10551To James Madison from Augustus Woodward, 31 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor now to transmit to the Secretary of State the map which I promised to procure of, his Britannic Majesty’s province of Upper Canada, accompanied by a small pamphlet of statistical information. I made enquiries for it immediately on my return to this country, but having been confined to this side of the river by unceasing public business I did not succeed until yesterday in...
10552To James Madison from Thomas Newton, 31 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I received the inclosed last night. A Brittish line of battle ship Commanded by Sir Thomas Hardy & Frigate Mermaid have arived in Hampton road. I am respectfully Yr. Obt Servt. Triumph -- 74 -- Sir Thos. Hardy Mermaid frigate, Captn. Hollis DNA : RG 59—Correspondence with Collector of Customs Regarding Impressed Seamen.
10553From James Madison to Peter Muhlenberg, 31 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 29th., containing the terms on which Mr. Pearce will consent to go to England to attend the trial of Capt. Whitby, and suggesting that Elijah Hudson is a material and desirable witness. Mr. Pearce’s terms are considered very high, but as an inclination prevails to make every effort to send the evidence, which can be obtained, you may if you cannot induce him...
10554To James Madison from Tench Coxe, February 1807 (Madison Papers)
1) On the State of external affairs in February 1807. Every faithful and reflecting friend to the peace, liberty and prosperity of this country must consider the present time as uncommonly and extremely serious, in fact & in expectation. Specific suggestions of public conduct are uncommonly interesting in the present distracted, and infuriated state of the world. Our conduct should exhibit a...
10555From James Madison to Samuel Smith, February 1807 to March 1807 (Madison Papers)
...The Treaty lately concluded between the American and British Commissioners being in a situation to admit of deliberation on its several articles, it is thought highly advisable to avail the Executive of such observations on those relating to commerce and navigation as your intelligence and experience...will enable you to afford...particularly: 1st to the actual operation of the...
10556To James Madison from William Lee, 1 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to transmit you herewith a return of Vessels that have entered and cleared at this Consula te from the 1st. July to 31st. Decr 1806. With great respect I hav e the honor to remain your obdt. Servant DNA : RG 59—CD—Consular Despatches, Bordeaux.
10557To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 1 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
The more I consider the letter of our Ministers in London the more seriously it impresses me. I believe the sine qua non we made is that of the nation, and that they would rather go on without a treaty than with one which does not settle this article. Under this dilemma, and at this stage of the business, had we not better take the advice of the Senate? I ask a meeting at 11. oclock tomorrow...
10558From James Madison to Tench Coxe, 1 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
Your last favor recd. a few days ago was without date. I am glad to find that you do not ascribe to a wrong cause my availing myself of the indulgence you have been so good as to afford me with respect to answers. The communications such as you make, whether of facts or reflections will be always acceptable from a regard to the motive even when the matter may happen not to be new. Your...
10559From James Madison to Cowles Meade, 2 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have received your several letters of the 28th. October, 24th. Novr. & 4th. of December. Mr. Williams’ claim to Salary as Secretary of the Mississippi Territory being admitted to the 3d. of June last, excludes the admission of yours antecidently to that day, and this circumstance was no doubt the cause of your having drawn for more than can be legally allowed. At the time of the bill for a...
10560To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 3 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
The ship Brutus of New York, respecting which Genl. Turreau made a representation, has cleared out for Gonaive, an island in the vicinity of San Domingo, but not imbraced by the Act prohibiting the intercourse with certain ports therein. This being a case not foreseen by the law, I have written a letter to the Chairman of the Committee of Commerce and Manufactures, pointing out the several...