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...
8511To James Madison from Mary Randolph, 31 March 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Mary Randolph. 31 March 1806, Richmond. “It is with extreme diffidence I address you on a subject of great importance to a very particular Friend; but I rely for forgiveness, on your goodness of Heart, with which I have long been acquainted. Mr Jones the Loan Officer has been declining for some time and now lies at the point of death. I earnestly entreat your interest for Mr George...
8512To James Madison from Charles Willson Peale, 1 April 1806 (Madison Papers)
The other two Polygraphs for Tripoli I have this Day put on board the Schooner Caroline commanded by Captn. Fisher, the Bill of Lading enclosed. The Captn. tels me that he intends to sail on tomorrow. I hope that which went by he way of appoquinomy has arrived in good condition. It was by accident I heard of the present conveyance, for I was led to believe that I could not find a passage by...
8513To James Madison from Robert Williams, 1 April 1806 (Madison Papers)
I am apprehensive this quarter of the Union is not long destined to a state of peace—from the best and latest accounts I expect every day to hear of the shedding of blood on the west side of the Mississippi river; and expectations are not more favorable from the neighbourhood of Mobille; for since the shutting of that port the people have become much more irritable than heretofore, and it’s...
8514From James Madison to Richard Harrison, 1 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Richard Harrison. 1 April 1806, Department of State. “In answer to your request [not found], I have to state that Mr. Livingston’s salary, as Minister Plenipotentiary to France, commenced on the 23d. Septr. 1801, and ended on the 18 Novr. 1804, being the day of delivering his letter of recall.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 15). 2 pp.
8515From James Madison to Robert Power, 1 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Robert Power. 1 April 1806, Department of State. “It being represented that you detain the Seal & official documents of the late Mr. G. W. Mc.Elroy, under the apprehension that you would not be justified in delivering them to his successor Mr. John James Armstrong without an order from this Department, I have thought proper to direct that they be given up to him without delay.” Letterbook...
8516From James Madison to John Cotton Smith, 1 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To John Cotton Smith. 1 April 1806, Department of State. “The enclosed memorial of Messrs. Nicklin & Griffith and others respecting the intervention of Genl. Armstrong in their claim in the case of the New Jersey, the documents received with it, the extract of the Genl’s. letter of the 26 Novr. last, also enclosed, together with a copy of a letter of the 25 August to him from this...
8517To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 1 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Appleton. 1 April 1806, Leghorn. “I had the honor of addressing you on the 27. february inclosing a list of American Vessels sail’d from this port during the last six months of the year 1805, also my Account of disbursements to distress’d seamen &c. for the year, with their Attendant vouchers. In the course of the last month the U:S. Schooner Captn. Evans arrived here but from a...
8518To James Madison from William Clark, 1 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Clark. 1 April 1806, Washington. “My last respects from Embden, under date of October 20th. Ulto. informed you of the little probability of any important future trade between the United States & that place; & that consequently, there no longer existed any inducement for me to remain there. I flatter myself nevertheless that during my residence at Embden, my services have been in...
8519To James Madison from John Gibson, 1 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Gibson. 1 April 1806, Vincennes, Indiana Territory. “You are respectfully requested to order payment of the above account of Thirty six dollars to Mr. George Wallace _______ or to his order.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 217, First Auditor’s Accounts, no. 18,477). RC 1 p. The enclosure (1 p.; with Wagner’s note: “This document ought to be taken to the Auditor’s Office, where the...
8520To James Madison from Richard Söderström, 1 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Richard Söderström. 1 April 1806, Washington. “Well knowing how large a portion of your time is ingrossed by the Weightier affairs of Government, I feel reluctance in trespassing on you for a moment with those of lesser concern; but the Interest of those I represent, to them of infinite importance, makes it indispensable that I should solicit an answer in writing to the note on the...
8521To James Madison from Joseph Wilson, 1 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Joseph Wilson. 1 April 1806, Marblehead. “Enclosed you have the Return of Protections granted to American Seamen from this District the past Quarter [not found] ending the 31t. of March. 1806.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, Preliminary Inventory 15, entry 929, Correspondence with Collectors of Customs Regarding Impressed Seamen, 1796–1814, box 12). 1 p.; with Wagner’s note on verso: “Mr. Brent.”
8522To James Madison from Thomas Auldjo, 2 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Auldjo. 2 April 1806, Cowes. “I embrace the opportunity of a Ship bound direct from hence to your neighbouring port, to convey Copy of my respects of the 24th January which I beg to confirm. Since then the Captures of American Ships by British Cruizers have been confined to two or three within my district & these have been released almost immediately on their arrival in port. I...
8523To James Madison from William Lambert, 2 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Lambert. 2 April 1806, Washington. “I inclose a copy of a circular letter, addressed without distinction of party, to all the members of both Houses of Congress, and also to the President of the United States. I find myself compelled, from the treatment I have received, to take a step of this kind, and the respect I have for your person and character, induces me to make the...
