1To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 18 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
From a beleif that Dr Upshaw’s professional talents eminently qualify him for Hospital or Regimental Surgeon, and from a persuation, I might add confidence, that he will ably perform the duties appertaining to that station.—I take the liberty of recommending him for that appointment. I cannot forbear to mention a nother highly valuable qualification in favor of Dr Upshaw—He is a sound,...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 22 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Samuel B. Archer a young gentleman Of worth and a good republican, in passing by your Seat, feels a strong desire of paying his respects to you. He has intimated to me his wish—It is with pleasure I comply with it. Permit me to introduce him to you. Yrs with sentiments Of the highest respects & esteem DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 3 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. James M. Murdaugh of this place intends travelling through the Western parts of this State, in passing by your seat, it is his wish to call and become acquainted with you. To gratify an inclination so natural in a gentleman of Mr. Murdaugh respectability is pleasing to me. I take the liberty of introducing this gentleman to you. I remain with sentiments of high respect & consideration Yr....
4To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 23 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
I transmit a note which I have just received from Dr. Fernandes. It gives information of the arrival at Falmouth of the Osage, having on board as passengers Messrs. Nourse and Lewis. He does not vouch for the truth of the report, which says, that Mr. Armstrong had left Paris, nor for the declaration of the Emperor that he would have no neutrals. The Emperor has certainly more judgment than to...
5From Thomas Newton to Gabriel Duvall, 24 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
Dr. James H. Blake will do himself the pleasure of presenting you this Letter. It affords me satisfaction to introduce him to you. He is a Native of Maryland, and has for several years represented the County of Fairfax in Virginia in the Legislature of that State. He has now become a resident of Washington. This Gentleman is a Republican of the first order and deserves well of his Country. I...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 11 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I now have the pleasure of acknowledging the receipt of your note of yesterday. You must be mistaken as to the Cyder. I recollect that at your request I had Cyder procured for you several times, but it is my firm belief that you have paid for the same. Through the assistance of a friend some mrytle wax was obtained for you, said to be 30. Ct but as I did not weigh it, I am not certain that...
7To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 5 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
So much of the Presidents message as relates to our Maritime rights, and to impositions on and interdictions of our neutral trade has been referred to the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures. It is the desire of the Committee to procure all the information necessary to place those interesting and important subjects in the proper point of view. I am therefore as their organ directed to...
8To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 30 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
I transmit to you the documents delivered to me by Genl. Mathews when the Command of a detachment from the Militia devolved on me. You are already informed that I could obtain the discharge but of one Seaman by the name of Rutt. The documents were left with the commanding officer of the British Squadron the 30th. of Ultimo and were not returned before Sunday last. The reflection is no less...
9To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 19 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you yesterday that I had sent the Cutter Jefferson, after the Brittish Brig Columbine, with copies of my letters to Capt. Bradshaw, Capt. Ham returned last night, & informs me that the Brig had proceeded to Sea, & return’d my letters. I beg leave to refer you to my letter of yesterday, regarding a station to be fixed &C in case of distress & bringing in dispatches. The first gale of...
10To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 18 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
By the miscarriage of the two last mails from the City of Washington, I apprehend if any dispatches were sent relative to the supplies to the Brittish Brig Columbine Capt. Bradshaw, they were lost; should that be the case, I will thank you to forward duplicats. I have however to inform you that Capt. Bradshaw without giving me any notice has quitted his station & gone to the Capes or Lynhaven...
11To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 12 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I received your letter of the 7th. The negroes have been sent on Shore by a flagg to the commanding Military officer. One man has also been deliverd who I beleive may have become a Citizen since the peace of 1783 but go where he will he is nusance a drunken sott. I will thank you if you have any document respecting a Chrs. Hewson if you would forward it me. He has inform’d Capts. Douglass &...
12To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 3 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you the 31st. last & 1st. Inst, since which I have received the inclosed list of articles required by Capt Bradshaw of the British Brig Columbine. This being the first case and may be a precedent for others, I beg your instructions thereon. I can only refer you to my former opinion on this subject, viz that one month’s provisions is fully sufficient to carry them to Halifax, but beg...
13To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 1 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed is the only letter for Mr. Erskine the British Minister; what other dispatches brought by the Columbine were for Coll Hamilton Mr. Bond at Philadelphia & Mr. Barclay of New York which are enclosed also for you to forward to the respective persons they are for. I will thank you for explicit instructions of what may be ex dispatches which ought to be received; There are man y of...
14To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 31 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed are Copies of letters received from Capt. Bradshan of the Brittish brig Columbine, & Coll Hamilton, respecting dispatches which he has brought here, as Capt. Bradshan informs me. I beg to refer you to their letters, & my answer thereto; I shall be much obliged for instructions on this subject, as I suppose they will frequently come with dispatches, which I beg may be defined, to whom...
