4251From Thomas Jefferson to Heads of Department, 2 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th Jefferson requests a Consultation with the heads of Departments tomorrow at 11. oclock. CtY .
4252From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 2 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Jan. 21. came too late to be answered by the same post. I approve of the purchase of the property of the three youngest children of mr Henderson: but it is really not in my power to give such a sum as you mention for James Lewis’s property even were it worth it. that is to say I could not spare such a sum of money from more pressing calls. if I recollect rightly he has nothing...
4253From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 2 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The letter to mr Hackley shall go by a government vessel which sails for Cadiz the 10th. of this month. such a one will sail monthly for Falmouth, Brest, Lisbon & Cadiz during the embargo. this will furnish his friends a regular means of writing to him. Mr. Hackley has nothing to apprehend from mr Meade as the successor to mr. Yznardi. Meade’s intrigues against Yznardi, and his indecent...
4254From Thomas Jefferson to United States Congress, 2 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Having recieved an official communication of certain orders of the British government against the Maritime rights of Neutrals, bearing date the 11th. of November 1807. I transmit them to Congress, as a further proof of the increasing dangers to our Navigation and Commerce which led to the provident measure of the act of the present session laying an embargo on our own vessels. DNA : RG...
4255To Thomas Jefferson from Pseudonym: "True Republican and Thousands Beside", 2 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
You are a friend to the disturber of the peace, & greatest enemy of the whole world. Your Secretary, Maddison , is with you. When Britain has been so generous & condicending as to send an Envoy extraordinary to settle the case of the Chesepaeck—if you will go to war with Britain, you will be denounced, as the greatest traitor that history has exhibited. We , who live in the Seaports shall be...
4256To James Madison from Fulwar Skipwith, 1 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
In company with this I have the honor to send a copy of my letter to you of the 23d: Ulto., and at foot are annexed two informal copies of letters from his Excellency the Minister of Marine to the maritime Prefect at l’Orient for his Government in the Case of the Caliope, Capt. Taylor, mentioned in my aforesaid Duplicate. These copies were obtained by me in an un official form, & from a...
4257To James Madison from Maurice Rogers, 1 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inclose you transcripts of the arrivals of American Vessels in this port, from the first of July last untill the 31st. day of December inclusive, also of Vessells sailing from this port for the United States with their Cargoes & estimation thereof, all of which is respectfully submitted With perfect consideration I have the Honor to remain Your very obt. Servt. DNA : RG...
4258To James Madison from George Henry Rose, 1 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Rose will not fail to do himself the honor of attending Mr. Madison at the Office of State to-morrow (Tuesday) at one o’clock. DNA : RG 59-NFL-Notes from Foreign Legations, Great Britain.
4259To James Madison from George Davis, 1 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
My last respects, under date of the 29th. December, contained, among other enclosures, a convention concluded in favor of Ahmet Caramanli, whereby, the Reigning Bashaw engages to allow him a pension of $3000 per annum, on condition that he shall reside in the Regency of Morocco. The original was forwarded by the way of Malta, a duplicate by that of Tunis, a triplicate via Leghorn and a...
4260To James Madison from William Charles Coles Claiborne, 1 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
On yesterday I was told by Mr. Desforgues the french Consul, that General Moreau had taken his passage for Charleston, and would sail on the 4th. of this month; But on this morning I have understood, that his voyage is postponed for twenty days. It seems by the Northern papers, that Moreau’s visit hence, has excited some uneasiness, and late private letters from Washington state, that even the...
4261To James Madison from Valentin de Foronda, 1 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
Tengo la honra de poner en noticia de V.S. que el Comandante General de las Provincias ínternas Dn. Nemesio Salcedo me envía una cuenta muy detallada des los gastos que resultaron de la entrada de la Partída del teniente Píke en los Dominios del Rey mi Amo, à fin de que pida su reembolso à estos Estados. Estos gastos ascienden à 21.635, ps. 5 rs. 7. granos. Entre ellos se vé la partida de 105....
4262Notes on Negotiations with George Henry Rose, 1 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
General object of interview explain causes of proclamn. continuance of attack--by seamen detain--officers recalled--ships in harbors doing illegal things Grounds of prelimy. 1. disavol--by Ld. G. due to G. B. even if war meant 2. general assurance & personal conviction Impossible persl. convtn. for means of judging for ourselves see Mr. C. printer’s fist Object of procln.--precaution--not...