8524To James Madison from Frederick Jacob Wichelhausen, 2 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Frederick Jacob Wichelhausen. 2 April 1806, Bremen. “I had the honor to write to you on the 7th Ult; informing you of three battalions of prussian troops having been quartered in this city again, and have now to communicate to you a resolution taken by the King of Prussia, which has caused much sensation in this city, as it prohibits the commerce and navigation of England to this...
8525To James Madison from James Monroe, 3 April 1806 (Madison Papers)
As it appeared by what occurred in my interview with Mr Fox on the 28. ulto. that some weeks at least would elapse before I could hope to bring our business to any conclusion I thought it proper to make a formal application to him on the 31. for an order to Suspend the Seizure and condemnation of our vessels on the principle of the late decrees. I had not requested this in explicit terms...
8526To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 3 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 3 April 1806, New Orleans. “As the situation of this Country is somewhat peculiar, perhaps the subject of the inclosed letters deserves the Consideration of our Government. I am myself at a loss to know why Mr. Deforgues has not put the business upon the footting I proposed to him, or made to me some other proposition than the one contained in his letter. His...
8527To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 3 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 3 April 1806, New Orleans. “I now enclose you copies of the answers which have been returned by the Council and House of representatives to the Communication which I had the honor to make them on the 25. ultimo. “You will perceive with pleasure the patriotic sentiments of the legislature, and which to me are the more satisfactory because I am persuaded of their...
8528From James Madison to William C. Williams, 4 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To William C. Williams. 4 April 1806, Department of State. “I have received your letter of the 2d. inst. [not found] respecting the money received by Mr. Erving from the Government of Great Britain in the case of the Schooner Friendship. Mr. McIver contesting the right claimed through Blane, it is not expedient to pay the money to the use of his assignees: but should the Chancery suit, still...
8529To James Madison from Anthony Merry, 4 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Anthony Merry. 4 April 1806, Washington. “I have the Honor to inform you that I have just received Answers (dated the 22nd. of last Month) from the Commander in Chief of His Majesty’s Ships on the Halifax Station, to whom I had transmitted Copies of the several Letters you had done me the Honor to address to me respecting Impressments by those Ships, stating, that His Majesty’s Sloop...
8530To James Madison from Richard Söderström, 4 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Richard Söderström. 4 April 1806, Washington. “The inexpediency of acceding to my request that the United States should defend the Henrick and Cargo in an Action to be instituted to try the Merits, Is placed by the letter you have been pleased to honor me with of the 3th: Instant, on Four Grounds. The presence of the Captor—His Solvency: that the injury did not proceed from any act or...
8531To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 5 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John M. Forbes. 5 April 1806, Hamburg. “Annexed I have the honor to transmit You a Copy of my last Respects under 19th. Ulto. Since which Some events of considerable interest have occurred in this Vicinity. “The Prussian Government, now possessing the Electorate of Hanover, through their regent Count Schulenburg have declared their determination to renew the same restriction on British...
8532To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 5 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Robert W. Fox. 5 April 1806, Falmouth. “I think it proper to inform thee that there is sent in here to day by the Virago Sloop of War the American Ship Nanking Capt Uran with 2700 Bbls of Flour from Norfolk bound to Cowes for the order of a house in London.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Falmouth, vol. 2). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Fox; docketed by Wagner.
8533To James Madison from Josias W. King, 5 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Josias W. King. 5 April 1806, Washington. “I have been informed that the accumulation of business in the Department of State will probably require the appointment of an additional Clerk in a short time, and as I have been out of business since the 1st January last, it has become not only very desirable, but pressingly necessary for me to obtain an appointment. “Altho’ I am sensible of...
8534To James Madison from Robert Montgomery, 5 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Robert Montgomery. 5 April 1806, Alicante. “A disorder has appeared and exists in this country Since about the begining of January last, its Symptoms are much like the commencement of a cold, and in most cases is attended with a fever but seldom in a Strong degree. It first appeared in Italy and has come gradualy to the Westward, in which line it makes a regular progress is now at...
8535To James Madison from William D. Patterson, 5 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William D. Patterson. 5 April 1806, Nantes. “I have the honor to inclose you the Returns of this Agency up to the 1st. January ulto. “Your Instructions (which were received by me on the 16th. Octo) relative to the suspension of in future giving papers to Vessels bought in this Country have been complied with; many applications have been made for this purpose, but none have been granted...
8536To James Madison from James Simpson, 5 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 5 April 1806, Tangier. No. 109. “By No 108 dated 27th. last Month I had the honour of advising the loss of the Brig Indefatigable of Philadelphia B F Severs Master in Latitude 28 and that the Crew fourteen persons in all, had unfortunately fallen into the hands of the Arabs. In order to form a fund at Mogadore to be employed in the Redemption of such part of those people,...
8537Notes on John Randolph’s Assertion as to Florida, [post–5 April 1806] (Madison Papers)
(In reference to J R’s assertion, as to Florida & the alledged expression [“]that France wanted Money & must have it”) It may be due to the ⟨N⟩ation &c. to state that without undertaking to recollect the particular expressions made by me on the occasion, or remarking on the facility of misconceptions incident to transient conversations, my consciousness assures me that on no occasion, nor with...
