9631To James Madison from John J. Murray, 1 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
Not noticing by your Letters that a successor to Col Lenox (Agent at London for American Seamen) has been appointed by the President of the United States—I take the liberty Sir to Solicit the President through you to honor me with that appointment. To prevent unfavorable impressions from bei ng made on the Presidents mind, in c onsequence of my manifesting, so early, a disposition to change my...
9632To James Madison from Elias Vanderhorst, 1 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
The Preceding is a Copy of my last of the 12h. Ulto. ⅌ the Sa lly, via New York, since which Period I have not had the pleasure of hearing from you, but have now that of handing you an Acct. of the c harges made for lights, Quarantine &Cc. at this & the other Ports within my District, on British & on foreign Vessels entering them, which I could n ot possibly procure sooner or they would have...
9633II. James Madison’s Remarks on the Draft, 1 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
✓ (0) for “before” is suggested “without” The former seeming to imply that after the suspension, an assigmt. had been made. ✓ (1) after or for “friendly” insert “proper” omit “without difficulty or delay” There was perhaps somewhat of both, and it may become expedient to say so to Spain. (2.) “The enlightened mind of the first Consul of France saw in its true point of view the importance of an...
9634From Thomas Jefferson to John Condit, 1 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your kindness on a former occasion in procuring me the cyder of Newark, encourages me to trouble you again in the same way. I should be very glad to get eight barrels of the first quality, to be forwarded here as soon as it is in a proper state to move. your engaging this for me will be thankfully acknoleged. I hope we shall see you on the first day of the session, as the unavoidable absence...
9635To Thomas Jefferson from David Gelston, 1 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor to write to you the 21st. ultimo, and enclosed bill of lading of one box of wine, and one cask of nuts—I have this day received from Messrs. Perrot & Lee (Bordeaux) bill of lading & Invoice, of five cases red , and five cases white wine, ⅌ the Thetis, capt Adams—Invoice enclosed—presuming as before, it will be your wish to have it forwarded to the City of Washington, I shall...
9636To Thomas Jefferson from John Langdon, 1 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I am informed that the time for which the Marshal for the Destrict of Maine was chosen will soon expire, and that the probability is, he will not be reappointed; I would therefore beg leave to name, Major Joseph C. Boyd of Portland in sd. Destrict for that office. this gentleman is perfectly correct in his Politics, and in every way well qualified for the Business. The Honbl. Mr. Cutts can...
9637To Thomas Jefferson from Zalegman Phillips, 1 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to solicit the appointment of Commissioner of Bankrupts for the District of Pennsylvania, in the place of John W Vancleve Esquire deceased or of Mr Joseph Clay, who will resign his Commission in the course of a few Days, I enclose a certificate from some Gentlemen of known respectability, which I trust will be sufficient to establish my Character and Principles. I have a...
9638To Thomas Jefferson from James Walker, 1 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry to inform you that it will be quite out of my power to fulfill my engagement to you so early as you wish, it seems as if it will be impossible with me to get Mr. Scotts Mill in opperation sooner than some time next faul—as the walls of the house will not be began untill spring I shall be very busyly employed all next summer in puting up the mechinery in his Mill, I do not suppose...
9639To James Madison from William Jarvis, 2 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 October 1803, Lisbon . Wrote last on 27 Sept. [not found]. Later that day “the British Factory were called together by the Consul General” to discuss the sale of some stock “for the support of the Hospital and the poor widows and orphans of deceased Members of the Factory as from the decrease of the British Trade to this port, the income for several Months past had not been adequate to these...
9640To James Madison from William Jarvis, 2 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
On the evening of the date of my last letter (i.e. 27h. Septr.) the British Factory were called together by the Consul General, relative to a Sale of some of their funded Stock, for the support of the Hospital and the poor widows and orphans of deceased Members of the Factory, as from the decrease of the British Trade to this port, the income for several Months past had not been adequate to...
