1From John Adams to François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 23 August 1806 (Adams Papers)
In your Letter of the seventh of July, you flatter me, with very high Eulogies, and compleat the Climax of them, with the opinion of Washington.—For the future I pray you to spare yourself the trouble of quoting that great Authority in my favour. Although no Man has more settled opinion of his Integrity and Virtues than myself, I nevertheless desire that my Life Actions and Administration may...
2To James Madison from John Mercer, 23 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Mercer. 23 August 1806, Fredericksburg. “Mr. Hackley, formerly of this town but now of New York, informs me of his wish to fill any vacancy existing in the american Consulates, for which the President may think him qualified, after receiving the necessary information concerning him. He asks my recommendation in his favor. I had the pleasure sometime ago of naming this Gentleman to...
3To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 23 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 23 August 1806, Collectors Office, Norfolk. “The above is a Copy of a report made by Capt Vickery, of the conduct of Capt Stopford of the Chichester Brittish Ship of War lying at anchor in Hampton road. He has an American citizen which we have proved & will not deliver him up, & said if Jesus Christ was to come on board he would not do it. I am told he ta⟨kes⟩ the liberty...
4To James Madison from Joseph Warner Rose, 23 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Joseph Warner Rose. 23 August 1806, Antigua. “My last respects was dated the 20th, mentioning my arrival and as a Court of Admiralty was held yesterday I have an Opportunity of informing you of a Trial which took place and the ⟨n⟩ovelty of the case, with the final issue in this place, strikes particularly at the Trade among these Islands and I am fearful the Merchants and Underwriters...