1To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 7 March 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 March 1801, Málaga. Sends by the schooner Samuel departing for Boston a copy of 17 Feb. letter from O’Brien just received. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Málaga, vol. 1). 1 p.; docketed by Wagner as received 28 Apr. The enclosed letter from O’Brien to Kirkpatrick reported the release of four hundred European troops by the Algerine regency and speculated that the terms the Swedish representatives had...
2To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 7 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
The Schooner Samuel being on the departure for Boston, I have only time to enclose Copy of a Letter, which I have this moment Received from Consul O Brien of Algiers dated 17 Ulto. to which I refer you. I have the Honor to be with much Respect, Sir Your most obt he. S. The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted in The Papers of James Madison ,...
3To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 18 March 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 March 1801, Málaga. Transmits copies of his last three letters. Encloses copy of [3 Jan.] letter received from Cathcart indicating Tripoli may attempt to injure U.S. Mediterranean trade. Six U.S. seamen he claimed from French commissary have been delivered to him and will be placed on board American vessels bound for U.S. Has given clothes to some. Minister at Madrid has not succeeded in...
4To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 18 March 1801 (Madison Papers)
You have inclosed Copies of my three last letters to you by the Jane & Maria bound to Philada. Rambler to Charleston, and Samuel to Boston. I am s orry to say I have since received another Letter w ritten by Consul Cathcart, which is more explicit an d gives greater Room for apprehending that the Bashaw of Tripoli may determine to make some Depredations on our Trade in the Mediterranean t han...
5To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 22 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 April 1801, Málaga. Encloses copy of O’Brien’s circular letter of 5 Apr. Fears for American vessels in Mediterranean. Hopes small force is on the way to block Tripolitan cruisers in their ports; some frigates should be permanently stationed to protect Mediterranean navigation. Has forwarded copies of enclosure to Gibraltar, Cádiz, Corunna, Santander, France, Hamburg , and London. RC ( DNA :...
6To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 22 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
When I last wrote you on the 18th: Ulto: I transmitted Copy, of a Circular I had received thro’ Genoa from Consul Cathcart of Tripoli advising the great appearance there was of the Bashaws acting in a hostile manner against the United States. His predictions have been already verified as you will observe by the inclosed copy of a letter I have Just received from Richd. OBrien Esqr. Consul at...
7To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 28 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 May 1801, Málaga. Transmits duplicate of 22 Apr. dispatch and recent O’Brien letter. Reiterates hope for American frigates to protect trade and force Tripoli to an accommodation. Reports twenty-six American merchantmen are detained at Barcelona; believes those at Alicante left safely. Discusses case of five American sailors who were on board British ketch Albanese seized by mutineers; notes...
8To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 28 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had last the Honor of adressing you on the 22nd. april, Duplicate of which you will find herewith. I have since received the inclosed letter from Mr. OBrien of Algiers, which I transmit you Original, and repeat my hopes that some Frigates may be already on the way towards the Mediterranean, to prevent depredations on our Trade by the Tripolitan Cruizers, and at same time to force the Bashaw...
9To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 9 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I am this moment informed by the Ragusean Consul, that ⟨a⟩ Vessel under his Colours is now here—chartered in Tunis about Six weeks ago to Carry a Letter to you from Tripoli, I presume with the Propositions of accommodation as exposed in Mr. Cathcarts official Communication, a Copy of which you will find inclosed; If the 18 months are allowed, it is a great Pity it is not known officially, as...
10To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 30 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 June 1801, Málaga. Transmits duplicates of his letters of 28 May and 9 June. Encloses a return of vessels in port from 1 Jan. to 30 June with times of arrival [not found]. Enclosed letters from Cathcart and Eaton report Tripoli has declared war on U.S. Expects frigates will soon arrive to protect extensive U.S. trade. Encloses account of his disbursements during last six months totaling...
11To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 30 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
On the 9 Instant I had the honor of Writing to you by a Ragusean Vessel Said to be Chartered in Tunis to Carry dispatches. You have now Duplicate of it enclosed, as also of my former Letter 28th. May to which I beg leave to refer you. I come now to wait on you with a return of the vessels that have entered this Port from the beginning of the year till this day with their Cargoes time of...
12To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 2 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 August 1801, Málaga. Acknowledges receipt of JM’s 21 May letter and considers president’s plan of sending squadron to be judicious. Announces arrival of squadron at Gibraltar on 1 July; believes its appearance will bring peace with Tripoli and discourage other regencies from hostilities. Suggests need for continuing force in the area. Reports Tripolitan conflicts with Denmark and Sweden....
13To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 2 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
I had last the Honor of addressing you on the 30. June; with the Account of my disbursements for the Public Service, & advising to have drawn on you, Sir, a Small Bill for the Amount in $197.70. Cts. to the order of Head & Amory. Two days ago I had the Satisfaction to receive your respected Letter dated 21. May, and to learn thereby the very Judicious, and well concerted Plan, which the...
14To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 25 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 August 1801, Málaga. States that Essex arrived on 24 Aug. convoying twenty-three merchant vessels and will leave at first favorable wind. Reports that Barron’s vigilance over Tripolitan cruisers at Gibraltar keeps them trapped in harbor; crews are deserting owing to lack of provisions, in spite of supplies sent by emperor of Morocco. Comments on general healthiness of area around Cádiz and...
15To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 25 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
You will find annexed duplicate of what I had the honor of adressing you on the 2d. Inst. thro’ Lisbon. Yesterday morning the Frigate Essex Came safe into our Bay, with Twenty three Sail of Merchant Vessels principally loaded on the Coast of Catalonia for different Ports in America & the North of Europe. Capt. Bambridge proceeds the first moment of a favorable wind, to escort his Convoy thro’...
