1521To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 7 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
Permit me Respectfully to make known to you, I had this honor on the 28th. November 1802 and the 4th. January Ultimo. Circumstances now urge me to acquaint you Sir, that pressed by my affairs, I have determined taking my passage for Gibraltar, on the Brig Alexander, to sail on the 24th. Instant, altho’ compelled to leave my family to follow me, owing to Mrs. Baker’s Situation, which will I...
1522To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 13 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 January 1804, Palma. Refers JM to his last letter of 9 Jan. “It is with great regret I have to communicate to you Sir, the disagreeable information of the loss of a Frigate, of the United States, off Tripoli; This account I received this day, by official from my Vice-Consul, at Port Mahon—Henry Pater, under date of the 6th. instant. Copy of which letter, I herewith annex, and sincerely hope...
1523To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 12 May 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Martin Baker. 12 May 1806, Palma. “I had this honor on the 8th: of January last, (per triplicate) enclosing my demi-annual Consular reports, closing on the thirty first day of December 1805—which beg leave to confirm. “I am honored with your Consular instructions, (per circular,) under date of the first, and Twelfth of July 1805—(come to hand on the 27th. March last) permit me Sir,...
1524To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 11 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 March 1803, New York. Wrote on 7 Mar. of his intention to sail for Gibraltar on 24 Mar. Acknowledges receipt of JM’s letter [not found] with his commission as U.S. consul at Majorca, Minorca, and Iviza, his instructions, and a blank bond, which has been filled out and is enclosed [not found]. Expresses thanks for JM’s friendship and protection. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Port Mahon, vol. 1). 1...
1525To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 16 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Martin Baker. 16 July 1806, Palma, Majorca. “I had this honor on the 12th: 18th: May and on the 27th: June, ultimo, (by triplicate, transmitted per different vias) contents of which letters, I beg leave to confirm. “I have now herewith the honor, to transmit enclosed my last Demi-annual Consular report, closing on the thirtieth day of June 1806 [not found].” Adds in a postscript:...
1526To Thomas Jefferson from John Martin Baker, 1 March 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Consequence of the present state of affairs in Spain, and the uncertainty of when tranquillity will again be permanent, and trade current, I take the liberty to solicit Sir, a letter of Credence to act as Consul on the Island of Sardinia.— I have the Honor to be with the highest Respect and Gratitude. Sir Your Most Obedient humble Servant DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation.
1527To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 9 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 January 1804, Palma. Refers JM to his last dispatch of 28 Nov. 1803. Has no return to make for the last six months, “only one American having appeared off the Islands Baleares, within that period, that, on the 18th of November, off Port Mahon, (a Ship from New York, out three months, laden with Flour.) which vessel was not admitted entrance, in consequence of a Royal Order of the 13th. of...
1528To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 31 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 March 1804, Palma. “I had this honor, on the 23d ultimo, to which I beg leave to refer you, and to Confirm.” Now communicates the news “by report this morning, from a respectable merchant, three days from Alicante,” that Montgomery had just received official notice of the capture off Tripoli of a Tripolitan cruiser, which was then taken to Syracuse, “manned with Americans,” and sent again...
1529To Thomas Jefferson from John Ellis, 1 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas the Honourable Peter B Bruin presiding Judge of this Territory has for a number of years past neglected to discharge the duties required by Law and the nature of his office in frequently failing to hold the Superior and Circuit Courts, of this Territory by reason whereof, Justice has been most shamefully delayed, and whereas, the said Peter B Brewin has of late years been much addicted...
1530To Thomas Jefferson from Joshua Baker, 19 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
On this day a number of the Citizens of said County convened at the house of Micajah Frazier Esqr. for the purpose of taking into consideration the late flagrant outrage commited on the United States Frigate Chesapeake commanded by Commode James Barron, by the British Ship, Leopard, a Vessel of superior force, whereby a number of our Citizens were kill’d and wounded, and four of our Sea-men...
1531From John Ellis to Thomas Jefferson, 21 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The Memorial of the Legislature of Mississippi Territory, to the President, the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled:— The Legislative Council and House of Represetatives of the Mississippi Territory in General Assembly convened, beg leave respectfully to state to your honorable body, that such has been the situation of our Country, previous...
1532To Thomas Jefferson from Joshua Baker, 13 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Presuming that there has been some representation made to you in order to injure my Character and standing with your Excellency, and judging that the cause of those representations being made was, a Letter wrote by me to a friend of mine in Kentucky, and—a statement made by me which has lately appeared in the Prints of our Territory; I therefore take the liberty of enclosing a copy of that...
