9601To 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...
9602To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 25 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Josef Yznardy. 25 September 1806, Cádiz. “Referring to what I had the honor of addressing you on the 13th inst. [not found] ⅌ the Brig Susannah Capt. Babbidge via Newberryport; the object of the present will be to communicate that the Emperor of Russia has not thoug⟨ht⟩ proper to ratify the Peace made on the 20th. July last by his Embassad⟨or⟩ with France; notwithstanding this Contre...
9603To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 21 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 August 1802, Cadiz. “I have just this moment receiv’d from Mr. simpson of Tangiers the agreable news of War having terminated with the Moors to entire satisfaction, as you will be informed by the within Copy of the Circular & Letter received from him.… I have only time to advise you that said Simpson’s Dispatch for you Sir, has been delivered to Capn. Silas Crowell of the Schooner Happy...
9604To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 12 October 1802 (Madison Papers)
The foregoing are Duplicates of what I had the honour of addressing you via Norfolk; The purport of the present is to hand you inclosed a Packet receiv’d this day fr om Mr. William Willis of Barcelona & having nothing fur ther to add—I remain with due respect esteem & veneration Sir—Your most obt. h le. Servt. The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted...
9605To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 10 August 1808 (Madison Papers)
Confirming the contents of what I had the pleasure to add ress you pr the Ship Sheppardess John Doan Master I now advise you that I hav e determin’d to depart for Sevilla to try if I can obtain the liberation of the Vessels be ing detained at Algeciras, which were order’d to be freed by the Duke of Berg, as well as by the Junta at Sevilla, but afterwards suspended for reasons unknown; and as...
9606To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 15 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 July 1804, Cádiz. “In the Letter which I had the honour of writing you on the 3d. November last ⅌ Duplicate [not found], I fully explained to you the State in which Thomas Wood was detained in the Prison of St. Lucar, and the Steps that I had taken to obtain justice done him. “I have now the honour to inform you that after the repeated Solicitations which I have made in his favour, he has...
9607To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 10 December 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 December 1803, Cádiz. Last wrote on 22 Oct. and 3 Nov. “I have now to inform you that the American Ship Sally Capt. John R. Archer loaded by Government with Naval Stores for the Regency of Algiers, was lost on the 20th. ulto. on the sands of Torre dela Higuerilla within a 11. Leagues of the Barr of St. Lucar; the Vessel is entirely lost, and I am apprehensive that what has been saved of the...
9608To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 4 March 1808 (Madison Papers)
Permit me Sir to apologize for molesting your attention so frequently, but considering that I am under a precise necessity to defend myself against the machi nations of my persecutor Mr. Meade, by whose influence alone I am wrongly involved and d. The Schooner Lucana of Boston from Philadelphia to Lisbon not being permitted to enter by the British Squadron was forced to look for another Port...
9609To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 30 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of the arrival at this City of Mr. George W. Erving our cha rgé d’affaires of the United States at Madrid (who has had the goodness to admit an tment in my House) which has been to me a great Satisfaction, as I have had an opportunity to acquaint him with, and prove to him the legal proceedings & transactions of this office, of which he has remained compleatly convinc’d, as also...
9610To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 13 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 August 1802, Cadiz. “At the other side you have Copy of the Circular receiv’d by William Willis Esqr. Consul of the United States at Barcelona, from Mr. Stephen Cathalan Junior at Marseilles, & which I transmit to you without loss of time for government.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cadiz, vol. 1). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Yznardy; docketed by Brent. On the verso of the RC is an...
9611To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 14 October 1808 (Madison Papers)
At last I am returned from Sevilla after spending my time, being sorry to s ay to no effect, alltho’ I used the best of my endeavors to persuade the Supreme J unta the unfounded motives for not liberating the Vessels & Cargoes of the V essels carried in to Algeziras & Ceuta, which will appear by the Copies of my offices on the subject, which I transmit’d to Mr. Erving after the communication...
9612To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 4 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 October 1804, Cádiz. Refers JM to his dispatch of 12 Sept., sent in triplicate. “You have no doubt being [ sic ] acquainted that of late we have experienced here a contagious fever, which carrys off about 40. or 50 Persons daily, among the Unfortunate who have fell victims to the decease I am mortified to acquaint you … [are] John M. Goetschius appointed Consul for the Port of Genova by our...
9613To 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...
