From the moment when I left you untill the present, I have been so constantly in motion, that I have not been able to write you, on the road—Nor have I put pen to paper, except to direct a couple of pamphlets which I purchased for Mr: Shaw, at New-York—I came on as far as New-Haven by Land—Then embarked in a packet and landed at New-York last Sunday morning—After passing that day at Coll:...
2From John Jay to Sarah Louisa Jay, 28 November 1806 (Jay Papers)
I had last Evening the Pleasure of recieving your Letter of the 20 th . Inst:— The Appology contained in it is so handsomely made, that I accept it; notwithstanding the well founded opinion, that there are but few occurrences which can with propriety, excuse our not writing those Letters which ought to be written.— The complaint in your wrist was a disagreable one, and I am glad you are now...
I have been honored with your Note communicating, by order of your Government, the change in the constitution of Germany, effected by a Treaty among certain States of the Rhine, to which H. M. the Emperor & King is a part. In acknowledging this communication, which was duly laid before the Presidt. I cannot better fulfil my directions than by repeating the observations made in the answer of...
4To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 28 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed is a receipt for a Hd of old Brasil wine, which I hope will meet your approbation. I think it of superior quality to any I have lately seen. As mine frequently gets spoild in fining I recommend to you my mode by which I have generally clear wine. The Cask is fixed on the stand on the head & about a pint of milk thrown into it, shaking the cask well on pooring the milk in. The best way...
5To James Madison from John Graham, 28 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
I hope you recieved the Letter I did myself the Honor to write you from Marietta on the 22d. Inst. as it contained a statement of some facts which I consider of At this Place they seem to know nothing of the Plans of Colo Burr and I am rather induced to think that he has not yet for him here. If he has they have made very little progress fo r all is quiet. The Reports indeed from Kentucky...
6From James Madison to William Hull, 28 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
I inclose herewith a number of printed copies of a proclamation issued yesterday by the President, in order to arrest an enterprize represented to be in preparation against the possessions of Spain. You will be pleased to make the disposition of them which you may judge the most suitable for the occasion. I have the honor to be with very great respect Sir, your most obt Sert. MH .
7From James Madison to Christopher Greenup, 28 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
I enclose herewith a number of printed copies of a Proclamation issued yesterday by the President, in order to arrest an enterprise represented to be in preparation against the possessions of Spain. You will be pleased to make the disposition of them which you may judge most suitable for the occasion. I am &c. DNA : RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.
8From James Madison to George Salmon, 28 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have duly recd. your letter of the 25th. inst., written at the request of the Board of Directors of the Bank of Baltimore, and shall be ready to transmit to the American Plenipotentiary at London, the information which may promote a due enquiry into the case you have stated. The mode of furnishing the information by a letter from the Bank, accompanied by a recommendation from this...
9From James Madison to James Monroe, 28 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
Your dispatch of the 11th. of Sepr. has been duly received. Altho’ the tenor of the discussions which it recites does not exhibit on the part of the British Commissioners the readiness in yielding to the justice of our claims and to the energy of your statements, which might be wished, yet the general spirit of conciliation with which they profess and appear to have met you, cherishes a hope...
10From James Madison to James Monroe, 28 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
This goes by Merry to whom I have communicated the general complexion of your last joint despatch and the purpose of the Presid en t to recommend a suspension of the commercial act . The circumstances of return are apparently
11To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 28 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Will it be proper, in addition to the letter written to the collector of Marietta directing him to seize the boats, to send him the enclosed which points out more particularly the object. My doubt arises from the delicacy of mentioning names. I will send it or suppress it as you will direct—The messenger will wait for your answer. Respectfully Your obt. Sevt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
12To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 28 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The Roof of the South wing of the Capitol having been completly boarded before the late heavy rain, it was sufficiently tight to throw a very large quantity of Water upon the Gutters which lie in the direction of, & over the Arch that surrounds the Area of the house. All the Water which fell between the Gutters & the external Walls was thus collected in a Body in the N.E & N.W, angles. These...
13To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Noray, 28 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
At a meeting of the Democratic Citizens in the State of Pennsylvania, held in the house of Samuel Patterson on Friday the 28th. of November 1806. P.M. For the purpose of taking into Consideration the propriety of Joining our fellow Citizens in forwarding an address to the President of the United States—Inviting Him again to suffer his Name to be Run as a candidate for President, at the Next...
14To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Turner, 28 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
After all due respect to your personal and public character, praying your healthy and happiness, I beg leave to mention to you that I have before congress my memorial for a special Act on its merits, if with propriety and fitness to your standing as Head of the nation, you can say, that you believe, the business of Doctr. Turners ought to be settled, it would add honour and give a most decided...
15To Thomas Jefferson from James Wilkinson, 28 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Claiborne appears to be properly impressed par le awful crisis which awaits us, and promises every support in his power. Les troops are behind moi 145.24 & la 195.4 321.14 a commencer. My difficulties are stupendous—my means to be provided—my time prompt unthriving and the occasion urgent and critical. Mais une good cause—the favour du ciel—religious and patriotic hearts 126.19 work wonders....