1To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 2 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Robert W. Fox. 2 August 1805, Falmouth. “Be pleased to receive enclosed a List of American Shipping arrived in this District for the last 6 Months ending the 25 June [not found]—many other ships have touched off this port, but having received orders to proceed to foreign ports, particular[l]y to Holland, France &c⟨e⟩;. I had it not in my power to procure the particulars. “The Seamen in...
2To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 10 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 September 1801, Falmouth. Has nothing in particular to report since his letter of 8 Aug. Harvest is good and prices are falling fast. Flour is fifty to fifty-eight shillings per barrel; rice, twenty-two to twenty-six. Attributes fall in price of latter to plentiful harvest and quantity anticipated from East Indies. States that American shipping is sought for cargoes to Mediterranean ports...
3To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 9 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 August 1803, Falmouth . Encloses a list of American vessels arriving in his district from 1 Jan. to 30 June [not found]. “There were many others that touched off this port for orders & therefore I had not an opportunity of obtaining their names &c.” Wrote in his letter of 12 July “of the Lights &c. paid here on American Shipping.” Expects soon there will be “great demand at advanced...
4To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 9 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 June 1803, Falmouth . Received JM’s “printed letter” and duplicate of 9 Apr. In accordance with JM’s instructions, has sought the “needful information” from the ports in his district. American ships “pay double the Light money” that British ships do; “all other Shipping are on the same footing as Americans.” “As to paying double duty,” harbor dues for British ships are 2 s . 6 d . per ship...
5To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 9 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
Enclosed is the list of American Shipping arrived in my district for the 6 Months ending the 30th. June last. There were many others that touched off this port for orders & therefore I had not an opportunity of obtaining their names &c. In mine of the 12th. Ulto. I sent thee a note of the Lights &c. paid here on American Shipping, which I expect will soon be in great demand at advanced...
6To James Madison from Robert W. Fox (Abstract), 19 February 1805 (Madison Papers)
19 February 1805, Falmouth . “The packet having only lately returned from a Voyage to the West Indies, could not be got ready to take the mail ’till this week, prevented my earlier in the Month sending the enclosed list [not found] of Vessels which have arrived at & off the Western ports of England, for the last 6 months ending with 1st. of December 1804, many having only called off the ports...
7To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 9 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I am favored with thy printed letter of the 9 April & also this morning a duplicate thereof via Liverpool. In consequence of thy directions I have sent to the different Ports in my district to obtain the needful information. For the present, perhaps it may be proper to inform thee that American shipping pay double the Light money that English Ships do. All other Shipping are on the same...
8To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 20 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Robert W. Fox. 20 January 1806, Falmouth. “Since my last respects of the Decemr there have been detained the two following Vessels, the Oliver Woolcott Captn Richards from North Amboy with Sugars bound to Amsterdam, carried into the Mountsbay, and the Lucy Captn Peckham from Baltimore with a Cargo of Sugar, Coffee &ca bound to Nantes put into this port—on the arrival of the latter...
9To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 8 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
Enclosed be pleased to receive an account of American Vessels arrived in my district from the 1st. of January to the 30th. of June; many more have touched off this port for orders and immediately proceeded on their Voyage whose names I could not procure. Since my last respects Flour has fallen in France to 42 Livres ⅌ Barrel, and very little in demand; in Spain it is quoted at 9 à 11 hard...
10To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 1 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
I take the freedom to send thee annex’d a List of the American Shipping arrived at Plymouth the 6 Months ending the 31st. December. The List of those arrived at this port I have already Sent thee. The English Ship Mary, Thomas Temple Master, which has been so long detained in Quarantine at this port, in consequence of a very bad Fever onboard, is still in port; and I am informed the American...
