2471To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 23 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 September 1801, Lisbon. Has just received the enclosed letter from Portuguese minister of foreign affairs relating to the departure of Smith. Reports sharp increase in military impressment and meetings on 21 and 23 Sept. of a council of war. The French army at Zamora [Spain] may be preparing to move on Portugal. Its destination is unknown, but it is believed that France insists on gaining...
2472To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 23 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 September 1801, Treasury Department. Encloses copy of letter from collector at Boston and copy of statement from a Mr. Doane. RC and enclosures ( DLC : Gallatin Papers). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Gallatin. Docketed by Wagner as received the same day, with his notation: “British Snow Windsor / See Circular to the Governors of 16 April 1795.” Enclosures (4 pp.) are copies of...
2473To James Madison from Turell Tufts, 23 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 September 1801, Paramaribo. Reports arrival of sloop Sally of Wilmington from Norfolk with only registry certificate and clearance. Captain said that sea letter, shipping papers, and crew listing were lacking because collector Davies at Norfolk told him they were unnecessary. Points out that sea letter is the document which all naval commanders who do not speak English ask to see. Urges...
2474To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 23 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had yesterday the honor to address you via Baltimore since which have recd the inclosed to my care. In the letter just referred to I sent you a Gazette giving some detail acct. of a Revolution or change in the Govt. of this Country then operating at the Hague. Many defects were found to belong to the last constitution which called for a remedy, & three of the Existing Directory, formed a new...
2475To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 23 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
The foregoing is copy of what I had the honor to write you the 15 Instant I received this morning the enclosed letter from the Secretary of State informing me it was the answer of Recredence of Mr. Smith (with a copy of the same which will forward by next Conveyance) Within these few days a very hot press has taken place all over the Country The order of every One hundred fires to produce 4...
2476To James Madison from Turell Tufts, 23 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have to state another instance of imperfect navigation. The Sloop Sally of Wilmington, 56 14/95 Tons, Owned by Thurston & Pelham, Nn. Heblden master, lately arrived here, last from Norfolk, with only her Certificate of Registry and Clearance. Sea Letter Shipping–Paper, & Roll d’Equipage were wanting. The Captain said he asked Mr. Davies, the Collector of Norfolk, for those Papers,...
2477To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 23 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Several Valuable Men, of our friends in this City who are much attached to Mr. K[eteltas], have requested that I would, in this Way, make him Known to you: a duty which I perform with pleasure. William Ke[teltas] is the son of a Clergyman , now deceased, who was eminent for his piety and learning and for his zeal and uniform attachment to the principles of our revolution . on the british...
2478To Thomas Jefferson from Connecticut Officers and Soldiers of the 12th Regiment, 23 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
While the Friends of Civil & Religious Liberty in the Old & new world, are rejoicing at the elavation of their ablest Advocate to the summit of human Glory—the first Magistrate of a Free & enlightened people—Permit the Officers & Soldiers of the 12th Regiment of Militia of Connecticut to present a respectfull testimonial of Attachment to the Constitution of our Country “the worlds best hope”...
2479To Thomas Jefferson from James Currie, 23 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I was honored with the reception of your favor of the 30th ulto. sent by Judge Stewart, accompanied by a Vial containing a Needle & thread, & half a dozen Tooth Picks, impregnated on the 29th. of Augt. & in a very proper manner. I am Satisfied; you have not observd. the heat of the atmosphere the day you took the matter from the Patients, which I Should have wished to have been informed of as...
2480To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 23 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Having sent you by Mr. Davis the communications recd. by the mail of last week, I have none to make you at present. You will find me at home, on saturday or sunday, when I hope to be able to fix the day for following you to Washington. The despatches for Mr Livingston will be ready by the time I shall have the pleasure of seeing you. My conversation with Mr. Graham who staid a day or two with...
2481To Thomas Jefferson from James Mease, 23 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter in answer to my communication by Mr le Tombe— In pursuance of my intention to deliver a course of lectures upon Æconomicks, I applied to the Trustees of our university to establish a professorship to countenance my exertions and to extend the utility of my labours, but owing to the opposition of the professor of Chemistry , I am...
2482To James Madison from David Humphreys, 24 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 September 1801, Madrid. No. 287. Has formally notified minister of state of American blockade of Tripoli; encloses copy of that note and minister’s reply. Confirms news of victory of the Enterprize over Tripolitan corsair, quoting from a 19 Aug. report by Commodore Dale. Notes that Portugal continues to delay peace negotiations with France. Plans to send his accounts by an American citizen...
2483To James Madison from Rufus King, 24 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 September 1801, London. No. 35. Acknowledges JM’s letters of 21 May , 15 and 30 June , and 24 , 27 , and 28 July , the last three conveyed by Erving. Contrary to his earlier report, Denmark has not agreed to the convention with St. Petersburg, but he assumes it will eventually do so in order to regain its possessions in the East and West Indies. Discusses the situation in Europe after the...
2484To Alexander Hamilton from John Jay, 25 September 1801 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Bedford, New York, September 25, 1801. Letter not found. ] “List of Letters from Mr. Jay …” to H, Columbia University Libraries.
2485From Alexander Hamilton to Oliver Wolcott, Junior, [25 September 1801] (Hamilton Papers)
I send you some extracts from a pamphlet lately published, in reply to one written by a Gentleman of my acquaintance ( not by me as has been by some conjectured) from which I have taken out some leaves which I send you. At the request of this Gentleman I trouble you to give me some explanation respecting the suggestions which are made particularly in respect to Col Pickering, General Miller...
