1To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 21 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 May 1801, Philadelphia. Refers to letters from JM’s friends and his, particularly one from Yrujo commending his conduct as consul at Cádiz. Mentions his recent attempts to meet JM and refers to Jefferson’s apparent willingness to appoint his son to Cádiz post. Hopes JM will soon turn attention to “the important Secret Business” [concerning release of American prize ships at Cádiz] that he...
2To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 21 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to acquaint you that I went to that City, last year and Remained two Months to have the pleasure of knowing you personally, and as my Chief to pay my Respects to you, and congratulate you, in your New Office, so properly placed under your Care. I have and had with me different letters from your friends, and mine, Particularly One from Mr. Yrujo Recommending me to your...
3To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 1 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 June 1801, Philadelphia. Recommends that America join with Spain and several other European powers to maintain peace. Suggests that the contribution of an armed vessel by the U.S. to an international patrol would safeguard commerce in Mediterranean. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cádiz, vol. 1). 1 p.; in Spanish. Incomplete; preceding page or pages not found.
4To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 1 June 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 June 1801, Philadelphia. Expresses his continuing interest in the Cádiz consulate despite his distance from it and, devoted to duty, communicates his ideas on the following subject. Apologizes for expressing himself in Spanish but does so better in that language and knows that Wagner will translate it well. Has learned from public information how the despotic Barbarian powers have behaved...
5To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 8 September 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 September 1801, Georgetown. Has received JM’s circular of 1 Aug. Raises issues that he wishes JM to clarify before he returns to Cádiz so he will know how to act in the future. Asks which papers Americans who have bought ships from foreigners must have for trading from port to port within Europe, which papers he must give to purchasers of American ships, and how to deal with ships whose...
6To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 18 December 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 December 1801, Philadelphia. In reply to JM’s 10 Dec. letter , states that he ordered Terry to suspend Mullony’s consular functions and pay, having been so instructed when he settled his accounts in April. Provides details on the case of Capt. Andrew Pinck and the legal proceedings between him and Mullony, who had him arrested. Renews his request to have Dallas review the Israel case, as it...
7To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 16 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1802, Philadelphia. Having left Baltimore because of the precarious state of his health, has received at Philadelphia JM’s letter [not found] returning his consular bond because it was not signed in the presence of witnesses; regrets the omission and will send his son to take care of it. The enclosed letter exposes the fraud perpetrated by Captain Nelson in Cadiz. Notes that Juan...
8To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 16 March 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 March 1802, Philadelphia. States that he was ready to embark but finds himself detained because his bailsman in the Israel case, Mr. Price, wants to be relieved of the commitment. Asks JM to protect him from his persecutors; believes he cannot stay in the U.S. without risk to his life. Has seen Dallas, who said that his opinion would have been different if he had seen the new documents...
9To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 10 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 August 1802, Cadiz. Informs JM of his safe arrival at Cadiz and his plan “to proceed to Madrid when I shall re[e]stablish myself of my health.” Encloses “Copies of what has passed since my arrival regarding the embarasmts. of our Vessels, in consequence of the troubles with the Moors.” Little or nothing will be done in foreign affairs at the court of Madrid for the next six months owing to...
10To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 10 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor & pleasure to acquaint you of my safe arrival at this Place; and thinking to proceed to Madrid when I shall restablish my self of my health; I cannot untill my return give you information of some small neglects in this Office respecting Lists of arrivals of Vessels and other formalities, in consequence of my absence; not doubting and on w hich you may rely that for said period...
11To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 13 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 August 1802, Cadiz. “At the other side you have Copy of the Circular receiv’d by William Willis Esqr. Consul of the United States at Barcelona, from Mr. Stephen Cathalan Junior at Marseilles, & which I transmit to you without loss of time for government.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cadiz, vol. 1). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Yznardy; docketed by Brent. On the verso of the RC is an...
12To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 13 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
At the other side you have Copy of the Circular receiv’d by William Willis Esqr. Consul of the United States at Barcelona, from Mr. Stephen Cathalan Junior at Marseilles, & which I transmit to you without loss of time for government. I am with due respect Sir, Your most obt. Servt. The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted in The Papers of James...
13To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 14 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 August 1802, Cadiz. Reports that since his last letters of 10 and 13 Aug. , he has received a packet from John Gavino for JM, “which I dont loose a moment in forwarding you, as likewise Copy of the answer from Commodore Morris which you will find herewith.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cadiz, vol. 1). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Yznardy. Docketed by Brent as received 25...
14To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 14 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
Since my last respects to you of the 10th: & yesterdays date, I have received the Inclosed Packet from Mr. John Gavino of Gibraltar directed for you, & which I dont loose a moment in forwarding you, as likewise Copy of the answer from Commodore Morris which you will find herewith; nothing further to add worth your notice. I have the honor to be very Sincerely, Sir, Your most obt. hble Servt:...
15To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 21 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 August 1802, Cadiz. “I have just this moment receiv’d from Mr. simpson of Tangiers the agreable news of War having terminated with the Moors to entire satisfaction, as you will be informed by the within Copy of the Circular & Letter received from him.… I have only time to advise you that said Simpson’s Dispatch for you Sir, has been delivered to Capn. Silas Crowell of the Schooner Happy...
16To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 21 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have just this moment receiv’d from Mr. simpson of Tangiers the agreable news of War having terminated with the Moors to entire satisfaction, as you will be informed by the within Copy of the Circular & Letter received from him; and as Capt. Davis is getting under way, I have only time to advise you that said Simpson’s Dispatch for you Sir, has been delivered to Capn. Silas Crowell of the...