1533To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel H. Baker, 1 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Having had it in contemplation to address your Excellency for some time past on the subject of the Agency of Indian affairs in this Quarter of America as fresh reports in this country say, that the office will be vacant if not already so I have taken the liberty of writing, and I flatter myself with the hope, that the subject may be taken into consideration in behalf of my solicitations for...
1534Contract for Purchase of John Freeman, 23 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
William Baker to Thomas Jefferson Recorded March 8th. 1809 at the request of Negro John In pursuance of the annexed power of attorney Know all men by these presents that I Philip Thomas Baker of the district of Columbia and County of Washington for and in consideration of the sum of four hundred dollars, money of the United States to me in hand paid by Thomas Jefferson at or before the sealing...
1535To Thomas Jefferson from William Baker, 22 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The repeal of the late Judiciary carrying with it the potomack district, leaves me no views of advantage from my Marshalsy! The changes which have been made, and are now making by Congress, will necessarily create new offices—I know you will excuse me when I inform you that the inducements which prompted me to solicit an appointment at the commencement of your Presidentcy are now greatly...
1536To James Madison from William Baker, 7 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
Being informed that sundry illegal Ship Papers have been transmitted to you that were issued from the United States Consulate of William Willis at Barcelona, I take the earliest opportunity of forwarding you my declaration relative to their existance: it will place this business in its proper light; in thus discharging my duty as a Citizen of the United States, I claim the protection of its...
1537To James Madison from William Baker, 16 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 July 1802, Washington. “I am apprized that you have received already, through several channels, Colo. Hanson’s application for the chief clerkship in the department of State; & I know too, that your answer has been unfavorable.… If it were believed, that you are in possession of all the circumstances which induce this application … you would not again have been importuned upon this...
1538To Thomas Jefferson from William, Benjamin, and W. L. Bakewell, 8 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Although we are unknown to you, permit us to express our sense of the benefits resulting from your administration of the affairs of this Country; benefits the more valued, when contrasted with the state of other nations, which but for the happy example that America affords, might induce the friends of liberty, to despair of any amelioration of the political condition of mankind. To you, Sir,...
1539To Thomas Jefferson from William Bakewell, 9 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your esteemed favor would have been answered immediately, but for the absence of two of our firm. It was not with any pecuniary view that we sent the Malt liquor, perhaps a little vanity might combine with our principal motive, which was to shew that we who have lived under the English Government, (during that Parliament, which in the words of Mr. Fox , “added more to the burthens, & took more...
1540To James Madison from Alfred Balch, 9 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
I yesterday requested Doctor Thornton to inform you that I am anxious to become the bearer of dispatches to our Ministers at the Courts of London and Paris. With submission I would consume a few moments of your time in Communicating some of the motives which impelled me to make the application. And this I do, with the more confidence, because I have long cultivated an intimate acquaintance...
1541To James Madison from Alfred Balch, January 1809 (Madison Papers)
At this awful crisis, the minor conflicts of our courts of Justice seem to be sunk in an anxious Solicitude about the public welfare. Indeed, general expectation seems to point to an appeal to the Sword for redress for those injuries by which we have suffered from the two great belligerents and which are prolonged by the punctilious pride and overweening arrogance of the one, and the...
1542To Thomas Jefferson from T. S. Kry, 19 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The petition of Nicholas Kosiey, humbly states, That your petitioner is a spanish subject, about sixteen years of Age—that by the recommendation of the spanish consul at Boston your petitioner was put under the charge of Mr. Charles Joseph Nourse of this City, as a servant; that at the request of your petitioner Mr. Nourse placed him under the charge of Mr. William Knowles of this city to...
1543To Thomas Jefferson from Alfred Balch, 21 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
While it is my highest ambition to extend the sphere of my usefulness & in some measure to imitate the illustrious characters of my own country I feel that this praise-worthy desire can be more speedily gratified by means of their recommendations; & that in the exertion it is well to be invigorated by the Smiles of Presidential favor. To encourage the young & inexperienced while they are...
1544To James Madison from Alfred Balch, 11 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
I observe by a notification issued from the department of state, that a vessel will sail from Washington for Europe on or about the 16th: Instant. I hope it will not be deemed presumptuous in me again to urge my desire to become the bearer of the governmental dispatches, provided it is deemed necessary to select a young gentleman for this purpose, who is not called to either France or England...
1545To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Baldwin, 29 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Mansfield informed me several weeks ago that he should avail himself of your obliging offer by forwarding to your address a box containing fifteen copies of his Mathematical work. The delay is so much longer than I expected, that there is reason to apprehend they will not reach us. I shall write him on the subject tomorrow RC ( MHi ); addressed: “The President of the United States”;...
