8491From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 30 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
A Bill supplementary to the several acts for laying an embargo on vessels Etc. for vessels coming down rivers Etc. Be it enacted Etc that it shall not be lawful for any vessel laden with provisions or lumber to pass by or depart from any port of entry of the US. without examination and a special license from the Collector of the customs of such port, nor shall any vessel be so laden on any...
8492From James Madison to Anthony Merry, 21 December 1803 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 21 December 1803. Mentioned in Merry to Hawkesbury, 31 Dec. 1803 (PRO: Foreign Office, ser. 5, 41:60–61), as a request “to have a Conversation with me at his Office on the following Day.” For Merry’s report on the meeting, see JM to Merry, 24 Dec. 1803, n. 4 and JM to Monroe, 26 Dec. 1803, n. 4 .
8493From Thomas Jefferson to Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours, 25 April 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The week being now closed during which you had given me a hope of seeing you here, I think it safe to inclose you my letters for Paris lest they should fail of the benefit of so desireable a conveyance. they are addressed to Kosciuzko, Volney, Madame de Corny, mr Short, and Chancellor Livingston. you will percieve the unlimited confidence I repose in your good faith and in your cordial...
8494To James Madison from James Houston, 10 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 April 1804, Philadelphia. “Agreeable to Acts of Congress for Securing coppy rights of Books &c. I Send you the inclosed pamphlet My expectation are to make Some money for the purpose contempelated and then to have A Lottery by Some Lagislative body And have a fund to reward those who make New discouverys in Medcen that would be of general good to the people at large you may give it a...
8495From Thomas Jefferson to Robert R. Livingston, 3 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Dec. 20. has been recieved. the copy of the late volume of agricultural proceedings is not yet at hand, but will probably come safe. I had formerly recieved the preceding volumes from your kindness, as you supposed. writings on this subject are peculiarly pleasing to me, for, as they tell us, we all sprung from the earth, so to that we naturally return. it is now among my most...
8496To James Madison from Daniel Clark, 22 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 June 1802, New Orleans. Informs JM of the state of affairs in Louisiana “in compliance with your direction, to point out such objects as would require the interference of our Government, with this of Spain, to ascertain our rights, and procure redress, and at the same time to have your instructions to regulate my own conduct.” Notes that JM is already aware of “the disagreable predicament...
8497To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Smith, 20 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you a post note of this Bank in your favor No. 1133 dated this day at ten days for Three hundred and sixty dollars, being the amount of the dividend for six Months ending the 30th of June last, on Twenty shares of the stock of the Bank of Pennsylvania standing in the name of Genl. Thaddeus Kosciusko .— With great respect, I am Sir, Your most Obt Servt. RC ( MHi );...
8498To Thomas Jefferson from William Dunbar, 15 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Colo. Freeman was unable to find a small boat and dispatched Lieut. Wilson with a serjeant and twelve in the large boat with four months provisions from the lst. of September: Extreme bad weather with rain and contrary winds rendered the passage up tedious, and to add to our retardment I was extremely unwell at the time of the boats arriving: a few days were necessary for recovery & a few more...
8499To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 20 July 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Instead of proceeding to Washington immediately and of returning, as suggested by you, in the Course of a few days for the purpose of adjusting my private affairs, I have determined to postpone my removal until Saturday next. The state of the health of one of my sons irresistiby demands my immediate attention. Under the advice of the Physicians I will tomorrow take him and Mrs. Smith to a...
8500From James Madison to Daniel William Coxe, 22 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have received your communication of the 16th. inst. and am obliged to you for the extract from your Agent’s letter which it covered. The infraction of our treaty involved in the proceedings of the Intendant at New Orleans is as evident, as the consequences of persisting in it must be injurious and irritating. Mr. Pinckney has been charged to make the proper representations at Madrid, in...
8501To Thomas Jefferson from Simon Snyder, 23 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with a Resolution of the Senate, & House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, passed this day, I have the honor of transmitting to you, certain resolutions with a request that you will be pleased to lay them before the Congress of the United States— Accept assurances of high consideration & esteem DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
8502From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 3 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The inducement which you propose in order to engage Powell to bring up his accounts is approved.—so is also the idea of collecting men of talents about us, even in offices which do not need them. upon the principle of distribution also I doubt if the treasury should be given to Maryland . With respect to Doctr. Bache I must have conversation with you. as to the office of Post M. G. he might be...
8503To James Madison from William Haslett Smith, 25 April 1806 (Madison Papers)
Through your polite Attention to my Letter of the 20th. Instant I have received the Treasurers Dft, in our Bank at Sight, for the amount of the Dft. inclosed you, for Acceptance. I have also to acknowledge a remittance of One Hundred and Twenty Dollrs. from Alexr. Sheppard. As you will observe the Check is drawn in your favor, and payable to your order. I am necessitated to return it for your...
8504To James Madison from Benjamin Rush, 23 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to revive a friendship, Once very dear to me, by addressing you upon a Subject highly interesting to the United States. The Commerce of our Country has suffered greatly by our Absurd Quarantine laws in the different States. These laws which admit the contagious nature of Our american yellow fever, have produced a reaction in the Governments of Europe which has rendered our Commerce...
8505To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 7 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favors of the 5th. & 6th. were duly recd. last evening. I return Mr. S.s letter; with the Addresses from Boston &c. and the proposed answer. The few changes which I have suggested, if proper will speak for themselves. It is a nice task to speak of war, so as to impress our own people with a dislike to it, and not impress foreign Govts. with the idea that they may take advantage of the...
