1To James Madison from William Savage, 24 March 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 March 1801, Kingston, Jamaica. Transmits copy of last dispatch, which State Department has not acknowledged. Reports that Lord Hugh Seymour in recent letters assures Savage that persons represented to him as impressed American seamen will be freed if they answer the descriptions given. Names one seaman sought but not located in Seymour’s command and lists six others who have been set free....
2To James Madison from William Savage, 24 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
The preceeding is a Copy of my last respects, si nce which I am without any of your favors. Lord Hugh Seymour in his letters to me of the & 8th. February assures me that the persons whose n ames have been represented to him as American Subjects s hall be liberated if their persons answer the description given. H e further assures me upon enquiry no person by the name of James Hughes is on...
3To James Madison from William Savage, 11 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 April 1801, Kingston, Jamaica. Acknowledges letter of 28 Jan. and notes that nine days ago he submitted the six proofs of citizenship therein to Lord Seymour, from whom he has no reply. Speculates on reasons for delay. Comments on burden of office and suggests a just compensation might be $1,500 per year, drawn quarterly, with another $200 per annum for office expenses. Reports that since...
4To James Madison from William Savage, 11 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
On the first Instant I had the honor to recive your letter of the 28th. January with the proofs of Six American Seamen imprest onboard the Several British Ships on this Station which I transmitted the next day to Lord H Seymour, from whom I have had no reply, as s ever al of the vessels they are represented to have been onboard are of this Station its probable his Lordship may not think it...
5To James Madison from William Savage, 15 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 September 1801, Kingston, Jamaica. Acknowledges receipt of JM’s letters of 25 June and 6 July. Has transmitted their enclosures to Lord Hugh Seymour, except those relating to Thomas Saunders, delivery of which was prevented by Seymour’s death. Further action awaits arrival of Seymour’s successor, Admiral Montagu, who is now at sea and not expected for several weeks. Hopes Montagu’s...
6To James Madison from William Savage, 15 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
Since my last your letters of June 25th. & July 6th with the Several Documents that accompany’d them have been received, all the Documents have been transmitted, to Lord Hugh Seymour except Thomas Saunders’s His Lordships absence & late decease having prevented their being sent him. Admiral Montigue who succeeds him is now absent at Sea therefore no report will be made in the Admirals Office...
7To James Madison from William Savage, 1 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 October 1801, Kingston, Jamaica. Encloses his quarterly accounts up to 30 Sept. Has drawn on JM in the amount of $294.12. Is preparing list of impressed seamen, “which will shortly be transmitted.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Kingston, Jamaica, vol. 1). 1 p.; marked duplicate. Enclosure not found. A full transcription of this document has been added to the digital edition.
8To James Madison from William Savage, 1 October 1801 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed is my quarterly Account up to 31 Ultimo amount 98: 0: 9 Currency equal to 294 Dollars 12/100 for which I have drawn on you in favor of Mr. Thomas A Darrell. I am preparing the list of Impresst men which will Shortly be transmitted. Interim remain, Your Most Obdt Servt. The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted in The Papers of James Madison ,...
9To James Madison from William Savage, 9 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 October 1801, Kingston, Jamaica. Acknowledges JM’s letters of 21 and 22 July ; will attend to cases of William Dyer and George McKinney. Encloses list of 381 seamen impressed since his becoming agent, which is as detailed as possible, but points out that in many cases he does not know the British ships on which the men are detained. Notes that he has also been instrumental in liberating...
10To James Madison from William Savage, 9 October 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have to acknowledge your letters under dates of July 21 & 22nd. with Documents respecting Wm. Dyer & George McKinny whic h will be attended to. This accompanys alist of three Hundred & Eighty one persons who have been Impresst since I took upon me the office of the Age nt. I have been as particular in respect to every In di vidual as possible. You will observe that there are many that I am...
