1To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 21 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 May 1801, Philadelphia. Refers to letters from JM’s friends and his, particularly one from Yrujo commending his conduct as consul at Cádiz. Mentions his recent attempts to meet JM and refers to Jefferson’s apparent willingness to appoint his son to Cádiz post. Hopes JM will soon turn attention to “the important Secret Business” [concerning release of American prize ships at Cádiz] that he...
2To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 21 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to acquaint you that I went to that City, last year and Remained two Months to have the pleasure of knowing you personally, and as my Chief to pay my Respects to you, and congratulate you, in your New Office, so properly placed under your Care. I have and had with me different letters from your friends, and mine, Particularly One from Mr. Yrujo Recommending me to your...
3To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 1 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 June 1801, Philadelphia. Recommends that America join with Spain and several other European powers to maintain peace. Suggests that the contribution of an armed vessel by the U.S. to an international patrol would safeguard commerce in Mediterranean. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cádiz, vol. 1). 1 p.; in Spanish. Incomplete; preceding page or pages not found.
4To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 1 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 June 1801, Philadelphia. Expresses his continuing interest in the Cádiz consulate despite his distance from it and, devoted to duty, communicates his ideas on the following subject. Apologizes for expressing himself in Spanish but does so better in that language and knows that Wagner will translate it well. Has learned from public information how the despotic Barbarian powers have behaved...
5To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 8 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 September 1801, Georgetown. Has received JM’s circular of 1 Aug. Raises issues that he wishes JM to clarify before he returns to Cádiz so he will know how to act in the future. Asks which papers Americans who have bought ships from foreigners must have for trading from port to port within Europe, which papers he must give to purchasers of American ships, and how to deal with ships whose...
6To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 18 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 December 1801, Philadelphia. In reply to JM’s 10 Dec. letter , states that he ordered Terry to suspend Mullony’s consular functions and pay, having been so instructed when he settled his accounts in April. Provides details on the case of Capt. Andrew Pinck and the legal proceedings between him and Mullony, who had him arrested. Renews his request to have Dallas review the Israel case, as it...
7To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 16 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1802, Philadelphia. Having left Baltimore because of the precarious state of his health, has received at Philadelphia JM’s letter [not found] returning his consular bond because it was not signed in the presence of witnesses; regrets the omission and will send his son to take care of it. The enclosed letter exposes the fraud perpetrated by Captain Nelson in Cadiz. Notes that Juan...
8To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 16 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1802, Philadelphia. States that he was ready to embark but finds himself detained because his bailsman in the Israel case, Mr. Price, wants to be relieved of the commitment. Asks JM to protect him from his persecutors; believes he cannot stay in the U.S. without risk to his life. Has seen Dallas, who said that his opinion would have been different if he had seen the new documents...
9To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 10 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 August 1802, Cadiz. Informs JM of his safe arrival at Cadiz and his plan “to proceed to Madrid when I shall re[e]stablish myself of my health.” Encloses “Copies of what has passed since my arrival regarding the embarasmts. of our Vessels, in consequence of the troubles with the Moors.” Little or nothing will be done in foreign affairs at the court of Madrid for the next six months owing to...
10To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 10 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor & pleasure to acquaint you of my safe arrival at this Place; and thinking to proceed to Madrid when I shall restablish my self of my health; I cannot untill my return give you information of some small neglects in this Office respecting Lists of arrivals of Vessels and other formalities, in consequence of my absence; not doubting and on w hich you may rely that for said period...