9641To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin H. Latrobe, 2 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have delayed to answer your favor of the 14h. September for a few days, untill I had compleatly ascertained whether by any exertion it would be possible to procure sheet Iron sufficient to cover the public buildings & to make up the deficiency for Monticello this Autumn, and I have now the satisfaction to inform you, that all your Iron is rolled & will be sent off by the first opportunity, &...
9642To Thomas Jefferson from J. D. Rittener, 2 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Des longtems J’ai le Projet de M’aller fixer dans Votre Patrie, & di conduire Quelques—bons laboureur. si Jusqu’ici je ne l’ai Executé c’est le Manque de Moyen, Car pour Se procurer des laboureur il faut pouvoir leurs payer les fraix de Voyage, qui sont assé Conséquand. J’ai donc crus Monsieur le Président devoir M’adresser directement a vous pour Vous demander si le Gouvernement, (Qui Paroit...
9643To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 3 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 October 1803, Palma . Announces his “safe arrival at Palma” on 19 Sept. and his favorable reception by the commander in chief and the heads of departments. Plans “in a few days” to visit Minorca and “Yvica” [Ibiza] and to “appoint the necessary Vice: Consuls.” Will “transmit the list of American Vessels, arrived and Sailed from these Islands, up to end of June last” in his next. Has nothing...
9644To James Madison from Richard O’Brien, 3 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 October 1803, Algiers . Wrote six circular letters to Spain announcing the arrival on 2 Aug. of two Tripolitan galliots of “4 Guns Each 3 lattine Sails 13 benches of Oars, and from 50 to 60 men Each.” The next day the two ships sailed for the Spanish coast in search of Americans. On 10 Aug. a Tripolitan corsair “arrived … from Carthagena had been out 37 days and took nothing.” It sailed on...
9645To James Madison from John Martin Baker, 3 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
Permit me the honor to make known to you my safe arrival at Palma, (the seat of Government for the Islands Baleares,) on the 19th ultimo, and of my having been very favorably received by the Commander in Chief, and the heads of departments: I shall in a few days visit the Islands of Minorca, and Yvica, when I will appoint the necessary Vice: Consuls, of which in my next, shall have the honor...
9646To James Madison from Richard O’Brien, 3 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
On the 2d. of August at 3 PM arrived at Algiers in 29 days from Tripoli 2 tripoline Corsairs—Galliottas 4 Guns Each 3 lattine Sails 13 benches of Oars, and from 50 to 60 men Each. On this Subject I wrote 6 Circular letters to Spain by the Currier which Sailed for Alicante The 3d. of August. On The Same Evening Sailed the 2 tripolines destined for The Coast of Spain in Search of Americans....
9647III. Referral of the Draft to Albert Gallatin, 3 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks the favor of mr Gallatin to examine with rigour the inclosed projet of the message to Congress, and to note on a separate paper the alterations he thinks advantageous. as it is to go thro’ the hands of the other gentlemen of the Cabinet, his immediate attention to it is desireable. he also asks the favor of mr Gallatin to meet the heads of department here tomorrow at 10....
9648IV. Gallatin’s Notes on the Draft, 3 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Period —What? of representations or of restoration of deposit? propositions had been authorized—When? prior to that period? Quere subsequent appropriation—to what? to the authorizan. of proposition by executive? enlightened mind of first Consul— Treaties now laid before both houses— —— Introduce idea of possession of N. Orleans being a bond of Union and, if possible, of prevention of early...
9649To Thomas Jefferson from Meriwether Lewis, 3 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I reached this place on the 28th. Ult.; it being necessary to take in a further supply of provisions here, and finding my men much fatiegued with the labour to which they have been subjected in descending the river, I determined to recruit them by giving them a short respite of a few days; having now obtained the distance of five hundred miles: on the evening of the 1st. inst. I again...
