1To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 12 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I should not so often intrude, Sir, on your time, if the circuitous route I am compell’d to adopt, render’d less uncertain the conveyance of letters to the U’States, for all direct communication, has long since been suspended.—On intimation being given me that exequaturs under the new government would be requir’d from the foreign Consuls here, I applied to mr Armstrong, to know what steps I...
2To James Madison from Thomas Appleton (Abstract), 20 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
20 March 1805, Leghorn . “In a letter which I receiv’d a few days since from a friend at Malta in Date of the 25th. of february it appears that Como. Barron was then in a very Dangerous state of health. Yesterday I was informed by a gentleman who left Palermo on the 9th. instant, that the Captain of the british sloop of war the Termigant Assured him, that about three weeks previous he spoke...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 25 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you on the 20th of March by the ship Piomingo to the care of Mr. Gelston Collector for New York, and forwarding by the same conveyance the Montepulciano wine you had directed.—it was likewise accompanied with some Vine-cuttings, and a treatise on the cultivation of them, both of which were presented me by Mr. Lastri Director of the King’s gardens, and President of...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 1 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you on the 2nd. of September by Mr. Vigano, an italian gentleman who went passenger in the Schooner John Adams bound to Philadelphia, and kindly took charge of a small bundle of the yellow-Cotton seeds of Malta, which no doubt he has delivered to you.—the Cotton produced from this little tree, which I understand does not rise above two feet, is in very high...
5To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 15 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 January 1802, Leghorn. Encloses a list of American vessels in port during the past year [not found], a statement of his expenditures for distressed seamen during the same period [not found], a copy of the Napoleonic constitution accepted by the Republic of Lucca, and an estimate of the empire’s losses during the war. Reduced number of American ships in port results from the British blockade...
6To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 15 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of addressing the Department of State on the 14th. Ultimo, and now inclose you a duplicate th ereof, also the account of American vessels which have arrived in this port during the last year, together with a very detailed st atement of the different Sums I have expended for the re lief of distressed seamen during the year 1801. You will fi nd likewise inclosed Sir a translation...
7To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 6 October 1807 (Madison Papers)
In my respects of the 25th. ultimo, I mention’d that certain goods brought by american vessels had been sequester’d by the french authorities here, under the Suspicion that they were of the growth o r manufacture of Great britain, or her colonies. this Step was the more extraordinary, as I had obtain’d liberty for our vessels to depart, before those of any other nation; or even, the...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 1 April 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
By the ship June (Captn. McCarthy) which left this port for Baltimore on the 21st. of march, I sent to the care of Mr. Christie the collector, to be convey’d to you, four cases containing 350. bottles of montepulciano wine, which I have good reason to believe, will prove at least equal to that I sent about two years since.—I now enclose the account of cost, which I was unable to do by Capt....
9To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 9 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
I herewith inclose you a list of American Vessels sail’d from this port from the 1st. of January to the 30th. of June of the present year; by which you will observe that they amount to 90, a number to which our trade to this place had never before Attain’d. In my last dispatches I advis’d you of the capture of Dantzick by the french arms on the 25th. of May. The winter had been Consum’d in...
10To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 16 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
In my respects of the 23.d of March which were convey’d by Capt. Randlet of the Brig Eliza bound for NewYork, I mention’d how unavailing had been all my endeavours until the day previous, to obtain the enlargement of our vessels held under a general embargo; and that as far as I could penetrate the cause at this distance, it had arisen either from a mistake in the interpretation of the order...
11To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 25 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
If an unusual length of time has elaps’d since my last respects, it has arisen from some temporary impediments to the departure of all vessels on the arrival here of the french troops; as likewise, from an apprehension that my letters might be intercepted by a rupture between the U: States, and G: Britain. A proclamation was issued by the french commander, ordering the seizure of all british...
12To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 26 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
On the 19th. of August last, Arriv’d in these roads the Schooner John of Baltimore, James Chayter Master, and belonging to Mr. John Donnell merchant in that city. Immediately on her coming to Anchor, a french guard was plac’d on board, and both vessel and cargo were seiz’d under a measure of general police. On examination of the Captain by two Imperial Commissaries, who well understand our...
13To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 8 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
The unhappy situation to which the ships of the UStates are exposed in these seas, has put a stop to almost all our Commerce with this place for the last month. The letters from Capt. Murray in the Constellation before Tripoli, which I now forward to the Secretary of the Navy, in Conjunction with those of Mr. Cathcart for the department of State; will no doubt inform you of our actual position...
