151From James Madison to James Monroe, 28 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
This goes by Merry to whom I have communicated the general complexion of your last joint despatch and the purpose of the Presid en t to recommend a suspension of the commercial act . The circumstances of return are apparently
152From James Madison to James Monroe, 29 November 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 November 1802, Department of State, Washington. “I beg the favor of you to insert Mr. christian name, in the enclosed commission, to send it to him and inform me of the name you shall insert.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). 1 p. Left blank in letterbook. This was probably James Nimms. In a 2 Dec. 1802 note to JM, Jefferson wrote: “Mr. Nimms the Commr. of bkrptcy appointed for...
153From James Madison to James Monroe, 2 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to inclose you a complaint transmitted to this Department by the Agent of the U. States at Jamaica, of certain frauds in the case of flour shipped to that Island. As the facts stated have reference to places within the State of Virginia, it is thought most proper to communicate them to you, who will be best able to decide on the manner & measure of enquiry due to the subject. With...
154From James Madison to James Monroe, 25 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed came last evening in a packet from Bourdeau. By the same conveyance I have a letter from Dawson of May 27. at Paris. Every appearance assured him that the convention would be ratified. Letters from King of May 30. & June 1 represent the British Govt. as in dispositions equally favorable. They have given peremptory orders to their W. Inda. cruisers to abstain from the Captures...
155From James Madison to James Monroe, 6 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Camp handed me yesterday your two favors of the 11 & 12 of March. I can say nothing determinate as to the prospect of him & Mr. Lambert, because I do not yet know what arrangements may be contemplated throughout the Departments. I think however it would be unwise in any of the Candidates to neglect other resources; the number of them being such as greatly to reduce the chance to...
156From James Madison to James Monroe, 7 April 1806 (Madison Papers)
I inclose a copy of a representation which has been made to the President by the Secretary of the Navy, with respect to the conduct of Mr Lyman, in the case of the ship the Huntress. It is hoped that the explanations of Mr Lyman, will disclose circumstances varying the aspect under which the transaction has presented itself to Mr Smith. Should it unfortunately result from your enquiry that he...
157From James Madison to James Monroe, 20 March 1806 (Madison Papers)
A decision has lately been made by the Judge of the Court of Vice Admiralty at Tortola, in the case of one Soulier, subjecting to condemnation property of the inhabitants of Louisiana, as enemy’s property. On account of the extensive effect which so false a principle may have upon the trade of that part of the United States, the President has thought it expedient to direct your particular...
158From James Madison to James Monroe, 11 March 1806 (Madison Papers)
We are waiting with solicitude for the answer promised you by Ld. Mulgrave, early in Decr. and for the effect of the Presidents message with the information probably transmitted from British sources here, on the Counsels of that Govt. These, I presume will have been recd. pretty early in Jany. The effect of the campaign in Germany may be greater than that of any other cause, but as we cannot...
159From James Madison to James Monroe, 9 November 1804 (Madison Papers)
Besides your public letters, I have recd. your series of private ones down to Aug. 24. From the tenor of the latest of both I infer that your negociations with the British Govt. will have issued in proofs merely of a general disposition to be in amity with us, without stipulating the just accomodations claimed by the U. States; and that you will of course have set out for Madrid in order to...
160From James Madison to James Monroe, 29 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have recieved your several letters down to Augt. 11th. The considerations on which you declined proceeding to Madrid have all the weight with the president which you allowed to them . It is accordingly his instruction that you remain at London notwithstanding my letter of July 29. until the contrary be signified to you, or until you shall find in a change of circumstances a clear invitation...
161From James Madison to James Monroe, 3 June 1806 (Madison Papers)
Having received from Mr. Merry, a communication of the notice given by his Government to the Foreign Ministers at London, on the 8th. April last, on the proposed blockade of the four German Rivers, it was thought proper without waiting for the communication through you, to give an answer containing the observations which you will find in the inclosed copy of it. They will be a guide to you in...
162From James Madison to James Monroe, 23 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
I have duly received the several communications transmitted by Mr Pinckney & yourself, under date of 1st March last. I have also received from Genl Armstrong copies of his letters to you of the 12th & 18th of March. The passages of this last in cypher, having not been copied into that used by this Department with Genl Armstrong remain locked up; but probably do not affect the general tenor of...