9650To Thomas Jefferson from Méry, 3 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
la persuasion ou Je suis que c’est avec plaisir que vous saisisez l’occasion d’obliger, m’a seule enhardi à implorer vôtre protection. Je me trouve ici dans une facheuse position; les lettres dont J’etois porteur et avec lesquelles Je devois me procurer des fonds pour me rendre a St Domgue ma destination, m’ayant été enlevées pas les Anglois, une seule a eté preservée du malheur general...
9651To Thomas Jefferson from John Page, 3 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I left Wmsburg the first day that the weather & my little Son’s state of health would permit, & had he not relapsed into a dangerous Illness, I should have pushed on alone, to spend if it were only a day with you at Monticello, even though Mr. Harvey informed me that you were on the point of setting out to Washington. My dear little boys illness, which ’till today scarcely gave us any hopes of...
9652To Alexander Hamilton from Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, 4 October 1803 (Hamilton Papers)
The salubrious air of this place has so well succeeded in restoring Mrs: Pinckney’s health that we shall set out for the Southward tomorrow. I shall endeavour to shake you by the hand in passing through the State of New York. This will be handed to you by my young Countryman Mr: Wm: Hayward who is ambitious of paying his respects to you, & I am sure your good nature will indulge him. He is a...
9653From James Madison to Carlos Martínez de Yrujo, 4 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have duly received your two letters of the 4th. & 27th. Ult. and have laid them before the President. The repugnance manifested in these communications on the part of his Catholic Majesty to the cession of Louisiana lately made by the French Republic to the United States, was as little expected, as the objections to the transaction can avail against its solidity. The United States have given...
9654To James Madison from Daniel Clark, 4 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
The day after the date of my last a circumstance occurred here which has put an end to all communication betwixt the Government and the French Prefect and which if any thing further was wanted would point out the daring insolence of his Conduct and the necessity of putting a stop to it. A French national Cutter the Terreur from St Domingo by which he had received dispatches from Rochambeau was...
9655To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 4 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
In the letter I had the Honor to address to you on the subject of the packages of books and stationary sent to Pittsburg, I mentioned one for the Indiana Territory, which does not appear there, and which Mr. Hooke does not remember to have forwarded to that Government. He desires to know whether his rect., given to his Predecessor Mr. Brownson, for the packages in Store, when he was appointed,...
9656V. Gallatin’s Remarks on the Draft, 4 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Remarks on President’s message Louisiana – 1. It seems to me that the treaty ought not to be laid before both houses of Congress until after ratification by Senate. The rights of Congress in its legislative capacity, do not extend to making treaties, but only to giving or refusing their sanction to those conditions which come within the powers granted by the Constitn. to Congress. The house of...
9657Notes on a Cabinet Meeting, 4 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Oct. 4. Present Secretaries of State, Treasury, War. will it be adviseable for forcible possn of N. Orleans to be taken, if refused. unanimous it will. should we now prepare force, so as to have it ready the moment Congress authorises it? unan. it will. what force? 400. regulars from F. Adams, 100. do. from Chickasaw bluffs & Massac, 500. militia of Mis. tery. boatmen & sailors. MS ( DLC : TJ...
9658From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Rush, 4 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
No one would more willingly than myself pay the just tribute due to the services of Capt Barry , by writing a letter of condolance to his widow as you suggest. but when one undertakes to administer justice it must be with an even hand, & by rule, what is done for one, must be done for every one in equal degree. to what a train of attentions would this draw a President? how difficult would it...
9659To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 4 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The sickness of my Children continues and appearances are at this moment very afflicting. Mrs. Smiths extreme anxiety has for several days made her consider it necessary to watch over them day & night. It was my intention to have been at Washn. last Sunday. The painful fear of never again seeing my youngest Daughter has prevented me. I have brought my family to the House of Mrs. Smiths good...
