8461To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 18 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 18 March 1806, New Orleans. “I enclose you a copy of a letter which I yesterday received from the Governor General of Cuba, from which it would seem that the Spanish Government did not expect, speedily, to adjust, with the United States, the Limits of Louisiana.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, TP , Orleans, vol. 8). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by...
8462To James Madison from Louis-Marie Turreau, 18 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Louis-Marie Turreau. 18 March 1806, Washington. Informs JM of a new subject of concern that the Marquis d’Yrujo has rightly identified regarding the disagreeable events resulting from Miranda’s conduct. The Spanish minister plenipotentiary has received word that the house of Isaac Clason and John R. Livingston of New York is hastily preparing a large ship by the name of the Marquis of...
8463To James Madison from Charles Willson Peale, 19 March 1806 (Madison Papers)
The three Polygraphs intended as presents for Tripoli are finished, but finding I was too late to send them round in ⟨the⟩ Vessel which sailed last friday, and no probability of another chance for 3 weeks or perhaps a month, I have thought it best to send that intended for the Tripolian Ambassidor, by the Packet that goes to Apoquinimy sailing this day, and I have wrote to Messrs. Levering &...
8464To James Madison from Armand Duplantier, 19 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Armand Duplantier. 19 March 1806, New Orleans. Previously wrote to JM (not found) to acknowledge receipt of the warrants JM had sent him. Also reported in that earlier letter that he had been unable to finish anything during his last trip to New Orleans given that Claiborne was at Attakapas at that time. Is presently in New Orleans, occupied with Lafayette’s business. Intends to acquire...
8465To James Madison from John Elmslie, 19 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Elmslie. 19 March 1806, Cape of Good Hope, Cape Town. “Since my letter of 18th. January; giving account of the Capture of the Cape of Good Hope by the forces of His Britannick Majesty, under the command of Major General Sir David Baird, I have had the honor of an audience of His Excellency the Commander in chief respecting my public admission as Consul of the United States, which...
8466To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 19 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John M. Forbes. 19 March 1806, Hamburg. “The foregoing is duplicate of my last respects under 18th. ulto. since which I have had the Honor to receive ⟨from⟩ your Excellency several Circulars under 1st. & 12th. July last and shall pay every possible attention to the instructions and explanations they contain. I have requested my Brothers Messrs. G Forbes & Co of New York to propose to...
8467From James Madison to James Monroe, 20 March 1806 (Madison Papers)
A decision has lately been made by the Judge of the Court of Vice Admiralty at Tortola, in the case of one Soulier, subjecting to condemnation property of the inhabitants of Louisiana, as enemy’s property. On account of the extensive effect which so false a principle may have upon the trade of that part of the United States, the President has thought it expedient to direct your particular...
8468To James Madison from Thomas Brooks & Co., 20 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Brooks & Co. 20 March 1806, New Orleans. “We beg leave to inform the President of the U’states through your medium, of the recent information wch. we have recvd. from Mobile, the Substance of which has been, duly communicated to Govr. Claiborne in a Letter from the principal of our House. “We some time past purchased the greater portion of the crops of Cotton on Mobile River,...
8469To James Madison from William Hull, 20 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Hull. 20 March 1806, Newton. “I have drawn on you in favor of Joel Barlow Esqr. for five hundred & twenty five Dollars, to defray the expence of Stationary, &c, for the Territory of Michigan for Six Months the last year, and the whole of the present Year. “This Sum, when recd. by Mr. Barlow, I will account for according to the inclosed Scedule. “The expence for last year, I have...
8470To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 20 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Jefferson. 20 March 1806. “My list tells me I signed commissions for the following persons, which being omitted in the list now recieved from the office, renders it desirable that the office be again examined to ascertain whether the error is in their list or mine. “Mar. 9. Julien Poydrass of Orleans a member of the legislative council of Orleans. “20. Lemuel Trescott of Massach....