17To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 24 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 August 1802, Cadiz. Transmits duplicates of his correspondence since his arrival. Also forwards the dispatch from James Simpson mentioned in his 21 Aug. letter as having been delivered to Captain Crowell; Crowell did not sail as expected because of contrary winds. “Looking over & examining the Books of this Consulship I find that a great number of Vessels have been sold during my absence; &...
18To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 24 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure of handing you Duplicates of what I had the honor to address you since my arrival, & which gives you a ll information of every occurence happen’d here since that period. Now I have the honor of handing you a Dispatch receiv’d fr om Mr. James Simpson the American Consul at Tangiers, the sa me advised you on the 21. inst. having deliver’d Capt. Crowell, who did not Sail as...
19To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 10 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 September 1802, Cadiz. Transmits a copy of his letter to JM of 23 Aug. and a packet from Charles Pinckney; encloses a list of arrivals at Cadiz from 1 July 1800 to 30 June 1802 [not found] and a copy of circular from John Gavino. Advises JM of “the rumour spread about here of the Algerins having, or being on the point of declaring War against Great Britain.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59,...
20To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 10 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you on the 23d. ultimo Copy of which you have herewith; I now have the pleasure to inclose you a Packet received from Charles Pinckney Esqr. at Madrid, a General List of all the arrivals in this Port since the first of July 1800. untill the 30th. June ultimo, Copy of the Circular received from Mr. John Gavino of Gibraltar, and to advise you of the rumour spread...
21To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 13 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 September 1802, Cadiz. Has heard from the British consul general at Madrid, John Hunter, newly arrived from Lisbon, “that the Portugues Government have determin’d to deny entrance to all American Produce in that Kingdom.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cadiz, vol. 1). 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Yznardy. Docketed by Wagner as received 26 Nov. A full transcription of this document has been...
22To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 13 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
Referring to my last Respects ⅌ this opportunity, and having since learn’d from John Hunter Esqr. Consul General to his Britannick Majesty at Madrid just arrived from Lisbon that the Portugues Government have determin’d to deny entrance to all American Produce in that Kingdom, I think it my duty to communicate it to you let it be true or not the report. With due respect & veneration, I have...
23To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 16 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 September 1802, Cadiz. Transmits copies of his letters to JM of 10 and 13 Sept. “The purport of the present is to inclose you Half of the Register of the American Ship Columbia of Glastenbury Capt. Samuel Naylor that has been Sold in this Bay; the other half the owner Mr. Elisha Hale takes with him to America.” Also encloses an affidavit of Capt. Mark Collins of the Fame , “which...
24To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 16 September 1802 (Madison Papers)
I had this honour under date of the 10th. & 13th. instant Copys of which I herewith forward you. The purport of the present is to inclose you Half of the Register of the American Ship Columbia of Glastenbury Capt. Samuel Naylor that has been Sold in this Bay; the other half the owner Mr. Elisha Hale takes with him to America; as likewise to remit you Copy of a declaration made in this Office...
25To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 5 October 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 October 1802, Cadiz. Encloses a copy of a circular received 4 Oct. from William Willis. Forwards a packet from James Simpson and the register of the American brig Glory , Capt. John Waite, sold at Cadiz, and notifies JM of his endorsement of the register of the ship Donaldson of Norfolk, Capt. Duncan McFarlane, sold in New Orleans. Lists four American ships sold at Cadiz. Encloses a copy of...
26To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 5 October 1802 (Madison Papers)
Referring to what I had the honour of addressing you on the ultimo. The purport of the present is Solely to inclose you Copy of a circu lar received yesterday from Mr. William Willis of Barcelona; a pack et from James Simpson Esqr. at Tangiers; The Register of the Am erican Brig Glory of New York Capt. John Waite sold here, to advise having endorsed the Register No. 96. of the Vessel named the...
27To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 12 October 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 October 1802, Cadiz. “The foregoing are Duplicates of what I had the honour of addressing you via Norfolk.” Forwards a packet “received this day” from Willis at Barcelona. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Cádiz, vol. 1). RC 1 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Yznardy. RC written at the foot of the enclosures (3 pp.), which are copies of correspondence sent with Yznardy’s 5 Oct. 1802...
28To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 12 October 1802 (Madison Papers)
The foregoing are Duplicates of what I had the honour of addressing you via Norfolk; The purport of the present is to hand you inclosed a Packet receiv’d this day fr om Mr. William Willis of Barcelona & having nothing fur ther to add—I remain with due respect esteem & veneration Sir—Your most obt. h le. Servt. The preceding is the full transcription of a document that was previously abstracted...
29To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 4 April 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 April 1803, Cádiz. “I had the honour of writing you the 12th. October ultimo, since when I have been at the Court of Madrid, from which Capital I am just returned.” During his absence JM was informed of the quarantine imposed on U.S. ships at Cádiz. As Pinckney was absent from Madrid during that time, Yznardy obtained a reduction of quarantine on vessels in his district and also obtained...
30To James Madison from Josef Yznardy, 4 April 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the honour of writing you the 12th. October ultimo, since when I have been at the Court of Madrid, from which Capital I am just returned. During my absence, advices has been given to you concerning the Quaranteen laid on American Vessels in this Port, and as Charles Pinckney Esqr. was not at Madrid during my stay there, I obtained not only to shorten the Quaranteen laid on Vessels in the...