9660To James Madison from Anthony Terry, 5 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 October 1803, Cádiz . Transmits a copy of a letter “received this day” from Gavino. Its contents are as follows: “Gibraltar 3d. October 1803: I refer to mine of the 29th ulto. Since when have laid before Commodore Preble & Rodgers the Memorial from the Commanders of Merchant Vessels in your Port respecting Convoy. I am told in consequence it is expected in 5 or 6. days a Brig of War, or a...
9661To James Madison from Anthony Terry, 5 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
With particular pleasure & Satisfaction I remit you co py of a letter received this day from our Consul at Gibraltar Mr. John Gavino which contents is as follows. “Gibraltar 3d. October 1803: I refer to mine of the 29th. ulto. Since when have laid before Commodore Preble & Rodgers the Memorial from the Commanders of Merchant Vessels in your Port respecting Convoy. I am told in consequence it...
9662To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas T. Davis, 5 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Since the Date of my Letter to you at Saint Vincennes I have been employed in visiting the Spanish settlements on the other side the Mississippi. The People are wealthy & the Land rich. most of them are averse to the Cession of Louisiana to the U.S. but I think by a little attention & moderation they may be easily won over. They are affraid of the Liberation of their Slaves (of which they have...
9663From Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 5 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved last night your favor of the 1st. inst. as I had before done that of the 21st. Ult. informing me of the forwarding the box of wine & cask of nuts, by a vessel bound to Alexandria & which doubtless may be now hourly expected. I will thank you to forward in like manner the ten cases of wine mentioned in your last by the first conveyance to Alexandria or Georgetown. the meeting of...
9664To Thomas Jefferson from George Logan, 5 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I am informed that several Persons are applying for the Office of Mr: Clay which will become vacant on his taking his seat in Congress Mr: Walter Franklin a young Gentleman of the Law in Philadelphia, spoke to me some time since on this subject; he wished me to mention to you, that should you honor him with the appointment, he would do the duties of the office with care & fidelity. The Father...
9665To Thomas Jefferson from John Thomson Mason, 5 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this moment received the inclosed letter from a Gentleman I beleive personally known to you. The letter I think might have been properly addressed to you and therefore it is that I take the liberty of thus sending it. The great respect and attachment which I formed for the author of this letter in early life, and which the lapse of seventeen years has ripened into a sincere friendship,...
9666To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 5 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
T Munroe with his most respectful Compliments sends to the President a Letter from the Treasurer of Maryland concerning which he respectfully solicits the Presidents directions The Amt. of Interest due 1t. Instant will be forwarded by the next mail (friday) at which time T.M. will answer the Treasurers Letter if it should be convenient for the President to honor him with his sentiments in the...
9667From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Smith, 5 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of yesterday is this moment recieved. mine of Sep. 30. [was] written without any accurate information of the state of your family. the question hinted in that was decided on Tuesday & is gone into action. there is therefore now no cause for separating you from your family, and I shall be sorry if it should take place before you recieve this. I am sure you will approve what we have...
9668To Alexander Hamilton from Barent Gardenier, 6 October 1803 (Hamilton Papers)
Kingston [ New York ], October 6, 1803 . “In the course of our political wr⟨angling⟩ I have engaged in a Controversy with Gen. Ar⟨mstrong.⟩ Perhaps I have touched a little too hard on ⟨the judge⟩ who presided at Lt. Croswells Trial.… I enclose ‘a View of the whole ground’, confident that in a Case of this Kind you will give us all Aid in your power.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of...
9669From James Madison to Robert R. Livingston, 6 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
My last was of July 29th. written a few days before my departure for Virginia, whence I returned as did the President ten or twelve days ago. Your letters received since that date are of May 20. June 3. & 25. July 11. 12 & 30th. In the reply to the communication made by the French Government on the subject of the war, you are charged by the President to express the deep regret felt by the...
