21To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 28 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 28 August 1806, Collectors Office, Norfolk. “The Brittish Ship of War Chichester Capt. Stopford, on going to Sea run a ground & sprung a leak, so as to compel her to come into this port to refit, she has a Cargo of Spars & Stores for the Brittish fleet in the West India’s, of this vessel I before had given you information’s, to which be pleased to refer; the situation she...
22To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 2 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 2 September 1806, Collectors Office, Norfolk. “The French frigate L Cybele has come into this harbour to refit, the Capt. Officers & Crew have conducted themselves, with great propriety, some Americans taken on board of Brittish Ships, have been released since their arival—a French 74 is reported to have gone up the bay much injured in the late gale. Peter Butler escaped...
23To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 5 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 5 September 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “I Received yesterday a letter from Jno Hamilton Esqr. the Brittish Consul, inclosing a list of deserters from the Brittish Ship of War Chichester requesting my aid & assistance in takin them up, I inform’d him that I had no power to do so, & referd him to the Laws of Virginia which gave powers to the justices, to issue...
24To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 7 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 7 September 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “The Brittish Frigate Melampus 36 guns is arived in Hampton Road from Plymouth G Brittain, wants supplies of water & Bullocks. Sir Richd Strachans fleet is off the Capes & bound in I have heard. Some of the ships are in distress from the late Gale. Much damage has been done, & many vessels totally lost with their crews.” RC (...
25To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 18 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 18 September 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “The Impeteaux a French 74 gun ship Was drove on shore, near Currituck Inlet, & burnt, by the Brittish ships cruising off our coasts, the particulars of which, no doubt will be laid before you, they have made no report, to this office; near 700 men were landed from the Brittish Frigate Melampus at this place. Several swam on...
26To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 30 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 30 September 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “The Brittish Ship of War Bellona Capt Douglas of 74 Guns & Amazon Frigate Capt Parker with another Ship are in Hampton road, wanting a Supply of water & provisions, a fleet is cruising ⟨o⟩ff our Coasts. We had a severe gale ⟨o⟩f wind yesterday & expect great damage has been done.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; docketed by...
27To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 27 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
I Received your Certificates respecting Streatland the impressed Seaman on board The Albion Capt Douglas. Application was made to the Brittish consul on the subject he has not communicated to my the results yet, but I have no doubt of his attention as he has generally used his interest in the release of impressed Americans. The Brittish c ruising off our Coasts frequently run in & out of the...
28To 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...
29To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 29 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
Above is a Copy of a letter I rece’d from Coll Hamilton respectg Wm. Streatland & Thos’ Whitfield. The latter I was informed of and apply’d for his release, which I do on every occasion, which I hope will meet yr. approbation. I expect the Brittish Ships have taken Hampton roads for their winters station & occasionally to cruise out &C. I am very respectfully Yr obt Servt. DNA : RG...
30To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 9 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
Yesterday I am informd the Brittish Ship of War Cambrian anchord in Hampton Road. She was one of the interdicted ship s & not the same Capt. Is the proclamation of the President the 3d. May last to be, inforced. Several other ships of war are in the road. I have not heard of their molesting any vessels & have directed the Revenue Cutter to keep a good look out & to report if any thing happens,...