8421From James Madison to Carlos Martínez de Yrujo, 27 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
A ship is nearly ready to sail from Norfolk for Algiers with Maritime stores and other articles requisite for the fulfilment of our stipulations with the Dey and Regency. As neither the name of the vessel nor that of the master is at present known at the seat of Government, I take the liberty of requesting a blank passport, for such a vessel, if you can issue it consistantly with the form of...
8422To James Madison from Christopher Ellery, 27 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
I am requested by my friend, Mr. Robbins, who is a Counsellor of the first reputation in this State, to inclose the within letter, which he has taken the liberty to address you in behalf of Mr. Thomas Eldred—and I embrace the opportunity to say that I have no doubt of the truth of the facts stated respecting the Citizenship of Mr. Eldred. I am most respectfully your hum. sert. RC and enclosure...
8423To James Madison from Asher Robbins, 27 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
You undoubtedly recollect the case of Mr Thomas Eldred. A long time ago he applied to the department of State to aid him in reclaiming property to a large amount, depending in the Courts of Spain, upon the question whether, or no he is a citizen of the United States. He writes that he has recently been informed that you had come to entertain some doubts of his being a citizen, & had instructed...
8424To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 27 May 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 May 1803, Marseilles . Wrote last on 19 Mar. enclosing his accounts with the U.S., a bill for postage from 2 July 1802 amounting to Fr 109.8, and dispatches for JM from O’Brien and Eaton. Encloses a packet from Eaton. On 15 May received a copy of Gallatin’s circular of 23 Mar. with a copy of section 9 of the law passed 28 Feb., which he has had published in the newspaper as requested. Hopes...
8425To James Madison from John Francis Mercer, 27 May 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 May 1803 , “ Council Chamber .” Transmits “a Letter from the Executive of Maryland to William Pinkney Esqr. together with a Duplicate for the information of the President of the United States.” Asks that JM forward the letter along with a packet directed to Pinkney. FC ( MdAA : Executive Papers, 1801–14). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand; signed by Mercer. Letter not found, but it was probably...
8426To James Madison from John Phillips Ripley, 27 May 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 May 1803, Philadelphia . Is informed that some Barbary consulates are vacant and, although unknown to JM, offers himself “for employment in that quarter.” Was “in nomination for the office of consul at Tunis” in 1797 and was informed by Pickering that he would be appointed. “But for reasons which at least cannot prejudice my present application Mr. Eaton’s services were considered as more...
8427To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, 27 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of Confirming you my Respects of the 19th. last March, inclosing you the Vouchers of my disbursements on the Account of the United States, With a new bill for postages from the 2d. July 1802 to that day amounting to ƒ109.8, also dispatches from our Consuls at Algiers & at Tunis directed to you. You will find herein inclosed a packett for you, Sir, from our Consul at Tunis. On...
8428Memorandum from John Barnes, 27 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Memdm In J Barnes’s estimates on his Monthly Balances, in Order to Ascertain a reasonable Compensation of 6 ⅌ Cent. in Conformity, to the Presidents request, JB have endeavoured, nearly as the several Accts. & Statemts. here Annexed will admit—(allowing for some few, irregularities—making—as well for—as against, the Actual—or exact, debits & Credits.)—that, comparing the total Amt charged say...
8429Statement of Interest Account with John Barnes, 31 March 1801–30 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Sketch of the Apparent Monthly Balances, on the Presidents a/c with J Barnes, will Appear from the Annexed Statemts. Commencing, viz. 1801 1801 Monthly Int. a 6 ⅌ Ct. Mar 31. To Amt. of a/ rendered page 7" 1450.17. Mar 31. 1450 .17. 7" Apr 25 do do 59" 826.51½ Apr 25. 826 .51½
8430Statement of Interest Account with John Barnes, 30 January 1802–10 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Sketch of the Apparent, Monthly Balances—Advances in the Presidents a/c with J Barnes will Appear from the Annexed Statem. Commencing 1802 1802 Monthly Int. a 6 ⅌ Ct Jany 30. To Amt of a/- rendd. ⅌ leds. 117. 5346.55. Feby 8. By Warrt. deducted " 2000. Feby. 8th 3346.55. 16 50. to Mar 4 To Amt includg Errors & Advances 7361.70