14To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 26 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
You will doubtless remember, Sir, that some time since you instructed me to purchase of Madame Cerachi, the bust in gesso of Genl. Washington, if in her possession; and which was taken by her husband while in the U:States.—The result of my inquiry then was, that she had dispos’d of it to mr Cacauld the late french ambassador at Rome; and who had carried it with him to Paris—From that period...
15To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 8 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have now the honor to inclose you my account of disbursements to distressed American seamen during the preceeding year amounting to 894 Dollar. 52: Cents. A vast n umber of sailors discharged in the various parts of Italy, le ft sick in hospitals, or by other circumstances thrown on this part of the continent, have of late made it a p ractice to resort to this port to find Vessels returning...
16To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 20 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 January 1804, Leghorn. Encloses a list of American ships sailing from Leghorn during the past six months together with an account of funds advanced to distressed seamen and of postage for public letters amounting to $222.00, for which he has drawn on the State Department in favor of merchant Samuel Emery of Philadelphia. The difference in expenses for seamen between 1803 and 1802 shows the...
17To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 7 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have now the honor of inclosing you several letters I have been Requested to forward. A few days since arrived here four american seamen who were Captured in the brig Franklin and carried into Tripoli. After having provided them with necessary c loathing, they have been embarked on board the Brig Syren, and Schooner little Robert, both bound for Philadelphia. The number o f Tripoline...
18To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 10 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
By the Ship Jane Captn. McCarthy, which sail’d from hence on the 20. of march for Baltimore, I sent to the care of mr Christie collector for that port, three hundred & fifty bottles of Montepulciano wine, to be by him convey’d to you. I hope it has been found excellent of its kind, as the last vintage in that part of Tuscany was uncommonly good; and it was shipp’d for America at a Season, when...
19To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 10 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of writing you on the 6th. & 20th. of October by duplicates, stating very fully the actual Situation of the american property here under arrestation, on the Suspicion that it is of the growth or manufacture of Great britain, or her colonies. Until the present time I am without any advice from Paris on this Subject, other, than that Mr. Armstrong had laid the affair before the...
20To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 20 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 February 1802, Leghorn. Wrote last on 15 Jan. enclosing list of U.S. shipping and account of expenditures for distressed seamen. His preceding letter [12 Dec.] mentioned the congress at Lyons on the form of government for the Cisalpine Republic. In future, this will be known as the Italian Republic; encloses a copy of the principal articles that form the basis of its constitution. Its...
21To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 5 March 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 March 1801, Leghorn. Encloses copy of Cathcart’s 3 Jan. circular letter, received on 3 Feb. Has forwarded copies to American consuls in Sicily, Naples, Elba, Genoa, Barcelona, Málaga, and Alicante; believes as a result all Americans now in Mediterranean will avoid capture. Discusses his effort to enlist aid of Belleville, French chargé d’affaires in Tuscany, in persuading pasha to wait...
22To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 10 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 July 1802, Leghorn. Reports that on 8 July he was informed by the Danish consul of the arrival of two armed Tripolitan galliots in Algiers; encloses a translation of a letter on the subject and declares that he “lost not a moment” in warning American ships at Leghorn. Encloses a copy of a letter from O’Brien at Algiers, received 9 July, which he forwarded to “all our Consuls on the European...
23To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 20 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
It will afford me, Sir, a very sincere satisfaction if the intelligence contain’d in my various letters of late, should any of them have the merit of first conveying to your hands the great events which now involve all Europe; however this may be, I shall Continue writing as Subjects and opportunities offer, or until I shall learn from you, that the punctuality of your nearer correspondents...
24To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 10 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
On the 8th. instant, I was informed, by the Danish Consul of the arrival at Algiers, of two armed tripoline Galliots, as you will observe by the inclosed translation of his letter. Many American vessels being on the ’eve of their de parture, I have lost not a moment in communicating thi s information, that being thus Apprised of their danger t hey may take those precautions so essential to...
25To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 4 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 June 1803, Leghorn . Encloses a duplicate of his letter of 29 May . Reports movement of a division of the French army toward Naples. “A considerable re: inforcement is hourly expected in this city, which is now declared by the Commanding General in a State of Siege; as I presume … every port in Italy.” A “few fortunate adventurers” from the U.S. arrived after the declaration of war and will...