11To James Madison from William Savage, 29 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 October 1801, Kingston, Jamaica. Reports that Admiral Montagu, who has returned to Jamaica and taken command of the British squadron, seems disposed to be cooperative; accordingly, expects greater success in liberating impressed Americans, though “the great difficulty is to distinguish English & Americans.” Mentions the case of the schooner Orange and encloses a copy of Montagu’s report...
12To James Madison from William Savage, 29 October 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had the Honour to address you the 9th. Instant since which Admiral Montigue has returned into port & taken the Command of the Squadron here. I did myself the pleasure to wait on him a few days since & was very politely received. He express’d himself disposed to liberate all Americans that can be fairly proved as such. I have good reason to beleive he never will raise unnecessary obsticles....
13To James Madison from William Savage, 27 November 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 November 1801, Jamaica. Has just received from the register of the local vice-admiralty court six letters carried on the Fanny , which was traveling from Málaga to New York when detained by a British ship. Memorialized the judge in order to obtain them. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Kingston, Jamaica, vol. 1). RC 1 p.; docketed by Wagner. Enclosure (1 p.) lists letters from Richard...
14To James Madison from William Savage, 27 November 1801 (Madison Papers)
I this day received from the Register of the Court of Admiralty here the inclosed Six letters, which came here in the Ship Fanny, from Malaga to New York, detained by his Britannick Majestys Ship Tisiphone & sent in here a few days since. I was under the necessity of memorialing the Judge before I could obtain them. I avail myself of the earliest opportunity in transmiting them & hope they may...
15To James Madison from William Savage, 7 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 December 1801, Kingston, Jamaica. Believes he has anticipated the president’s wish by requesting of Admiral Montagu the general liberation of all American seamen. Encloses copies of his letter and Montagu’s reply. Urges again that the place of birth be shown on identity papers of native Americans; believes this omission hinders release of many. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Kingston,...
16To James Madison from William Savage, 7 December 1801 (Madison Papers)
Annexed is a Copy of my last Since which I have requested of Admiral Montigue the general liberation of all American Seamen. By this measure, I flatter myself I have antici p ated the Presidents wish. For his Satisfaction I inclose a Copy of my letter & the admirals answer. I formerly intimated that it was proper to insert in all Certificates of Native Americans the place of their Birth...
17To James Madison from William Savage, 8 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 December 1801, Kingston, Jamaica. Acknowledges receipt of JM’s letter of 3 Nov. Has written to James Draper and Gilbert Giberson as requested. Reports that five sail of the line have arrived with more expected; “35,000 Men may be expected in all this month to attempt a landing at Hispaniola.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Kingston, Jamaica, vol. 1). RC 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as...
18To James Madison from William Savage, 8 December 1801 (Madison Papers)
My last was dated yesterday. I now ha ve to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of Novem ber the 3d. with Sundry Documents. I note what you intimate respecting James Draper & Gilbe rt Giberson to whom I have written as you requested. We have late issued an augmen tation of five Sail of the line & some more are expe cted as 35,000 Men may be expected in all this month to attempt a landing at...
19To James Madison from William Savage, 19 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 December 1801, Kingston, Jamaica. Has had no further news regarding arrival of French troops since his last. Americans who have been impressed are being discharged almost daily, but many are still held for want of papers. Will obtain their names and places of residence of their families and transmit them to JM. Those discharged have been clad only in “a Frock Trowsers & Hatt” and must be...
20To James Madison from William Savage, 19 December 1801 (Madison Papers)
Since my last we have no further Accounts respecting the French Troops expected from France, but there is no doubt the attempt will be made. Americans that have been imprest are almost daily discharged from the Several ships of war on this Station, but their are Still many that remain onboard for w ant of Documents. I am endeavoring to col lect the names of those that remain & the place of...
21To James Madison from William Savage, 20 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 January 1802, Kingston, Jamaica. Reports that a number of Americans are still detained on men-of-war for lack of proper papers. Enclosed account shows that a great number have been discharged, some of whom are in bad health. Many are hospitalized; many others await passage home. The latter are unable to support themselves because so many seamen have been discharged from ships in port. Has...