8471To James Madison from Nicholas Voss, 20 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Nicholas Voss. 20 March 1806. “J. Madison has this day accepted an order by me payable May 15. 1806 in favor of Thomas Tingey, which order when paid is to be an advance of half a years rent for the House occupied by the sd. Madison, computed from the 1st. day of May of the present year.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.; in JM ’s hand, signed by Voss.
8472To James Madison from William Patterson, 20 March 1806 [letter not found] (Madison Papers)
¶ From William Patterson. Letter not found. 20 March 1806. Transmits copies of William Collin Boishamon to Patterson, 10 Mar. 1806 ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Nantes, vol. 1; 2 pp.; docketed by Wagner as received in Patterson’s of 20 Mar. 1806), stating that Boishamon had bought a French ship at Saint-Malo on 3 July 1805, proven by the notarized copy of the bill of sale and by the 11 July 1805...
8473From James Madison to Thomas FitzSimons, 21 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Thomas FitzSimons. 21 March 1806, Department of State. “Your letter of the 26 Ult. was duly received, and Mr. Monroe has been instructed respecting the condemnation of the Washington at Tortola. The acquisition of Louisiana was made before the commencement of hostilities between France & Great Britain, and long before Spain became involved in them. Though these facts are unnecessary to...
8474From James Madison to Nathan Sanford, 21 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Nathan Sanford. 21 March 1806, Department of State. “The examinations of the parties concerned in fitting out the Leander having been laid before the Attorney General, I enclose a copy of a letter containing his observations upon the case, which may prove of use in the sequel of the prosecution. Considering the serious nature of the offence and the standing in society of some of the...
8475To James Madison from James Lloyd Jr., 21 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Lloyd Jr. 21 March 1806, Boston. “By desire of Cap: Ezra Lewis, I transmit under cover, a statement of the capture of the Brig Hoppet, himself late Master by a Spanish Cruizer, with an exhibit of the loss sustained in consequence thereof—the latter amounting to Dollars 4404.84.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 76, Preliminary Inventory 177, entry 322, Spain, Treaty of 1819 [Art. XI]...
8476To James Madison from John Breckinridge, 22 March 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have examined with attention the note of Mr. Merry of the 7. of January & the accompanying papers, which I had the honor to receive from you. With respect to the 1st. point “the mode of calculating the duties collected in the northern districts of the U. States upon goods carried across the boundary line,” I can discover no other admissible construction of the 3. art. of the treaty with...
8477From James Madison to Samuel Bayard, 23 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Samuel Bayard. 23 March 1806, Department of State. “Your letter of the 20 January and the memorial of Mr. Slade inclosed in it having been considered, instructions have been forwarded to Mr. Lyman, the public Agent in London, to settle his bills upon the same footing individuals usually pay the bills of proctors.” RC ( NN ); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 15). RC fragment. First...
8478To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 23 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Sylvanus Bourne. 23 March 1806, Amsterdam. “The Mercury a Rotterdam Gazette printed in English has to day a paragraph (extracted from a London Paper) of the following tenor “ ‘There is every prospect that our disputes with america will be amicably adjusted. An order to discharge all American Seamen from our Ships we understand has already been issued in consequence of which 25 Amn....
8479To James Madison from Louis-Marie Turreau, 23 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Louis-Marie Turreau. 23 March 1806, Washington. Has received news from Philadelphia that the owners of the Marquis of Lansdown , of which Turreau spoke in his letter to JM of 18 Mar. , have changed the ship’s name to American Eagle. Cargo continues to be boarded, and the ship’s old cannons are being put in working condition. Hastens to inform JM of this matter for fear the new name...
8480From James Madison to James Hillhouse, 24 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To James Hillhouse. 24 March, Monday. “Mr. Madison requests the pleasure of Mr. Hillhouse’s company to Dinner on Saturday next at ½ past 3. oClock.” RC ( CtY ). 1 p.; in an unidentified hand. Year not indicated; conjectural year of 1806 assigned based on the fact that 24 Mar. fell on a Monday in 1806, and James Hillhouse departed the Senate in 1810. Connecticut lawyer James Hillhouse...
