1401To James Madison from Gabriel Christie, 11 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed you will recieve a Bill of Lading, for 1 Cask, and 10 Boxes, lately arrived here, from Guadaloupe. The amount of Duties, and other charges paid thereon, together with the vouchers, are also inclosed. I hope they will get safe to hand, at last. I have the Honor to be Sir, Yr Mt. Obed Servt. DLC : Papers of James Madison.
1402To James Madison from Edward Church, 23 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 June 1801, Paris. Discusses current political situation in Europe, then takes up his main point, which is to protest his dismissal during the Adams administration from his post as American consul in Lisbon. He left Lisbon late in 1795 for Paris on personal business, leaving a qualified substitute to carry on his consular duties. His stay was extended, and he undertook to serve as a liaison...
1403To James Madison from Edward Church, 23 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
During my short Administration of the Consulate of the United States in Lisbon, I presume it will be acknowledged by all the American Traders, that the Commerce of the United States, was never before, or since so well protected and encouraged in Portugal, and not better I dare affirm in any o ther part of Europe, as I had the good fortune to conciliate the esteem and confidence of that...
1404To James Madison from James B. Church, 31 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
Annexed I hand you the usual annual Return, also a Statement of our Account Current. Both these Documents exhibit the Reduction of our Trade with the United States this Year. It is much to be wished that the Circumstances which have caused the present Cessation of Intercourse, may be Speedily removed. I have the Honour to be Sir Your mo: obedt. Servt. DNA : RG 59—CD—Consular Despatches, Cork.
1405To James Madison from John Church, 24 December 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Church. 24 December 1805, Cork. “I have the Honor to acknowledge Receipt of your different Circular Letters, & also of the recent Acts of Congress both which shall have my Attention. “I now profit with the Opportunity of the Ship Six Sisters via Baltimore to hand you the inclosed Schedule for the Current Year of the Imports into this City of American Produce [not found] & I also...
1406To James Madison from John Church, 26 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
My last Respects were on the 15th. August wherein I stated the passing Occurrances of that Time. With the present I have only to hand herewith my usual annual Return of the Imports of American Produce into this Place, & also to inc lose Abstract of my Account Current with the United States balance thereon now remaining in my Hands 434 Dollers & 71 Cents or £105"19"2 1/ 2 Irish transfered to...
1407To James Madison from John Church, 16 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Church. 16 June 1806, Cork. “I duly received the Favor of your Letter of 7th. April & was highly gratified that my Proposal (of 24. Decr. A.P.) for appointing my Son James B. Church my Vice Consul had met your Approbation. I already feel the Benefit of that Liberty having duly communicated the Authority to him—for all his Acts in the American Vice Consulate do I hold myself...
1408To James Madison from John Church, 1 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 January 1802, Cork. Encloses return of U.S. products imported into Cork during the last year as requested in JM’s 1 Aug. circular letter . RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cork, vol. 1). 1 p. Enclosure not found. A full transcription of this document has been added to the digital edition.
1409To James Madison from John Church, 5 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the Honour to receive both your Circulars, of 23. March & 9: April last & I shall carefully attend to their Contents. Agreeable to your Desire, I now hand inclosed, the best Remarks I can now make of the Charges on Ships entering this Port, for Light money, and at the End of every Year, I propose to hand you the Returns of the different Cargos, as usual. I have great pleasure in being...
1410To James Madison from John Church, 5 July 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 July 1803, Cork . Received JM’s circulars of 23 Mar. [not found] and 9 Apr. and “shall carefully ⟨a⟩ttend to their Contents.” “Agreeable to your Desire, I now hand enclosed the best Remarks I can now make of the Charges on Ships entering this Port for Light money.” Will forward as usual at year’s end “the Returns of the different Cargos.” Adds “that all Respect whatever is paid here to...
1411To James Madison from John Church, 31 December 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 December 1804, Cork. “This serves to wait on you with the Annual Return for the Imports of American Produce into this Port for the last twelve Months. “As this Country is in great want of Grain I expect to furnish a more extensive List at this Time next Year as our Supplies are only to be expected from your Country.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cork, vol. 1). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s...
1412To James Madison from John Church, 2 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
Herewith enclosed I hand you my annual Return of the Impor tations of American Produce into this Port & also a statement of my account. Since my former communication I have no matter of any Importance to make known for your Government as com ing within my Jurisdiction. The Disbursements I found necessary to enter into during the past year were not of any extent. From time to time american...
1413To James Madison from John Church, 31 December 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 December 1803, Cork. Has received JM’s circular letters and noted their contents. “This serves to hand you inclosed the Current Years Import List of American Produce into this City, & am proud to find it has much increased since my preceeding; & as our Ports are shortly to open for Importing all kinds of Provisions Duty free for one Year I expect it will occasion a great Overflow of...
