651From Thomas Jefferson to Levi Lincoln, 17 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday I recieved your favors of the 8th. & 9th. and as the delay of the post here is short, I can only acknolege their reciepts. before the next post (a week hence) reaches you I shall be with you myself; that is to say on the 28th. health & weather permitting. till then I can say nothing on Priestman’s case: & the rather, as having been already the subject of a deliberate decision, it...
652From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 17 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I shall be with you on the 25th. unless health or weather prevent. but if you propose leaving home sooner for Washington, do not let my coming prevent you. only, in that case, if convenient, lodge word at Gordon’s, or write me by next post, that you will be gone; as I should then wish to lengthen my day’s journey. I have not been able to look yet into my newspapers, but I presume yours contain...
653From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Rapin, 17 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly recieved your letter under cover of Capt. Lewis’s. what you propose as to the arranging the apartments is very right. of Edward I know very little, as he has been but a short time in my service. it is yet to be seen therefore how far he may be fit for his present station. the negro whom he thinks so little of, is a most valuable servant. I propose to leave this place on the 25th....
654From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Smith, 17 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 9th. inst. I recieved your’s of the 2d. and acknoleged it by return of post. yesterday your favor of the 6th. came to hand. the orders for the sale of the vessels which are to be sold, for the equipping three others for sea, & the laying up others are all right. I shall really be chagrined if the water into the Eastern branch will not admit our laying up the whole seven there in time of...
655To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Sumter, Sr., 17 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I am now prepaired to acknowledge the receipt of your favor of the 24th. of March Last & my obligations for the Honor you propose my son—Next to his own happiness—my highest wish has been to see him useful to his Country—or at least prepaired to be so. Whenever there Should be a real occasion for his Service—& from his dispositions I have had no reason to dout of his readiness to devote his...
656John Quincy Adams to John Adams, 18 April 1801 (Adams Papers)
I enclose herewith the second number of my Gazette, which completes the Journal for the month of March. By the last post I sent to Hamburg a letter for my mother with the information, that on the 12 th: inst r: my wife was delivered of a son. But she was then extremely ill, & I wrote under the impression of great alarm on her account. She has since very much recovered, & as I am assured quite...
657John Quincy Adams to Catherine Nuth Johnson, 18 April 1801 (Adams Papers)
As Nancy has vindicated her privilege of giving you the first notice that you were a Grandmamma, I presume I have no occasion to scruple at letting you know that last Sunday the 12 th: inst t: at half-past three o’clock afternoon, our dear Louisa gave you another grandson— To have been able to add that both she and her child have been ever since as well as the occasion could admit, would...
658To James Madison from Israel Whelen, 18 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
I wrote you on the 16 Inst. inclosing the first & Second of Mess[r]s. Pettit & Bayards bills on Amsterdam for 35000 Guilders with an account of the amot. of the purchase say $14,000. I now inclose the third & fourth of same Bills with the letters of advice to accompany the first & 2d. of said Bills. I am very respectfully Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 45, Purveyor’s Office, Philadelphia)....
659To James Madison from John Quincy Adams, 18 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 April 1801, Berlin. No. 190. Answers query of 28 Dec. 1800 concerning whereabouts of an American citizen, Lewis Littlepage, who plans soon to embark for home. Reports that all recent Prussian trade restrictions now are lifted, that British and Danes signed fourteen-week armistice on 8 Apr., and that Denmark is forced to suspend its membership in armed league and to make no changes in its...
660To James Madison from William Eaton, 18 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 April 1801, Tunis. Contrary winds have delayed departure of chartered vessel [ Benvenuto ]. Reports arrival of O’Brien letters of 5 Apr., which acknowledge receipt of Cathcart correspondence dated 3 Jan. to 26 Feb. and relate O’Brien’s effort to obtain helpful intervention of Algerine regency at Tripoli. Notes that O’Brien also discusses delays regarding the arrival of U.S. regalia in...
661To James Madison from Jeremiah Van Rensselaer, 18 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 April 1801, Albany. Recommends John Barber, printer of the Albany Register , to be marshal of the Albany district. Barber has made considerable sacrifices of personal interest in maintaining a free press, which has been a powerful instrument in disposing citizens of northern and western New York toward change in administration of federal government. At Colonel Lyon’s recommendation, post...
662To James Madison from William Eaton, 18 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
Contrary winds having detained the brig until this evening gives me an occasion to add for the information of Government, an extract of a letter which this moment passes through my hands from Mr. OBrien to Mr. Cathcart dated Algiers 5. inst., wherein the former acknowledges the receipt of the following communications from the latter— Viz— His letter circular dated January 3d. 1801 Ditto to...