1546To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Baldwin, 10 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Abr Baldwin presents his respects to the President of the United States. I have consulted Genl. Merriwether on the subject of your note of yesterday : the persons recommended by Genl Jackson to be commissioners of Bankruptcy for Savannah are not particularly known to us: Mr Bullock has been Attorney General of the State, and Mr Williamson has been member of the General Assembly, we know of no...
1547To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Baldwin, 1 March 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to your request I have consulted my colleague and the Representatives respecting recommending two persons to be Commissioners of Bankruptcy we have concluded to recommend Robert Walker and George Watkins of Augusta RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR ); addressed: “Thomas Jefferson President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as a letter of 1 Mch. received 28 Feb. and recorded in SJL as a...
1548To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Baldwin, 12 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been, for several weeks, in one of the western counties of this state near the mountains, where we are building a college . It is so seldom I have had opportunities to send to Augusta for my letters, that yours of the 13th ult has not reached me till this morning. My colleagues Jackson and Taliaferro are almost on the other opposite extremes of the state, it is now so late that I cannot...
1549To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Baldwin, 1 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
For these ten days I have been on a journey on our frontier, and am just informed that Mr Clay refuses to accept the appointment of Circuit Judge. I avail myself of a transient opportunity and a coarse piece of paper to execute my promise of giving you all the information in my power in such contingences. I know you are fully [under] the impression of the ill consequences of multiplying the...
1550To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Baldwin, 6 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The office of one of the Judges of the Mississippi Territory being still vacant by the refusal of Mr Obadiah Jones to accept an appointment thereto, We take the liberty to recommend Mr. George Mathews junior of our state as a gentleman qualified in our opinions to fill the same— DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation.
1551To James Madison from Abraham Baldwin, 5 January 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 January 1805, Washington. “Mr Henry Hill informs me he has made application for the appointment of Consul at Havannah and wishes to obtain such testimonials as are within his power to accompany his application. He is introduced to me by Mr Dennis a respectable merchant of Savannah now in Philadelphia in whom I have great confidence. I take the liberty to inclose his letter. Mr Hill and...
1552To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Baldwin, 6 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Since our conversation on the administration of the department of the Postmaster General, I have made it my business to trace to their causes, as far as was in my power, the complaints which, I find, are so industriously circulated against that officer. 1. I have no doubt there is an intrinsic difficulty in the discharge of the duties of that department, so as to give any good degree of...
1553To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Baldwin, 7 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
It is most probable W Hobby is the author of the piece , he lives at that place and is supposed to write much for the Herald. In my former letter on that subject , I suggested there might be some foundation for such remarks, that I considered the question clearly confined to the three, of these, two had been reputed ancient whigs but modern tories, the other a uniform modern whig but not...
1554To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Baldwin, 14 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
We herewith transmit a copy of a concurred resolution, which on the sixth of last month unanimously passed both branches of the Legislature of the State, we have the honor to represent. We are respectfully. Your Obt. Svts. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1555To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Baldwin, Peter Early, and Joseph Bryan, 1 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Understanding that the office of a Judge for the Mississippi Territory is vacant & will probably be filled during the present session of Congress—We take the liberty to recommend Mr. Obadiah Jones of Georgia as a gentleman whom we consider well qualified for that station— We have the honor to be Your Obt. Servts— RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR ); in Baldwin’s hand, signed by all; endorsed by TJ as...
1556Commissioners of the Sinking Fund to Congress, 16 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 December 1801, Washington. Transmits the secretary of the treasury’s 14 Dec. report and the proceedings of the treasury officers, in which are described the measures authorized by the board and completed since the commissioners’ report of 28 Nov. 1800. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 46, Reports from the Commissioners of the Sinking Fund, 7A-F7). RC 1 p.; signed by JM and the other...
1557To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Baldwin, 20 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Abr Baldwin presents his Respects to the President of the United States He incloses the essays signed Regulus by Judge Nimmo alluded to in the letter of his friend J. Mansfield Jany. 20th 1807 [ Note in an unidentified hand on a separate piece of paper ]: Mr Matthew Nimmo, implecated in the enclosed papers is the author of much Calumny about Mr Smith, & is an applicant for an Office under the...
1558To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Baldwin and Benjamin Taliaferro, 5 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
By the treaty between the United States and the Creek Indians at New York in the year 1790 the County of Tallisee, on the frontier of the State of Georgia, was ceded to the Creek Indians, as the only condition on which a treaty could be effected; this measure occasioned great uneasiness and alarm to the citizens of that State, both on account of the principle on which it was founded, and the...
