61To James Madison from Elias Vander Horst, 3 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 October 1801, Bristol. Transmits latest newspapers and encloses a letter from King containing word that peace preliminaries were just signed between Great Britain and France. Though terms are not yet revealed, has been informed that Great Britain will retain Cape of Good Hope and Ceylon but Egypt and Malta will be restored to their former owners. Encloses London prices current but expects...
62To James Madison from Elias Vanderhorst, 3 October 1801 (Madison Papers)
Since my last of the 12th. Ultmo. with News Papers &c. ⅌ The Warren, Via New-York, I have been without any of your favors. I have now the pleasure of enclosing you some of o ur latest Papers, and a Letter from Mr. King, to which I beg le ave to refer you; by which you will find that Preliminaries of Peace are Just Signed between this Governt. & that of Fr ance, which I flatter myself will...
63To James Madison from Elias Vander Horst, 28 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 August 1801, Bristol. Encloses letter from Marcus Lynch, Jr., member of Lynch, Roberts, and Woodward of Cork, where he is also agent for the British East India Company, and requests JM to obtain for him the post he solicits, if vacant. Firm of Nesbitt, Stewart and Nesbitt, Lynch’s reference, ranks among the first in London. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Bristol, vol. 2). RC 1 p.;...
64To James Madison from Elias Vanderhorst, 28 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
I did myself the honor of writing to you yesterday by this conveyance, and have now that of ha nding you the enclosed letter to me from Marcus Lynch Junr. Esqr. to which I beg leave to refer you, & at the same time to request the favor of your Interest in obtaining for him (should it be v acant at the Period this Letter may reach you) the place he therein solicits. This Gentleman’s character...
65To James Madison from Elias Vander Horst, 27 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 August 1801, Bristol. States that weather has been fine for harvest, which promises to be abundant. In consequence, grain, flour, and potatoes continue to decline in price. Reports indicate that crops on Continent are equally good, which also influences market. Encloses newspapers and copy of prices current. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Bristol, vol. 2). 1 p. Duplicate copy (ibid.) bears...
66To James Madison from Elias Vanderhorst, 27 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
The preceding is a Copy of my last re spects to you of the 6th. Inst. ⅌ the Brig Sally, Capt. Thompson Via Philadelphia, since which the weather here has been remarkably fine for the Harvest, which is now in great forwardness a nd will, from present appearances, be soon closed in the best condition possible, & will no doubt be very abundant in every respect, in consequence of which, all kinds...
67To James Madison from Elias Vander Horst, 6 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 August 1801, Bristol. Since his last dispatch, has received no letters from JM. Reports grain harvest probably will be abundant and potato crop is promising. Consequently, grain and flour prices have declined and may go lower. Encloses newspapers, London prices current, and last year’s report on Bristol infirmary. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Bristol, vol. 2). 1 p. Enclosures not found. A full...
68To James Madison from Elias Vanderhorst, 6 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had the Honor of addressing a Letter to you on the 10t. Ultm. with its duplicate, but have not since had the pleasure of hearing from you. The Grain Harvest here has commenced favorably and should the weather, which is now fine, continue so for a few weeks longer, its produce will in all probability be very abundant. The Crops of Potatoes & of other Kinds of Roots are also very promising and...
69To James Madison from Elias Vander Horst, 10 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 July 1801, Bristol. Since his dispatch of 12 May, has received no letters from State Department. Encloses accounts of imports and exports by U.S. vessels in his district for first half of 1801, newspapers, and London prices current. Anticipates an abundant harvest; despite this prospect, prices are now advancing after recent fall. Owing to ill health, he must travel to Bath frequently and...
70To James Madison from Elias Vanderhorst, 10 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had the pleasure of writing to you on the 12h. of May last with duplicate, since which I have not been honored with any of your favors. Enclosed you will be pleased to receive Accts. of all the Imports & Exports, by American Vessels, which have taken place within my District—for the half year ending the 30th. Ultmo. I likewise enclose you a few of our latest News–Papers and also a London...
71To James Madison from Elias Vander Horst, 12 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 May 1801, Bristol. Wrote last on 21 Apr. , since which he has received no letters from State Department. Encloses copies of letters just received from Malta. Transmits newspapers with news from Egypt of three battles between French and British. Reports great fall in price of all grains and flour since his last letter; encloses prices current [not found]. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, CD...
72To James Madison from Elias Vanderhorst, 12 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had the pleasure of writing to y ou on the 21s. Ulto. ⅌ the Brutus, Via New York, with Duplicate ⅌ the Abigail, to Philadelphia, since which I have not been honoured with any of your favors. The Present serves merely to hand you the annex ed Copies of Letters, the Originals of which I this day recd. by the British Ship, Mohawk, from Malta. Advices from Egypt to the 22d. of Marh bring Ac cts....
73To James Madison from Elias Vander Horst, 21 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 April 1801, Bristol. Has received no letters from State Department since writing his of 18 Mar. Notes that papers transmitted (which include London prices current) report two great events in northern Europe. Will not conjecture on possible consequences except to say he is not sanguine of peace but fears the contrary. Reports that provisions continue to decline in price; weather has been wet...
74To James Madison from Elias Vanderhorst, 21 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
Since my last respects to you of the 18h. Ultmo. I have not been honored with any of your favors. By the enclosed Papers (among which is a London Price Current) you’ll observe that two great events have la tely occurred in the North of Europe. On their probable conse q uences however, I am unwilling even to conjecture but in a ve ry limitt’d degree, well knowing that they open to us a field to...
75To James Madison from Elias Vander Horst, 18 March 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 March 1801, Bristol. Transmits copy of his 17 Dec. dispatch (since which he has received no letters); encloses accounts of imports and exports by American vessels during six-month period ending 31 Dec. 1800, newspapers, and a price list of London commodities. Food costs continue to rise. Shortage is now critical, and continued war will interfere with supplies from European continent....
76To James Madison from Elias Vanderhorst, 18 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
The Preceding is a Copy of my last of the 17th. of Decr. since which I have not had the pleasure of hearing from you. Enclosed you will be pleased to receive Accts. of Imports & Exports by American Vessels, within my District for the half–Year ending the 31st. of Decr. last. You will also receive here with some of our latest News–Papers, likewise a London Price-Current, to which I beg leave to...