20951To James Madison from Thomas FitzSimons, 18 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 18 September 1802. Acknowledged in JM to FitzSimons, 9 Oct. 1802 (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14). Requests that JM instruct Charles Pinckney to intervene with the Spanish government on behalf of the agent to be sent to Madrid to prosecute American claims in Spanish America.
20952To James Madison from John Thomson Mason, 25 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
I hold it a duty to communicate to you a circumstance which has taken place in this County. Some time about the 20th. of last Month an Officer of one of the British Ships now laying at our Capes came up to the mouth of the Pattuxent river, where a young man of this County resided. The Officer there threw off his Uniform put on plain cloaths and with the aid of this young man thus disguised was...
20953To James Madison from John Teasdale, 24 September 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Teasdale. 24 September 1805, Charleston . “Being persuaded the following statement of facts may come under your attention that in September 1803 I loaded my Schooner the Hiram John Fiott master with Provissions to the Bay of Hondoras that on her passage the Capt⟨n.⟩; touched at Cape Mole St Nicholas & was boarded by the Port officer who told him that the government must have his...
20954To James Madison from William Buchanan, 31 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
Agreeably to your instructions I have the pleasure of transmiting you a return of the American Vessels, which have arrived at this port up to the 30 June, as pointed out in your orders. It has not been in my power to render it so compleat as you wish, as the laws of the united states do not make it the duty of the American Masters of ships to report their vessels to the consul or Agent, where...
20955To James Madison from Elias Vanderhorst, 19 March 1808 (Madison Papers)
The preceding is a Copy of my last of th e 14th. Instt. P the Ship Laura, Capt. Rossiter, Via New-Yor k. The Weather still continues dry and very cold for the Season, insomuch that I think every Kind of vegetation (a nd the young Wheat) must now be suffering considerably. Enclosed I hand you a few of our New s Papers to which I beg leave to refer you for what is passi ng here, of a Public...
20956To James Madison from St. Mary’s Seminary, 7 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
.96 à James Madison $198.13 7 reçu pour le compte de Todd ......... 198.13 MdBS .
20957To James Madison from Charles Collins Jr., 23 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Charles Collins Jr. 23 September 1806, Bristol, Rhode Island. “Herewith are the proofs of the nativity and citizenship of William Cole a Seaman belonging to this District [not found], produced to me by his Father, with a request that I would transmit them to the Office of the Secretary of State. Said Cole sailed from New York for Europe about two years since, left his protection behind...
20958To James Madison from Bartholomew Dandridge, 15 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 December 1801, Aux Cayes. Reports that southern part of the island has remained calm. Minor disturbances in Jacmel have ceased with the presence of General Dessalines. Acknowledges October receipt of JM’s 1 Aug. circular letter . Recent U.S. imports have been sold at great loss. Has just received news of Anglo-French peace. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cap Haitien, vol. 3). 2 pp. A full...
20959To James Madison from Daniel Brent, 21 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
You will receive herewith, under another cover, such letters belonging to the Office as may be interesting to you, and that I have opened since Tuesday last. And you will also receive, in the same package, several unopened ones, that have likewise reached the office since that day. I retain one of the papers referred to in Mr Skipwith’s letter that I may send extracts of it to the persons...
20960To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 16 November 1805 (Madison Papers)
Mr ⟨F⟩; Skipwith may probably have brought letters for me. If so I shall deem it a favor to have them sent to me at Philadelphia where I shall remain till the 23d. of this month. I saw here the new order of council relative to colonial commerce. It led me to reflect upon what you observed with respect to Russia but not only Russia but Sweden Austria & Germany are deeply interested in a change...
20961To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 24 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting to you a statement of all the American vessels, that have been condemned, by the Council of Prizes, at Paris, since the renewal of the present war. I also inclose, by General Armstrong’s advice, a paper containing information concerning the Documents which belong to this Consulate. I had the honor of communicating to you, by Capt Serigée, a passenger in the...
20962To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 18 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
A Vessel being about to get under way for New Port Rhode Island, I embrace the opertunity to enclose you a copy of the order of the Governor an d Captain General of this Island respecting Strangers. Altho’ the order appears to be a severe one, a nd I believe will be carried into execution with more r igor than usual, yet I have experienced more po inted attentions from the Government lately,...
20963To James Madison from James Monroe, 18 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed is an extract of a private letter of great length, which I have committed to Mr. Law, who sails in the monticello to morrow. Not having time to write a publick one, & wishing the information it contains to reach you, I have had that much copied to be forwarded by Mr. Merry, who sails also to morrow. A few weeks since Mr. Erving stated to me the conduct of the press gangs towards...
