20981From James Madison to Thomas Newton, 7 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed letter from the Collector of Chester, respecting Edward Herren, containing the most satisfactory proof of his being a Citizen, as well as ample means of confirming it further, if necessary to remove the scruples of Capt. Douglass; it is scarcely possible that he should not be discharged. You will therefore be pleased to apply for him through the British Consul at Norfolk. I am &c....
20982From James Madison to John Quincy Adams, 16 December 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 December 1803. “Having transmitted to Mr. King, the inquiry contained in your letter of , I have received the answer of which a copy is inclosed. The office of State possesses no further information on the particular point in question with the Committee.” RC ( DNA : RG 46, Foreign Relations, 8B-B2). 1 p.; printed in ASP American State Papers: Documents, Legislative and Executive, of the...
20983From 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...
20984To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 12 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed herewith are the letters last recd from Mr. Pinkney, with some communications from the Mediterranean, and from the Comissrs under the 7th. art: of the British Treaty. The capture by Capt: Preble was in some respects very apropos; but is there not danger that it may give umbrage to the Grand Seignor? I have nothing to add but assurances of my respectful attachment. Not knowing the...
20985From James Madison to Rufus King, 21 October 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 October 1801, Department of State. Directs King’s attention to complaint of Kimball and Lord, Ipswich, Massachusetts, merchants, against British seizure of brigantine Atlas off Portugal and condemnation of its cargo, which was to be delivered to Royal Manufactory of Tobacco at Seville. Requests King to assist them in their pursuit of justice in British courts; refers him to Williams or...
20986From James Madison to Richard O’Brien, 28 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Lear your successor being on the point of departure, I take the occasion to enclose copies of my two last letters, and to notice some personal subjects contained in yours, respecting which you seem desirous of having answers. A small sum only appears to have been paid out of your salary at the Office, but as on your return you will of course settle all your public accounts, the balance to...
20987To James Madison from James Madison, 15 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
The case of Captain Breck has been heretofore examined at this office, but as no appropriation is supposed to be applicable to it, no relief could be afforded. Several others of the mutineers on board the Ulysses are received on board American vessels and brought to the United States. Some of them were tried and convicted at Boston. Should the Legislature grant compensation in the present...
20988From James Madison to John Henry Purviance, 24 December 1804 (Madison Papers)
I request the favor of you to purchase, for the use of this Department, the following books and to transmit them hither, viz Sir Leoline Jenkins’ works, Lee on captures and Wickeforts’ Ambassador; and, if they can be obtained in England, Azuni, Galliani, Lampredi, and Hubner’s treatises on public law. Copies in the Italian or German languages are not wished. Should you not be able to procure...
20989From 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...
20990From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 11 June 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Albert Gallatin. 11 June 1806, Department of State. “I request you to be pleased to cause a warrant for four hundred dollars to be issued on the appropriations for Barbary Intercourse, in favor of Thomas Triplitt; who is to be charged with the same on the books of the Treasury.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 15). 1 p.