15To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 6 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
Above is a copy of a report made to me by Capt Harrison, which I considered my duty to forward. All vessels are stop pe d coming to this place & fired at within our harbours. This report I was requested to forward to you for yr consideration. I am respectfully Yr. Obt Servt DNA : RG 59—ML—Miscellaneous Letters.
16To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 6 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I deliverd your packet to Mr Purviance yesterday & expect he will sail this day or tomorrow, the wind being fair. I am very respectfully yr obt Servt DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
17To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 3 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry to inform you that we had the misfortune of loosing the East wing of the Hospital, for sick seamen this morning, it is supposed it took fire, from a spark out of the Chimney, & the wind blowing very fresh from the N.W, the roof was instanly in flames, but by great exertions the main building (which was joind to it by a low coverd way, about ten feet a part.) was saved with very...
18To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 16 April 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
By disire of my Son I have sent by Capt. Ham some Myrtle wax for you, it was all I could procure at present, the berries having faild last season. The Brittish ships begin to be trouble some off our Capes, they bring all vessels too & obliged one out of his way, so far that he could scarsely fetch the the Cape, I have understood it was the Cambrian did this, I shall inquire into the case. I...
19To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 21 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeable to your request I now send to the care of Mr Deblois, a Keg of Myrtle wax—The gentleman who forwarded it to me has not informed me of the quantity. I have not seen it, I shall be pleased if you find it to be of a good quality—We had the day before yesterday a great fall of snow—Great part of it yet remains—The weather is uncommon for this season—we have ice in abundance. Recieve the...
20To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 15 March 1807 (Madison Papers)
I recd. yr. letters of the 7th. & 9th. instant Wm. Milfield I believe is incorrect in his statement of being a native of this place From my own knowledge & from every inquiry no such name has ever been resident here If I can get any documents in his favor I will use my endeavors to releive him I am respectfully Yr. Obt Servt. DNA : RG 59—ML—Miscellaneous Letters.
21To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 26 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed I have just received & forward for your Consideration. It appears that Capt. Douglass is determind, not deliver any of our poor Seamen, if their birth be ever so well substantiated; Mr. Bond the Consul at Philadelphia has obtaind a servant of Mr. Graffs for him, & I now have him to sen nd. Mr G’s man has four years to serve a n egro. I am respectfully Yr. Obt. Servt. Mr. Graffs...
22To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 31 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I received the inclosed last night. A Brittish line of battle ship Commanded by Sir Thomas Hardy & Frigate Mermaid have arived in Hampton road. I am respectfully Yr. Obt Servt. Triumph -- 74 -- Sir Thos. Hardy Mermaid frigate, Captn. Hollis DNA : RG 59—Correspondence with Collector of Customs Regarding Impressed Seamen.
23To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 13 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
Admiral Sir R Strachan is arived in Ly’nhaven Bay in the Cæsar of 84 guns with the Triumph of 74 & L Topaze frigate said to be from Halifax. The Leopard of 50 guns from Bermuda is also arived. The Melampus has taken in a new bowsprit & fitted & joind the other. It is reported they have a large Number of American seamen on board, five of whom made their escape from the Melampus the 3d. instant...
24To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 21 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed is Capt. Douglas letter to the Brittish Consul in consequence of my requesting the Brittish Consul to apply for the release of the seamen whose letters I have forwarded; it needs no comment. Before any notice can be received from the Genl. Government & admiral the s hips are off. Without yr. instructions it is useless for me to make application for their relief, which I have done...
25To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 12 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you last mail that I had heard Capt. Douglas of the Brittish ship of war Belona had purchased two Schooners. The information I find was not correct & having wrote the Brittish Consul on the subject I enclose you his answer; whether such vessels can be permitted you will please to determine and instruct me how to act. I have not a doubt but the Consul will perform as he promises, as I...
26To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 11 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed are the reports I have received from Capt: Ham of the Cutter Jefferson. They explain themselves. I beg leave to inform you that, I have heard that Capt: Douglass of the Belona has purchased two large pilot built boats, has fitted them out & they carry Brittish Colours. It is further said our Citizens, pilots are imploy ed in them. One of these boats were complained off as bought by...
27To 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,...
28To 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...
29To 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...
30To 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...
31To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 17 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed is a letter from the Consul of Mersailes, with a box of Artichoke roots, which I have sent by Capt. Butler who has promised to deliver them, having the Brittish Ambasadors furniture on board to deliver at the City of Washington—wish you health & happiness I am very respectfully Yr Obt Servt DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
32To 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...
33To 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...
34To 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 (...