20964To James Madison from Pedro Cevallos Guerra, 2 April 1807 (Madison Papers)
Habiendose servido el Rey mi Amo conceder al Marques de Casa-Yrujo licencia pa. ;ausentarse de ese dominio y pasar a Europa, quando lo juzgue oportuno, ha tenido a bien S. M. autorizar desde luego a Dn. Valentin de Foronda Caballero de la Orden de Carlos 3o. y Consul General de Espana en los Estados Unidos pa. que en calidad de Encargado de Negocios pueda entrar con V. S. en las comunicaciones...
20965To James Madison from George W. Erving, 5 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
Your sources of intelligence are now so numerous that I hardly Expect an opportunity of making the first communication of important Events; my reflections upon the passing scene, or the political suggestions which it may give rise to, I fear at the best can be of little consideration; & according to the Eccentric course of political Events for these last few years, may more than probably be...
20966To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 9 July 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of addressing the department of state on the 18th Ultimo: and now i nclose you some dispatches from Mr. Cathcart Consul for Tripoli, also the Copy of a Circular from him under date of the 11th. of May. I am sensible sir, that it may be ur g’d by some individuals, that the Consuls in laying an embargo on all american ships in the ports of the Me diteranean, have Consulted rather...
20967To James Madison from Thomas Bolling Robertson, 17 January 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to transmit to you a correct statement of the Executive acts of the Governor of the Territory of Orleans from the 1st. of July to the 31st. December 1808 I am Sir very respectfully your obt. St. DNA : RG 59-TP-Territorial Papers, Orleans.
20968To James Madison from William G. Latimer, 8 August 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have a Brother who was impressed on board one of his Britannic Majestys Ship calld. the Muros Archibald Duff Commander, and since that has been taken by the Ship getting ashore where she was taken by the Spaniards and people carried into the Havanna and put in the Moroe Castle. I have this information from a Gentleman who saw the American Consul, and tells him there is no other way to get...
20969To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 20 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
I would hereby beg leave to call your attention to a subject materially interesting to the Commerce of the United States with this country by representing to you that our Citizens are obliged to pay aditional duties on their importations from & exportations to this Country over & a bove, what is paid by any of the European Nations which have intercourse herewith—making according to the best...
20970To James Madison from the Right Reverend James Madison, 17 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 December 1801, Williamsburg. “Permit me to introduce to you my Friend Dr. Barraud, whom I have so often mentioned to you; & to request the Favour of your Assistance in securing to him the Post, which he holds under the Government. This Request would never have been made, were I not assured, that no one will discharge the Duties attached to the Place with more Integrity, or more Ability.” RC...
20971To James Madison from Joseph Pulis, 8 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 June 1803, Malta . Reports that on 18 Jan. the schooner Enterprize captured the imperial polacre Pauline [ Paolina ], loaded with goods for Tripoli, and brought it into this port, where it awaits orders for its disposition. Since the beginning of May several ships have arrived in quarantine carrying British troops from Alexandria and one of the four principal pashas of Cairo. The frigate...
20972To James Madison from George Henry Rose, 5 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Rose begs leave to assure Mr. Madison, that it will be perfectly convenient to him to do himself the honor of waiting upon him at one o’Clock this afternoon at the Office of State. DNA : RG 59-NFL-Notes from Foreign Legations, Great Britain.
20973To James Madison from Rufus King, 23 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 October 1801, London. No. 41. Conveys copies of his letter to the judge of the High Court of Admiralty and the reply relating to the conduct of the collector at the port of Plymouth. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, DD , Great Britain, vol. 9); letterbook copy and copies of enclosures ( NHi : Rufus King Papers, vol. 54). RC 1 p.; marked duplicate; in a clerk’s hand, signed by King; docketed...
20974To James Madison from Savage Smith, 20 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
Enclosed I have the honor to Send You a memorial of the Citizens of this place agreed to at a meeting held on the 18th. Instant, which I have been directed to forward you with a request that you will lay the Same before the President. I am with Sentiments of Respect Sir Your Most Obedt St. DNA : RG 107—LRRS—Letters Received by the Secretary of War, Registered Series.
20975To James Madison from William Charles Coles Claiborne, 22 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
Inclosed is an a/ c for 200 dollars expended for extra services on a visit to the County Attackapas which I beg may be admitted and passed to my credit. My journey to Attackapas, was with a view to check a spirit of opposition to the Laws which had manifested itself, to the Civil authority, & I had thought it just, that my personal expenditures, should be remunerated me. The account was...
20976To James Madison from Jacob Wagner, 26 September 1805 (Madison Papers)
I have examined the point you refer to relative to the British order of 8 Jany. 1794, in the appendix to the 4th. vol. of Robinson. This government was very far from recognising the right of a belligerent to confine neutrals within the limits of their commerce in time of peace. The order of Novr. 1793 was known at the Admiralty only a few days before the 26th. Decr. It was superseded therefore...
