8551To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Thornton, 8 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Thornton presents his respectful compliments to the President, and proposes to have the honour of waiting on him this evening for the purpose of receiving his orders.— In the mean time he begs to inform him that Mr Parkyns was some months ago at Halifax in Nova Scotia, where he had resided for a year or two before: but from Mr T.’s having received no answer to several letters addressed to...
8552From Alexander Hamilton to Henry William De Saussure, 9 June 1803 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, June 9, 1803. On August 6, 1803, De Saussure wrote to Hamilton : “I received your favor of the 9th June.” Letter not found. ]
8553From Alexander Hamilton to John B. Graves, 9 June 1803 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, June 9, 1803. Gives his opinion concerning Graves’s legal questions and states: “Having myself lands in the vicinity of those of Mr. Scriba, I have occasionally received some information concerning the latter.… Some of my lands are now selling to settlers at the rate of three Dollars per acre.” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. This letter was written in reply to Graves to...
8554To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 9 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 June 1803, Marseilles . Last wrote on 27 May by way of Cette, enclosing a letter for the president and a packet from the U.S. consul at Tunis. This letter is carried by Benjamin Mumford, who returns to New York, and concerns the forgery of American ship’s papers that took place in Barcelona “about two years ago.” Was first informed of it by William Willis’s letter of 13 Oct. 1802, of which...
8555To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 9 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 June 1803, Falmouth . Received JM’s “printed letter” and duplicate of 9 Apr. In accordance with JM’s instructions, has sought the “needful information” from the ports in his district. American ships “pay double the Light money” that British ships do; “all other Shipping are on the same footing as Americans.” “As to paying double duty,” harbor dues for British ships are 2 s . 6 d . per ship...
8556To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, 9 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of paying you my Respects on the 27th. ulto. Viã Cette, Inclosing a letter for the honble. President of The United States & a Packett from the american Consulate at Tunis. This, which will be Conveyed to you, Sir, by Mr. Benjn. B. Mumford of newyork, returning there viã Bordeaux, is on the purpose of a very Serious matter which would have become of the most injurious...
8557To James Madison from Robert W. Fox, 9 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I am favored with thy printed letter of the 9 April & also this morning a duplicate thereof via Liverpool. In consequence of thy directions I have sent to the different Ports in my district to obtain the needful information. For the present, perhaps it may be proper to inform thee that American shipping pay double the Light money that English Ships do. All other Shipping are on the same...
8558Petition of James Carroll, with Jefferson’s Order, on or before 9 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The Petition of James Carroll of the City of Washington, Blacksmith. Most humbly sheweth, That at a circuit court of the District of Columbia held in the City of Washington in December one thousand eight hundred and one, he was Indicted for an Assault on the body of Daniel McGinnis , for which the Court fined him in the sum of Twenty dollars and costs of suit; and that at same court he was...
8559From Thomas Jefferson to Arnold Oelrichs in the Name of Lewis Harvie, 9 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The President of the US. had recieved in due time your letter of Sep. 14. 1801. and lately that of Dec. 28. 1802. and he was informed by the officer of the customs in Philadelphia of the reciept of certain boxes there addressed to him containing busts. as it is inconsistent with the law he has laid down for himself to accept presents while in public office, he meant to have given this answer...
8560To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Pougens, 9 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai l’honneur de vous confirmer toutes mes précédentes et de vous donner avis que, conformément à vos ordres, Je viens d’expédier deux caisses sous la marque JFP. No. 1. et 2. ci joint facture. J’ai établi les prix les plus doux possible et ménagé vos intérêts comme les miens propres. La note des parties manquantes à votre Encyclopédie méthodique était si claire que J’ai pu les réunir toutes...
8561Invoice for Encyclopédie Méthodique, with Jefferson’s Notes, 9 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Encyclopedie methodique 67 Livraisons. ✓ Agriculture, Tome, 3me. et Tome 4me. 1re partie 3. Vol. ✓ Amusemens, depuis page 560 jusqua 900 } 2. in 1. on fournit le tome entier ✓ Antiquités Tome, 4me. 2me partie et tome 5 entier 3. ✓ Architecture, Tome 2me. 1re partie
8562To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 9 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a letter recieved by a young friend of mine from the hands of the writer, to whom he went particularly recommended; he has a packet for D Thornton which contains something for yourself—I Have spoken to Capt Lewis, who politely takes charge of it.—My friend had many conversations with the writer of the letter who was very free in his remarks, upon the ideas of the leading men in that...
8563From James Madison to Asher Robbins, 10 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
In answer to your letter of the 27th. ult. I enclose copies of two letters written to Captain Eldred from this department in the year 1798, whence you will collect the Suggestions on which the doubt respecting his case rests. As long as the facts to which they refer remain unshaken, it is not perceived how he can justify his claim to the rights of an American citizen on general principles. For...
