1To James Madison from William Pinkney, 21 September 1808 (Madison Papers)
My late private Letters were of the Dates of the 7th. 10th. and 12th. of September, to which last was a P. S. of the 13th. The Hope arrived at Cowes from France on the 13th.; but brought me nothing from Genl. Armstrong. Not having heard from Mr. Canning, although he returned to London on the 16th., I called again, Yesterday, at Downing Street, and was assured that the Answer to my Note would...
2To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 21 September 1808 (Madison Papers)
Referring to my respects from Havre of the 11th. of which a copy pr ecedes, I have the Satisfaction to add that the Schooner Hope pu t to Sea with a fair wind, on Monday the 12th. Inst: at 3 O’Clock. Her Safe arrival in the U. S. will, I trust, precede this in full numerical course. Confidential This morning a Gentleman who left Madrid on the 27th. July handed me the two accompanying packets...
3From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 21 September 1808 (Madison Papers)
I return the letter of Mr. G. with that of Soderstrom & the opinions of the Lawyers. From a hasty perusal of them, I think the construction of Mr. Gallatin is clearly established. The exception in the Proviso to the Embargo law, ought to be taken strictly according to a general rule, unless the obvious policy of the law admit a latitude. Here the policy, notwithstanding the views taken of it...
4To James Madison from George Davis, 21 September 1808 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to receive, on the 30. August, a letter from the Department of State dated the 25. May, acknowledging the receipt of several communications from this office up to the 15. October 1807. The letters addressed to me by the Ex-Bashaw of Tripoli, as well as those from Mr. Barker, describe in strong terms the destitute situation of His Excellency. Hence his refusal to comply with the...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Jesse Barrows, 21 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
We the subscribers, tho personally unacquainted with your Excellency, do assure you that we are with great respect your sincear friends and that we have for several years been striving for your Excellencys good and support. We do assure you that we believe Your Honor has acted with prudence and for the good of the Nation in all affairs relative to this republic, but we also inform you that the...
6To Thomas Jefferson from John Wayles Eppes, 21 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In my letter of the 6th. from Richmond I mentioned having purchased a horse for you—& that I could send him up without the least inconvenience provided you could trust Martin—Not hearing from you & knowing that the period at which you generally return to Washington has almost arrived I have determined to risque Sending him—You will find him a fine carriage horse—he is not fit for the Saddle as...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Conrad Hanse, 21 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Conrad Hanse Coach maker Living in Philadelphia will Receive the Presidents answer on the Inclosed Petition and will Refund the Bounty for James Moffet PHi : Daniel Parker Papers. The Petition of James Moffett of the City of Philadelphia Carriage Painter,— Humbly Sheweth, That being much intoxicated with drinking strong Liquor your petitioner lately enlisted in the United States service in...
8To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 21 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I return the letter of Mr. G. with that of Soderstrom & the opinions of the Lawyers. From a hasty perusal of them, I think the construction of Mr. Gallatin is clearly established. The exception in the Proviso to the Embargo law, ought to be taken strictly according to a general rule, unless the obvious policy of the law admit a latitude. Here the policy, notwithstanding the views taken of it...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Pseudonym: "A Republican", 21 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of addressing a few lines to you, on a Subject that has occasioned Consederable Agetation & warmth in this City, particularly Amongst those who are immedeately interested , and, as I conceive Sir, You are a branch of the Government and Capable of deciding the question, I beg leave to refer you to the Secretary or the Comptroller of the Treasury, respecting a late...