9614To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 20 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
Referring to what I had the honor of addressing you on the 10th. Ultimo, the object of the present will be to advise you of an Armistice having taken place between the French and Prussians, without being able to penetrate what will be the results; and to inform you that the United States Ship Constitution H. G. Campbell Commander arrived in this Bay from Lisbon on the 10th. I have been so...
9615To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 15 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
Referring to what I had the honor to address you the 1st. 19th. & 27. ultimo, the obje ct of the present will be to acquaint you that as soon as the contents of the Ma drid Gazette of the 20th. May (forwarded you via Tangiers) was read throughout this King dom the whole nation rise proclaiming the Prince of Asturias for their King; it is calc ulated that at this moment there is under Arms near...
9616To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 1 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed Document will prove the manner I have acted with Capt. Charles H. Hun t, who has brought me into troubles, as on the Eve of his sailing an order was issued by this Governor to de tain the Vessel & bring her Rudder ashore; not knowing the motives I officiated with his Excellency concern ing them; Capt. Hunt addressed me a petition claiming his property, on which I insisted; and the...
9617To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 31 August 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 August 1804, Cádiz. “On the other side is Copy of what I had the honour of addressing you on the 26th. instant contents confirm in every respect. “I now have the pleasure of inclosing you Copy of a Letter just received from Mr. William Jarvis our Consul at Lisbon, by which you will be fully informed of the whole transaction respecting the foregery commited on the House of James Mackenzie &...
9618To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 13 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
At the other side you have Copy of the Circular receiv’d by William Willis Esqr. Consul of the United States at Barcelona, from Mr. Stephen Cathalan Junior at Marseilles, & which I transmit to you without loss of time for government. I am with due respect Sir, Your most obt. Servt. The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted in The Papers of James...
9619To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 24 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 August 1802, Cadiz. Transmits duplicates of his correspondence since his arrival. Also forwards the dispatch from James Simpson mentioned in his 21 Aug. letter as having been delivered to Captain Crowell; Crowell did not sail as expected because of contrary winds. “Looking over & examining the Books of this Consulship I find that a great number of Vessels have been sold during my absence; &...
9620To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 12 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
Since I had the honor of addressing you on the 15th. ultimo, French troops to the amount of 30 thousand have entered Spain, and the Garrison of this City have marched to their destinations. The Governor of this City Marques del Socorro has been appointed to c ommand the Army of Estremadura, he has ordered under General Moreau. The Portugues gov ernment has issued a Proclamation on the 22d....
9621To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 4 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the honour of writing you the 12th. October ultimo, since when I have been at the Court of Madrid, from which Capital I am just returned. During my absence, advices has been given to you concerning the Quaranteen laid on American Vessels in this Port, and as Charles Pinckney Esqr. was not at Madrid during my stay there, I obtained not only to shorten the Quaranteen laid on Vessels in the...
9622To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 16 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had this honour under date of the 10th. & 13th. instant Copys of which I herewith forward you. The purport of the present is to inclose you Half of the Register of the American Ship Columbia of Glastenbury Capt. Samuel Naylor that has been Sold in this Bay; the other half the owner Mr. Elisha Hale takes with him to America; as likewise to remit you Copy of a declaration made in this Office...
9623To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 16 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you on the 20th. ultimo p the Schooner Fr anklin John Smith Master bound to Philadelphia, since when thank G od, I am recovering fast from the Sudden attack of a malignant fever which I experienced last month. As I have had no further news from Comodore Campbell since the Circular received from him (Copy duly forwarded you) makes me hope that no bad consequences...
9624To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 14 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
Since my last respects to you of the 10th: & yesterdays date, I have received the Inclosed Packet from Mr. John Gavino of Gibraltar directed for you, & which I dont loose a moment in forwarding you, as likewise Copy of the answer from Commodore Morris which you will find herewith; nothing further to add worth your notice. I have the honor to be very Sincerely, Sir, Your most obt. hble Servt:...
9625To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 21 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have just this moment receiv’d from Mr. simpson of Tangiers the agreable news of War having terminated with the Moors to entire satisfaction, as you will be informed by the within Copy of the Circular & Letter received from him; and as Capt. Davis is getting under way, I have only time to advise you that said Simpson’s Dispatch for you Sir, has been delivered to Capn. Silas Crowell of the...