8564To James Madison from François Barbé-Marbois, [10 June] 1803 (Madison Papers)
Des circonstances heureuses pour nos deux Republiques m’ont mis dans le cas de concourir encore une fois a des operations emménes avantageuses à toutes deux. Les traités qui viennent d’être conclus sont comme une suite des premieres liaisons que j’ai vu commencer entre votre pays et le mien et doivent les consolider. Je me suis felicité d’un evenement qui rapeller à votre Souvenir un des plus...
8565To James Madison from William Lee, 10 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1803, Bordeaux . Encloses a letter he received “yesterday” from Monroe. Acknowledges JM’s letter of 9 Apr. ; believes the regulations “therein contained” will stop the “improper discharge of Seamen in foreign ports.” Feels gratified in being able to force compliance with these regulations; they will help “in alleviating the suffering of a useful class of citizens.” Called on the...
8566To James Madison from Samuel Snow, 10 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 June 1803, Providence . Encloses “two semi-annual Reports of Vessels arrived at Canton between the 31st December 1801, and the 9th of January 1803.” On 1 Jan. 1803 at Washington, “agreeably to our previous conversation,” wrote JM a letter stating the difficulty of establishing a residence at Macao. The governor was not authorized to permit him to live there unless permission was granted by...
8567To James Madison from William Lee, 10 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you a le tter which I yesterday recd. from Mr. Monroe and h ave at the same time to acknowledge the rect. of y our instructions under date of the 9th April. The re gulations therein contained will prove beneficial to the United States by effectually putting a stop to the improper discharge of Seamen in foreign p orts. Though I have been in possession of those re...
8568To James Madison from Samuel Snow, 10 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
Enclosed I have the honour to forward to you two semi-annual Reports of Vessels arrived at Canton between the 31st. December 1801, and the 9th. of January 1803, received from my Agent there by the Ship Sally. On the first of January last at Washington, agreeably to our previous conversation, I had the honour to address a letter to you stating the difficulty I laboured under respecting a...
8569To Thomas Jefferson from William Dunbar, 10 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honored with yours of the 3d March. My unconfirmed state of health suffered some retardment from my attendance on the Legislature : its new position chosen by the late assembly, altho’ tollerable in our climate for a summer Session, was found to be, during a very cold winter, without comfort or even common accommodation: my sufferings demanded considerable repose; want of bodily health...
8570To Thomas Jefferson from George Logan, 10 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
My apprehensions respecting our late valuable friend Mason have been realised; his Family whilst sensible of his loss, have less occasion to lament the event of his death from home, as every attention of eminent Physicians and sincere friends was given to him. I only regret that on his arrival in Philadelphia, he did not immediately come to Stenton. The proceedings of some men in Philadelphia...
8571To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, 10 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
My intentions of communicating to you immediately the issue of the election was defeated by the uncertainty and perplexity in which it closed. I would not write, I thought first, untill the return was made, and then not before I could certainly inform you whether the District had decided for itself or whether it had sent forward two men for the House of Representatives to take choice of one. I...
8572To James Madison from James Monroe, 11 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I forward the inclosed to Havre in the hope it may find Mr. Jay there & be conveyed with our other dispatches by him. I shall now decide in a few days on the question relative to my trip to Spn. & inform you of it by the first opportunity. I shall certainly not go unless I find I may with safety as to things here & with some hope of advantage there. The French are in complete possession of...
8573To James Madison from John Thomas Ricketts, 11 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I do myself the pleasure, at the Earliest date To forward you the Enclosed letter From a Friend, Resident at new Orleans, a Physition of Emenence and Character and a native of this commonwealth That on Enquiry you will find Entitled to confidence and Faith, and From His Practice and Intimacy in the First Families, under my own knowledge in may 1802 last preceeding. I know of no Other person...
8574To Thomas Jefferson from Victor Marie du Pont, 11 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed I send you the bill you wish for on Paris and I have only to regret the determination you have taken not to ask any more for this year, If I could enjoy the thought of having rendered you a small service I should be quite proud & happy, but indeed I have no claim to that merit for the transaction is as convenient to me as it can be to you and under that fortunate basis of mutual...
8575To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 11 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
By a law of last session Beaufort in North Carolina, which was formerly a port of delivery attached to the district of New Bern, is made a district (or distinct port of entry & delivery) from and after the last day of June next. Heretofore the officer of the port was a surveyor with a salary of 150 dollars. His office will cease of course, and a collector must be appointed. The two candidates...