11To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 12 July 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1803, Falmouth . In accordance with JM’s 9 Apr. circular, encloses a list of charges “payable by Americans on their Tonnage ⅌ Register, & all other foreign Shipping, there is also a list of what is paid by English Shipping for the same Voyages.” “At Falmouth the pierage of English Vessels is 1/ ⅌ Mast ⅌ Month & of American & other foreign Shipping 1/ do: do: Castle dues & Anchorage of...
12To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 31 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
I presume ’ere this my Friend Erving have informed thee of the arrival at this port of the Ship Mary Captn. Temple with a number of American Citizens onboard intended for Norfolk, many of whom were very ill of a bad infectious Fever. In consequence, the British Government have thought proper to put the Mary under a rigorous Quarantine for about 10 Weeks. A Lazaretto has been hired to take part...
13To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 14 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
Thee wilt have heard of the great probability of War between Great Britain & France, & as it is generaly believed that the British Government have directed Lord Whitworth to quit Paris, unless the first Consul accedes to their ultimatum, it is fully expected that it has been refused, & that Lord Whitworth is at this time returned to London tho a few amongst the Multitude have still a hope that...
14To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 1 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 March 1803, Falmouth. Encloses a list of American shipping arriving at Plymouth during the last six months of 1802 [not found]. Has already sent that for Falmouth. The Mary is still in port. The American passengers on board are now free of disease, and Captain Temple proposes to sail for Norfolk “the first fair wind.” The physician who attended the men during their sickness thinks this...
15To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 4 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 September 1802, Falmouth. “I am much obliged to thee for thy favor of the 16th June; prior to the receipt of which I had desired my Freinds to recommend another Person to the situation proposed for myself. I assure thee I wou’d not intentionaly do any thing or accept any public situation, that wou’d be improper for a Consul of the United States of America to hold.… I beg leave to assure thee...
16To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 11 November 1801 (Madison Papers)
A Packet being about to depart for New York, I take the freedom to inform thee that nothing very material has occur’d in my district since my last respects. All kinds of provisions have fallen in consequence of the cessation of hostilities, and Seamens Wages are soon expected to decline very considerably. Notwithstanding Passes are granted to British Ships by the French Minister, yet American...
17To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 13 December 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 December 1803, Falmouth. “The Ship Governor Strong arrived off this port yesterday & my Clerk brought onshore dispatches for James Monroe Esqr: Minister at London. I have forwarded the dispatches ⅌ post, & the large packet which I apprehend contained newspapers, as it was not to be put in the post office I forwarded it ⅌ Coach. “Since my last respects nothing particular has occured...
18To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 5 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Robert W. Fox. 5 April 1806, Falmouth. “I think it proper to inform thee that there is sent in here to day by the Virago Sloop of War the American Ship Nanking Capt Uran with 2700 Bbls of Flour from Norfolk bound to Cowes for the order of a house in London.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Falmouth, vol. 2). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Fox; docketed by Wagner.
19To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 9 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
A packet being about to depart to morrow for America, I take the freedom to Say that we continue in the same uncertain state respecting Peace or War between this Country & France: many people are of opinion War will be the consequence. The Impress Service is going on with great vigour in this Country, but hitherto the Citizens of the United States have not been molested, except one Man, who...
20To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 6 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Robert W. Fox. 6 August 1806, Falmouth. “I have been unwell for some time. I therefore hope thee wilt excuse my not earlier sending thee the list of arrivals of American Ships at this Port, which I now enclose [not found]. My Consular Agent has not yet sent me the List from Plymouth but I hope to receive it in 3 @ 4 days when I intend to forward it thee. “I have kept the American...
21To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 9 April 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 April 1803, Falmouth. “We continue in the same uncertain state respecting Peace or War between this Country & France: many people are of opinion War will be the consequence. The Impress Service is going on with great vigour in this Country, but hitherto the Citizens of the United States have not been molested, except one Man, who has been married in this Town for about 6 Years: I have...