22To James Madison from William Savage, 20 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you last month under date of 7th. 8th. & 9th. ultimo , since which I am without any of your favors. There still remains a number of Americans on board the Men of War on this station who are detain’d for want of regular doc uments. This is the plea made. You will observe by my acco unt that accompanys this a great number has been discharg’d som e of whom are in bad Health, many now in...
23To James Madison from William Savage, 12 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 February 1802, Kingston, Jamaica. Informs JM of his 25 Jan. draft for $1,500, which he trusts will be honored. Has just received under a blank cover two documents relating to Gilbert Giberson and Martin Quin, which will be attended to. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Kingston, Jamaica, vol. 1). 1 p. A full transcription of this document has been added to the digital edition.
24To James Madison from William Savage, 12 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
The preceeding are Copys of my last respects in the 25h. Ultimo. I drew on you in favor of Messr. Elliston & John Perot for the Sum of fifteen Hundred Dollars at 30 days sight which I trust will be honored. I this day under a B lank Cover recved your two Documents respecting Gilbert Gilbertson & Martin Quin which will be attended to. I have the Honour to be With respect Your Obed H Servt. The...
25To James Madison from William Savage, 25 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 March 1802, Kingston, Jamaica. Encloses a list of American seamen discharged from [British] ships of war at Kingston since his last list. Also sends a list of “Americans still on board the navy here” and suggests that many can be liberated if documents are sent in a timely manner. There are more than forty warships at Kingston; Great Britain intends to keep a strong force “during the...
26To James Madison from William Savage, 25 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
This accompanys a list of American Seamen th at have been discharged from the Ships of War on this Station since I transmitted the last list, also a l ist of Americans still onboard the navy here If Documents are timely sent many of them may be liberated. We have here upwards of forty Sails of the line Frigates & Sloops included. It is the intentio n of the British Government to keep up a...
27To James Madison from William Savage, 12 May 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 May 1802, Kingston, Jamaica. Reports that since his 25 Mar. dispatch, “three American Seamen was wantonly impressed & taken onboard a Transport—on my Application to the Admiral they was immediately liberated.” Has found it necessary to assist several distressed seamen to return to the U.S. Encloses his last quarter’s account amounting to $2,312.30. Has drawn on JM in favor of Mary Willis for...
28To James Madison from William Savage, 12 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
My last respects was under date of 25th. March ⅌ three opportunitys, since which three American Seamen was wantonly impressed & taken onboard a Transport—On my Application to the Admiral they was immediately liberated. I have been under the necessity of rendering assistance to several American Seamen in Distress whom I have sent to different ports of the United States. This accompanys my last...
29To James Madison from William Savage, 9 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 June 1802, Kingston, Jamaica. “I have this day drawn on you … for the Balance due me on the last Quarters Account, say Two thousand & Twelve Dollars 34/cents, to which please pay due Honour.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Kingston, Jamaica, vol. 1). 1 p.; marked “Duplicate”; docketed by Brent as received 24 July. A full transcription of this document has been added to the digital edition.
30To James Madison from William Savage, 9 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to refer to my last, Copy of which is herewith annexed. I have this day drawn on you in favor of Peter Aupois at thirty days for the Balance due me on the last Quarters Account, say Two Thousand & Twelve Dollars 34/cents, to which please pay due Honour. I am very Respectfully Your Obed Huml. Servt. The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted...
31To James Madison from William Savage, 20 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 July 1802, Kingston, Jamaica. States that he last wrote on 9 June , since which he has received JM’s letter of 29 Apr. “I am sorry to find my services here are not entitled to any Compensation, I will hope was the question to come before Congress they would acquiess in my Wishes.” Encloses his account up to 30 June, amounting to £366 13 s . 5 d . “I am well aware of the rigid economy that...