8481To James Madison from John Israel, 24 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Israel. 24 March 1806, Pittsburgh. “Please pay to Genl. John Hamilton the amount due for Printing in the Tree of Liberty, the Laws of the last session of the Congress of the U.S. ending 4th. of March 1805 his receipt shall be Sufficient.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 217, First Auditor’s Accounts, no. 17,956). RC 1 p. The enclosure is Israel’s invoice (1 p.) for $59.25 for printing...
8482To James Madison from Peter Kuhn Jr., 24 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§From Peter Kuhn Jr. 24 March 1806, Genoa. “Having been absent on a tour through Germany I engage the earliest moments of my return to lay before you the most prominent transactions which have occured in this quarter since my last communication. “The organization of the ‘United Departments’ being completed, H.S.M. The Arch Treasurer of the Empire is defunctioned of his Decretory Authority, and...
8483To James Madison from John Steele, 24 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Steele. 24 March 1806, Natchez. “The office of Collector for the Port of Natchez being vacant, or about to be so, I do myself the pleasure of mentioning to you Mr. William Scott as a proper person to fill it. Mr. Scott is amiable & Respectable in his private relations and Character, and was reputable as an officer in the regular Troops of the United States: May I solicit your...
8484To James Madison from Elias Vander Horst, 24 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Elias Vander Horst. 24 March 1806. “The preceding is a duplicate of my last of the 28h. Ulto. since which period I have not been Honored with any of your favors nor has any thing Interesting of a Public nature occurred in the interim except what will be found in the News-Papers enclosed, & to which therefore I beg leave to refer you, not being able myself to penetrate so far into...
8485To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 25 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 25 March 1806. “I fear the Garrison of Fort Stoddart will experience serious Inconveniences for the want of supplies; Judge Toulmin, who has just arrived from the Tombigby, informs me, that at the period of his Departure, there was at Fort Stoddard, 25 Barrels of flour, 8 Barrles of Beef, & a small quantity of Spirits; he adds that when this is gone, the Troops...
8486To James Madison from Andrew Monroe, 25 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Andrew Monroe. 25 March 1806, “Laytons.” “A visit I have lately made to Albermarle gave me an opportunity of looking into the situation of my Brother’s Farm. I found it under bad management; and I think it important to him, to be informed of it as soon as possible. A publication I have lately seen in the Papers, holds out the idea of his return in course of the Spring. I therefore take...
8487From James Madison to John Cotton Smith, 26 March 1806 (Madison Papers)
In answer to your letter of the 21st. inst. enclosing the application of William Eaton Esqr. and the various documents to substantiate it, I find it unnecessary to add much to the explanations they contain. The answer which I had the honor to give to your letter of the 20th. Jany. last, respecting the claim of Mr. Cotton; the developement of Mr. Eaton’s views and inducements relative to his...
8488From James Madison to Uriah Tracy, 26 March 1806 (Madison Papers)
In answer to your letter of the 24th. inst. I have the honor to state that the deficiency of Clerk hire for the last year was occasioned by the employment of a gentleman to arrange some of the old diplomatic correspondence in French, and his services have been continued on account of a particular pressure of business attending the Session of Congress. It must be added that the encreasing...
8489To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 26 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Isaac Cox Barnet. 26 March 1806, Paris. “The enclosed papers will inform you of the particulars of a personal insult which has been passed upon me while in the discharge of my official duties. As a man I could have resented it without application to the aid of my Government: but believing as I did, that the independence of my office was affected, I made haste to Shelter its dignity...
8490To James Madison from Fulwar Skipwith, 26 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Fulwar Skipwith. 26 March 1806, New York. “I arrived yesterday forenoon in this City, after a detention of one day at Baltimore. Capt. Dent by the same stage which brought me received his orders from the Secretary of the Navy; hence my detention has not operated to detain him. Indeed the Weather has been for some days excessively bad, & is now so stormy that it seems uncertain whether...