4263To 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...
4264To Thomas Jefferson from Ira Allen, 1 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Genl. Allen Proposes to wait on the President on the Subject of the inclosed Confidential Project and to be advised on the Interest of an oppressed Famaly of which he is the Last Surviver at about 12 oClock Tomorrow— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
4265To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Dearborn, 1 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Benjamin Dearborn’s Respects attend the President, with information that he has brought from Boston a letter addressed to him, accompanied with a pattern for a Cannon-Shot of peculiar construction, devised by Mr. Jacob Welsh, formerly of the U.S. Army, and directed by him to be left with the President. Mr. D. has also with him some mathematical, and other instruments, of new model, and will...
4266From Thomas Jefferson to Edgar Patterson, 1 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Patterson: he has two watches in the possession of mr Voigt of Philadelphia which have been long waiting for a conveyance. if mr Patterson could give to one or both of them a place in his waistcoat pocket he would much oblige Th:J. they cannot come packed away in baggage, because should a single pin or screw shake out, the whole rattles to pieces in...
4267To Thomas Jefferson from Cornelia Jefferson Randolph, 1 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not know how to write myself but as I am very anxious to write to you I must get Sister Ellen to do it for me I hope that I shall soon be able to do it myself and not to depend upon others I am reading Sandford and Merton every day I get a peice of poetry by heart and write a copy I have not begun arithmetic yet but I hope I soon shall. Virginia and Mary send their love to you adieu my...
4268To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Urquhart, 1 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor as Speaker of the House of Representatives for the Territory of Orleans to inclose two resolutions on subjects of serious moment to our interest and trust they will claim your early attention. I have the honor to be Sir With high consideration & Respect Your Most obedt. Servant DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
4269From Abigail Smith Adams to Sarah Smith Adams, January 1808 (Adams Papers)
I will not delay a single hour to replie to your Letter of Jan’ry 8th just recived, and to acknowledge the receipt of that of Novbr which ought not to have lain so long unanswerd; Since Mrs Smith has been with me I have not been in the habit of writing, and when once a reluctance to the pen commences, it increases by time with time untill it becomes urksome. I know I ought to have written to...
4270From Elizabeth Smith Shaw Peabody to Mary Smith Cranch, January 1808 (Adams Papers)
Abby was indeed very happy to receive a letter from so worthy, beloved, & good an Aunt—& it gives me sincere pleasure to find you were able to take your pen in hand, & convey Instruction & entertainment to your Friend—The long turn of cold weather has been very unfavourable for retiring into a chamber, for any literary pursuit, even at the other end of the room the Ink would freeze The only...
4271To James Madison from St. Mary’s Seminary, January 1808 (Madison Papers)
James Madisson reçu pour Cte de Todd 218 63 MdBS .
4272From Thomas Jefferson to Heads of Department, 31 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks the favor of a Consultation with the heads of Departments tomorrow, Monday, at 11. Oclock. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
4273From Thomas Jefferson to William Short, 31 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 27th. was recieved last night. those of Nov. 25. & Dec. 29. had been recieved in due time. the pressure of business had prevented my acknoleging them. I shall be happy to see you here, and repeat my hope of your taking your daily soup with us when not otherwise engaged. I have just recieved information that Russia has interdicted to her subjects all intercourse with England,...
4274To Thomas Jefferson from John Milledge, 31 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
As soon as you suppose the frost is over, put the benne seed in the ground, it will grow in almost any soil, and requires little cultivation a small furrow made with a plough or hoe at the distance of 3½ feet to 4—plant it as you would any small garden seed, and cover it about an inch deep, it has few side roots, and those short, and when the plant advances in growth the earth should be drawn...
4275To Thomas Jefferson from War Department, 31 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Estimate of the Number of Gun Boats For New Orleans 16 “ Georgia, South and North Carolina 31 “ Chesapeake and its waters 65 “ Delaware Bay and River } 71 New jersey and New york “ Connecticut and Rhode Island 25 “ Old Massachusetts, New Hampshire
4276To Thomas Jefferson from War Department, 31 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The following Statement exhibits First—A List of Ports and harbors, that, from their importance in a commercial view, and their exposed situation to the attacks of an Enemy require a primary attention, in the event of actual war, with a general description of the existing and contemplated works for the protection of each, together with such estimates of the necessary Expeditures for said...
