31To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 10 November 1802 (Madison Papers)
Altho’ I do not consider it policy under present circumstances to overhaul and examine the papers, or into the particular Trade of those Vessels visiting this Port under American Colors, unless they call upon me to claim protection as such, yet I consider it my duty to inform you, that the Slave Trade, between this place nassau and Saint Augustine, and the States of South Carolina and Georgia,...
32To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 15 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
Enclosed you have the Aurora of the day, also the advise of the 11th. Instant. In the advice you will see a letter of the Captain General of Cadiz to the Consulado of that City, which has had considerable weight here with the planters and others, in Governing them in their opinion as to the demand made by the Merchants of this City to exclude Foreigners from participating in its Commerce. I am...
33To James Madison from Vincent Gray (Abstract), 6 February 1805 (Madison Papers)
6 February 1805, Havana . “I wrote you on the Second Instant to which I will refer you. The Embargo on American Vessels was raised this day, and all those ready for Sea about Sixteen in number will depart immediately. “The British ships in port, have been taken possession of, haul’d up to the Dock, and what British property found in the hands of the Merchants of this City, Embargoed by the...
34To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 25 April 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 April 1803, Havana. The French sloop of war Diligence left Havana “this Morning” for New Orleans carrying the marqués de Casa Calvo, former governor of Louisiana, who will deliver the province to the agent of the French republic in conformity with the king’s orders. The packet, which recently caused so much alarm by not bringing the mails that were due, carried orders forbidding royal ships...
35To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 7 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 February 1803, Havana. Has just time to inform JM that the schooner which carried $123,000 to the French government at Cap Français “late in December last” has returned. This will delay the departure of the frigate for “a few days, as she will carry up the balance of the 250,000 Ds. before mentioned.” Has just returned from the commissary general’s, where he went to learn news from the cape,...
36To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 2 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 January 1804, Havana. Encloses his account up to 31 Dec. 1803 “and returns in as particular a manner as it [is] in my power to render in this Port, where an Agent has so many difficulties to contend with—who is not acknowledged.” “I find that there are several vessels in Port for sale, consequently I shall not be under the necessity of drawing upon your Department for the small balance due...
37To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 14 January 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 January 1805, Havana. “Enclosed you have my returns up to the 31st. of December, marked from A. to U. inclusive, as promised in my letter of the 7th. Instant [not found]. In making these returns, I have endeavoured to comply with instructions, as far as lay within my power, or as circumstances would permit. After the last day of March, you will observe that I changed the form of Return...
38To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 8 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 March 1803, Havana. Reports that “the vessel by which this goes, having been detained a few minutes longer than was expected,” he took the opportunity to call at the post office where, with the arrival of the packet, he received confirmation of his earlier reports. He also learned that the governor had received orders to transfer Louisiana to France immediately and that Casa Calvo was to...
39To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 20 December 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 December 1803, Havana. “The Schooner Tarter of Baltimore, Nichs. W Easton Master bound to St. Jago de Cuba and a market, has been captured by the French Privateer Fortune commanded by Jai Matheiu, sent for St. Jago de Cuba and recaptured by a Spanish Brig (Guarda Coaster) belonging to this Port. “This Brig I am informed has carried her into Cumberland Harbour, to the Northward of St. Jago...
40To James Madison from Vincent Gray (Abstract), 11 February 1805 (Madison Papers)
11 February 1805, Havana . “The Mail in 41 Days from Cadiz arrived yesterday morn’g via Porto Rico. “It brings accots of the Blockade of Cadiz and permission for Spanish vessels to arm and to Capture all British vessels. All British property here, has been seized & detained. “The Council will meet this forenoon for the purpose of opening the Port of Havana and St. Jago de Cuba, for the...
41To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 2 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of the circulation of a report a few days past, to which some credit was attached, tha t the American Troops were on their march to take possess io n of New-Orleans, I hastened to give the Captain General of this Island and of Louisiana every official information on that subject up to the appointment of Mr. Munroe; ac companied by a note of which the enclosed is a copy— in order...
42To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 29 October 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have only time by a Vessel bound to Norfolk to enclose you the Aurora of the 26 & 29: Instant, Containing Important and Interesting information The Vice Roy is a prisoner at Vera Cruz in the Castle of Sn. Juan de Olua, and with his Sons will be shipped for Spain. I will write you by a Vessel to Sail from hence for Phila. in about 5 Days and enclose you other papers, with Such information as...
43To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 18 February 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 February 1803, Havana. Encloses a copy of the governor’s order respecting strangers. Although the order appears to be severe and will probably be carried into execution more rigorously than usual, he has experienced more pointed public attentions from the government lately “than at any time heretofore.” Was apprised of the order and the cause of its being issued “some days past” and will...
44To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 8 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 May 1804, Havana. “Finding the Louisiana of Baltimore getting under way on the moment of receiving the Aurora of tomorrow, I hasten to forward it to you enclosed herewith—together with a Decree of the second Instant [not found], relative to Foreign Consuls, Agents and Commissaries: intended for the French commissary here; as the Governor and heads of Departments here, are now more friendly...
45To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 4 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
I embrace an oppy. by a foreign Vessel to forward to you Some papers highly interesting to our Country at this Crisis, but it is not certain whether they will get Safe to hand. I have the Honor to be Sir, Very respectfully, Your Mo. Ob Servt. DNA : RG 59—CD—Consular Despatches, Havana.