663To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Delabigarre, 18 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The great object of my Journey here was to pay my personal respects to the first magistrate of this my adopted country and to express you my heart felt satisfaction on the auspicious day which promises so many blessings under your government. as a lover of sciences and of our republican constitution I must beg your leave to say, without any adulatory meaning, That I feel myself proud to...
664From Thomas Jefferson to Enoch Edwards, 18 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Apr. 3 finds me on a short visit to this [place] for the purpose of making some [ … ] arrangements preparatory to my removal to Washington, which will be in one [week] from this time. a thousand of the ordinary formulas of compliment would not have [pro]ved the sincerity & kindness with which you undertake my commission so strongly as the [detailed views] you have given of it,...
665To Thomas Jefferson from John Wayles Eppes, 18 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Previous to receiving your last letters , I had engaged Mr. Bells Horse and his match for you at 600 dollars—I had never seen the match and relied solely on Mr. Bells representation of him as a fine match—On going to Petersburg however after Davy came down I found the Horse called a match so far inferior to Mr. Bells that I refused him altogether—Not wishing to send a single Horse I bought...
666To Thomas Jefferson from Mary Jefferson Eppes, 18 April 180[1] (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved your letter only yesterday My Dear Papa nor did I know ‘till a few days before that you were at Monticello, as we have been here for some time past which has prevented our hearing from you, the prospect of seeing you so much sooner than I expected has in some degree consoled me for not being able to join you at this time, tho’ I am afraid I shall lament more than ever the distance...
667From James Madison to Charles Peale Polk, 19 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 19 April 1801. Acknowledged in Polk to JM, 14 May 1801 . Quoted in Polk to JM, 12 Oct. 1809 (DLC). Complains of indisposition. Gives assurances that JM will offer Polk and his family help if the opportunity arises.
668To James Madison from Benjamin Rittenhouse, 19 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 19 April 1801. Calendared in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7) as a two-page letter. Mentioned in Rittenhouse to JM, 3 July 1801 . Concerns Rittenhouse’s request for a federal post.
669To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, 19 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The gentleman to whom you wrote on the 26th. of March arrived here a few days ago from Philadelphia, and, during a stay of six days, mentioned to me a passage you did me the honor to write in relation to myself. You will permit me to repeat that I never knew of his writing either of his letters about me ‘till they were sent, that I never asked such an act of friendship of him, and that I...
670Enclosure: Tench Coxe’s Key to Federal Positions, with Jefferson’s Notes, 19 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
H. Miller. Muhlbg No. 1. H. M. Supervisor of the Reve. Latimer No. 2. The collector of the Customs, Phila. Mc.pherson N. 3. The naval officer, Philada. Jackson N. 4. The Surveyor of the port of Phila. T.Ross } Coxe Ashe N. 5 The
671To Thomas Jefferson from Bishop James Madison, 19 April 1801 [document added in digital edition] (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote to Mr. Madison , by a preceeding Post, upon a Subject which I now beg to mention to you, as I apprehend from the last Paper recd. here, that he may not yet have arrived at the federal City. It was my wish to have avoided a direct Address to you; because I would not add, in the smallest Degree, to the Burthen of Solicitations to which you are exposed. But my Friendship for a Person,...
672To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 19 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my last of the 9th. of Decr. written from La Rocheguyon & sent by the French Chargé des affaires, I have remained silent; first because no good conveyance presented itself, & secondly because we have been for some time past expecting intelligence from America, which I wished to recieve before writing. Although I have as yet recieved no letter & nothing official has as yet arrived here, I...
673To James Madison from Rufus King, 20 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
Annexed I have the honour to send you a copy of my Correspondence with Mr. Anstey upon the Subject of the British Debts. Reference may be had to numbers 93 & 98. of the last series; the former inclosing Copy of a Paper delivered to Lord Grenville on the 23. of November 1800, as a commencement of the negotiation, and the latter explaining his Lordships reasons for devolving on Mr. Anstey the...
674To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 20 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 April 1801, Lisbon. Encloses statements on three American ships captured and taken into Lisbon. The Atlas has been detained for seven months while case is tried in London. Hostilities between Spanish and Portuguese have not begun. In consequence of his further efforts, quarantine on U.S. vessels has been raised. Offers congratulations to president on his election. Owing to shortage of wheat...
675To James Madison from Samuel Dexter, 20 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 April 1801, Treasury Department. Encloses letter [not found] from John Hall, recent U.S. marshal for Pennsylvania. Notes that by law, census is under secretary of state’s direction. Seeks to know whether Hall must pay former assistants or whether successor will pay. “An advance to him is proper or otherwise as you shall settle this Question.” Requests an early reply. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML )....