32To James Madison from William Savage, 20 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
My last respects was under date of 9th. June since which I have received your letter of 29th April & note the Contents. I am sorry to find my services here are not entitled to any Compensation. I will hope was the question to come before Congress they would acquiess in my Wishes & expectation on this Head. This accompanys my Account up to 30 June Amount 366..13..5 which I have not drawn for &...
33To James Madison from William Savage, 21 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 January 1803, Kingston, Jamaica. Encloses his account and vouchers to 31 Dec. 1802 [not found], showing a balance due him of £58 7 s . 2 d ., or $175.08. Has “this day” drawn on JM for this amount at thirty days’ sight in favor of Elliston and John Perot of Philadelphia. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Kingston, Jamaica, vol. 1). 1 p. Docketed by Brent as received 14 Mar., with his note, “the...
34To James Madison from William Savage, 21 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
This accompanys my Account & vouchers up to 31 December last balance due me Fifty Eight pounds Seven Shillings & two pence equal to one Hundred & seventy five Dollars eight Cents, for Which I have this day drawn on you at thirty days in favor of Messrs. Elliston & John Poret of Philadelphia Which I trust will meet due Honour. I Have the Honour to be with Great Respect Your Most Ob H Sert. The...
35To James Madison from William Savage, 5 April 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 April 1803, Kingston, Jamaica. Last wrote on 25 Jan. Encloses his quarterly account to 31 Mar. in the amount of $250.83 [not found]. A report prevails that the U.S. government is contemplating a law excluding “the landing of all Negroes & free persons of Colour.” Should such a law have been deemed necessary and be in force, he requests instructions “as to these free Negroes & people of...
36To James Madison from William Savage, 5 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
I did myself the Honour to address you under date of 25h. January, since which I am without any of your favors. This accompanies my last quarterly Account to 31 Ultimo. Amount £83. 12. 1 equal to $250. 83/cents. A Report prevails here that your Goverment are contemplating a Law to exclude the landing of all Negroes & free persons of Colour. Should the goverment have deemed such a Law...
37To James Madison from William Savage, 13 May 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 May 1803, Kingston, Jamaica. Refers to his 5 Apr. letter transmitting his accounts for the last quarter in the amount of $250.80. Has “this day” drawn on JM for that amount at thirty days’ sight in favor of Elliston and John Perot. In view of the expected renewal of hostilities between Great Britain and France, he is “daily granting protections” to American citizens. “As yet none have been...
38To James Madison from William Savage, 13 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
On the 5th. April I did myself the Ho nour to address you & transmitted original & Duplicate of my Account With the US for the fir st quarter Amount £83. 12. S equal to 250 Dol lar s 80 Cents, for which I have drawn on you this day at 30 days in favor of Elliston & John Pe rot which I doubt not will meet due Honour. From the expected renewal of Hostilities between En gland & France I am daily...
39To James Madison from William Savage, 25 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 June 1803, Kingston, Jamaica . Last wrote on 13 May . Dispatches from Great Britain since that date have informed the governor of the renewal of hostilities between Great Britain and France. “In consequence … their has been a very Hot press throughout the Island.” In Kingston about sixty seamen were taken out of American ships. Upon his application to the admiral, the American citizens were...
40To James Madison from William Savage, 25 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I Had the Honour to address you under d ate of 13h. Ultimo, since which an express boat h as arrived from England with Dispatches from Government for the Governeur & Admiral a dvising of the renewal of Hostilities between the French & English, in consequence of which their has been a very Hot press throughout the Island. In this Port about Sixty Seamen were taken out of The American Vessels,...
41To James Madison from William Savage, 1 July 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 July 1803, Kingston, Jamaica . Encloses copies of his letters of 21 Jan. , 5 Apr. , and 13 May . Is “very Sensibly effected” by the return of his bill drawn on the State Department for $175, “particularly as all [his] Accounts & vouchers have been regularly transmitted.” Observes that he drew for the sum that was due him on 21 Jan. and that on 5 Apr. he was due $250 which he did not draw for...
