1To James Madison from James Monroe, 11 December 1805 (Madison Papers)
The delicate state of health which my family has enjoyed of late, attributable as is supposed in a great measure to the atmosphere of London induced me to come here last week. A letter from Lord Mulgrave, which I received just before I left town, having revived the expectation that I should hear from him on the subject of my former ones; I thought it proper to apprize him of my proposed...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 11 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Th:J. with his salutations to mr Gallatin informs him that the act for the Navy appropriation was brought to him last night, is signed & deposited in the office of state. Dec. 11. 05. NHi : Papers of Albert Gallatin.
3To Thomas Jefferson from David R. Williams, 11 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
It is hoped this communication will not be considered intrusive, as the motive which enduces it, is to give information on a subject which, I have been confidentially apprised, you have now under investigation & which has taken place since your last advice, relative to the collector of Charleston, was forwarded from that place. viz. Mr Simons was in October last protested for non-payment in...
When I pass’d through Baltimore on my way to this place, I applied to Mr: William Pinckney, late one of our Commissioners at London, and who has now returned to the practice of the Law, and left with him the management of your claim on the bills drawn in favour of Jonathan Titcomb. According to your direction I requested Mr Pinckney to draw upon you for his charges. Mr: Harper was not then at...
5To James Madison from Samuel Elam, 11 December 1805 (Madison Papers)
The Newport Insurance Company, deem it their duty to exhibit to the Government, a statement of the losses they have sustained, during the present War, by the depredations of the belligerent powers. Compared with its limited capital & enterprize, it is presumed there are few offices in the United States that have suffered more. From the instances mentioned in the sequel, it may be collected...
6From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 11 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I now lay before the Senate the several treaties & conventions following which have been entered into on the part of the US. since their last Session. 1. A treaty of peace & amity between the US. of America & the Basha-Bey & subjects of Tripoli in Barbary. 2. A treaty between the US. & the Wiandot, Ottawa, Chippawa, Munsee & Delaware, Shawanee & Putawatamy nations of Indians. 3. A treaty...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Elijah Brush, 11 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with certain resolutions that were had at a meeting of the Officers of Militia at Detroit in the Territory of Michigan, respresenting the Inhabitants in general of said Territory, and at their special request, the following address, with the several matters and things therein contained is most humbly submitted and particularly recommended to your consideration and patronage. To...