676From James Madison to Alexander Fowler, 20 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
I did not receive till lately your letter of Feby. 19. Having always been very favorably impressed with respect both to the integrity of your principles and the independance of your character, you will not doubt that it would give me real pleasure to see you enabled to serve the public in a manner conducive to your interest. In my present situation however, being still detained by peculiar...
677To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 20 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
The Schooner Industry of Boston, Sylvanus Snow Master, bound to Baltimore by which I intend myself the honor to send you this, serves to enclose you copy of my last Letter dated 27th. Ulto. which accompanied several documents as therein mentioned; and have further to inclose The Register of the Union of Boston, William Lacky Master The Register & Sea Letter of the Patty & Julia of New York,...
678To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth Barnet, 20 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
As differences are happily terminated between France & America, I am induced to hope, that I may take advantage of the present favorable season, to accept the solicitations of an affectinate & dutiful Son , who is the only prop of my declinining years, and who at present resides in Bordeaux as Consul for the United States—Well acquainted with his difficulties during the last four Years,...
679To Thomas Jefferson from John Browne Cutting, 20 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The elevation of their fellow citizen to preside among millions of intelligent freemen—over a cluster of genuine republics, obedient, members of one great, durable, and growing Empire—is doubtless a dignified and dignifying Spectacle. The philosophic contemplate it with hope, and it is an object that fills a wide space in the eye of mankind But to the Individual (like myself) an equal lover of...
680From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 20 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I did not know till this moment that the manifests for my tobo. [passed] at Milton the last winter had not been sent to you. I am now sending off a messenger to Milton for them. if they arrive before the departure of this letter they shall be inclosed. if not, some other private conveyance from our [court] shall be sought, so at farthest they shall go by the next post. I hope it will be no...
681To Thomas Jefferson from Nathaniel Macon, 20 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my return it has not been in my power to see General Davie. He is now at his plantation on the Catawba. I will endeavor to see him as soon as he gets home, which will probably be about the 10. of May; If you should wish to appoint more than one Commissioner from this state to treat with the Indians, I do not think a second could be found that would do better than Major Absalom Tatom of...
682To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Pinckney, 20 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you on the road respecting the Chief Judge of this circuit—as I am necessarily detained in visiting my plantations in the country I do not expect to be in Town before the 20th May after which I shall be enabled to write you from Charleston on that subject & to recommend to you some gentleman who will probably accept. I find our citizens in this neighbourhood extremely pleased & am glad...
683To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Sumter, Jr., 20 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
My Father has desired me to determine for myself & communicate to you my answer on the subject of the appointment, you have done me the honor of offering me— I must confess Sir, that had I expected or wished for a public employment, no appointment would have been so agreeable to me as one of this nature; & no one so acceptable, for several reasons, as this particular one.— I am therefore not...
684Petition from Colin C. Wills, 20 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
His Excellency Thomas Jefferson Esqr President of the United States of America The petition of Colin C. Wills (a native of Virginia) humbly sheweth, That your petitioner hath by his assiduity & genius attained the art of making brushes, but is in such indigent circumstances that he is utterly unable to carry on his trade, for the want of materials to work on, Your petitioner has a wife & two...
685Campaign Speech, [21 April 1801] (Hamilton Papers)
The general commenced by observing—That it had all along been his most sincere and ardent wish, that the two parties should meet amicably together, and discuss the merits of their respective claims to the public support and approbation—That the friends of Mr. Clinton, and those of Mr. Van Rensselaer should each agree to appoint a certain number of men of talents, and in presence of their...
686To Alexander Hamilton from Ambrose Spencer, 21 April 1801 (Hamilton Papers)
Hudson [ New York ] April 21, 1801 . “I enclose you the case, in the cause of Staats & others vs Cary.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. Spencer, a Hudson, New York, lawyer, was appointed district attorney for the third district in 1796, and in 1797 he was a member of the Council of Appointment of New York. From 1796 to 1802 he was a member of the New York Senate. The case of...
687To James Madison from Aaron Burr, 21 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
I was well acquainted with Major Gibbs during the late revolution. He was a punctual, attentive officer and has at all times been deemed a Man of integrity and honor. It has been suggested to me that, in Case of Vacancy, the office of Marshall would be acceptable to him. I should suppose him to be competent to the discharge of the duties of that office with reputation to himself and to the...
688To James Madison from George C. Morton, 21 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to transmit herewith, the answer of His Excellency the Governor, and Captain General of this Island, to an application, made by me in consequence of directions from the Department of State, under date the 11th. of December last; That Mr. John Hollins, of the city of Baltimore Mercht., might have permission to visit this place, and return, free from arrest: in order to adjust a...