46To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 18 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
Finding that I can no longer be useful to my Countrymen visiting this Port, entitled to my Services, without endangering my Personal liberty: and finding myself daily and hourly called upon and pressed to make Protests and grant Certificates for vessels in distress, and Certificates of property, which I believe to be doubtful; and finding also that this Government have actually refused to...
47To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 10 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
A vessel having Stopped here on her voyage from New-orleans to the UStates, affords me an opportunity to enclose to you herewith three Aurora’s, which you will find interesting; Particularly those containg. information from the City of S: Domingo. This Expedition will destroy a nest of Pirates more dangerous and infamous than Algiers, or any other Port or place on the Barbary Coast. From the...
48To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 29 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
Several vessels hav’g arrived here from Spain bringing Late and important advices relative to the affairs of that Country I embrace the present opportunity to enclose you the paper of last Even’g, as I could not get a file to forward to you. Several Importt. Documents have been received here from Madrid, and one in particularly from Dn. Pedro Cevallos, giving a particular account of the whole...
49To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 25 May 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 May 1803, Havana . Reports that Francisco Arango, “sent some time since by this Government, to that of Santo Domingo,” has “this moment arrived from that place, after a passage of ten days, in company with a French Sloop of War.” Cannot write anything about the situation of that island but “from the silence of the Commissary and other French officers, whom have been on board,” infers “that...
50To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 4 November 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 November 1803, Havana. Since his 29 Oct. dispatch, “another French Privateer has entered this Port with her Prize, a small Jamaica Schr.,” supposedly bound for Saint-Domingue with provisions and arms. “They were refused admittance on their appearance off the Port” but were given leave the following day to enter and reprovision. “I presume they will act with her as they have and intend to act...
51To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 16 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 October 1803, Havana . Sends this by the ship Thomas Russell of Boston. Informs JM that “a small French Privateer Pilot Boat Schooner, fitted out in Santo Domingo, with her Prize, an English Brig bound from Jamaica, with a Cargo of Rum and Sugar, have Just entered the Port, and were ordered to depart the Port immediately,” but by the governor’s authority “they were permitted to enter the...
52To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 2 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 March 1803, Havana. “A few days past” a report, “to which some credit was attached,” circulated that U.S. troops were marching to seize New Orleans. Gave Someruelos “every official information” on the subject up to Monroe’s appointment, accompanied by a note, a copy of which is enclosed, so that “such a report at such an interesting moment” might not prejudice American interests at Havana....
53To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 27 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
In the absence of Mr. Morton I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 11h. may last past on the subject of Captain Drew’s Confinement at this city, and am sorry to have it in my power to say that he was not unjustly imprisoned. The money taken from the chest of one of the late crew of the Sloop Sally of Bridgetown New-Jersey, was not taken by one of the owners as stated in his...
54To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 4 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you on the 21st. u lt. by the ship Jupiter Captain Gernon for N ew york, to which I will refer you. Since that time a Licence hath been re ceived here, by a merchant of this place, T omas Cruz Muñoz, granted by his Catholic Majesty, to Dr. Francisco Figueros y Vargas, n amed therein, allowing the importation of Provision &c. from the United States, into t his Island. This Licence it is...
55To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 24 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
Having received a letter from a Mrs. Mary Elam relative to her son, and not knowing her place of residence, the letter being dated “Virginia 19th. Jany. 1803” I take leave to enclose it to your Department; and flatter my self th at you will from the nature thereof, Cause it to be forwarded. The persons to whose care I have directed it, have g iven a Certificate relative to Rd. Elam, a copy of...
56To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 26 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
In my letter of yesterday I omitted m entioning that three vessels sailed from hence on sunday and Tuesday for Port Republican having on board One Hundred Island Horses and Three hundred Dogs, for the use of the French Republic. General Noailles will follow in a few days. He would have left this some time ago, had he not unfortunately been thrown from a Wild Horse, and broke His Right arm at...
57To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 7 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
The Schooner by which I wrote on the 4th. instant not having sailed as was expected I have Just time by her, to inform you of the return of the Schooner from the Cape, which Sailed for hence late in December last, with the 123,000 Dollars for the Government of that Island. This arrival will procrastinate the departure of the Frigate for a few days, as she will carry up the balance of the...
58To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 8 November 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 November 1802, Havana. “I have only time to say that the September Packet arrived here from Spain on Saturday Evening [6 Nov.], and brings an Edict of His Catholic Majesty, granting permission to import Lumber from the United States into this Island, in Spanish Vessels—and also to export in the said Vessels, Rum and Molasses, to the said States.” Will forward a copy as soon as the edict is...
59To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 15 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
On the 8th. instant I addressed you on the sub je ct of the arrival of the Packet at this Port in the manner th erein stated, to which I will refer you. Since which time we h ave been informed that the said Packet was dispatched for the sole purpose of conveying the dispatches relative to New- Or leans; and that the Marques de Casa Calvo, late Gover nor of that place, hath been appointed, and...
60To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 5 December 1803 (Madison Papers)
Enclosed you have a return of vessels purchased at this city for and on account of Citizens of the United States, for the Month of November last past. The French General, his officers and Troops mentioned in my last, have been refused admitance into the Island; and vessels have been embargo’d at Batabano to carry them back to Santo Domingo; and Provisions sent to support them during the...