16To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 22 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 September 1801, Málaga. Since his 25 Aug. letter to JM , Philadelphia and Essex returned to Málaga and left again on 12 Sept. sailing east. Encloses copy of official notification he received on 5 Sept. of U.S. blockade of Tripoli; immediately informed all local consuls. Reports that quarantine on U.S. vessels has been reduced to ten days. Has news from Gibraltar that Tripolitan admiral...
17To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 22 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
I wrote to you on the 25 Augt: of which duplicate goes inclosed. Since then both the Philadelphia & Essex returned here, and again proceeded on the 12th. Inst, to the Eastward, after the former had watered & received some small supplies that Capt Barron stood in need of. On the 5 Inst I received an official Information, of which the enclosed is Copy, and immediately notified all the foreign...
18To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 27 November 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 November 1801, Málaga. Acknowledges receipt two weeks earlier of JM’s 1 Aug. circular letter . Has granted no certificates to U.S. citizens for newly purchased vessels except when buyers swore that they were the sole owners and the ships had cleared for U.S. ports. Has included names of recipients with regular shipping reports. Provided papers to William Muir for a vessel purchased in...
19To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 27 November 1801 (Madison Papers)
You will find inclosed duplicate of my last letter to you dated 22 Sepr. About a fortnight ago I had the honor to receive, the circular which you addressed me, under the 1 Aug. last. I shall particularly attend to the Instructions therein contained, in such Cases as occur of Citizens of The United States, demanding Certificates to navigate Vessels which they may purchase. In no Instance have I...
20To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 7 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 January 1802, Málaga. Transmits a duplicate of his last letter to JM of 27 Nov. and encloses a return [not found] of U.S. shipping that arrived at Málaga between 1 July and 31 Dec. Because of war, Spanish-American trade has substantially increased, especially in the carriage of colonial produce; with peace, trade will be confined to American produce and will decrease. Encloses certificates...
21To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 7 January 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to enclose duplicate of the letter which I last addressed you on the 27 Nov. and Come now to wait on you with the return of our Shipping that h ave entered this Port since the 1 July till the end of last month. On account of the War, the Trade between America and this Country has materially increased, Our Vessels having been in a Manner the only Carriers of the Colonial...
22To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 9 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 February 1802, Málaga. Transmits a copy of his letter of 7 Jan. and its enclosures. Is pleased to announce order from Madrid that all U.S. vessels be immediately admitted to pratique on submission of attestation from Spanish consul at port of embarkation that no contagion prevails there. Consequently, it is “absolutely necessary the Captains of Merchant Vessels coming to Spain, should be...
23To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 9 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to inclose Copy of my last Respects 7 Ulto. and of the different Accounts and Letters that accompanied them; It is a Singular Satisfaction for me to have it in my Power to Announce to you that orders have at last come down from Madrid, for All Vessels from the United States to be immediately admitted to Pratic on being furnished with a Certificate or Attestation from the...
24To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 22 April 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 April 1802, Málaga. Transmits duplicate of his letter of 9 Feb. Reports arrival of Enterprize and its departure for Malta. Essex continues to blockade Tripolitan cruiser at Gibraltar. Has received information that Philadelphia had arrived at Leghorn to convoy ships to Marseilles, Barcelona, Alicante, and Málaga. Plague has broken out at Oran, Arzew, and Er Rif; ships arriving from those...
25To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 22 April 1802 (Madison Papers)
You will find inclosed duplicate of the Letter I had last the Honor of addressing you on the 9 Feby. Since then little novelty, worthy of your notice, has occurred in this Quarter. On the 12 Inst. Capt Sterett of the Schooner Enterprize came in here from Gibraltar, to Water, and again proceeded on the 16 do. for Malta in quest of the Boston Frigate, to deliver his dispatches to Capt McNeil....
26To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 10 May 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 May 1802, Málaga. Reports arrival of Philadelphia, Essex , and Constellation since his dispatch of 22 Apr.; “they all proceeded on the 3 Instant for Gibraltar, where I have already advice of their arrival.” Encloses a royal order [not found] granting premiums on certain items exported from Spain to foreign ports in Spanish vessels. Another royal order has been issued which removes the duty...
27To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 10 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
On the 22 Ulto. I had last the Honor of addressing you as ⅌ enclosed Copy. The day following the Frigate Philadelphia arrived here from Leghorn and last Alicante, The Essex on the 25 Ulto. and the Constellation Capt Murray came in on the 30 do. from Philadelphia not having been able to get into Gibraltar; After procuring Water, and some other necessaries they all proceeded on the 3 Instant for...
28To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 29 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 June 1802, Málaga. Forwards a copy of his 10 May dispatch and encloses a return of U.S. shipping that arrived at Malaga between 1 Jan. and 29 June. Commodore Morris has sailed from Gibraltar to Tangier “on some Business of Consequence Which you must Already be acquainted with, I sincerely Wish He may … prevent a rupture With the Emperor of Morocco.” Reports that “there has been for some...
29To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 29 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had last the Honor of addressing you on the 10 Ulto. as ⅌ inclosed Copy, and Come now to wait on you with a Return of our Shipping that have arrived here, since the beginning of January last, to this date, for your Information, and Government. I do not hear any particular News from our Frigates aloft, or that the Swedish Admiral has yet Come to Terms of Accommodation with the Bashaw of...
30To James Madison from William Kirkpatrick, 10 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 August 1802, Málaga. Transmits duplicates of 29 June dispatch and return of U.S. shipping. Has received letters from Gibraltar indicating “that some Hopes still exist of Mr Simpson’s succeeding in arranging the actual differences, with the Emperor of Morocco.” In the meantime, “Commodore Morris remains at Gibraltar with the Frigate Adams and Schooner Enterprize.” Encloses for JM’s...