8576Report from John Lenthall, 11 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Rough Stone and Brick work done to the South Wing of the Capitol from 28th May to 11th June 1803 – West front – The Voids of 5 Reversed arches filled up, the Cellar window stools set & the Cellar windows taken up to level of the Arches which amt. to about 1000 Cubic feet Bricks laid in the Reversed Arches about 9160 do in the Internal Arches 4728 13888 — South front — Voids of 5 Arches...
8577To Thomas Jefferson from Robert R. Livingston, 11 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Having very latly writen to you this is merely to inform you that our mutual friend Mr. Skipwith being now the father of a family is desirous of removing to Louisiana. His knowledge of the french language the religion of his family & his amiable manner fit him in a peculiar manner for conciliating the affections of the people of that country to our government, and should you distribute that...
8578To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Rush, 11 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have endeavoured to fulfil your Wishes by furnishing Mr Lewis with some inquiries relative to the natural history of the Indians . The enclosed letter contains a few short directions for the preservation of his health, As well as the health of the persons Under his Command. His mission is truly interesting. I shall wait with great solicitude for its issue. Mr: Lewis appears admirably...
8579Rush’s Directions to Meriwether Lewis for Preserving Health, 11 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Dr. Rush to Capt. Lewis . for preserving his health. 1. when you feel the least indisposition, do not attempt to overcome it by labour or marching. rest in a horizontal posture.—also fasting and diluting drinks for a day or two will generally prevent an attack of fever. to these preventatives of disease may be added a gentle sweat obtained by warm drinks, or gently opening the bowels by means...
8580To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 12 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
In my last dispatch I had the honour to inform you of the representations I had made to this Court conformably to your instructions on the subject of our claims & to inclose you a copy of the Propositions transmitted to the Secretary of State including the Arbitration of those arising from the captures of the French Privateers & the condemnations of the French Consuls in Spanish Ports. While...
8581To James Madison from Wade Hampton, 12 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 June 1803 . “The bearer, Mr. Ward, a friend, & neighbour of mine, is on a jaunt through the Northern, & Eastern States. He proposes to take the City of Washington in his way.… Any Civilities you may find it convenient to shew him, will be gratefully acknowledged.” RC (owned by Charles M. Storey, Boston, Mass., 1961). 1 p. Undated; date assigned on the basis of JM’s docket. This was probably...
8582To James Madison from Frederick Jacob Wichelhausen, 12 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 June 1803, Bremen . Refers JM to his last letter of 7 Mar. , in which he enclosed “the usual semi-annual list.” Acknowledges receipt of the laws of the first session of the Seventh Congress and JM’s circular letter of 9 Apr. , to which he will “return a full answer” with his next semiannual report. The renewal of war between France and Great Britain “has caused the greatest alterations in...
8583From James Madison to George Joy, 12 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 12 June 1803 . Acknowledged in Joy to JM, 3 Aug. 1803 . Explains the dismissal of Samuel Williams as U.S. consul in London. Responds to Joy’s offer of service as a U.S. commissioner of claims in Spain ( Joy to JM, 3 Feb. 1804 [DLC; filed at the end of February 1804]).
8584To James Madison from Frederick Jacob Wichelhausen, 12 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to refer you to my last respects of the 7th. March, wherewith I had the honor of transmitting you the usual semi-annual list. I have now to acknowledge receipt of the laws of the first session of the seventh congress of the United States, as also a circular letter of the 9th. April, the contents of which I have observed, and shall with my next transmission of the semi-annual...
8585To James Madison from John Norris, 13 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I receiv’d your esteemed favour of the 2d. Inst. and note the Contents. Inclosed you have a Copy of the Letter of Attorney & Assignment, from Capt. Ingersoll to me—The Original being sent on to Cadiz. On my transmitting to you the Assignment from Capt. Ingersoll, you observe, that you will direct the amount to be paid to my order. I should take it kind, if proper, that you would give me an...
8586To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 13 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 June 1803, Paris . Wrote JM on 1, 2, and 3 June by the ship Philadelphia and brig Betsey from Antwerp. Livingston appointed him “Commissioner under the late convention with france.” Left Antwerp on 29 May; appointed his secretary, John Robertson, deputy commercial agent “with the approbation” of Livingston. Encloses a copy of the commission. Robertson will, “in order to reconcile the...
8587To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 13 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 June 1803, Hamburg . Encloses a copy of his last letter of 7 June . “It was very early to be foreseen that, in the prosecution” of the war, “violent aggressions of the rights of the nations professing peace and neutrality would often be committed”; of this he has had “an experimental Confirmation.” Even before the outbreak of hostilities, a British frigate was sent to Cuxhaven and men were...