26To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 1 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
Few or no circumstances arising to interrupt the usual tranquillity of our Commerce with this part of Italy, will, I presume, be a sufficient reason why I do not trespass more on your time, in mentioning those small occurrences which are not of general impo rtance; one only of moment took place on the 19th. of April. The great embarkation of french troops in the different ports of Italy...
27To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 23 March 1808 (Madison Papers)
On the 19th of January an embargo was laid on all Vessels i n this port, except the french. About 15 days since the spanish vessels were suffer’d to depart, and in the course of the last week the Neapolitans were free to sail. With respect to ours, notwithstanding my repeated applications and remonstrances to the french authorities, I could obtain no other satisfaction, than that such were...
28To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 27 February 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Appleton. 27 February 1806, Leghorn. “I have now the honor to forward you the list of american vessels which sail’d from this port during the ⟨la⟩st six months of the year 1805; as likewise my accounts and vouchers of disbursements to distress’d seamen, and account of postage paid for the Service of the U:States. You will perceive Sir, by the former how considerably our commerce...
29To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 1 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Thos. Jefferson. President of the U: States. To a Case of Liquors Sent him by the Ship Two friends Capt. Williams to the Care of G: Christie Collector of Sd. Port— P[ods] Vizt. 10 half bottles of menti paparitide @ 4— 40
30To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 7 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have now the honor to inclose you a list of American Vessels sail’d from this port during the last Six months; as likewise, my account of disbursements, (with all their attendant Vouchers) to Sick, and otherwise distress’d Seamen for the same period. In the month of October the brig ’light horse’, John Quin master of Boston, was driven on the Southern Coast of Tuscany, on her passage from...
31To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 14 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Appleton. 14 July 1806, Leghorn. “I have the honor herewith to transmit you a list of American vessels which have sail’d from this port during the preceding six months, by which you will observe Sir, that in this space of time, the commerce with the U:States has something more than doubled that of any former period. “From a well-timed economy scarce any expence has arisen to the...
32To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 20 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I am happy to inform you that Mr: Mazzei is absolutely recover’d from the violent fever under which he suffer’d when I last wrote you.—When I saw him his physicians had given up all hope of his recovery, but to the general astonishment of every one, in three days he was in a State of convalescence. Every medical aid was afforded him, but my own opinion is, that he is indebted for his recovery...
33To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 23 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you a d uplicate list of the Ships Arrived in this port during the year 1802. On the came in to these roads the U:States frigate the adams having under her Convoy a number of american m erchantmen. The former however immediately s ett sail for malta, as an intercourse with the ve ssels from america subjected her to the usual quarantine of 14 days. I have long in...
34To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 7 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
Since my last respects no event of moment has occurred, worthy of remarking to you. The political situation of Italy wears no new aspect from which can be drawn any satisfactory conclusion as to the final intentions of the first Consul; for his uncontrouled will governs this part of Europe, as effectually as it does Paris. Lord Nelson t hough in the Mediteranean with a formidable Squadron has...
35From Thomas Appleton to Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 24 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have delayed hitherto replying to your letters of the 4th. 8ber. last resquesting me to purchase some small articles for the use of the President, in the hopes to send the whole together, but the truth is, I have not as yet been able to procure the raisins—I have then shipped by the Wm Bingham Captn. Cunningham for Baltimore a parmasan Cheese & some of the best neapolitan macaroni;—an...
36To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 28 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 September 1801, Leghorn. Fears his dispatch of 9 July may have been lost in a postal robbery at Nice. Announces that American ship Columbia and schooner Raven were seized on the suspicion of their being British property but General Murat, on his request, ordered them to be released. Has found Murat to be prompt in responding to requests for favors or justice. Current political situation in...
37To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 14 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you on the 9th: inst. by Come. Campbell in the U: S: Ship the Constitution transmitting you at the Same time my half-yearly Statement of American Vessels which Sail’d from this port, to the 30th. of June. A vessel Sailing this morning for N. York, affords me the opportunity of advising you that an Armistice was Sign’d at Tilsit head-quarters of the Emperor...
38To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 12 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
Since the ratification of peace between France, Russia & Prussia, a calm has succeeded, almost unknown in Europe. The secret articles of these treaties must undoubtedly be of the most interesting nature, if we Can judge of those we are still uninform’d of, by those we can already discover. The fortresses of the Cataro have been deliver’d by the Russians into the hands of the french, and a...