8491To James Madison from Richard Söderström, 26 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Richard Söderström. 26 March 1806, Washington. “I have the honor to address you on a Subject well known to you the Situation of the owners of the Brign. Henrick and Her Cargo, after the very able report and Statement of facts exhibited by you, in which the propriety of Compensation has been so Clearly and honorably urged, I shall not trespass on your important time by detailing the...
8492To James Madison from John Konkapot Jr., 27 March 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor with pleasure and satisfaction to write to you a few lines, hoping they will be acceptable by your good friendship to the Natives of this our noble country; and at the sametime wishing you will be so kind as to excuse me for taking so much liberty to write to you, being compeled to do so, on account of my being sick ever since I have been confind in this city Jail, which I am...
8493To James Madison from John Atkinson, 27 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Atkinson. 27 March, New York. “My Friend Mr: George Joy ⟨re⟩quests me to procure for him here […] Signatures as a recommendation for the Consulship of Rotterdam and forward th⟨em⟩ to you. ’Tis so long since he left this City that few Merchants who are acquainted with him are to be found, of course I find difficulty in getting Signatures, but were his Merits known I am satisfied...
8494To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 27 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 27 March 1806, New Orleans. “On the 24. instant, the House of Assembly formed a Quorum; and on the following day I delivered to them an Address, of which the inclosed is a Copy. “I am anxious to learn the real state of affairs between the United States, and foreign nations—and particularly so, as it relates to Spain. The free navigation of the Mobile, by...
8495To James Madison from Justin Pierre Plumard Derieux, 27 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Justin Pierre Plumard Derieux. 27 March 1806, “Staunton Augusta Cty. in Vga.” “I have receiv’d the $93.66c. you have been so very Kind as to send me, and for which I beg you to accept my greatest thanks and acknowledgments. “I am now residing in Staunton and would be very thankful to you, Sir, if you will do me the favour to direct me here the letters that some of my family in France...
8496To James Madison from James Simpson, 27 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 27 March 1806, Tangier. No. 108. “No: 107 dated 12th. last Month accompanied the Accounts of this Consulate for last year, and was entrusted to Mr Gavino’s care to be forwarded. “Its with concern I have now to acquaint you that yesterday I received by Express from Mr Gwyn the unpleasant intelligence of the loss of the Brig Indefatigable of Philadelphia B F Severs Master...
8497To James Madison from John Armstrong, 28 March 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have nothing new to communicate on the subject of my letter by Mr Cabell. General Turreau’s dispatches which were to have regulated the movements here have not been received, or if received, have not been acted upon. The Negociation between France and Prussia has terminated in a treaty offensive and defensive. Among other provisions it is whispered that the ports of Germany are to be shut...
8498To James Madison from John Fowler and Others, 28 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Fowler and Others. 28 March 1806, Washington. “Understanding that an appointment for the Consulate of Tunis is under consideration of the executive we beg leave to recommend to your notice Doctor Wm. C. Smith as a Character well calculated to fill that important Station.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed under “Smith”). 1 p.; signed by John Fowler, Leonard Covington, Abram...
8499To James Madison from the House of Representatives, 28 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From the House of Representatives. 28 March 1806. “Mr. Joseph Clay presented to the House a petition of Jared Shattuck, a subject of the King of Denmark, by Elliston and John Perot, his attornies, which was received and read, praying to be relieved from losses and damages, sustained by the illegal capture of a vessel and cargo, the property of the petitioner, by one of the public armed...
8500To James Madison from William Jarvis, 28 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Jarvis. 28 March 1806, Lisbon. “The last letter I had the honor to address you was dated 7the. Inst: & went by the Ship Hunter Captain Bayne (Via) Alexandria. Inclosed I have the pleasure to send a Copy. “Two days since a Verbal order was given by the Provedor to the Guarda Mor of health to enforce the same regimen regarding the American Vessels loaded with grain, as was...