42To James Madison from William Savage, 1 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
This accompanys Copys of my letters of 21t. January, 5h. April & 13h. May last solemnly Sworn to before the mayor of this City in consequence of m y Bill of 21 January last on you in favor Messrs. E lliston & John Perot for 175 Dollars 0 Cents being returnd u nder protest: Such disrespect to my Signature h as very Sensibly effected me, particularly as all my Accounts & Vouchers have been...
43To James Madison from William Savage, 13 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 October 1803, Kingston, Jamaica . Has received nothing from JM since he last wrote on 20 July [not found]. Encloses his account with the U.S. to 1 Sept., amounting to $156.46. Admiral Sir John Thomas Duckworth “seems much disposed to pursue the most lenient measures towards the American Seamen.” Duckworth has granted Savage’s every request for the “liberation of Seamen” when he was...
44To James Madison from William Savage, 13 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
My last was July 20th. since which I h ave not been Honored with any of your letters. This accompanies my Account with the United States up to the begining of September Amoun ting to £52: 3/ Currency equal to 156 Dollars 46 Cents as on the Vouchers. The Admiral here Sir Jno. Thomas Duckworth seems much disposed to pursue the most lenient measures towards the American Seamen. In every case that...
45To James Madison from William Savage, 4 February 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 February 1804, Kingston, Jamaica. Last wrote on 13 Oct. by the schooner John for Alexandria. Has since received JM’s letter of 7 June with a document regarding Thomas Holland and a letter for him. The frigate Decade , with Holland reportedly on board, has “long since left this Station.” Had Holland been transferred to another ship “I am Confident I should have hear’d ⟨of⟩ him.” The “Three...
46To James Madison from William Savage, 3 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 April 1804, Kingston, Jamaica. Last wrote on 4 Feb. 1804 via Baltimore and Alexandria. “This accompanys my Account [not found] for the last three months, Amount £71.1.5. equal to $213.21 Cents, which I trust You will find free of Error; I shall Esteem myself particularly obliged if You will order a Statement of my General Account, that I may see at one View what I am to be allowed, I trust...
47To James Madison from William Savage, 25 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 May 1804, Kingston, Jamaica. “My last letter was under date of 3d. April , since which I have received Eight Documents respecting the undermentioned persons vizt. Joseph H. Wildman, John Anderson, Wm. Cliffor⟨d,⟩ Caleb Cane, Moses Fielding, Joseph Ellingwood, Willm. Collins & John Ingersal, the seven first are represented to be onboard Vessels that are not on this Station, as soon as the La...
48To James Madison from William Savage, 5 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 July 1804, Kingston, Jamaica. “Annexed is Copy of my last, this accompanys my Account with The United States of America, up to 30 June with vouchers Amount £54..5..11 equal to $162..88 Cents. “There has been entered in this port since the 15 June 1803 to this day 250 Ships Brigs Schooners & Sloops American Bottoms whose Tonnage ⅌ their Register appears to be 29..355 13/95. “Permit to request...
49To James Madison from William Savage, 27 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 July 1804, Kingston, Jamaica. “My last accompanied Original & Duplicate of a list of names of persons who represent themselves to be Americans onboard the Men of War on this Station, of late I have been very unsuccessful in my application for their liberation, nothing short of my possitive knowledge of a mans being born in America will now procure their discharge, a document from your...
50To James Madison from William Savage, 19 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 October 1804, Kingston, Jamaica. Last wrote on 27 July . “This accompanies my Account with vouchers up to 1 Instant Amount 53.12.. ⟨J⟩ Currency [not found], also a further list of Seamen onboard the Men of War on this Station who represent thems[e]lves to be Americans. I shall esteem it a very particular favor if you will intimate the State of my Account so long pending.” RC ( DNA : RG 59,...