1To James Madison from Joseph Browne, 26 August 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to inform you that in consequence of orders he had receiv’d from the Secretary of War, Governor Wilkinson left this place on his Voyage down the Mississippi on the 16th instant. The office of Governor of this Territory becoming thereby vacant, the Government devolves on me. As long as I may continue to exercise this Function, I shall consider it my Duty occasionally to...
2From James Madison to William Lyman, 26 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To William Lyman. 26 August 1806, Department of State. “Mr. T. Martin of Portsmouth (N.H.) has exhibited documents, which indicate that his Ship James & William, together with her Cargo, was captured within the jurisdictional limits of the United States and condemned nevertheless at Bermuda. Mr. Martin having interposed an appeal for the intervention of the government to enable him to insist...
3From James Madison to Lemuel Weeks & Son, 26 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Lemuel Weeks & Son. 26 August 1806, Department of State. “It does not appear from the documents accompanying your letter of the 24 Ult. on what grounds the condemnation of the Brigantine Rebecca was pronounced. It is therefore impracticable, at present to form an opinion upon the validity of it. You ought however to be apprized that in general the Executive does not interpose in cases of...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Lewis Willis Daingerfield, 26 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Mama received your letter wherein you wish to continue her negroes for the ensuing year which you are at liberty to do likewise those of Miss S Daingerfield this proposition from you respecting the mode of payment is perfectly satisfactory With respect I remain Sir MHi : Coolidge Collection.
5To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 26 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
When the sale of Tobacco was made to pay Mr. Lyle &c, 14 Hhds had arrived, of which I thought I had informed you; the 4 which have since arrived, making altogether 18 Hhds. I am Dear Sir Yr. Very humble Servt. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
6To Thomas Jefferson from James G. W. Neale, 26 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I need not tell you that I am poor; if I were not, I should be spared the disagreeable feelings I experience in commencing a beggar: My friends would be ambitious to serve me in soliciting the favour I am about to ask, which is a commission in the army. I will not pretend to be well qualified for discharging the duties of an officer; my circumstances through life, have been too depressed to...