1From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 4 August 1804 (Madison Papers)
I inclose such of the communications from the office of State recd. since my arrival at home, as are worth your perusal. The letters from Mr. Livingston with the documents attached to them, being in the press copies are scarcely legible in many passages, and in some not to be made out at all. His secretary is not only lazy but disrespectful in not revising the copies and filling up the...
2To James Madison from John L. Boqueta de Woisery, 4 August 1804 (Madison Papers)
Whatsoever I have not received any answer of My Letter of the 26 of June last concerning your subscriptions for the plan and View of New Orleans; I have Deliver them to Day to M. Edgar Patterson inclosed in the same Box with the engravings belonging to M. Jefferson. I have take the opportunity of this Gentleman for send them safe to you. I hope, Sir, this Work shall be agreable to you. I am...
3To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 4 August 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 August 1804, New Orleans. “Since my letter of the 1st. instant, the Captain of the privateer, has shewn me the papers of the prize brig Active, from which it appears, that she was built at St. Johns New Brunswick, and is the property of William Pagan, Robert Pagan and Thomas Pagan Merchants of said place. “The Active was commanded by a Captain Rasor, and when taken by the Privateer was on...