8538To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 6 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Sylvanus Bourne. 6 April 1806, Amsterdam. “I have recd from the Department of State two Copies of a Pamphlett 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 peculiar interest this volume of laborious research & critical investigation of the principles of the Laws of nations relative to the...
8539From James Madison to James Monroe, 7 April 1806 (Madison Papers)
I inclose a copy of a representation which has been made to the President by the Secretary of the Navy, with respect to the conduct of Mr Lyman, in the case of the ship the Huntress. It is hoped that the explanations of Mr Lyman, will disclose circumstances varying the aspect under which the transaction has presented itself to Mr Smith. Should it unfortunately result from your enquiry that he...
8540To James Madison from Soliman Melimeni, 7 April 1806 (Madison Papers)
I receiv’d your favor of the 31st: Ult on the 5th: inst: and have the honor to inform you, that I shall hold myself in readiness to depart for Tunis, in as short a period after I receive an intimation of the rout design’d for me to take, as the necessary arrangments for the accomodation of my suit will admit. I have the honor to be Sir with great respect & consideration. RC , two copies ( DNA...
8541From James Madison to Bradley & Mulford, 7 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Bradley & Mulford. 7 April 1806, Department of State. “In answer to your letter respecting the capture of the Brig William and the condemnation of part of her cargo at the City of St. Domingo, I have only to observe that an appeal ought to be prosecuted from the sentence by which means justice will probably be obtained; at least, any interposition of the Executive before the termination...
8542From James Madison to John Church, 7 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To John Church. 7 April 1806, Department of State. “In answer to your letter of the 24 Decr requesting permission to appoint your son James B Church as Vice Consul during an excursion you intend to England, I have to observe that you have liberty to name an Agent to act for you during your absence, being yourself responsible for his acts.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, IC , vol. 1). 1 p....
8543To James Madison from Philip DePeyster, 7 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Philip DePeyster. 7 April 1806, Nw York. “With pleasure I acknowledge the receipt of your package enclosing my Commission, Blank bond, Standing Instructions to Consuls, & your Circulars of the 1st. Augt. 1801, ⟨9th.⟩ April 1803 and 12th. July 1805 —should you at any time have other communications to make and have not a more convenient opportunity, be pleased to address them to my...
8544To James Madison from Benjamin Rush, 7 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Benjamin Rush. 7 April 1806, Philadelphia. “The bearer Captain John McDougall goes to Washington in order to solicit the humanity of our Government. He carries with him ample testimonies of his integrity, and particularly of his innocence in a transaction which has lately endangered the loss of his Ship. I have known him for many years, and have reason to believe him to be a man of high...
8545To James Madison from Robert Williams, 7 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Robert Williams. 7 April 1806, Washington, Mississippi Territory. “I have this day drawn on you at ten days sight, in favor of John Henderson of Natchez, for the sum of one hundred and twenty dollars. The vouchers shewing the items of this expenditure are enclosed. “This expenditure I take it for granted will be thought reasonable and allowed on the same principle that a similar one was...
8546From James Madison to John Martin Baker, Ca. 7–15 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To John Martin Baker. Ca. 7–15 April 1806, Department of State. “I have received your letter of the 8th of January requesting leave to return to the United States this Spring, and I have the pleasure to inform you that no objections occur to the gratification of your wishes.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, IC , vol. 1). 1 p. Undated; conjectural date assigned based on the document’s location...
8547To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 8 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William C. C. Claiborne. 8 April 1806, New Orleans. “The inclosed correspondence between Governor Grand Pré and myself deserves your perusal. I am inclined to think there is no foundation for the information communicated by Governor Grand Pré, and I rather suppose it is resorted to as a pretext for his late measures. “I have no recent intelligence from Nachitoches; At the date of my...
8548To James Madison from William Sprigg, 8 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Sprigg. 8 April 1806, Cincinnati. “The Commission of Judge of Orleans with which I am honored by the Executive of the United States did not reach my hands until the present Date. This was owing to its being directed to Cincinnati instead of Chillicothe where I have heretofore resided. I shall proceed with due diligence to the Territory of Orleans and endeavour to discharge the...
8549From James Madison to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, 9 April 1806 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State, to whom on the 28 ult was referred by the House of Representatives the petition of Jared Shattuck, has the honor to make the following report: That it appears, that the petitioners ship the Mercator and her cargo were detained in the year 1800 by Lieut. Maley, commanding the Schooner Experiment, a vessel of war of the United States, and ordered to Cape François for...
8550From James Madison to Jacob Crowninshield, 9 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To Jacob Crowninshield. 9 April 1806, Department of State. “I return the papers respecting the Hazard and also those accompanying Mr. Brook’s case. Mr. Monroe being fully possessed of the sentiments of the Executive on the subject of blockades will afford every due assistance should the course of the appeal in the first case require his intervention. In the meantime the parties concerned...