22To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 8 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 August 1801, Falmouth. Reports that many ships have stopped at Falmouth on the way to ports in England, Hamburg, Holland, and France without their crews’ being molested. States that grain and flour prices have greatly decreased; expects decline to continue. American shipping continues to be preferred to that of all other neutrals even at higher freights. In 13 Aug. postscript gives prices of...
23To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 10 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 March 1804, Falmouth. “I should have sent thee the list of American Shipping ere this, but my Consular Agent at Plymouth has not yet favored me with it, I therefore send thee the remainder [not found]. There were several other Vessels touched off the port & whose names I have not obtained.” “Two or three American Ships have lately been detained by the British Cruisers, an account of which I...
24To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 23 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 October 1804, Falmouth. “The packet having made the Signal for sailing, I think it proper to inform thee that by the last advices the Fever continued to a very great degree at Malaga; the Newspapers say that 2900 people died in that City, in the course of about 10 days. Government have thought it necessary, that all Vessels from Spain & Portugal shou’d be strictly examined. I apprehend...
25To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 8 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
Since my last respects nothing particular has occurred worth writing thee about. A great number of Ships have touched here for orders and proceeded to different ports in England, Hambro’, Holland & France without any of their crews being mollested. Grain & Flour have much declined in price; and at present the Weather is exceeding fine so that I expect these articles will continue to fall....
26To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 5 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 July 1802, Falmouth. Reports the arrival of a great number of American ships with cargoes of wheat and flour, “part of which has been forwarded to London, Nantz, Barcelona &ca., but the greatest part for Havre de Grace, where a very large quantity of Grain and Flour is already arrived; and … the price has fallen.” Trade in Great Britain is “very dull, and freights low and scarce.” Hopes to...
27To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 12 December 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 December 1804, Falmouth. “Since my last respects, I am deprived of any communication from thee, nor have I any thing very particular to say, more than I expect thee wilt learn from London. Our public prints speak of War between Great Britain & Spain as certain, & I think there is little doubt of this as the Aukland packet arrived here from Lisbon on Saturday night, at which City it was...
28To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 11 November 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 November 1801, Falmouth. Reports fall in prices for provisions as a result of war’s end; seamen’s wages are expected to decline also. Although French now grant passes to British vessels, American ships are still sought after. British government now permits export of imported rice; consequently, price has increased. Since prices for wheat are higher in Holland and other ports, does not...
29To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 4 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I am much obliged to thee for thy favor of the 16th June; prior to the receipt of which I had desired my Friends to recommend another Person to the situation proposed for myself. I assure thee I wou’d not intentionaly do any thing or accept any public situation, that wou’d be improper for a Consul of the United States of America to hold; as I esteem my present appointment superior to any other...
30To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 14 May 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 May 1803, Falmouth. “Thee wilt have heard of the great probability of War between Great Britain & France, & as it is generaly believed that the British Government have directed Lord Whitworth to quit Paris, unless the first Consul accedes to their ultimatum, it is fully expected that it has been refused, & that Whitworth is at this time returned to London tho a few amongst the Multitude...
31To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 5 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 May 1804, Falmouth. “I have already sent thee the List of American Ships arrived here to the end of last year. I have since been favoured with thy circular of the 10th. Octobr., the contents of which will have my best attention. Since my last 2 Vessels are carried into Plymouth by the British Cruizers as thee wilt perceive by the Copy of a Letter from my Consular Agent there. I acquainted...
32To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 10 April 1802 (Madison Papers)
Since my last respects nothing particular new has occurred, except the arrival here of several Vessels with Flour & Wheat from the United States; some of their Cargoes have been sold à 45/ à 46/ ⅌ Barrel and the Vessels have gone forward with the Cargoes, on being paid an additional freight by the buyers; others I beleive will take their Cargoes forward to Barcelona for account of the...