4277To James Madison from Robert Taylor, 30 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 26th. inst: was yesterday received and this morning I made enquiry into the subject and find that the sum mentioned in the notice is due at all events -- in consequence therefore of your request have paid for you the sum of fifty one dollars sixty two cents being the principal with interest, and for the notice and now inclose you the proper certificate. I took the liberty of...
4278To James Madison from Joseph Stanton, 30 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
At this Important Crisis, When Our all is at Stake, It affords Consolation That we have (not to mention Talents) Characters at the Helmn In Whome we may place the Utmost Confidence, men of Tried Patriotism who possess Cool heads & Warm Hearts. The Tamany Society in their excellent Address to the President Spoke the Sentiments of my heart far Better than I Could have expressed them my Self; But...
4279To James Madison from Larkin Smith, 30 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
The Triumph a British ship of War left the waters of the Chesapeak yesterday. I have the honor to be Sir with great respect yr. Obt. Servant DNA : RG 59—ML—Miscellaneous Letters.
4280To Thomas Jefferson from James Dinsmore, 30 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I writ to you some time ago for a gallon of Copal varnish and two Doz of brass pulleys, which have not yet come to hand: if you have not forwarded them; Mr Barrey wishes you to add another Gallon of varnish & forward them by the next Stage as he is in great want of the varnish. we have finished the Shutters & Sashes of the Hall Parlour & Dineing room, and are now engaged at the venetion work...
4281From Thomas Jefferson to William Henry Harrison, 30 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly recieved your letter of Oct. 10. covering the resolutions of the French inhabitants of Vincennes, and had hoped that their uneasiness under your supposed want of confidence in them had subsided. but a letter lately recieved from their chairman, covering another copy of the same resolutions induces me to answer them, in order to quiet all further uneasiness. I inclose you my answer,...
4282From Thomas Jefferson to United States House of Representatives, 30 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Choctaws being indebted to their merchants beyond what could be discharged by the ordinary proceeds of their huntings, and pressed for paiment, proposed to the US. to cede lands to the amount of their debts, and designated them in two different portions of their country. these designations not at all suiting us were declined. still urged by their creditors, as well as by their own desire...
4283From Thomas Jefferson to United States House of Representatives, 30 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The posts of Detroit and Mackinac having been originally intended by the governments which established & held them, as mere Depots for commerce with the Indians, very small cessions of land around them were obtained or asked from the Native proprietors, and these posts depended for protection on the strength of their garrisons. the principles of our government leading us to the emploiment of...
4284From Thomas Jefferson to William McIntosh, 30 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved some days ago your letter of Dec. 15. covering a copy of the resolutions of the French inhabitants of Vincennes of Sep. 18. in answer to the Address of Govr. Harrison, who had, in the month of October forwarded me a copy of the same. in his letter inclosing it he assured me that his address to them on the subject of our differences with England was merely monetary, putting them on...
4285To Thomas Jefferson from Martha Jefferson Randolph, 30 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I must beg the favor of you My Dearest Father to forward the enclosed, it is from Jane to her Sister and there is no mode of comunication at present unless through you. I suppose you have heard of the loss of your dam. Mr Randolph begs particularly that you will transmit your orders about the repairs to him he has nothing to do having two overseers to overlook his business and will do the dam...
4286From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 30 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
A consultation is necessary to-day, and as notice could not be given last night, the hour must depend on mr Gallatin’s arrival at his office, he being generally the latest & most uncertain as to his hour. will you be so good as to be within reach at that time? Catalog--Gallery of History.
4287From Thomas Jefferson to United States Senate, 30 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Senate having advised and consented to the ratification of the treaty with the Ottoways, Chippeways, Wyandots and Pottewatamies concluded at Detroit on the 17th. day of November last: And also to the treaty concluded with the Choctaws at Pooshapukanuk on the 16th. of November 1805: I now lay them before both houses of Congress for the exercise of their constitutional powers as to the means...
4288From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Tiffin, 30 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns the inclosed to mr. Tiffin with his thanks for the communication. he cannot foresee what shape Burr’s machinations will take next. if we have war with Spain, he will become a Spanish General. if with England, he will go to Canada and be employed there. internal convulsion may be attempted if no game more hopeful offers, but it will be a difficult one, and the more so as...