9626To James Madison from Josef Yznardy (Abstract), 25 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
25 March 1805, Cádiz . “The inclosed is Copy of what I had the honour of addressing you on the 31st. ultimo to which beg your Kind reference. “The object of the present is to forward you Copy’s of— “1st. Vice Admiral Ordes Letter— “2d. My Letter to Said Vice Admiral “3d. the Letter I hand to American Captains going to Sea and had their Registers endorsed. “4th. My Letter to the...
9627To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 6 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
In a hurry of business the 4th. day of this month, Capt. Solomon Southw ick at a late hour in the evening appeared for his Papers, and owing to the same, papers belonging to another Vessell were delivered him, which without any examination he le ft the Office went on board and sailed the following morning very early; & allthough the mistake was found out the evening of his Sailing the evil...
9628To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 31 October 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Josef Yznardy. 31 October 1806, Cádiz. “After a great deal of trouble the board of health here has been induced to permit our vessels to unload and load while in quarantine.” Printed extract ( National Intelligencer , 29 Dec. 1806).
9629To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 10 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
The delicacy of my honorable way of thinking, the in tegrity of my proceedings in the Service of that Government has forced me to mo lest you Sir with innumerable representations untill I proved the falsity o f the accusations public & private against me of my want of personal a ttendance to the Consular Office under my care; as after my Voyages to tha t Continent and Madrid (having been of...
9630To 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...
9631To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 10 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Josef Yznardy. 10 June 1806, Cádiz. “On the 31st. ultimo arrived in this Bay homeward bound the U. S. Brig Siren John Smith Commr. on account of having Sprung her Bowsprit, in consequence, he wrote me the Letter, Copy of which & of my answer thereto I herein inclose you; and as the Governor was at his Country House at Chiclana, an Express was dispatched immediately to obtain his decree...
9632To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 27 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 October 1803, Cádiz . “Since my arrival from Madrid, I generally Keep at my Country Seat on account of my bad State of health.” But “immediately on advice” that the U.S. ships Constitution , Commodore Preble, and Enterprize , Captain Hull, had arrived in Cádiz, came “without loss of time to assist them with every thing they might be in want of.” Expects to have “Sea Stores & Cables” and...
9633To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 19 November 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 November 1804, Cádiz. “I had the honour of writing you on the 4th. ulto. I have now the pleasure to announce you that the Epidemy having compleatly seized here; Prayers have been publickly Said by orders of this Governor yesterday in the High Church. “Owing to an English Division having taken possession of 4. Spanish Frigates with about 6,000,000 Dollars, that were on their way from...
9634To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 30 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Josef Yznardy. 30 July 1806, Cádiz. “Referring to what I had the honor of addressing you on the 24th instant enclosing a Packet received from our Chargé d’affaires at Madrid: The object of the present will be to inform you that on the 25th. the United States Ship Constitution H, G. Campbell Commander arrived in this harbor from Algeriras, in consequence the necessary Steps on my part...
9635To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 26 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 January 1804, Cádiz. “Absences & Sickness has deprived me of being able to make a formal liquidation of my old Accounts with that Government; but now I have the pleasure to inclose them to your goodselves, adding that of my disbursments & expences from April 1801. down to the 31st. December last Year; by which you will see that a Ballance of $6018.22/100 is in my favour; which Sum you will...
9636To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 15 October 1807 (Madison Papers)
Refering to what I had the pleasure of addressing you, Pr the Ship Franklin Capt. Tewesbury bound to New York; I have the honor to advise you that on the 8th. inst. in virtue of orders from Madrid all communication between Algesiras and Gibraltar has been stopped under rigorous pains. The french fleet i s quite ready for Sea and anchored at the Mouth of this Bay. After tomorrow the Garrison of...
9637To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 19 May 1808 (Madison Papers)
The object of the present is to inform you Sir, that P the enclose d Copies will appear how Richard Hughes has plagued me with incompetent demands regar ding the Brig Mary of New York. My answer to him refers to the information already sent yo u and which I now amplofy. He Acerts that said Vessel was bought here by Capn. Samue l Young (which is true) after being abandoned by the former Owner....
9638To James Madison from Joseph M. Yznardy, 6 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 June 1801, Baltimore. Regrets that the financial records JM requested in 14 May letter are not among his papers at Philadelphia. Plans to depart for Havana soon. Promises on his arrival there to transmit them immediately. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cádiz, vol. 1). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as received 11 June. A full transcription of this document has been added to the digital edition.