33To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 5 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
A Packet being expected to sail this Week for America, I thought it proper just to say that a great number of American Ships have lately arrived, most of them with Flour & Wheat; part of which has been forwarded to London, Nantz, Barcelona &ca. but the greatest part for Havre de Grace, where a very large quantity of Grain and Flour is already arrived; and in consequence of the French...
34To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 12 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
Agreable to the directions contained in thy circular of the 9th. April, I have obtained from the Collector of Lights, the enclosed list, payable by Americans on their Tonnage ⅌ Register, & all other foreign Shipping. There is also a list of what is paid by English Shipping for the same Voyages. At Falmouth the pierage of English Vessels is 1/ ⅌ Mast ⅌ Month, & of Americans & other foreign...
35To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 10 April 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 April 1802, Falmouth. Reports the arrival of several American ships with cargoes of flour and wheat. “Some of their Cargoes have been sold @ 45/ or 46/ ⅌ Barrel and the Vessels have gone forward with the Cargoes, on being paid an additional freight by the buyers; others I beleive will take their Cargoes forward to Barcelona for account of the concerned.” Flour and wheat are in demand at...
36To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 7 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 July 1804, Falmouth. “Enclosed be pleased to receive the list of American Ships arrived in my district in the last 6 months, ending the 30th. of last month [not found]. I apprehend there were some other Vessels that called off this port for orders, the particulars of which I have not obtained, indeed a great number of those did not come into port, but lay too off this port, & proceeded as...
37To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 8 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Robert W. Fox. 8 March 1806, Falmouth. “Be pleased to receive herewith a list of the arrival in my district of Ships belonging to the United States of America [not found]; there have several called off this port for orders but not coming into port I have not their names &ca. “We have not lately had any Vessels belonging to the United States detained by the Cruizers sent into this port...
38To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 25 October 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 October 1802, Falmouth. Last wrote on 4 Sept. in reply to JM’s 16 June letter . Forwards some newspapers, “which again begin to be interesting,” but sincerely hopes Europe will not have war again. “For some time past” has been sending newspapers by almost every packet to New York in care of the postmaster there but believes they have not all been forwarded, as some covers have lately been...
39To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 31 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 January 1803, Falmouth. Presumes “my Friend Erving” has already informed JM of the Mary’s arrival at Falmouth carrying Americans bound for Norfolk, many of whom were “very ill of a bad infectious Fever” which caused the British government to quarantine the ship “for about 10 Weeks.” Though supplied with all necessities, seventeen of the men died. The Mary will probably sail “in 10 or 14...
40To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 25 October 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had the pleasure of addressing thee on the 4th. of last month, in reply to thy esteemed of the 16th. June. A Vessel being about to sail for Virginia, I benefit of the opportunity of sending thee a few Newspapers, which again begin to be interesting, tho’ I sincerely hope we shall not have War again in Europe. By almost every packet to New York I have for some time past sent thee News papers,...
41To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 8 November 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 November 1803, Falmouth. Sent a list of port charges at Falmouth and elsewhere on U.S. and other shipping, as well as a list of U.S. ships arriving in this district, in his last. “A great many Ships have arrived here from the United States and other parts and proceeded on their Voyage, the Seamen having been very rarely molested and many that have been impressed have on my claiming them been...
42To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 8 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 August 1802, Falmouth. Encloses a list of American vessels that arrived in his district between 1 Jan. and 30 June 1802; “many more have touched off this port for orders and immediately proceeded on their Voyage whose names I could not procure.” Price of wheat in France has fallen. “On hearing of the Barbary Powers being hostile towards the Ships of the United States, I immediately...
43To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 10 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
I paid thee my respects on the 8th. Ultmo., since when nothing particular has occurred. Near all the Harvest in this part of the Nation is saved, and it is said the Crop is good in quantity and quality, and prices are falling fast. Barrel Flour is 50/ a 58/ ⅌ Barrel, Rice 22/ a 26 ⅌ . I apprehend the great fall in this article is occasioned by the plentiful harvest and very considerable...