8506To James Madison from Carlos Martínez de Yrujo (Abstract), 24 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
24 March 1805, Philadelphia . Having given permission to Juan Bautista Bernabeu, Spanish consul in Baltimore, to travel to Spain, Yrujo has named Fausto de Foronda, vice-consul at Philadelphia, to deal with matters that might occur in Baltimore during Bernabeu’s absence. Yrujo tells JM this for his information so that he might grant the appropriate exequatur should he judge it necessary. RC (...
8507To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Carr, 20 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
We arrived here on the 14th, all well, and found the accomodations on the road by Stevensburg, much better than we expected. The hospitality and politeness of Strode induced us to stay a day with him, greatly to the advantage of ourselves and horses. From what I heard in that neighbourhood, you will find the Marquis’s road, a difficult one for a carriage. Since my arrival, I met accidentally...
8508From Abigail Smith Adams to John Quincy Adams, 1808 (Adams Papers)
Those of the family who could not attend yesterday at Cambridge yesterday as well as those who did, are very desirious of reading the lecture. if you will be so good as to let William take it, to day, I will return it on Monday. I wish a few of the Reviews if you can spair them. I carried to Town yesterday your Shirt overalls & waistcoat & handkerchiefs which you left here. as mrs Adams was...
8509To Thomas Jefferson from Frederick C. Reuter, 30 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Quod ea, quæ præterlapso vernali tempore in literis meis. Excellentia Vestræ à me oblatis, promittebam (:de civilisatione sciliat Cherokiæ Nationis:) non imploreum, non in malum mihi vertat, quæso, Excellentia Vestra, sed de omisso mihi ignoscat! Hoc opus adgrediendi voluntas mihi non deceat, sed aliqua media tantùm, hoc opus implendi, mihi deficiebant. Benevolentia Vestra, ut mihi à belli...
8510To Thomas Jefferson from Gustavus B. Horner, 23 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved the Benné seed by the post, and am very much gratified by having it in my power to attempt the propagation of it—I have already sowed it in a place I had fortunately prepared for other seed—I shall pay particular attention to the cultivation of it according to the directions you have given me; and if an opportunity offers, at the end of the year, will inform you correctly of the...
8511From Thomas Jefferson to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 28 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you last on the 14th. of July; since which I have recieved your several favors of July 8. Aug. 11. Sep. 10. Dec. 5. & Jan. 11. this last has been a sincere affliction to me. my knolege of the extraordinary worth of our deceased friend, her amiable & excellent character, her value to yourself, your family & friends, and the void it would make at the house of La Grange, sufficiently...
8512To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 1 February 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 February 1804, Leghorn. No. 2. Enclosed his accounts with the U.S. up to 31 Dec. 1803 with his 28 Jan. 1804 letter . “At present I send you a copy of a negotiation with Mr: Anthony Dugan for bills upon you for 5000 dollars at 5 ⅌C: discount on the ammount receiv’d which makes a considerable difference between the terms of this negotiation & that for 20,000 dollars negotiated by Messrs. Degen...
8513To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 9 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with your direction I have for some days past been endeavouring to make sale of your Tobacco, but as yet have not been able to effect one. Mr. Rutherfoord who made the offer of 40/. at 120 days has made up his quantity, or else he says he would have taken it. I yet hope to obtain this price on a shorter credit. Not having met with a Vessel for Washington, I have sent your hams (9...
8514To John Adams from Henry Guest, 20 January 1809 (Adams Papers)
I have not had the pleasure to receive a Line from you in Some time—Did you know what pleasure your letter gave me and how they Chiered my Old heart in these Drary times of Our Country your humanity and friendly disposition Would Often raise My Druping Spirits—for lete Me assure you Sir, they have been Sadly Depressed Since your Son gave up his year in the Senate. Especially this Season when...
8515To Thomas Jefferson from John F. Mercer, 5 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Considerable time has elapsed since the Executive of this State addressed the Commissioners of the City of Washington, pressing the payment of the Interest due on several loans made for the use of the City and repayment of the principal sum of fifty thousand Dollars, forfeited by a neglect to pay the Interest: your Communications on this subject to Congress and the subsequent proceedings of...
8516To James Madison from Joseph Carleton, 16 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 May 1804, Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington. “The Letter which you did me the honor to write me on the 24th. Ultimo respecting certain funds in the hands of Mr. George W: Erving in London, having with your concurrence been referred to the Bank of the United States; the Board have been favored in course with an answer from that Party, empowering them to take immediate order for...
8517To Thomas Jefferson from James Dinsmore, 30 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I writ to you some time ago for a gallon of Copal varnish and two Doz of brass pulleys, which have not yet come to hand: if you have not forwarded them; Mr Barrey wishes you to add another Gallon of varnish & forward them by the next Stage as he is in great want of the varnish. we have finished the Shutters & Sashes of the Hall Parlour & Dineing room, and are now engaged at the venetion work...
8518To James Madison from Rufus King, 5 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 August 1802, London. Suggests that if the president consents to his return to the U.S., the same public ship could bring his successor and return King home. Realizes it is unlikely a frigate from the Mediterranean would be convenient, since “coming from that Quarter she might be liable to perform Quarantine which would occasion a long detention, as well as great Expense.” Requests to be...
8519From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 22 February 1803 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State has the honor to report to the President of the United States, upon the note of the Minister of his Danish Majesty, Dated on the 9th. inst, as follows. That it appears that the Danish Brigantine Henrich, Capt. Peter Scheele, sailing from Hamburg, loaded with an assorted Cargo, and bound to Cape Francois, was captured on the 3d. of Octr. 1799 by a French Privateer, and on...
8520To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 17 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I will thank the President for the loan of the survey herein mentioned & which relates, I presume, to the intended communication between the Chesapeake Bay & Albemarle Sound. Respectfully DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.