9639To James Madison from Joseph M. Yznardy, 6 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have delayed, answering the Letter you did me the honor to address me on the 14th. ulto., ’till I could ascertain wh ether among my Papers at Philada., were the accounts you aske d me to produce. As my absence from the Havana was inteded to be short, I loaded myself with very few papers, & am sorry to find not, those you ask for. But I have with me Copies of my Letters to Mr. Pickering & his...
9640To James Madison from Noah Zane, 7 May 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 May 1803, Lancaster. Has seen the law passed at the last congressional session authorizing the establishment of a land office at Zanesville for the sale of public land and has been encouraged by his friend Thomas Worthington to apply for the position of register there. If appointed, will endeavor to discharge his duties to the interest of the U.S. and the satisfaction of the public. RC ( DNA...
9641To James Madison from David Zeigler (Abstract), 4 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
4 March 1805 , Cincinnati . “How great sir is my Grief, to find myself no longer Able to procure by my Services any more Good to my Country, Occasioned by wounds received in defending my right and priviledges, but estime myself the most happy of Mortals, especially when seening that under our present Administration I live injoie the fruits of my labour, also can Sing hymns to our Country &...
9642To James Madison from John Zimmer, 17 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 April 1804, Philadelphia. “Mr. Savage American Agt. at Kingston in the Island of Jamaica exhibited to me, in January last, his Acct. with the United States—for Amt. of which his draft it appears was returned unpaid, in consequence of several charges therein Contained, for which he had not accompanied the Acct. with the Vouchers looked for—Amongst the rest he pointed Out two, One for Jama....
9643To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 28 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
I hope to be pardoned for the liberty I now take in addressing you, when I declare that I am prompted thereto solely by a wish to See our country prosperous & happy. And however chimerical, at first view, the project may appear, which I am about to submit to your consideration; yet I am persuaded, that upon reflection, there is a possibility of its meeting with your approbation—I therefore am...
9644To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 1 February 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 February 1804, Lyon. The person to whom Mr. Adet had given the enclosed letter of recommendation, having been detained in Europe first by business, then by illness, has decided to forward it directly to JM. He presumes that this letter might contain things that would not admit of a longer delay, and if he goes to the U.S. he will have the honor of being the bearer of other letters for JM. RC...
9645Serious Questions to Mr. Madison, [26 February 1806] (Madison Papers)
Did Miranda go to Washington about the middle of December last? Had he two long interviews with you? Did he not present you a plan of an expedition against the province of Carracas? Did he support the probability of success by the exhibition of various letters, either real or spurious, supposed to be written to him from his friends in that country? Did he shew you a plan of the government he...
9646To James Madison from John Armstrong, 14 February 1805 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 10th of November had a long passage, and the duplicate copy by the way of Marseilles, was the first to reach me. With the exception of one of the 4th. of September, this is the only letter I have received from you. The claims are now nearly brought to a close, and my next dispatch will probably present a final report with regard to them. Of all the business I have ever had...
9647Account with St. Mary’s College, 8 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Account with St. Mary’s College. 8 July 1806. Records payment by JM of $250 on John Payne Todd’s account. MS ( MdBSAr : St. Mary’s College Journal, Finance Record Book 10, 1805–8). 1 p.; in French.
9648To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 13 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From an Unidentified Correspondent. 13 March 1806. “The hostility naturally existing between Monarchy & Republicanism are so Visible that every citizen of America must be convinced of the necesity of a rectitud essential to their national reputation & of the propriety of cautiously Garding against the overbearing combinations & designs of the Former. Hence I take the liberty to animadvert on...
9649To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 15 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 May 1801. “It has been cause of surprise that the Schooner 3 sisters a british privateer sho’d be permitted to refit & arm in the port of Alexandria made now into a snow & peirc’d for 20 guns and ready for sea & takes in flour to cover her destination—this is a hint if the naval officer hath been silent.” RC ( NHi : Gallatin Papers). 1 p. Unsigned. Dated “May 15th” and postmarked at...
9650Account with St. Mary’s College, 30 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Account with St. Mary’s College. 30 June 1806. Records payment by JM of $222.53 ½ on John Payne Todd’s account as detailed in an 8 Jan.–7 June 1806 statement ( PJM-SS Robert J. Brugger et al., eds., The Papers of James Madison: Secretary of State Series (12 vols. to date; Charlottesville, Va., 1986–). 11:164 –65). Allocates the funds received to various St. Mary’s accounts as follows:...