1381To James Madison from Samuel Grove, 6 February 1806 [letter not found] (Madison Papers)
¶ From Samuel Grove. Letter not found. 6 February 1806. Mentioned in a 21 Feb. 1806 letter written by Jacob Wagner at JM ’s direction to Grove at Charleston, South Carolina, stating that he was enclosing a letter to James Monroe recommending Grove’s claim against Great Britain ( DNA : RG 59, DL , vol. 15).
1382To James Madison from Benjamin Rittenhouse, 19 April 1801 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 19 April 1801. Calendared in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7) as a two-page letter. Mentioned in Rittenhouse to JM, 3 July 1801 . Concerns Rittenhouse’s request for a federal post.
1383To 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...
1384To James Madison from William Jarvis, 6 December 1805 (Madison Papers)
§ From William Jarvis. 6 December 1805, Lisbon. “Inclosed are 3 letters from G W Erving Esquire And by the mail two minutes since 5.” Adds in a postscript: “The capture of vienna, Tyrol & Venice given up—a Million sterling Contribution. 12 strong places given as a security for an Armistice whilst negotiating a peace. This on the authority of news from Report.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon,...
1385To James Madison from William Lee, 4 July 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 July 1803, Bordeaux . Encloses a bill of lading for thirteen cases of wine directed to the care of Thorburn and Donaldson, merchants at Norfolk. “I have depended on my partner to choose this wine having been too ill myself to attend to it. I hope the quality will please you.” RC and enclosures ( DLC ). RC 1 p. The enclosures (2 pp.) are a bill of lading and a receipt, both dated 2 July, for...
1386To James Madison from George Henry Rose, 24 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
Should it entirely suit Mr. Madison’s Convenience, Mr. Rose would do himself the honor of waiting upon him to-morrow, at whatever hour he may appoint. DNA : RG 59-NFL-Notes from Foreign Legations, Great Britain.
1387To James Madison from DeWitt Clinton, 10 May 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 May 1803, Newtown, Long Island. Introduces John M. Goetschius, a citizen of New York, who “is a man of fair character and good political principles.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Signature clipped.
1388To James Madison from David Stone, 10 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
David Stone will leave Washington on his return to North Carolina on Sunday next and expects to be in the neighborhood of the place where the Jacob was wrecked early in the next month. It will give him great pleasure to aid in re covering and forwarding to Mr. Madison his articles on board the Jacob. Mr Tredwell is Collector at Edenton, Francis Hawks at NewBern. James Taylor the Collector at...
1389To James Madison from Ebenezer Stevens, 22 May 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 May 1801, New York. Reports that the Peace and Plenty has been chartered and is being readied for delivery of the Tunisian order; requests advance of $6,000. RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 2 pp.
1390From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 22 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I return you the papers which accompanied yours of yesterday. I think the case of Capt Hewes is merely a case for a demand of indemnification from Gr. Br. and a proper acknolegement of the violation of jurisdiction. it would be a very dangerous precedent for Congress to indemnify the individual. I think it would be well for Smith to be furnished with the declaration of mr Canning only taking...
1391To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 30 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
My last dispatch inform’d you of our transactions at Tunis. I have now the honor to communicat e those at Algiers. On the 19th. in the evening we arriv’d in thi s Bay where we found a French Frigate whose Commander inform’d us, that the Dey of Algiers had not declar’d War against France as we were inform’d at Tunis that their boat was on Shore in order to accommodate matters amicably if...
1392From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 8 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed act of Michigan, tho’ dated Jan. 30. 07. did not get here till the last Congress had risen. it seems merely occasional, & the occasion passed over. I think therefore it is not worth communicating singly to Congress. perhaps they will send their collection to be communicated, which will embrace this. in the mean time this may be filed in your office. MHi : Coolidge Collection.
1393To James Madison from Elbridge Gerry, 19 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
Shall I request the favor of a letter of introduction to Mr Armstrong, our minister at Paris, for Mrs Blake who is to embark soon for Marseilles, with her little daughter, for her health? This lady is a particular friend of ours, wife of George Blake Esq, district attorney for Massachusetts, & an elegant fine woman: from Marseilles she proposes to proceed to Paris. accept my best wishes for...
1394To James Madison from John Nicoll, 27 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 July 1802, New Haven. Has received JM’s letter of 6 July [not found] appointing him a commissioner of bankruptcy for the district of Connecticut. Declines the appointment; “I am so frequently absent from the State, that it will be out of my Power to pay the requisite Attention to the Duties of the Office.” Recommends John H. Lynde for the position. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1801–9, filed...
1395To James Madison from James Simpson, 3 July 1802 (Madison Papers)
With this I have the honour of transmitting triplicate of No. 43 whose original was forwarded by the Ship Dart for Norfolk, and copy put on board another Vessel, by Commodore Morris. I have now to acquaint you, that yesterday I received a Letter from the Governour of Tangier dated 30th. June, advising that His Imperial Majesty (in answer to the Letter he wrote on the 22d.) had directed I might...
1396To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 1 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
The more I consider the letter of our Ministers in London the more seriously it impresses me. I believe the sine qua non we made is that of the nation, and that they would rather go on without a treaty than with one which does not settle this article. Under this dilemma, and at this stage of the business, had we not better take the advice of the Senate? I ask a meeting at 11. oclock tomorrow...