1414To James Madison from John Church, 15 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Church. 15 August 1806, Cork. “I had the Honor of addressing you on the 16th. June last, acknowledging the Favor you were pleased to grant me of appointing my Son James B. Church to be my Vice Consul. “For some Time back a considerable Number of Seamen, Citizens of the United States of America, have been discharged here from the British Squadron of Frigates stationed at this Port,...
1415To James Madison from John Church, 1 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
Agreeable to your Circular under Date of 1st. August last I now have the Honor to wait on you with a Return of the Products of the United States, which were Imported into this Port during the last Year. The further Orders of said Circular are duly noted, and shall be attended to as far as is in my Power. I have the Honor to be with the highest Respect Sir Your obdt. Servant The preceding is...
1416To James Madison from George Churchman, 14 January 1809 (Madison Papers)
I suppose it will be quite unexpected that a distant stranger should take the liberty to address thee; yet perhaps a man of thy character for Urbanity in the station thou hast been called on to occupy, will not object to the perusal of a few lines from one who has now arrived to the 79th. year of his age, but, who has believed it his place to avoid meddling with political affairs, and the...
1417To James Madison from Jacob Cist, August 1808 (Madison Papers)
The Petition of Jacob Cist of the City and County of Washington and District of Columbia, Respectfully sheweth, That your petitioner after much expence of time and labor in repeated trials in endeavoring to procure a better cheaper and more durable black color than those now in use, as a pigment, and as an ingredient in the manufacture of printing ink, as well for books, as for copper plates,...
1418To James Madison from Ferdinand Leigh Claiborne, 26 October 1807 (Madison Papers)
As a friend to the Administration of the General government, who has for nearly eight years conducted our national affairs, so much to their own honor & to the interest of the nation; As a Citizen and friend of this Territory, and in obedience to the call of duty, I am induced to submit to your consideration the following relation of facts with a request that you will be pleased to lay the...
1419To James Madison from Richard Claiborne, 10 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Richard Claiborne. 10 July 1806, New Orleans, “1/2 past 6, PM.” “Having just recd. a letter to Governor Claiborne from Mr. Vincent Grey at Havana, dated the 30. June, I send you an extract from it, which perhaps may be necessary for you to Know. “‘The Marquis Casa Calvo and his Son arrived here from Pensacola on monday last, and will sail from hence on tomorrow evening on board the Ship...
1420To James Madison from Richard Claiborne, 6 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Richard Claiborne. 6 March 1806, New Orleans. “In virtue of a Resolution of the City Council, certain improvements have been made to the Streets—and it was directed, that the expense attending the same should be defrayed by the respective Owners of Lots. The street in front of the Government House has been improved as directed by the City Council; and I am this day presented with an...
1421To James Madison from Richard Claiborne, 31 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of the Territory not having returned from the US, in his behalf I have the honor to inclose returns of the Governor’s Official and Executive Acts for the Six months ending this day, towit: No. 1, Pardon of Mariano Rocha, 2, do of Lukin Knowle, 3, do of Anselm Roman, 4, do of Robert Armstrong, 5, Proclamation, 6, Writ of Election, 7, Contract with Cowles Mead, 8, Militia...
1422To James Madison from Richard Claiborne, 29 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Richard Claiborne. 29 August 1806, New Orleans. “It is now within a few minutes when letters must go to the Post office, that I have waited to give you some information from Nachitoches, in case any should arrive; but no dispatches are received from Governor claiborne, nor do we hear any thing more of the Governor of Tazus and his 900 men. “The City of New Orleans is in perfect...
1423To James Madison from Richard Claiborne, 10 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Richard Claiborne. 10 July 1806, New Orleans. “Governor Claiborne, as you will be informed by his communications, being absent from this City, I have thought it proper to acquaint you that no dispatches, by the Mail of to-day, have arrived from either Branch of the Government of the United states; by which intimation, you will be able to ascertain whether there have been any delays by...
1424To James Madison from Richard Claiborne, 27 August 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Richard Claiborne. 27 August 1806, New Orleans. “In the absence of Governor Claiborne, I forward to you a copy of the Laws of the 1st. Session of the Legislature of the Territory of Orleans.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, TP , Orleans, vol. 8). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner.
1425To James Madison from Richard Claiborne, 5 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Richard Claiborne. 5 September 1806, New Orleans. “1/2 past 11 oclock.” “I waited to the last moment for the Post to inform you if any news had arrived from Nachetoches or from Governor Claiborne, but none has come to hand from either. “The inhabitants of this City continue to enjoy perfect health—but feel a little uneasy at the situation of things—we however hope that nothing...