20977To James Madison from John Shee, 21 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 September 1804, Philadelphia. “The proceedings of Congress respecting the claims of the Ilinois and Ouabache united land Companies , leave them no other alternative than that proposed in the enclosed advertisement; which previous to its publication they wish to lay respectfully, before the President.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). RC 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as received 25 Sept....
20978To James Madison from John Gavino, 29 September 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have not been honourd with any of your Commands since my last No: 60 under date 13: Ultimo with the Chronicles publish here for your information of the Spanish affairs which still continues favourable to the Patriots. Finding a Vessel is going from Cadiz to New York, I inclose you several Dispatches, likewise annex you several extracts of our Consul W. Riggin Esqr: of Triests letters, sent...
20979To James Madison from John Dawson, 29 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
I arriv’d here about an hour ago—soon after I saw Commodore Barney, who presented to me Mr. Dalbart, on the latter’s withdrawing, the commodore informd me that he was Jerome Bounaparte, who was here with his Secretary, and a son of General Reubell on their return to France—they stay at Barney’s, whose character you know. He has purchas’d a carriage and horses for them, and Reubell has already...
20980To James Madison from Samuel Brown, 20 March 1808 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed address to the Secretary of State I received from the Writer Mr John Hoskins under his Letter to me dated at Paris in October last. In complyance with Whose request I now use the freedom to transmit the address and to observe that Mr Hoskins is a Native of this Town but at present and for Several Years immediatly past has resided in France and I beg leave to add Sir for Your...
20981To James Madison from Vincent Gray, 28 November 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 November 1803, Havana. Encloses a duplicate of his last letter of 19 Nov. A Spanish government schooner arrived from Cap Français but brought no news except what was already known, “to wit: that they were there in great distress for every thing.” “Mr Longchamp, the New French Commissary took charge of his Department this day, and Mr Vermanet will depart in a few days with his family for the...
20982To James Madison from William D. S. Taylor, 24 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William D. S. Taylor. 24 September 1806. “Disagreeable as the business of soliciting is to me, I am compelled in conformity to the wishes of my friends and Justice to myself to be again troublesome to your Honor. You no doubt recollect Sir that application was made some time since by my father through you to the executive in order to procure an appointment for me in the Navy of the...
20983To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 15 October 1807 (Madison Papers)
Altho’ nothing new has occured since the date of my last 29 August, whereof Copy goes inclosed, I profit of the Hornet Sloop of War, on the departure for the United States, to inform you, the best good Health prevails not only in this City, but throughout all Spain. We have not been incomoded with a return of the Yellow Fever, or any other Contagious disorder. I have seen Letters from Madrid...
20984To James Madison from Unite Dodge, 23 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have had this honour under dates of april 20, 30th. & May 6 which being by Duplicates are doubtless at hand. In obedience to the Consular Instructions, I must now acquaint you Sir, that the Yellow Fever or what is here termed La Fievre Putride et Maligne has lately made great ravages in the Town & harbour of the cape particularly amongst the Troops. It is remarkable, however, that there has...
20985Memorandum to James Madison, [on or before 18 October 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
Commissioners of bankruptcy Vermont . ✓ Saml. Prentiss ✓ Darius Chipman ✓ Richard Skinner. ✓ Mark Richards ✓ Reuben Atwater ✓ James Elliot ✓ Oliver Gallop Commissions to be made out Also a Commission for Robert [Elliott Coc]ockran to be Marshal of S. Carolina vice Charles B. Cockran resigned
20986To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 19 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
In compliance with your letter of the 9th instt., I have taken measures to remit Drs. 13,616 to Amsterdam for the service of the six ensuing months. But as it is expected that a considerable sum has been repaid in July last by the parties concerned on account of the advances heretofore made by the United States for the prosecution of claims, it is presumed that it will not be necessary to make...
20987To James Madison from George Joy, 31 May 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have just dispatched for you by this Conveyance duplicate of my Letters of the 24th. Inst: and now while perusing the Newspapers rec’d from America P. Packet a Captn: Hopkins of Boston, just arrived from Cadiz, has ed into the Box with me at the New England. I have met this Bon-homme once before in my Life, and believe he is esteemed a Man of truth. He informs me that he saw at Cadiz a...
20988To James Madison from William Willis, 9 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
I arrived at this place last Evening from Spain, France, England and Martinique Having left Spain about the Middle of Decr., Paris the latter End of Decr., London the begining of Jan’y. and Martinique the 18th. of Last Month. And altho I presume I have but little information that will be any ways interesting or that will be later than the information you must have had from the different places...