163From James Madison to Robert R. Livingston and James Monroe, 28 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
Since my last which was of April 18th the tenor of our information from France and Great Britain renders a war between those powers in the highest degree probable. It may be inferred at the same time from the information given by Mr. Livingston and Mr. King that the importance of the United States is rising fast in the estimation both of the French and British cabinets and that Louisiana is as...
164From James Madison to James Monroe, 30 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed herewith is a statement of the case of the Marquis de Yrujo, which tho’ drawn up for another purpose, and not falling within the range of your official transactions, it may be well for you to possess. No step has since that date, been taken by the Executive in relation to him. He has not as yet manifested any purpose of repairing again to Washington. It seems to be understood that he...
165From James Madison to James Monroe, 12 September 1804 (Madison Papers)
My letter of 20th. July made you acquainted with the irregularities committed by British ships of War in and adjoining the harbour of New York, and with the correspondence which had ensued between Mr Merry and myself. I now add copies of the letters which have since passed between us on that subject; with copies of documents since received relating to the same or to subsequent violations of...
166From James Madison to James Monroe, 15 May 1806 (Madison Papers)
Since my last of 23 April I have received your several letters of 28 February, and March 11th. This will be put into the hands of Mr Pinckney, whose appointment jointly with you by a Commission Extraordinary has been already communicated, and who proceeds to London with the powers and instructions for carrying the joint Commission into effect. This you will find embraces a larger field of...
167From James Madison to James Monroe, 31 March 1807 (Madison Papers)
In my last letter of 26. I enclosed you a copy of one from Mr. Erskine communicating the British order of Jany 7th., and of my answer. Occurring circumstances and further reflection on that extraordinary measure, produced a return to the subject; and another letter was added to the first answer. A copy is inclosed, with the same view which led to the last inclosure. The more this order is...
168From James Madison to Robert R. Livingston and James Monroe, 29 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
Your dispatches including the Treaty and two Conventions signed with a French Plenipotentiary on the 30th of April were safely delivered on the 14th by Mr. Hughes, to whose care you had committed them. In concurring with the disposition of the French Government to treat for the whole of Louisiana although the western part of it was not embraced by your powers you were justified by the solid...
169From James Madison to James Monroe, 4 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
Mr George W. Murray, whose cargo shipped on board of the Active of Philada was condemned in January last, by the Judge of the Vice Admiralty at Antigua, considering the condemnation as particularly oppressive, has requested that his case might be recommended to your patronage. It seems, that a residence he formerly had in France, for a particular purpose, was considered by the Court of...
170From James Madison to James Monroe, 21 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have left the inclosed open for your inspection and beg the favor of you to forward it by some safe conveyance, if you have not in the mean while been apprized of Mr. Harris’s having received a duplicate. I have the honor to be &c DNA : RG 59—IM—Instructions to Ministers.
171From James Madison to James Monroe, 1 November 1803 (Madison Papers)
The case committed to the care of Mr. Erving in the inclosed letter (which I beg you to hand to him) being marked with very peculiar circumstances, I have thought it expedient also to request your advice to him and even your own direct interposition if you are encouraged to expect a suitable effect from it. Mr. McElwee, the father of the impressed young man, feeling with just sensibility the...
172From James Madison to James Monroe and William Pinkney, 21 October 1806 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed Sketch, from the pen of Mr. Crowninshield, contains such pertinent and valuable information respecting the trade to India, as to induce an attempt, though late, to convey it to you. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen, with great respect & consideration, Your most obed. servt. RC and enclosure ( DLC , series 7, container 1); RC and enclosure ( NN : Monroe Papers). First RC in...
173From James Madison to James Monroe (Abstract), 21 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
21 June 1805, Department of State. “I have the honor to inclose an extract of a letter I have had occasion to write to Genl Armstrong containing some supplementary observations on the controversy with Spain, not comprehended in my letter to you of the 23d May which was forwarded to Madrid. “I also forward some private letters by this opportunity of a gentleman going from Alexandria.” Letterbook...
174From James Madison to James Monroe, 20 May 1807 (Madison Papers)
My letter of March 18th. acknowledged the receipt of your dispatches and of the Treaty signed on the 31st. of December, of which Mr Purviance was the bearer, and signified that the sentiments and views of the President formed on the actual posture of our affairs with Great Britain, would without any needless delay, be communicated. The subject is accordingly resumed, in this dispatch, with...