1To James Madison from Peder Pedersen, 19 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 August 1803, Frankford, Pennsylvania . Has learned with regret that Blicherolsen’s delicate health hastened his return to Europe. Does not doubt that the minister notified JM that Pedersen, as Danish consul to the U.S., would represent his country during Blicherolsen’s absence. Wishes JM to excuse the liberty he takes in announcing his arrival. Having learned of the absence of the president...
2To James Madison from Peder Pedersen, 30 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 August 1803, Philadelphia . Wrote on 19 Aug. from Frankford , near Philadelphia, where he was in quarantine, to inform JM of his arrival in this country. Encloses a copy of that letter, fearing that JM never received it. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, NFL , Denmark, vol. 1). RC 1 p.; in French. Acknowledged in Wagner to Pedersen, 1 Sept. 1803 ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). Enclosure...
3To James Madison from Peder Pedersen, 30 September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 September 1803, Washington Hotel . “Mr. Pedersen has the Honor to present his respectful Compliments to Mr. Madison and wish to know when Mr. Madison will permitt him to wait on him as well as when he shall be permitted to pay his Respects to the President.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, NFL , Denmark, vol. 1). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as received the same day.
4To James Madison from Peder Pedersen, 27 February 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 February 1804, Washington. “I have received by the Brig Saunders from Madeira arrived at Philadelphia, 1½ pipe of Madeira Wine, and now herewith beg leave, Sir, to request, that you will desire the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States to direct the Collector of duties at the port of Philadelphia to grant a permit for the landing of the said 1½ pipe of Madeira Wine; agreeably to...
5To James Madison from Peder Pedersen, 21 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 March 1804, Washington. Is informed by an official communication that a new lighthouse has been erected on Agnos Point [Agdenes], near the port of Trondheim, Norway. Is directed to publish this communication “for the information and benefit of such mariners and navigators of the United States, as hereafter may visit that port.” Transmits a translated copy of the notice with “the request,...
6To James Madison from Peder Pedersen, 1 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 September 1804, Philadelphia. “The Letter, which you addressed me on the 28th. Febr: in reply to mine of the 27th. of same month, as well as the contents of the conversation which I the following day had the honor to hold with you at the State office, have been submitted to the consideration of my Court; in consequence of which I have received, and am directed to transmit to you, the...
7To James Madison from Peder Pedersen, 10 November 1804 (Madison Papers)
The undersigned Chargé d’affaires of His Danish Majesty near the United States, has the honor to inform the Secretary of State, that, having submitted to his Court, the proceedings of this Government in the case of the Danish Brig Henrick , captured in the year 1799 by a French cruizer, recaptured by a Vessel of War of the United States, carried to the British Island of St. Kitts, and there...
8To James Madison from Peder Pedersen, 3 December 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 December 1804, Philadelphia. “By the Ship Hardware Capt. Wataik [Matlock] who arrived at the 30th ulto. at New York is come a Four wheels Couch and couch Harness marked and numbered as in the margin ordred by me and shipped for my account, permit me therefore on this occasion to request of you Sir, the favor to procure a permit for the landing of said Couch and Harness at New York, that I...
9To James Madison from Peder Pedersen, 14 January 1805 (Madison Papers)
Having had the honor by my official note dated 10th. Novb: last to lay before you the Claim of the Danish Brig Henrick expressing at the same time the wish and hope entertained by my Government that this affair might soon be settled by the Government of the United States in such a manner as justice and equity demands—and not having as yet learned that any measure has been adopted for bringing...
10To James Madison from Peder Pedersen, 30 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
From the enclosed printed notice, left at my house a few days ago, you will please to observe that I have been enrolled in the 6th. Com[p]any of the 25th: Regt. Pennsylvania Militia; tho’ I presume this has been done by mistake and without knowledge of the Diplomatic character with which I am vested, and recognized by the Government of the United States, yet in order to prevent the differences...