1559To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Baldwin, 11 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
It has a long time since, in an early period of time become my duty to inform you, as the first Majistrate of America of them doubts which arose in my mind which Col. Burr promised me he would cheerfully mention to you. unknown to me of any controversy between Col. Burr and yourself at that time, my letter of September 7th. 1802 wherein I mentioned particular circumstances which if Col. Burr...
1560To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Baldwin, 8 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
It is not for me as an individual to point out to your duty, or to direct you in any part of it. But from the probable events that I think is likely to take place Europe, and the connection of this country with certain powers in it I am induced to beleive that this country will sooner or later find the propriety of establishing a navy yard at Some place in the middle States for its defence...
1561From Henry Baldwin to Anonymous, 18 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
A Certain Mr. John B Arnaut, or (Ernett) who lately resided near Amboy in N. Jersey, has made very flattering offers to Mr. A.B. to accompany him down the Mississippi to Join Col Burr, who is now in the Orleans Territory, engaged in endeavours to carry on his expeditions and plans, which are now the same as heretofore. No immediate attempt will be made. It is now wished as heretofore to engage...
1562To James Madison from Michael Baldwin, 9 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 October 1804, Chillicothe. “In consequence of my being a Candidate for the assembly of this State for the county of Ross, the constitution of the state of Ohio compels me to resign the Office of Attorney for the District of Ohio. “Be pleased Sir to return my sincere thanks to the President of the United States, for the honor conferred upon me by bestowing me the appointment without any...
1563To Thomas Jefferson from Michael Baldwin, 18 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just understood that complaints have been made to you respecting my conduct as Marshall for the District of Ohio. What the charges are, or by whom made, I am not apprised. But, Sir, I have no hesitation in declaring, that I can make it appear, that I have in every respect, conducted myself, as Marshall, consistent with my duty. I must beg the favour of you, to suspend your opinion upon...
1564To James Madison from Michael Baldwin (Abstract), 29 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
29 May 1805, Chillicothe . “By the last mail I recieved Commission as Marshall of the State of Ohio. I must request you to return my sincer<e> acknowledgements to the President of the United States for the honor conferred upon me. “The court commences on the thir<d> of June when I shall qualify myself agreeably to law, & shall endeavour to discharge the duties of the Office, to the best of my...
1565To James Madison from Michael Baldwin (Abstract), 8 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
8 March 1805, Chillicothe . “The Marshall for the District of Ohio, informed me that he should shortly resign his Commission, Should that event take place, you would confer an obligation upon me, by informing the President of the United States, that I would accept the commission, should it be conferred upon me. I have resided nearly seven years in this country as a practising Attorney, but am...
1566To Thomas Jefferson from Phebe Baldwin, 21 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
My Letters to you have been written in the Language of truth—the inconveniens of Capt. Baldwins Situation, has been often repeated to you, by me, who feels tenderly affected for his Sufferings— There are Several gentlemen in Congress, who Sincerely wish him to have an employment in his Countries Servise—it would be needless to trouble you with his different Marches from the walls of Quebec, to...
1567To Thomas Jefferson from Phebe Baldwin, 31 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I am now addressing you from a Sick room; and were it Possible for You to See the Anguish of myself & Children, you Certainly Could not remain Unmoved—to veiw the Father of those Children Confined to his room, rob’d of a Limb to Support his feeble body, his Souls best feeling Struggling within him—I Say no Man endued with Common humanity, but would best be moved with weeping Sympathy— As his...
1568To Thomas Jefferson from Phebe Baldwin, 21 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I will Speak to you as the Father of this Country—and the Man of feeling—being oppressd with many distresses, I am totally Ignorant of the Pleasing dignified Method of address— I cannot think it improper for me, as the Wife of Capt. Baldwin—to plead with you in his behalf—Surely his Sufferings are many, too many not to be rememberd—his being war-worn is no honourable distinction Now—but as...
1569To Alexander Hamilton from Simeon Baldwin, 8 May 1802 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New Haven, Connecticut, May 8, 1802. The dealer’s description of this letter reads: “Legal.” Letter not found. ] The Collector: A Magazine for Autograph and Historical Collectors , LIX, No. 1 (January, 1946), 20. Baldwin wrote this letter in reply to H to Baldwin, May 1, 1802 .
1570To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Ballendine, 28 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Pity the sorrows of a poor—of a distressed—of an afflicted youth, whose dire Circumstances compel him to intrude upon you, the chief magistrate of this free and indepent Nation, for the purpose of imploring a melioration of my distresses, which unfortunately, have been occasioned by the too early gratification of my nefarious propensities; at this Confession Sir, let not your fire increase, as...