8501To James Madison from Tobias Lear, 28 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Tobias Lear. 28 March 1806, Algiers. “I have the honor to inform you that I have this day drawn upon you, two Setts of Exchange as follows. “$500 } at 30 days Sight in favor of Mr John Wingate. “2500 } “3000—Say for three thousand Dollars, for Value received in the freight of the Ship Raleigh in bringing a Cargo of Wheat from Malta to this place, on Account of the Regency, and which...
8502From James Madison to Alexander J. Dallas, 29 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Alexander J. Dallas. 29 March 1806, Department of State. “I have caused the second section of the ‘Act in addition to the Act, entitled “an Act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States,’” as printed by Duane & Smith, to be compared with the roll, which is found to agree exactly with it.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 15). 1 p. For the 14 July 1798 Sedition...
8503To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 29 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 29 March 1806, New Orleans. “The news from Nachetoches is of an unpleasant nature. Spanish troops to the number of four hundred, accompanied by some Indians, are assembled on the Sabine, and threaten to advance and to maintain the same position (near to Nachetoches) from which a Small spanish Guard was lately driven by Captain Turner under the orders of Major...
8504To James Madison from Robert Williams, 29 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Robert Williams. 29 March 1806, Washington, Mississippi Territory. “Finding that the distribution of the laws of the United States in this Territory in volume⟨s⟩ alone, is attended with considerable delay, much more so than is conducive to a timely knowledg⟨e⟩ and understanding of them, I take the liberty of suggesting the expediency of extending their publicati⟨on⟩ through the medium...
8505From James Madison to Josef Bruno Magdalena, 30 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Josef Bruno Magdalena. 30 March 1806, Department of State. “In answer to your letter of the 26th. instant [not found], requesting to be informed of the mode in which the business of Spain with this Government may be conducted, within the United States under existing circumstances, I have to remark, that communications will be received in cases requiring them, from whatever Spanish...
8506From James Madison to Thomas Farmar, 31 March 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have received the letter which you wrote me on the 11th. inst. by direction of the Committee appointed by a general meeting of the Merchants of New York. The solicitude of those engaged in foreign commerce at the present crisis which led to the application, could not fail to awaken the regret that the course of mercantile operations could not in all cases be regulated by a more precise...
8507From James Madison to Soliman Melimeni, 31 March 1806 (Madison Papers)
In answer to your letter of 18 inst, which adheres in substance to that of the 11th, I must refer you to mine of 17 which expresses the sentiments and views of the President. It remains therefore only to ascertain thro’ the proper officers of the UStates in the Mediterranean how far the Bey of Tunis, after limiting his request to a restitution of the captured vessels, and after so explaining...
8508To James Madison from James Monroe, 31 March 1806 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 13. Jany. is the last that I have received. The pamphlet enclosed with it has been republished here and I have this day transmitted a copy of it to Mr. Fox, with whom I had an interview on the 28th. I had expected from what passed between us on the 11th. that before this much progress woud have been made in the adjustment of our affairs; I am however, sorry to add that this...
8509From James Madison to Albert Gallatin, 31 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Albert Gallatin. 31 March 1806, Department of State. “I request you to be pleased to issue a warrant for one hundred & two dollars & sixty nine cents, on the appropriations for the relief of Seamen, in favor of Nicholas Gilman, in whose favor the enclosed bill was drawn upon me on the 30th. June last, by Wm. Jarvis, the Consul of the United States at Lisbon, who is to be charged with the...
8510To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 31 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Sylvanus Bourne. 31 March 1806, Amsterdam. “I have lately received from the Department of State two Copies of a Pamphlet entitled, ‘An Examination of the British Doctrine which Subjects to Capture a neutral trade not open in time of peace’ and I have perused with much interest this monument of deep research & critical investigation of the principles of the Laws of nations & their...