8588To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 13 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the honour of writing you on the 1st. 2d. & 3d inst., by the Ship Philadelphia and Brig Betsey from Antwerp. The Ministers plenipotentiary of the United States near this Government having honoured me with the appointment of Commissioner under the late Convention with france, I left Antwerp on the 29th. Ultimo. and my Powers with my Secretary Mr. John Robertson a Native of Gravelines who,...
8589To James Madison from John M. Forbes, 13 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
The above is copy of what I had the honor to address under 7th. Inst. From the nature of the War and the course which hostilities were taking, it was very early to be foreseen that, in the prosecution of it, violent aggressions of the rights of the nations professing peace and neutrality would often be committed by both of the belligerent Parties. Of this theory I had very soon an experimental...
8590To Thomas Jefferson from “J. G. D.”, 13 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have no doubt, but Your curiosity will be considerably awaken’d at the reception of an epistle of so singular a nature as the following; especially from one who does not, nor cannot hope to enjoy the pleasure of Your acquaintance:—and, before I proceed any further, it may be necessary to observe, that this letter is of importance to none but myself; And if there should be any thing amiss, in...
8591From Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 13 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you be so good as to procure for me from the clerk of the high court of Chancery a copy of the decree of Jefferson v. Henderson which was given by mr Wythe three or four years ago, and inclose it to me? as I have occasion immediately for an authentic copy . I am in hopes your business will permit you to come and pass some time with us at Monticello in August or September, where we shall...
8592To Thomas Jefferson from Bishop James Madison, 13 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Being appointed by the Executive of this State, in Conjunction with two other Gentlemen, Mr J. Taylor, & Mr Venable, to collect all necessary Information relative to the Claim , which In Maryland has, of late, seriously revived, upon a part of the Territory of Virginia; & finding in your Notes on Virga. P. 363 Papers mentioned, particularly—1. “Survey & Report of the Commissioners appointed on...
8593To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 13 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The St. of Maryld has since 19 Decr 91, sold to a considerable amot., lands within the City of Washington wch. she had become possess’d of under her acts of confiscation. Amongst other sales was one of about 56 A. @ £50 ⅌ A. to James Williams & U. Forrest who passed their bond for the amount, the Agt. of the State at the time of the Sale entering into the enclosed agreemt. mark’d A.— It...
8594To James Madison from John Mitchell, 14 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 June 1803, Le Havre . Encloses duplicate dispatches from the U.S. ministers in Paris; the originals and a copy of the treaty with France are carried by Jay of New York, who leaves this city in a few days on board the Oliver Ellsworth , Captain Henry. Le Havre harbor is guarded by British frigates that have stopped several neutral vessels, among them the ship Providence , Captain Waterson,...
8595To James Madison from John Mitchell, 14 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to transmitt you duplicate of Dispatches from our Minister at Paris, which I received this day. Original together with Copy of the Treaty with france, is in Charge of Mr. Jay of New York Who I expect will leave this in a few days, on board the Ship Oliver Ellsworth Cap Henry for NYork. The entrance of this port is guarded by British frigats. They have stoped; several Neutral...
8596To Thomas Jefferson from John Wayles Eppes, 14 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 12th. of May arrived here while Maria and myself were on a visit to my Sister Walker the first we have been able to make since her marriage—We were detained there 13. days by rain— As it will not be long before we shall meet—Lego & the arrangement proposed by you shall be the subject of conversation—The idea of occasioning personal inconvenience to you would induce me to...
8597To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, with Jefferson’s Note, 14 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a representation against the naval officer of Wilmington; together with a letter from the collector to whom I had communicated the grounds of complaint. Those grounds being general, & no charge specified except that of absence which is not supported by the evidence of Mr Bloodworth, the regular course would be an admonition to Mr Walker to be attentive & correct, without harshness &...
8598From Thomas Jefferson to William Lee, 14 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to thank you for the sample of Medoc wine which you were so kind as to send me, and which I found very good. I liked it the better as it seemed not to have been brandied, a species of adulteration so disagreeable and so common. when I was at Bordeaux in 1787. I took great pains to make myself acquainted with the good wines, went to every vineyard & cellar of note, learned the names of...
8599From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 14 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 10th . is at hand particular circumstances relative to mr Randolph’s mill seat had obliged me to communicate to him confidentially the interest I had acquired in the opposite one. I have therefore referred to him to consider with respect to his own as well as my interests whether it will be necessary to take down Henderson’s dam before I come home, and if he thinks proper to...
8600From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Purviance, 14 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson with his compliments to mr Purviance asks the favor of him to give the inclosed letter a passage in any vessel bound from his port to any port of France, but to Bordeaux of preference, if one be bound thither; and to accept his salutations. RC ( NN ); addressed: “Mr. Robert Purviance Collector of the customs Baltimore”; franked and postmarked; endorsed by Purviance. Enclosure: TJ...