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...
2501From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Smith, 26 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Glendye a presbyterian clergyman from Ireland, who settled two or three years ago at Staunton about 40. miles from this place, understanding that there is or will be a vacancy at Baltimore, proposes to go there to offer himself. my personal acquaintance with him is small, but I have had abundant attestations of his character from others. he is a man of excellent character, goodhumoured,...
2502John Quincy Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 27 September 1801 (Adams Papers)
I arrived here in three days from New-York, last Monday Evening, the 21 st: inst t: — I found my father in good health and spirits— My mother has been very unwell, but I am happy to tell you is upon the recovery. Whitcomb got here two days ago, and brought me, your facetious letter of the 18 th: —with the Port-Folio, for which I give you my thanks— But it is still incomplete for the prospectus...
2503To James Madison from James Monroe, 27 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
It has occurr’d to me it might possibly be of some use for me to give Mr. Livingston a letter to the consul Cambaceres. I was well acquainted with him, while in France, had much intercourse on publick business & he was often at my house. Still I am not aware it will produce any good effect; perhaps there may be an impropriety in my writing him. I send you a letter to him for mr. L., and submit...
2504To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 27 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 September 1801, Leghorn. No. 12. Sends enclosures covering occurrences since his last dispatch. Danish commodore Koefoed has arrived from Tripoli, where he adjusted terms of tribute rather than taking advantage of the current opportunity to eliminate payments; coercion of the pasha seems contrary to Danish policy. Though enclosures show the friendly disposition of Swedes, he believes they...
2505To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 27 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
By the enclosures mark’d from A to G—you will be inform’d of what ever has occur’d to my knowledge since my last. I am in hourly expectation to hear from the Comodore who I make no doubt will act with energy & concur with me in the mode of operation which I have recommended. Comodore Koefoed who commands a Danish Squadron in this Sea lately arrived here from Tripoli. He has taken the advantage...
2506From James Madison to Robert R. Livingston, 28 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
You have already been informed of the intention of the President that your departure for France should be hastened, and that you would be furnished with a passage in the Boston Frigate, which after landing you at Bourdeaux, is to proceed to the Mediterranean. When this intention was communicated, it was understood that some difficulty had arisen in obtaining from the French Government a...
2507To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 28 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
On the rect of your favor of the 4th. I broke up my family & came to this place where I am arranging every thing for my departure. I have not however yet recd my despatches commission &c. Within five days after their arrival I shall be on board. I find from all the inquiries I can make here, that there will be little or no saving in point of time between sending the ship to Havre or Bourdeux....
2508To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 28 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
C’est avec bien du plaisir que le Cen. Pichon donne à Mr. Madison communication de l’extrait ci inclus d’une lettre qu’il vient de recevoir du Gouverneur Lacrosse. Il prouvera l’esprit qui anime cet officier, ainsi que celui dans lequel Ses instructions Sont concues. Le Gal. Lacrosse dans la même dépêche, en répondant aux instances que le Cen. Pichon, à la connaissance même de Mr. Madison, lui...
2509To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 28 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 September 1801, Leghorn. Fears his dispatch of 9 July may have been lost in a postal robbery at Nice. Announces that American ship Columbia and schooner Raven were seized on the suspicion of their being British property but General Murat, on his request, ordered them to be released. Has found Murat to be prompt in responding to requests for favors or justice. Current political situation in...
2510To James Madison from Daniel D’Oyley, 28 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 September 1801, Charleston, South Carolina. Apologizes for asking JM to forward the enclosed letters: one of private importance for Charles Pinckney, another for Major Butler containing interesting political information. RC ( ViU ). 2 pp.; docketed by both Wagner and Jefferson as received 9 Oct. On D’Oyley, who was Pinckney’s cousin, see PJM-SS Robert J. Brugger et al., eds., The Papers of...
2511To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 28 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
My last respects were under date of the 25th. Ultimo, Via Baltimore, and those previous to the 9th. of July by the way of Paris which Contained di spatches from Mr. Cathcart I am Apprehensive have no t reached your hands, as the Courier was robb’d an d assassinated at Nice. A short time since the ship Columbia, and the Schooner Raven both belonging to Citizens of the U: States, were seized...
2512To Thomas Jefferson from Mathias Kin, 28 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Professor Harmer of Strasburgh on the Rhine requested me to bear the enclosed to your Excellency. the season for collecting seeds being pretty far advanced and as I wish to go to the western part of this State and return hither in time to send to Europe before winter I am debar’d the pleasure of presenting it.—if my memory does not deceive me I saw in the neighbourhood of Monte Cello some...
2513To Thomas Jefferson from William R. Lee, 28 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Being informed that the Collectorship for the port of Salem & Beverly are to be changed—should that event take place I have to offer my self a candidate for that Office with a full conviction of my abilities to execute the duties in every respect Conceiving it of the first importance your Excellency should be informed of the characters of those who apply for places of trust under your...
2514To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Mazzei, 28 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
In molte lettere, posteriori alla sua del 24 Aprile 1796 (l’ultima pervenutami) ò desiderato di sapere, se gradirebbe ch’io Le mandassi alcune piante di frutte, e se per l’acquisto di nuove specie vorrebbe mandare per la cassa che le conterrebbe al porto ove giungesse il bastimento che la portasse, e in tal caso quali sarebbero i porti a Lei più convenienti. Aspetto tuttavia la sua risposta...
2515To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 28 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
At the request of Mr. Arthur Lee of Norfolk I have given him an introduction to you, but not knowing his object, think proper to mention that I do not, as the contrary might otherwise be inferrd. He is in my opinion a young man of merit, tho it is not founded on much acquaintance with him. He deliver’d an oration not long since which was well spoken of, and is a republican. He is however...
2516John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Adams, 29 September 1801 (Adams Papers)
Last friday Evening, the 25 th. Whitcomb to my great joy arrived and brought the tidings of your safe arrival at Washington; he was detained four days at New-York; so that your letter of the 16 th: reached me at the same time— I enjoyed over again the happiness of your meeting with your parents and family; and as you are apprehensive of too much inconvenience on your journey hither without me,...
2517To James Madison from James Madison, Jr., 29 [September] 1801 (Madison Papers)
Since I saw you, I have visited several small Towns on James River, for the purpose of procuring a place for vending Goods; but found them all well supply’d with people of that description. Mr Shepherd advises me strongly to go to Stevensburg, as there is not at this time a tolerable Store in that place. He says more goods may be sold there than ever was vended at this Mill, and the payments...
2518To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 29 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 September 1801, Marseilles. Acknowledges receipt of JM’s letters of 7 and 14 July, enclosing his new commission as commercial agent. Both he and his aged father are grateful beyond his power to express for this sign of favor from JM and the president. Has also received blank bond which law requires in lieu of the bond he gave on entering office. Is sending Philadelphia merchant Felix...
2519To James Madison from George W. Erving, 29 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 September 1801, London. No. 1. Reports his arrival at Falmouth on 16 Sept. and at London on 20 Sept. Immediately delivered commission, instructions, and JM’s dispatches to Rufus King. Williams will continue in post until Erving obtains exequatur. Has asked Williams, who has provided all information requested, to arrange papers in easily understood sequence; will then prepare statement on...
2520To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, 29 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
With my last Respects of the 20th. Inst. I had the honor of forwarding you via Bordeaux one Packet of Dispatches from Consul James Lear. Cathcart Esqr. Yesterday I was honored with your Letters (Duplicates via Bordeaux) of the 7th. and 14th. last July, Inclosing me the New Commission of the 8th. do. Signed by the honorable President of the United States of America Thomas Jefferson Esqr. Sealed...