you have my opinion on it in my last. considering the character of Bonaparte, I think it material at once to let him see that we are not one of the...