35To 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...
36To 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...
37To 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...
38To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 23 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 23 August 1806, Collectors Office, Norfolk. “The above is a Copy of a report made by Capt Vickery, of the conduct of Capt Stopford of the Chichester Brittish Ship of War lying at anchor in Hampton road. He has an American citizen which we have proved & will not deliver him up, & said if Jesus Christ was to come on board he would not do it. I am told he ta⟨kes⟩ the liberty...
39To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 16 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 16 August 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “Yesterday I sold 12 bars of the rice agreeable to yr directions at 5$ ⅌ Ct. I shall be glad of your instructions respecting the rest.” Adds in a postscript: “The pilot boat Tartar, has no waste or ports, a log gunnel & in every respect, like a pilot a boat excepting the long trunk. Has no arms.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.;...
40To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 16 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 16 August 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “I have this day sold 12 bars. of the rice agreeable to yr. directions and obtaind five dollars ⅌ Ct. for it, be pleased to direct what shall be done with the remainder as no opportunity offerd in time to carry it to Boston—not having an invoice I will thank you have one sent (a Copy) as I was obliged to weigh what was sold &...
41To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 14 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 14 August 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “The Schooner Tartar belonging to Chas & Joseph Cooper of Hampton is now here, being one of the vessels which the Brittish envoy supposed was fitting for a cruizer against his nation, she is built on the pilot boat plan: with a trunk fore and aft, small window holes are in the trunk, and a platform below for the accomodation of...
42To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 11 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 11 August 1806, Collectors Office. “The Brittish Ship of War Chichester of 44 guns Edwd. Stopford Commander arived in Hampton road last Evening—he does not require any supplies.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; signature partially clipped, with Newton’s name and “collector” added in an unidentified hand.
43To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 11 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 11 August 1806, Collectors Office, Norfolk. “Your letters by the last post [not found] I received this moment (11 O’Clock) & made immediate inquiry for a vessel bound in 3 days to Boston but could find none, that will sail for there in any time to get the rice to hand for the intended purpose therefore shall not Ship it.” Adds in a postscript: “There appears a mistake in...
44To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 15 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 15 July 1806, Collectors Office, Norfolk. “One of the vessels you mentioned as equipping to Cruise against the Brittish trade, has left Hampton, & gone to Suffolk with a pretence to obtain papers there, which cannot be done, I am inform’d that four carriages guns have been put on board her, without Carriages wch. in my opinion cannot be deem’d balast, & can be easily...
45To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 16 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 16 June 1806, Collector’s Office, Norfolk. “I recieved yr. communcation respectg. the equipment of two Schrs. as privateers at Hampton, I have wrote to the Collr. there, as (one resides in the Town) to get information thereof & inclosed a copy of yr letter that he may prosecute if it should be the case & I will have every enquiry made in this district also & if any such...
46To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 27 May 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 27 May 1806, Norfolk. “Herwith I send you a copy of a letter I recieved this day from the Brittish Consul, with my Answer thereto, considering the meaning of Capt. Wight, is to pay no attention to protections unless acompanied by the documents, he requires. I beg leave to submit to your consideration, whether it would not be proper to anex the Certificate of the oath of...
47To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 26 May 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 26 May 1806, Norfolk. “Inclosed are several letters received from on board the Brittish Ship of war Cleopatra Capt Wight Jno Quin, James Love & Ed. Hayes are recorded as Citizens on the books of this office—and described as follows—Jno. Quin about 18 yrs. old 5 feet 3 ½ inches high light Complexion, light hair, & grey eyes—Js. Love about 24 yrs old 5 feet 7 inches high...
48To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 24 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I Received your three letters last mail, which are to go by mr Prentis, he is not here at present, nor have I heard of his going out, if he comes to this place, I will give him your letters, or if not return them, some letters lie in the post Office for him from Mr. Madison, I have lodged one also, that on his arival here I shall undoubtedly see him. with the greatest respect—I am Yr obt Servt...
49To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 4 September 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Newton. 4 September 1805, Norfolk . “I have made inquiry after Mr Jas McHenry in this place & Portsmouth & can hear nothing of him. Mr Ashley a respectable Merch⟨ant⟩; of this place informd me that Mr McHenry would not Act as Agent at Jamaica & that he ha⟨d⟩; forwarded his commission to you: from the accounts I have heard there are a vast number of our Citizen⟨s⟩; impressed at...
50To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 26 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your favor of the 2d. no wine having yet arived I hardly beleive any will, but should any arive, you can have what you please of it, tho if you should want, I can procure at any time for you, what you shall order, of as good wine & same kind, shpped by the house in Madeira, that in London & those in Madeira, I have heard have disagreed. I am glad to hear of other wines being...