1426To James Madison from Richard Claiborne, 31 December 1806 (Madison Papers)
This day Governor Claiborne has drawn on you in my favor for one hundred and fifty dollars, founded on the inclosed a/c and voucher. The Governor is led to exhibit the demand to the Department of State, from the nature of the case, and because the appropriation by the U. S. for this Territory is otherwise expended. Printed Source--Dunbar Rowland, ed. Official Letter Books of W. C. C....
1427To James Madison from Richard Claiborne, 30 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Richard Claiborne. 30 June 1806, New Orleans. “Acting for the Secretary of the Territory of Orleans, I have the honor to inclose to you the following Returns: “‘Civil appointments by Governor claiborne, from the 1. day of January 1806, to the 30. June 1806’: “‘Pardons and Proclamations by Governor claiborne from 1. Jany 1806, to 30. June 1806’: “⟨‘⟩Return of the officers of the militia...
1428To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 14 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 12th. Ultimo (covering copies of the orders of the Secretary’s of War & of the Navy relative to the deserters which had been forcibly taken from the District of Baton Rouge) has been received; & in reply to a late letter from Governor Grand Pré, in which he expressed a Solicitude, to learn the orders of the President, relative to that transaction , I did on the 11th....
1429To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 24 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 24 January 1806, New Orleans. “I have the honor to enclose you a Copy of a statement made me on Oath, by Stephen a free black man; I do not credit it in whole; I however, have no doubt, but that the free people of Color have been tampered with, and that some of them are devoted to the spanish Interest. “Mr. Morales is yet in this City, and should I not an [ sic...
1430To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 5 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 5 July 1805, New Orleans. “In a former Letter, I advised you of the departure of Captain Carmick for Pensacola with a communication from me to Governor Folch upon the Subject of the Post Road through West Florida. Captain Carmick was detained much longer than was expected, and has returned without Governor Folch’s Answer. A Copy of Captain Carmicks Letter to me...
1431To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 21 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 April 1804, New Orleans. “I have nothing interesting to communicate, nor would I write you by this mail, were it not to inform you, that the most perfect good order prevails in this city. I find, the most trifling occurrences here, attract attention to the Northward, and that a disposition exists among some people to give to certain events a consequence they do not merit: To prevent...
1432To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 10 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I shall set out for New-Orleans in two Days, & expect to arrive there on or before the 18th. Instant. Tyler who stands charged with the Crime of Treason, is said to be in the Opelousas District; I have given orders for his Arrest, & will have him conveyed to the Hon’ble the Judge for the District of Orleans, who will I presume order him to be sent to Richmond. John Smith of Ohio, is at Batton...
1433To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 7 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 April 1804, New Orleans. “I have received an answer to the letter which I addressed to the Marquis De Casa Calvo on the 28th. ultimo; a translation of the answer and of the documents accompanying it are preparing, and when completed, the originals shall be transmitted to you. It seems La Coquette was fitted out at this place, and was permitted to depart after the receipt of assurances from...
1434To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 29 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have been duly honored with the receipt of your letter of the 20th. Ultimo, and am happy to find that my correspondence with the Governor General of Techus, relative to fugitive Slaves, is approved. I am in daily expectation of receiving an answer from Governor Salcedo, and if my propositions are acceded to, I will endeavor to procure the passage of a Law as advised by the President....
1435To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 12 May 1804 (Madison Papers)
I this moment met with the enclosed letter from Mr. Matthew Lyon to his constituents, and I sincerely hope it may be the only Copy that has reached this city. As a Western man, I feel myself under no obligations to Mr. Lyon for his boasted zeal for the Western interest, and although I am not disposed to question the purity of his motives, I am firmly persuaded, that during the last Session, he...
1436To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 21 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 September 1804, New Orleans. “From the great havock which the diseases of this Climate, have recently made among Strangers, and the frequent embezzlement of the property of deceased Persons by unprincipled Men, I have been induced to make special provision for the care of the Estates of certain Intestates. A Copy of my Ordinance in this subject is enclosed, and I hope it will meet the...
1437To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 5 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 February 1802, Natchez. Encloses copies of his 29 Jan. letter to General Wilkinson and Wilkinson’s reply. Hopes the request he made of the general was not improper but fears the peace of the territory is precarious, “surrounded as it is, by numerous Indian Tribes, and with a Population of Negroes, nearly equal to the number of Whites, … and it seemed to me advisable, to have the Spare Arms...