20989To James Madison from Rufus King, 5 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 February 1802, London. No. 51. Reports receipt of JM’s 10 Dec. instructions and the resulting conversations with Lord Hawkesbury on the state of American trade with British dominions in peacetime. Encloses copy of a paper he sent to Hawkesbury on the subject. Acknowledges receipt on 4 Feb. of duplicate of JM’s 22 Dec. letter , “which has enabled me to be more explicit than I otherwise should...
20990To James Madison from William Jarvis, 12 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Jams. 12 June 1806, Lisbon. “The foregoing is a Copy of my last respects by the Schooner Saturn, Captn Turner. A day or two after I spoke to the Deputy Consul General relative to the boarding our Vessels. He assured me he would use his utmost endeavours to prevent similar aggressions & would write to Mr Gambier on the subject. “Five or six days since arrived here the British...
20991To James Madison from Richard Söderström, 10 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have received the Letter you have honored me with, dated the 23rd Ulto. I was well aware that the Executive of the United States could not pay the indemnities claimed by the Danish Subjects, untill appropriations were made by the Legislature for that purpose. I thought however that in the mean time the principles applying to each particular Case might have been agreed upon & the damages...
20992To James Madison from William Walton Jr., 18 August 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 August 1804, Baltimore. “The motives that now urge me to address you will I hope render me excusable for the trouble I may occasion; as being founded on a wish to be useful to the commerce of the U S. & many of my wretched countrymen shall therefore without further preface lay before you my meaning. I left this port in April last in a vessel of my own with a cargo very valuable I must...
20993To James Madison from John Mitchell, 21 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
Perceiving by the public prints that the Embargo is likely to be raised on the 4th. March; I have thought it likely that the interest of the U States might require Agents to be appointed & particularly in the Portuguese & Spanish posessions. Should this be the case, permitt me to solicit the favor of your granting Me an Appointment in that quarter. If no Appointments should be thought...
20994To James Madison from James Maury, 17 January 1809 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you on the 13h. ulto. pr Jamaica for Norfolk, sailed the 27th., a copy of which is inclosed. On the 10th. Instant I received your letters of the 25h. & 26th. Nov:; with the Documents you have been so good as to send me, for which I am much obliged to you. I also received the Packets for Mr. Pinkney, which were forwarded to him & of which he acknowledges the...
20995To James Madison from William Montgomery, 20 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
On the 15th ulto I took the liberty of inclosing you two letters from my Son, informing me he had failed in obtaining passports to the United States; and requested your interference in the business or instructions how I should proceed. This is of importance to me. I expect he has again gone to Antwerp to place himself under the care of Jacob Ridgway Esqr. Agent there. I wrote my Son the Steps...
20996To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 20 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
The Subject of this letter is too important to admit of delay in case the Treaties Should have been any time in your hands, but as it has not yet been fully considered by Mr Monroe he thinks he cannot make it that of a joint letter till we have more fully discussed it which we propose to do to morrow or the next day. But as that will be too late for this conveyance I throw out these hasty...
20997To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 24 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Josef Yznardy. 24 July 1806, Cádiz. “I have the honor of enclosing you two Packets and a letter received this Post from our Chargé d’affaires Mr. G. W. Erving at Madrid, and from our Consul Mr. Montgomery at Alicante; and to advise you that orders have been received in the Department of the Navy, to put in readiness with Six months Provisions three Ships of the Line to start the moment...
20998To James Madison from William Savage, 1 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 October 1801, Kingston, Jamaica. Encloses his quarterly accounts up to 30 Sept. Has drawn on JM in the amount of $294.12. Is preparing list of impressed seamen, “which will shortly be transmitted.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Kingston, Jamaica, vol. 1). 1 p.; marked duplicate. Enclosure not found. A full transcription of this document has been added to the digital edition.
20999To James Madison from Benjamin Russell, 11 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 January 1802, Boston. “Mr. Edward Tuckerman, who honors this letter, is authorized to receive in my behalf, the Monies due to me, from the Department of State, for publishing in the Columbian Centinel, the Laws of the United States, passed during the last Session of the Sixth Congress. He will sign the usual receipts.” RC ( DNA : RG 217, First Auditor’s Accounts, no. 13,074). 1 p. Written...
21000To James Madison from Valentin de Foronda, 22 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
VS estará ya informado por la carta que le habrá comunicado el General Wilkinson, de Dn. Nemesio de Salcedo, Comandante Genl. de las Provincias internas con fha. del 25 de Febo. ultimo que detuvo en su Jurisdiccíon al Teniente de Infanteria perteneciente à estos Estados, Montgomery Pike con una partida de soldados. Este Govierno no habrá podido menos de admirar, y reconocer la generosidad, la...