1397To James Madison from the Right Reverend James Madison, 11 December 1803 (Madison Papers)
I inclose two papers, which I will beg the Favr. of you to give to Dr. Thornton. I really have no Memorandum of the Date required; nor is [it] at all essential. You can come near eno’ to the Time, as it was, probably, about the Middle of Novr. John mentions in his Letter your Goodness in paying to him 60$. Since I wrote to you respecting the Pretensions of Maryland, finding some Difficulty in...
1398To James Madison from William Jarvis, 17 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
From what Mr. Erving says in the letter enclosing this, I conceived the inclosed of too much importance not to be sent immediately. Are not all these threats with a view, to oblige the English to make a Peace; and possibly with a farther view to get an additional sum of m oney in the way of contribution? Within three days there has been s o me murmur of this kind here but noth in g distinct or...
1399To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 9 October 1807 (Madison Papers)
As I conceive it may be useful, and I feel it to be proper that the Government should know of the enclosed republication, I have the honor to cover two of the first half sheets, and to be with perfect respect yr. mo. obedt. h. Servant I expect the completion of the whole with some additions in ten or twelve days. DLC : Papers of James Madison.
1400To James Madison from Fulwar Skipwith, 11 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 11 September 1803 . Calendared as a three-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2).
1401To James Madison from Richard M. Lawrence and Others, 28 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 April 1801, Guadeloupe. Since Franco-American trade has been resumed, recommends island merchant Marc Solier as consul for French West Indies. RC ( DNA : RG 59, NFC , vol. 1). 2 pp.; signed by Lawrence and six others; postmarked Baltimore, 18 May; docketed by Wagner as received 24 May.
1402To James Madison from James Bowdoin, 19 December 1804 (Madison Papers)
I last Evening, recd. your polite Letter of the 10th. instant, accompanying the President’s Commission to me, as Minister plenipotentiary for the united States, at the Court of his Catholic Majesty: Whilst I feel gratitude to the President for this pub[l]ic mark of his confidence & favour, I am to thank you, Sir, for the polite manner, in which you have acquainted me with the appointment....
1403To James Madison from Carlos Martínez de Yrujo, 20 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 July 1802, Mount Pleasant, near Philadelphia. Informs JM of the exchange of ratifications of the treaty of peace between Spain and Russia. RC ( DNA : RG 59, NFL , Spain, vol. 2). 1 p.; in Spanish; in a clerk’s hand, except for Yrujo’s complimentary close and signature.
1404To James Madison from Richard Forrest, 19 May 1806 [letter not found] (Madison Papers)
¶ From Richard Forrest. Letter not found. 19 May 1806, Baltimore. Offered for sale in Robert K. Black Catalogue 104, [1965], item 89, where it is described as a one-page autograph letter signed reading in part: “The Ship in which Mr. Pinkney has taken his passage has not yet weighed anchor. … He is very desirous to obtain the Travels of Captains Clarke & Lewis so far as they have been...
1405To James Madison from Samuel Smith, 12 July 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1801, Baltimore. Presents Mr. O’Mealy, whom Smith has mentioned as possible commercial agent at Le Havre and whom JM believed a likely appointment at Hamburg [see M. O’Mealy to JM, 29 May 1801 (DNA: RG 59, LAR, 1801–9)]. RC ( DLC ). 1 p.
1406To James Madison from William Herbert, 18 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 March 1803, Alexandria. Acknowledges JM’s 16 Mar. letter [not found]. “The Money Directed to be remited to me by Mr. Munroe, is, I presume, Intended to meet the Discounts on his Notes, in this Bank, as they may be renewed. I have no Claim Against him. Any Sum that you may be pleased to remit me for his Account, Shall be Carried to his Credit, on the Bank Books.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. See Monroe...
1407To James Madison from Thomas Bulkeley, 5 August 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 August 1801, Lisbon. Encloses a letter received by last post from consul at Tripoli announcing pasha’s declaration of war against U.S. Letters from France, Great Britain, and Spain announce approach of general peace in Europe. Believes he has performed duties well and asks to be continued in office. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Lisbon, vol. 1). 2 pp.; unsigned. Bulkeley’s 6 Aug. dispatch begins on...
1408To James Madison from Justin Pierre Plumard Derieux, 12 May 1807 (Madison Papers)
J’ose prendre la liberté de vous remettre cy inclus un paquet de Lettres pour Mr Skipwith Et vous Serai infiniment obligé de voulloir bien me rendre le Service de m’adresser aux Sweet Springs celles que vous pouriés recevoir pour moi. J’ai L’honneur d’etre Dans les Sentiments du plus profond respect Monsieur Votre trés humble et trés obeissant Serviteur DNA : RG 59—ML—Miscellaneous Letters.
1409To James Madison from Stevens Thomson Mason, 8 May 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 May 1802. Recommends the bearer, Lund Washington, “as a person desirous and capable of filling the office of a Clerke in your Department should any vacancy occur.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. This was probably the Lund Washington (b. 1767) who was the son of Robert Washington and Alice Strother Washington of Green Hill, Virginia (Abbot, Papers of Washington: Presidential Series , 1:369 n. 1).
1410To James Madison from Louis-Marie Turreau de Garambouville, 16 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
Le General Turreau a l’honneur de renvoyer a Monsieur Madison le Moniteur qu’il a eu la bonté de lui Communiquer, en le priant D’agréer Ses Remerciments. ViU .