761From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 24 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed case respecting the construction of a treaty merits good consideration. can broad words in a treaty be controuled by narrower in a law? and is it certain the law here intended to controul? reason & probability is against it. RC ( DLC : Madison Papers); addressed: “The Secretary of state.” Enclosures: probably enclosures to Gallatin to TJ, 23 June.
762To James Madison from DeWitt Clinton, 23 June 1804 (Madison Papers)
I now inclose you a copy of Dr Rodgers letter as sworn to by him. Also a copy of Dr Bayleys affidavit not heretofore transmitted and the original letter of Capt Bradley (of which I have heretofore sent you a copy) which amounts to a confession of some of the principal charges against him. If you should want any of the originals of the documents I have forwarded, they shall be immediately sent,...
763To James Madison from James Monroe, 23 June 1804 (Madison Papers)
I have just received your letter of the 15. of April containing instructions for the prosecution of our claims and interests which remain to be adjusted with Spain. I observed with pleasure that the pursuit of that object is made dependant on the state of our affairs here. Being deeply impressed with the importance of the trust with each power, and aware of its relative urgency, I beg you to...
764To James Madison from DeWitt Clinton, 22 June 1804 (Madison Papers)
Since my letter to you, having received a notification from Genl Rey that the french frigates intended to remain in this port until a more favorable opportunity as they were now prevented from sailing with the first fair wind by a superior force, I permitted the Pilots to rejoin the British vessels of war at the Hook; altho’ I should have conceived myself perfectly justified in withholding...
765To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 22 June 1804 (Madison Papers)
Last Night General Moreau was sent from the Temple in a Coach and six to Bayon (You have seen that he was sentenced to two years imprisonment). This is commuted into an exile of at least 100 leagues from France. He has therefore determined to go to America where you may expect him soon after the receipt of this letter. Having learned these circumstances, I called this morning on the Minister...
766To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 22 June 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 June 1804, New Orleans. “The twenty passports you lately forwarded, are nearly all distributed. The commerce of this City is great and increasing, and I find that the Louisianians are very fond of visiting Europe; I request therefore, that, an additional number of blank passports may be furnished me, or otherwise, I shall not be enabled to present the Louisianians going abroad with a...
767To James Madison from Alexander von Humboldt, 21 June 1804 (Madison Papers)
La franchise qui est la base de toute action honête, me force de Vous incomoder de ces lignes. J’osais Vous supplier de vouloir bien changer mes Passeports dans l’idée que Mr. Merry etait resté en chemin et par consequent inaccessible à mes sollicitations. Mr. Thornton, son Secretaire d’Ambassade vient de m’annoncer aujourd’hui qu’il reside encore à Washington et que je pourrais faire une...
768To James Madison from James Parker, 21 June 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 June 1804. “I was an Ireish Officer in good Circumstance who unfortunatley, Lost fifteen Hundred pounds on account of the Revolution; which has reduced me to the lowest Ebb; has a family and no Imployment, a Stranger from his owen Land & not a Sufficiency to keep soul and Body togeather; therfore Beg leave to Intrude on your Benevolence for sume assistance Mr. Smith Genl: Deabourn & Mr....
769To James Madison from William Willis, 21 June 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 June 1804, Boston. “Since I had the honor of writing you yesterday I have seen the first account sent you with an order on it in the hands of Mr Willm Sterling formerly a Clerk in my house at Barcelona. It is extremely mortifying to me, to see an account of moneys, advanc’d some years ago, on accot. of the United States; with an order on it pass through so many hands—I trust that the...
770To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 20 June 1804 (Madison Papers)
I have reflected much upon the state of our affairs with respect to the Floridas. My sentiment still is as it always has been that we should not hesitate to take possession of West Florida and act as if no doubt could be entertained of our title. Once in possession France would find it necessary to make Spain acquiesce in it as it would be very repugnant to her interest at this time to suffer...