1438To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 17 October 1807 (Madison Papers)
The case of the Batture has given rise to a warm Newspaper discussion, which for the present seems wholly to engage the public Mind. New-Orleans has so long been the residence of the Governor of the Territory, that the Inhabitants of that City, or rather some of them, think me culpable in taking a short excursion into the Country. But I am persuaded the President will not object to my retiring...
1439To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 27 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 July 1804, New Orleans. “I received on this morning an answer to my letter of the 25th instant to the Marquis of Casa Calvo, and having procured a translation thereof, for my own use, I now enclose you the original Copy . “The answer of the Marquis developes in part the views of his court in relation to Louisiana; every exertion has been and will be made to conciliate and perpetuate the...
1440To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 24 November 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 November 1801, Natchez. Reports his arrival on 23 Nov. after a journey made unduly difficult and dangerous by low rivers and high winds. Describes the land on the Mississippi as “pretty well adapted to Cultivation” but notes that “this extensive Country has been greatly forsaken, or rather, neglected by man,” there being only three small settlements on the Spanish side between the mouth of...
1441To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 8 November 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 8 November 1805, New Orleans. “I enclose you a copy of the answer which the House of Representatives have returned to my address, You will perceive that it is respectful and friendly. I am happy to find that nothing of party spirit has yet been manifested, and I indulge a hope that the Members generally will pursue a conduct which will be approved. “Believing...
1442To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 2 January 1804 (Madison Papers)
The tranquillity in which I found this province is uninterrupted: and every appearance promises a continuation of it. This is the season of festivity here; and I am pleased to find that the Change of government gives additional spirit to the public amusements. It gives me great satisfaction to learn from every side the favorable inclinations of the people; and their confidence in the justice...
1443To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 5 October 1807 (Madison Papers)
It is my duty to advise you that slaves escaping from the Territory of the United States to the Province of Taxus, receive the protection of the Spanish Agents, and to suggest the very serious injury which is likely to result therefrom to the Inhabitants of the Territory of Orleans. The enclosure No. 1 is a Copy of a Presentment of a Grand Jury upon this subject, and that No 2 of a Letter...
1444To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne (Abstract), 26 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
26 March 1805, New Orleans . “I am Honored with the receipt of your Letter of the 25th Ultimo, and shall be particularly attentive to its contents. The Marquis of Casa Calvo is yet in this City, and I believe contemplates remaining for Some time; there at present exists between the Marquis and myself a friendly intercourse, and I shall embrace an early opportunity to make to him the...
1445To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 9 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 9 January 1806, New Orleans. “Mr. James Mather, late a Member of the Legislative Council, and now the Judge for the County of la Fourche, writes me under date of the 2d. of January, as follows: ‘The Marquis Casa Calvo remained in this settlement at least 15 days, during which time he principally employed himself in persuading the people—that all this side of the...
1446To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 24 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 March 1804, New Orleans. “The contents of your private letter gave me great pleasure; the permanent residence of Moralis in Louisiana, I should greatly regret.… “The Marquis De Casa Calvo is the enemy of Moralis, and a hint from me to the Marquis, that Moralis’s removal from Louisiana, would be agreeable, will (I believe) effect the object. “Moralis is a sensible, intrigueing, designing,...
1447To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 30 September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 September 1803 , “ Near Natchez .” Advised JM in his letter of 7 Sept. that citizens of the Mississippi Territory were surveying lands west of the Mississippi River “with a view … to obtain fraudulent Titles” from Spain. Encloses a copy of his letter to Clark on this subject and Clark’s answer. “It seems that Captain Vidal has no authority to grant Lands or even to authorise a Location, but...
1448To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 5 January 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 January 1805, New Orleans. “I now enclose you the Correspondence between the Marquis of Casa Calvo and myself, upon the Subject of his Guard. I had not considered this Guard as an object of serious concern; it was small and for Some time did not seem to excite disquietude among the Citizens. “I was certainly impressed with an opinion that the Marquis could not maintain his Guard as a Matter...
1449To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 12 February 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 12 February 1806, New Orleans. “Captain Ross returned to this City on this morning—and I now enclose for your perusal, a copy of his Report to me.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, TP , Orleans, vol. 8). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Claiborne; docketed by Wagner. For enclosure, see n. 1. The enclosure (3 pp.; docketed by Wagner; printed in Carter,...
1450To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 20 February 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 February 1804, New Orleans. “The citizens of Louisiana passing by water to the United States or to Europe, have requested of me passports or letters of protection. No instructions having been given me on this subject, I have acted with some reluctance; but upon the exercise of my best judgment I thought the request was reasonable, and have given to such applicant an instrument of writing,...