2486From James Madison to Charles Pinckney, 25 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
The instructions accompanying your commission as Minister Plenipotentiary to Spain, informed you of the reported cession of Louisiana to France, of the views which the President had taken of the subject, and of the conduct to be pursued by you in relation to it. It was observed at the same time, that correspondent instructions would be given to the Minister Plenipotentiary to the French...
2487To James Madison from Alexander Fowler, 25 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Letter of the 19th. of April, for which I thank you, and I am obliged to you for the good opinion you entertain of my integrity and Independence. Electioneering Squabbles constantly creates not only animosities but misrepresentations, and it gives me pain, to find that our animosities here should have caused my name to be brought before our...
2488To James Madison from Jacob Wagner, 25 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
Extract of a letter from Mr. Mountflorence to the Secretary of State, dated Paris 3rd. Augt. 1801. “The ratifications were exchanged 31st. ult. and Mr. Thomas Appleton This is the name of our Consul for Leghorn. J Wagner has been entrusted by Mr. Dawson with that of the French Government delivered unto him by Mr. Murray.” Extract of another letter from the same to the same, dated 6 Augt. 1801....
2489Declaration of Trust with Craven Peyton, 25 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
This indenture made between Thomas Jefferson of Monticello in Albemarle and Craven Peyton of the same county witnesseth that whereas the said Craven hath purchased from John R. Kerr & Sarah his wife, James L. Henderson , Isham Henderson & Charles Henderson (which said Sarah, James L. Isham and Charles are children & co-heirs with six others to Bennet Henderson late of Albemarle aforesd) their...
2490To Thomas Jefferson from William Branch Giles, 25 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
This letter will probably be presented to you by Mr. Tubuffe .—He is the son of a gentleman of that name, who, some years ago, came from France to the United states, with a view of establishing himself in some parts of the western country, but in making the attempt, was unfortunately murdered by the Indians .—It is represented to me, that after the death of the father, and during the minority...
2491To Thomas Jefferson from William Keteltas, 25 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Being informed that Gnl. Clarkson of this City has sent in his Resignation as Loan Officer—And Also Advised by some friends to Apply to fill that Vacancy, You will therefore please to Consider me a Candidate for that office, Not without first Assuring You, that I Consider it the Most unfortunate occurrence in My Life, politically Speaking, to think that a Sincere and Consiencious Endeavour to...
2492To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Lewis, 25 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
It has been my wish for some time past to place myself in a situation for reading. in my endeavours to do this, I have ever found a difficulty in not having that scholastic knowledge necessary, but having devoted some time past to that purpose, and feeling myself as to that, in some degree prepared to prosecute my end; another difficulty arises, the want of books, to remove which, I am induced...
2493To Thomas Jefferson from Nathaniel Macon, 25 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been requested to name Col John Pugh Williams to you for an appointment either in the collection of the revenue or as a Consul at some foreign port; I only write now to inform you that such a request has been made, but shall delay saying any thing on the subject untill I see you at Washington in December, I wish to make some enquiries before I undertake to recommend, and hope to do it,...
2494To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 25 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I Received your favor of the 18th I most sincerely wish I had it in my power to recommend to you a person, to fill the place of Mr Wilkins at Cherrystone, but I am so little acquainted, that I have it not in my power.—The Eastern shore, I apprehend contains but few republicans & those I am acquainted with, I have reason to beleive if Mr. Peter Bowdoin would accept the office, he would...
2495To James Madison from John Quincy Adams, 26 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
Mr: Wagner having informed me by his letter of the 11th: instt: that neither copy of the within papers which I had forwarded from Hamburg, had then arrived at the seat of the government, I have now the honour to transmit a third copy of them; and am with great respect, Your very humble & obedt: Servt: RC ( DNA : RG 59, DD , Duplicate Originals of J. Q. Adams, 1800–1801, 1809–12). Docketed by...
2496To James Madison from Richard O’Brien, 26 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 September 1801, Algiers. Complains that the dey and the prime minister have requested four times that he provide a passport for over 250 crewmen from the two Tripolitan cruisers blockaded at Gibraltar. The crewmen, to avoid capture and starvation, had escaped and made their way to Oran. The dey wishes to return them by ship to Tripoli, but the port is under American blockade. Is determined...
2497To James Madison from Richard O’Brien, 26 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
Yesterday The dey and Prime minister sent to me four different times desireing I would give a passport and make gaurentee for upwards of 250. of the Crews of the two Tripoline Corsairs which were Blocked up at Gibralter by an American frigate and Those Crews to prevent being Captured and starved. Crossed Over to Morrocco and is arrived by land at Oran in rhis Regency. The dey intends to send...
2498To Thomas Jefferson from James Barry, 26 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The subscriber being interrested in property in this City and the regulations belonging thereto; & finding some deviations from the conduct heretofore observed by the Commissioners, He has to complain that in the compact formed between the Proprietors when they gave up half their property to the United States, it was considered, the City was to be laid off, & their lotts & squares surveyed out...
2499From Thomas Jefferson to Gibson & Jefferson, 26 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
This serves to advise you that on the 20th. inst. I desired you to pay to Joel Yancey or order three hundred & eighty two dollars fifty two cents, on […] paper, not being able to get a stamp. I am now […] you to pay to Alexander Garrett five hundred and twenty seven dollars & thirty eight cents. I have this day drawn on you in favor of Bowling Clarke for £144.19.2 payable the 1st. day of...
2500To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 26 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Since writing yesterday I have heard of a Mr Mathew Bryant at Northampton Court house, who has been recommended as Collector, Mr Bryant I am informd is a reformd man, & well approved of, but I am of opinion, that few fully reform who have been dissipated, and as most of the inhabitants on that Shore are of the same opinions I think the most respectable will make the best officer & Mr Bowdoin I...