689To James Madison from Samuel Dexter, 21 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 April 1801, Treasury Department. Returns letter of Mr. Barnes and recommends immediate appointment of collector in newly created customs district. Notes that “it is usual” for commissions to pass through Treasury Department so that necessary instructions accompany them. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Dexter; docketed by Wagner as received the same day. In his 9...
690To James Madison from David Humphreys, 21 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 April 1801, Madrid. No. 273. Reports Czar Paul of Russia murdered, allegedly by his eldest son. Conveys word that Hamburg has been occupied by Prussian troops, British fleet has drawn near Copenhagen, and French troops assigned to the invasion of Portugal have now entered Spain. In postscript of 23 Apr. encloses copy of official Spanish complaint of piracy committed by vessel flying British...
691To James Madison from Rufus King, 21 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 April 1801, London. No. 13. Transmits, by way of Samuel Sitgreaves, copies of his correspondence with Lord Hawkesbury. Believes a settlement of the debts owed to British merchants would have been already concluded had former ministry remained in office. Under Secretary Hammond has told him that he wished question of debts settled on terms mentioned in King’s dispatch no. 6. Addington has...
692To James Madison from Elias Vander Horst, 21 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 April 1801, Bristol. Has received no letters from State Department since writing his of 18 Mar. Notes that papers transmitted (which include London prices current) report two great events in northern Europe. Will not conjecture on possible consequences except to say he is not sanguine of peace but fears the contrary. Reports that provisions continue to decline in price; weather has been wet...
693To James Madison from Elias Vanderhorst, 21 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
Since my last respects to you of the 18h. Ultmo. I have not been honored with any of your favors. By the enclosed Papers (among which is a London Price Current) you’ll observe that two great events have la tely occurred in the North of Europe. On their probable conse q uences however, I am unwilling even to conjecture but in a ve ry limitt’d degree, well knowing that they open to us a field to...
694To Thomas Jefferson from Aaron Burr, 21 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have written to Mr. Madison respecting the Consul of Madeira, the Marshall of Massts. Bay and the Marshall of N Jersey—To Mr. Gallatin respecting the Supervisor of N, Jersey and something of Bailey, Davis and Willett, and to Genl Smith something further of [Bailey]: to all which I take the liberty to refer you. Upon my arrival in this City I found it noised about that [Bailey] was destined...
695From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 21 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I now inclose you the manifests for my tobo. of the Milton inspection & growth of the last year, being 7. hhds weighing 10,028 th total. Mr. Eppes’s draughts on you on my account are now fixed to mr Bell 300. D. paiable June 16. Doctr. Shore 800. D. paiable July 12. mr. Haxhall 500. D. paiable July 16. for all of which I will make provision in your hands in time to prevent the inconvenience of...
696To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar A. Rodney, 21 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The ardent wishes of the friends of the revolution have been realized in the exaltation of yourself who laid the corner stone & who has ever been a firm & uniform supporter of its principles to the Presidential chair. The universal joy diffused over the whole face of the Country on this happy event is better felt than described. I believe among all who rejoiced none experienced more heartfelt...
697Abigail Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 22 April 1801 (Adams Papers)
I have read Your Brothers Letters, with much pleasure; that part of them; in which he so dutifully, affectionatly, and generously tenders all his property for the use of his parents, affected both your Father and me most tenderly; thank God, we have not any occasion for it; our desires are moderate, our oeconomy strickt, our income, tho moderate, will furnish us with all the necessaries, and...
698From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, [22 April] 1801 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 17th. came to hand by the last mail. You will find us at home on saturday. It would have been expedient on some accounts to have set out before that day, but it has been rendered impossible by several circumstances, particularly by an attack on my health which kept me in bed 3 or 4 days, and which has not yet permitted me to leave the House. I hope to be able to begin the...
699To James Madison from William Willis, 22 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed copy of a circular letter from Consul OBrien at Algiers, will explain to you the unpleasant state of our affairs in this quarter. There is no doubt that the Dey of Tripoli has in some measure been prompted to declare war against the United States by European influence, as all the powers that are concerned in commerc⟨e⟩ are desirous of amas[s]ing the golden harvest of the...
700To James Madison from Bird, Savage, and Bird, 22 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 April 1801, London. Sends receipt for funds supplied Oliver Ellsworth. Firm provided advances totaling £5,000 to U.S. to meet contingencies, payments on behalf of U.S. to be made in May will come to about £1,000, and other payments cannot yet be ascertained. Accounts transmitted to Secretary Marshall in June 1800 will furnish a guide for future remittances. Since the firm does not charge to...