9670To James Madison from Daniel Clark, 6 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
I now inclose you the original extracts from the Customhouse Books of the imports & Exports for the Years 1800, 1801, & 1802 with translations of the two last which on account of the smuggling as mentioned in my former advices, will give but an inadequate idea of the Trade of the Country. A Lieut. Col. of Engineers has arrived within the last three days from Havana, sent to assist the...
9671To James Madison from Daniel Clark, 6 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
I am induced to trouble you on a subject which tho’ foreign to the Line of my duty, yet the motives which have impelled me will I hope serve me as an excuse and prompt you not only to forgive my interference but second the application I am about to make to you. On the news of the Cession of this Country by France to the U. S., Don Gilberto Leonard, who is Treasurer of the Province and acts as...
9672From James Madison to Elias Boudinot, 6 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 October 1803, Department of State . “I herewith enclose a copy of a paper, which I yesterday received from the Treasury Department, containing sundry charges made by George Breining against Henry Voight, Chief coiner in the Mint; and I request you to enquire into the same and transmit to this Department your opinion thereon.” Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 14). 1 p. For enclosure,...
9673To James Madison from Samuel Hanson of Samuel, 6 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 October 1803, Washington . Solicits appointment as secretary to the Senate. “Should my Character and pretensions be such as to warrant your advocation of my Suit, your influence with the members of the Senate would lay me under a great obligation.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.; docketed by JM.
9674To James Madison from James Simpson, 6 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 October 1803, Tangier . No. 65. Has drawn a bill on JM for $1,000 payable at thirty days’ sight “to order of John Gavino Esqr on Account of Sallary,” as is “fully explained” in his “general Letter of this days date.” Requests that JM pay this bill “accordingly.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Tangier, vol. 2). 1 p.; marked “Triplicate”; docketed by Wagner. Simpson next wrote JM on 8 Oct. 1803 . A...
9675To James Madison from James Simpson, 6 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to acquaint you I have this day drawn a Bill on you for One thousand dollars payable thirty days after presentation to order of John Gavino Esqr. on Account of Sallary, as will be more fully explained in my general Letter of this days date. I have to request you will be pleased to direct this Bill being paid accordingly, and that you will be assured I am with great respect Sir Your...
9676VI. Henry Dearborn’s Remarks on the Draft, 6 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
+ they must have been sensible , that alth’o the right of deposit was of little value to the U.S. when compaired with the actual & peaceable possession of New Orleans and the adjacent country on both sides the river, the continuance of the privation must have produced an important effect on the peace & tranquility of our Country. ‡ but from the assurances of the respective Beligerant powers we...
9677To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 6 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The navy estimates have not yet been sent to Mr Smith for approbation & the substance will be communicated to me to morrow morning. I will call with it on you so that you may write by to morrow’s mail. I find that the establishment now consists of The Constitution } each 44 The Philadelphia & five small vessels all of which are now out & intended to stay the whole year as the crew is enlisted...
9678From Thomas Jefferson to Méry, 6 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson has recieved the letter of mr Mery dated the 3d inst. and regrets that, having no acquaintance in the mercantile line, at Philadelphia, there is not a single house there of whom he is authorised to ask the favor desired by mr Mery, & that his entire unacquaintance with every person & thing connected with money-matters disables him from indicating any other resource for the...
9679From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Munroe, 6 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his salutations to mr Munroe: he does not recollect whether any act of Congress authorises the paiment of the instalments to Maryland, & he has not had an opportunity of consulting mr Gallatin. under this state of uncertainty it would be improper to say any thing to mr Harwood which should be any thing like a promise or assurance on the part of the Executive. he thinks...
9680To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 6 October 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
T Munroe has had the honor of recieving the Presidents note of this morning and will conform strictly to the directions therein given—To save the president the trouble of examining the Acts of Congress when he takes the subject into consideration T. M. begs leave to refer to the Act of 1t. May 1802 Abolishing the Board of Comrs. Section 5 , page 126. as the president says in his note he does...