4289To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Williams, 30 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I am informed by a friend whose moderation and discretion are such, as to induce Violent partizans and Credulous Zealots, to suppose he did not discountenance their measures, that letters have been written to Mr. Thomas M Randolph, and Mr. Epps by a Mr. Branham making the most false statements and representations respecting this Territory and its political Situation— All I know of this young...
4290To Thomas Jefferson from Peregrine Williamson, 30 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Sir I am very much gratifyed that the pen I had the pleasure of Sending you Suited and pleasd and that my feeble improvements had in any degree entitled me to the high Reward of your approbation—you have Sent an order for half a dozen of my pens which I have particularly Selected as you want to accommodate them to one of Peale’s polygraphs if those pens Should not be Sufficiently pliable a...
4291To James Madison from George Steptoe Washington, 29 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 11th. int. did not get here, in consequence of some interruption to the post, untill last wednesday. By it were recd. a check for $ 90, on the office of discount and deposit in full discharge of interest to this date, also papers, the Register & for all wh. accept my thanks. The check answers my purposes equally with the cash. I have been exceedingly sorry not to have been...
4292From James Madison to John George Jackson, 29 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
Your letters by the mail of last night, & the preceding week recd. at the same time, have relieved us in some degree from the distress produced by that of anterior date; but still leave us full of anxiety. We sympathize most truly with your griefs, and trust you will be able to do so with our hopes. Mrs. M. writes a few lines which I inclose. I have nothing to say as to news. Rose has been...
4293To James Madison from George William Erving, 29 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
My last unofficial letter was of the 6. Inst. I ha ve not any thing at present very particular to add to that, & what else I have lately written. Every mov ement of the french Emperor seems to add to the appr ehensions which prevail here; & every movement rende rs any plan which may have been heretofore conte mplated for counteracting his views, more & more despe rate. They are brought into...
4294To James Madison from John R. Smith, 29 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed pamphlet I met with in the hands of a gentleman who is in the habit of receiving the latest European publications & particularly those which have any relation to matters of political economy. This pamphlet being the work of Mr. Rose the father of the British envoy lately arrived, & it having for its subject the financial affairs of Britain during the administration of Mr. Pitt I...
4295To James Madison from James Abbott, 29 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have been informed, that a paper addressed to the President of the United States is privately circulating in this Territory for signatures, and as it is said to contain charges derogatory to my character, I respectfully request and should esteem it as a particular favor, to be furnished with a copy (as I cannot procure a sight of it here,) as soon after its arrival at Washington City as may...
4296To James Madison from Henry Lee, 29 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
I was as far as G town on my way to Alexa. this morning when I recd. several letters, all of which but one from Shirley, regarded only you & our country. One letr. treated cheifly of our differences with England, especially of the late decree, & contains in my judgement, some ideas worthy of consideration. This induces me to write to you, which I do with concern, as I well know the fullness of...
4297To James Madison from Joseph Warner Rose, 29 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
I had the pleasure of addressing you the 13th. Instant and I now beg leave to inform you that Sir Alexander Cochranes orders, to the different Ships of War are to order off all Americans from the Islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique, and two Vessels have Arrived here with their Registers Indorsed one bound to the former the other to the latter Port. For what purpose it is not yet ascertained...
4298To James Madison from William Jarvis, 29 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
The last letter I had the honor to address to you was dated a copy of which, with the duplicates of such letters as copies only were before sent on will accompany it. I was the other day told that the Prince Regent, although much alarmed at the advice of the entry of the French into Portugal, did not absolutely determine to leave the Kingdom, untill a Minoteur, I think of the 3rd. Novr. was...
4299To James Madison from Turell Tufts, 29 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
Last evening the Mail Boat arrived from Barbados bringing positive accounts of an Embargo in the UStates, and also of one on all Amer: Vessels at Bds. The paper which Contains it I herewith transmit. The Barque Pacific of Salem being ready for Sea, I went on board & urged her immediately departure in expectation that she might be detained: and in the utmost haste I wrote a few lines to You...
4300To Thomas Jefferson from Eliphalet Austin, 29 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
At this eventful Crisis, when War with England is loudly talked of Situated as I am with a Regemint lying seventy Miles on the bank of Lake Erie, and being the frontier (as it were) on the north and west and in the neighborhood of the British provence of Upper Canada. I think it my duty to point out to you in some measure our situation. I believe that no part of the United States would be more...