25181From James Madison to William Pinkney, 3 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
Enclosed is a power enabling you to negotiate the transfer of the Maryland bank stock. The communications from Govr. Mercer which you will receive herewith will put you in possession of other explanations of the views of the State. You are too well acquainted with the subject to render many general observations requisite on my part. It will be sufficient to remark, that such has been the delay...
25182From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 23 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Here we are all well; & my last letters from Edgehill informed me that all were so there except some remains of Influenza hanging on yourself. I shall be happy to hear you are entirely clear of it’s remains. it seems to have gained strength & malignancy in it’s progress over the country. it has been a formidable disease in the Carolinas; but worst of all in Kentucky; fatal however only to old...
25183From Thomas Jefferson to Joshua Barney, 20 September 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 3d. came duly to hand, with the system of regulations for a navy yard for which accept my thanks. the only way by which they can be rendered useful to the publick is through the Secretary of the navy, to whom therefore I propose to communicate them, altho’ not in your name in compliance with your request. but as I shall not do this until my return to Washington (10. days...
25184To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 7 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 October 1803, Leghorn . Since his last nothing “of moment” has occurred. “The political situation of Italy wears no new aspect from which can be drawn any satisfactory conclusion as to the final intentions of the first Consul: for his uncontrouled will governs this part of Europe as effectually as it does Paris.” Lord Nelson and his “formidable Squadron” have not yet “performed any act of...
25185To Thomas Jefferson from William Rose, 16 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
That you have known me many Years, and while Governor of Virginia, were pleased to entrust to my management the Office, which I yet hold, is, perhaps, all I dare, or, ought to offer, as an apology for this Letter. Mr. Norton , the bearer, whose distressful situation on account of the long absence, and painful imprisonment of Captain Marchant , his Son in Law, of which the Paper , he has to...
25186To Thomas Jefferson from Isaiah Weston, 6 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Existing circumstances & the wishes of the merchants of this district apolegise for a letter from a person of whom perhaps you have no knowledge.— We have information that applications are made or are about to be made for the Collectorship in this Port in the place of Edward Pope the present Collector, which aplications are for persons not liveing in the Town & who would be disagreeable to the...
25187To John Adams from Caleb Strong, 24 June 1801 (Adams Papers)
The Governor presents his respectful compliments to the honorable John Adams Esqr, and requests the honor of his company to dine with him on the 4th of July next. MHi : Adams Papers.
25188From Thomas Jefferson to James Taylor, Jr., 28 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The term of payment for the two last pipes of wine being now at hand I have desired mr John Barnes of Georgetown to remit you in the first week of the month now about to enter seven hundred dollars: which if my memory serves me (for I have not my papers here) is the sum due. if you have now remaining on hand any of the same quality I would gladly take two pipes more, payable at 90. days....
25189To James Madison from Bird, Savage, and Bird, 24 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 February 1802, London. Refers to 13 Jan. letter to JM . Commends Jefferson’s message at opening of Congress on tightening financial arrangements but suggests that “the distance of your foreign relations with Europe will require some latitude to contingencies, … which the public service requires should be provided for in a manner more consistent with the dignity of the United States than a...
25190To James Madison from Robert Montgomery, 8 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Robert Montgomery. 8 March 1806, Alicante. “Not having any letters unanswered from Goverment I have only the honor of handing You herewith the list of Arrivals at this port and district from the first of July till first of January last [not found] to which you will please be refered, Exclusive of the twenty One Vessels till the date Above mentioned there near forty others Since Arrived...