39To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 8 July 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 July 1803, Leghorn . Encloses his “account of disbursements to distressed American seamen during the preceeding year amounting to” $894.52. “A vast number of Sailors” have resorted to this port “to find vessels returning to the U: States—more than one half the sum I have advanced was to men from Trieste, Naples, the island of Sicily and Genoa.” Has been careful “to discriminate between the...
40To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 26 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 May 1804, Leghorn. “By advices received from Como. Preble it Appears that on the 15th. instant he was Again at Naples, where he had Arrived from Tunis, and was then on the eve of his departure for Malta, with intention to touch at Messina, for the purpose of taking six gun-boats, several Mortars, together with some Amunition which had been loaned by his Sicilian Majesty Agreeably to an...
41To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 22 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
About five years since I requested my brother in law Samuel Emery of Philadelphia to make enquiry for a certain Carlo Bellini, a tuscan by birth, and who left this country nearly forty years ago for Virginia.—By information he rec’d from you Sir; it appear’d, that this person was then professor of languages in St. Mary’s college, and a short time after, a letter was handed me from Bellini...
42To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 25 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have only a few days since receiv’d the reply from my friend at Rome, occasioned by a long sickness.—It appears that the original bust of General Washington, in terra cotta, was Sold many months since to the french Minister ; but the Sculptor (who is held in very high estimation) has two copies, one in marble for which he requires one hundred and twenty five crowns; the other in gesso, and...
43To James Madison from Thomas Appleton (Abstract), 11 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
11 June 1805, Leghorn . “The immediate departure of a vessel for the U. States furnishes me with an opportunity of forwarding the inclosed which arriv’d this morning. As the considerations which induc’d the Genoese to unite themselves to the french government were in the italian language, I have translated them for your convenience; but the <s>peech of the Doge and reply of the King being in...
44To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 20 January 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The two letters you did me the honor to write under date of the 5th and 13th of July last, have lately reached my hands.—In the course of a month an opportunity will present for Baltimore, by which conveyance I shall reply particularly to both, and likewise ship the Wine you are desirous to obtain, as that quality can only be procured at florence. By the same vessel you will receive, Sir, a...
45To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 5 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had the Honor of Addressing you on the 12th. of February. On the 3d. Ultimo I receiv’d a Circular letter from Mr. Cathcart American Consul at Tripoli; a copy of which you will find inclosed. The following d ay I forwarded Copies to the ports of Sicily, Naples, Elbe, Genoa, Barcelona, Malaga, and Alicant from which I am induced to beleive, that the Americans now in the Mediterranean, will...
46To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 16 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
By the desire of Mr. Mazzei I have shipped on board the schooner Dolphin Capt. Williams for Philadelphia, one case of Vine cuttings. and four small boxes of strawberry-plants, which I have directed to the care of Mr. Muhlenburg Collector of that port; to be forwarded to you.—I have enjoined on the captain a very particular attention to the plants, which he has obligingly promised me to...
47To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 13 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 April 1804, Leghorn. “At the moment of the departure of a Vessel for the U:States, there has been handed me two letters from Como. Preble in date of the 18th. and 19th. of March at Syracuse. As it is among the possible events that he had no opportunity from thence to Convey to you the intelligence he has transmitted me, I avail myself of a Brig bound to Martha’s Vineyard, to forward you...
48To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 4 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
Since my respects of the 29th. of May, and of which you have now inclosed a duplicate, little else of importance has occurred, excepting that a division of the french army has marched towards Naples. A considerable re: inforcement is hourly expected in this City, which is now declared by the Commanding General in a State of Siege; as I presume at the moment I am writing, every port in Italy. A...
49To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 29 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 August 1803, Leghorn . Wrote in his last letter about “the situation of our commerce with this port” and in particular about the brig Boston of Philadelphia, which “is still under arrestation.” “The french commercial agent after repeated assurances of speedily examining the papers” determined that they should be examined in Paris, where the whole business should be decided by the tribunal...
50To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 10 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 August 1801, Leghorn. Sent previous dispatch of 9 July by way of Paris, covering dispatches from Cathcart, who is now in Leghorn. Forwards copy of circular letter received from Tunis; has distributed it to foreign consuls in Leghorn and American consuls in Italy, Trieste, Smyrna, France, Spain, Holland, Hamburg, and London. His receipt of timely information from Barbary States and...