1From Alexander Hamilton to Edward Livingston, 10 February [1802] (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York ] February 10 [ 1802 ]. States that he is “of Counsel” in the case of Steinbach adm United States and asks Livingston for permission to examine the witnesses “ de bene esse .” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Joaquim L. Steinbach was a New York City merchant and shipowner. An entry in H’s Law Register, 1795–1804, reads: “Steinbach adsm UStates
2From James Madison to Edward Livingston, 1 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have duly recd. yours of the 28 Ult: inclosing a protest of James Hopper commander of the private English ship James, against James McCall capt: of the Diana, an American armed ship. In the absence of the President, I can only offer my own opinion that the object in taking the bond of the latter to the U. States, makes it proper, that it should be put in suit in behalf of the former; on the...
3From James Madison to Edward Livingston, 12 May 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 May 1803, Department of State. “The letter of which the enclosed is a copy was transmitted to me by the American Minister at Paris, with a view that the enquiries therein solicited might be made. Not knowing to whom I might apply for this purpose with a greater probability of their being successfully made than to yourself, I beg you to obtain for me such information upon the subject, as may...
4From James Madison to Edward Livingston, 31 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 October 1804, Department of State. “I have duly received your letter of the 11th. Ult: respecting the claim of Baron Bastrip to a monopoly of the Indian Trade within a portion of Louisiana: but as Congress are soon to meet and as he looks ultimately to them for a decision, it seems unnecessary for the President at this late day to take any measures; and the more especially as the delay to...
5From James Madison to Edward Livingston, 25 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
Viewing the memorial of Baron Bastrop as in every light a private claim, it would not have been consistent with usage to transmit it officially to Congress. The documents, accompanying your letter of the 2nd. ult. which is just received, sh<all> however be put into the hands of any gentleman you may be pleased to designate, at the next session. I am, Sir, very respectfully Your most obed....
6From James Madison to Edward Livingston, 4 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have received your favor of the 22d. of Septr. and return you thanks for the document you have had the goodness to communicate in it; being With much respect, Your most obedt: Servt: Mem: Letters, making the same acknowledgment (in the same words) were written at the same time, to D. Clark & John Watkins both of New Orleans. DNA : RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.
7From James Madison to Edward Livingston, 20 May 1808 (Madison Papers)
Having transmitted to the President your letter of the 6th: I have just received as his decision thereon, that the case of the Batture being now referred to Congress on the Official opinion of the Attorney General that the right is in the United States, it is the duty of the Executive to keep the ground clear of any adversary possession, until they shall have decided on it. The delay in...
8From James Madison to Edward Livingston, 14 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
Agreeably to the request in your letter of the 13th. instant, I enclose the copy of your petition to the Supreme Court at New Orleans. I am &c. DNA : RG 59—DL—Domestic Letters.
9From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Livingston, 1 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I some days ago recieved a letter from Messrs. Denniston & Chetham of the most friendly kind, asking the general grounds on which the Nolle prosequi in Duane’s case ought to be presented to the public, which they proposed to do. you are sensible I must avoid committing myself in that channel of justification, & that were I to do it in this case I might be called on by other printers in other...
10From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Livingston, 6 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Livingston, and being on his departure and much pressed in finishing sundry articles of business, he finds it impossible to enter on any new subject at this time. it is however the less important, as whatever be the subject of mr Livingston’s application, it goes of course in the first instance to the head of the department to which it belongs, from...