1From Thomas Jefferson to Joshua Barney, 20 September 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 3d. came duly to hand, with the system of regulations for a navy yard for which accept my thanks. the only way by which they can be rendered useful to the publick is through the Secretary of the navy, to whom therefore I propose to communicate them, altho’ not in your name in compliance with your request. but as I shall not do this until my return to Washington (10. days...
2From James Madison to Joshua Barney, 30 August 1804 (Madison Papers)
In answer to your letter intimating that a claim you had upon the French Government has been rejected by the Commissioners under the Convention respecting Louisiana, and desiring the interposition of the Executive, I have to inform you that as the Convention provides for its own exposition and execution there would be no room for such an interference. It may be further observed that your being...