2701To James Madison from William Eaton, 19 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
The master of the imperial vessel, caputred off Ma lta by order of Commodore Morris in January last, was by his order brought to Gibraltar and there left. Such of said master’s effects found onboard the prize, as were not left in sequestration with his vessel at Malta, are brought forward to the United States in the Chesapeak as also the personal effects of his mate; viz. their chests and...
2702To James Madison from Hans Rudolph Saabye, 14 May 1807 (Madison Papers)
Since my last respects of 24 Septbr., I hope that the renewal of my consular bond has taken place, and that every thing with that respect is in order, and have now to send you the semi-annual list of Ships passed through the Sound from the 1 July, till the 31 December last year. Some vessels are already arrived from the U. S., and will come to a good market, on account of the necessities of...
2703To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, [13] August 1802 (Madison Papers)
The post having made it night before his arrival yesterday and my mail extraordinarily voluminous, I have been able to read & now return you the inclosed papers only. Mr. Livingston’s shall come by the next mail. I do not like this mistake of Capt. McNiel’s, and fear it will be very embarrassing. Other d⟨is⟩patches oblige me to close here with assurances of my affectiona⟨te⟩ esteem & respect....
2704To James Madison from Cipriano Ribeiro Freire (Abstract), 20 April 1805 (Madison Papers)
20 April 1805, Aranjuez . Obtained permission from his court to leave the United States in 1799 but was unable to communicate this personally to the president as the enclosed letters from Secretary of State Pickering will attest. Freire’s successor, [João Paulo, chevalier de] Bezerra, was supposed to deliver Freire’s letter of recall, but he did not come to the United States after the U.S....
2705To James Madison from Jacob Wagner, 10 September 1805 (Madison Papers)
With this you will receive among other communications an interesting letter from Genl. Armstrong. I have sent a duplicate of the List of claims liquidated finally and an extract of the letter respecting them, for the use of the Secretary of the Treasury. The 20,000 florins referred to in the correspondence respecting the Wilmington Packet stands in the name of the Secretary of State, to the...
2706To James Madison from Peter Kuhn Jr. (Abstract), 29 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
29 May 1805, Genoa . “I have the honor of confirming my respects of the 5th Inst [not found] by which I assured the reception of the Credentials for this Consulate, which you had been so kind to transmit me, and returned the most sincere thanks for the honor His Excellency the President had been pleased to confer on me. I now take the liberty of reiterating my acknowledgements to you, and...
2707To James Madison from William Vans Murray, 10 April 1801 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 April 1801, The Hague. No. 130. Transmits paper telling of British naval operations off Copenhagen. Reports that the death of Czar Paul has raised hopes for end of European hostilities. Believes Grand Duke Alexander, now succeeded to throne, is an “enlightened steady man.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, DD , Netherlands, vol. 4). 2 pp.
2708To James Madison from William Eaton, 8 June 1802 (Madison Papers)
My measures with Mahamet Bashaw the rightful sovereign of Tripoli, which I have had the honor to detail to government by different routs and various occasions, have undergone very severe criticism by Captains S. Barron and Bainbridge; by them reprobated in a stile of most illiberal censure; and under their influence, rejected by Capn. Murray in an air of authority and reprimand which I should...
2709To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 5 March 1808 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to write to you lately by the Ship Eliza Capt. Stuffington of & for Baltimore who took out with him, about one hundred destitute & distressed Seamen under a Special permission of the King, given to me of sending off a vessell for that purpose notwithstanding the embargo which has long had place here. Those men had gradually collected in this Port for some time past from all the...
2710To James Madison from Daniel Clark, 16 November 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 November 1803, New Orleans. Encloses copies of three letters to Claiborne, dated 10, 14, and 15 Nov., “written under the idea that he would in all probability be either the Commissioner or one of the Commissioners appointed to take possession of this Country in case of the ratification of the treaty.” “As the Moment of the delivery of the Province approaches, the Hopes fears, and...
2711To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 10 May 1802 (Madison Papers)
I am just informed by a letter from Mr. Curwen at Antwerp that he has brought despatches for me but that he can not come up with them in less than 10 days. This will necessarily suspend any farther application to the government on the subject of debts or Luissania having not been favoured wh. a line from you since last decr. I wish to receive your instructions on these interesting subjects. By...
2712To James Madison from Robert Williams, 23 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
On my arrival here about four weeks ago, I found the publick mind much agitated on the Subject of Colo: Burr’s Conspiracy even to a degree which tended to intercept private intercourse and the harmony of society. This I must say, however, was not owing so much to any disposition to favour the improper Views attributed to him, and his party, as from a dislike to some of the measures which had...
2713To James Madison from John Mitchell, 4 November 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Mitchell. 4 November 1805, Paris. “I am honord with your Circular letters of the 1st. & 4h. july last, with a Volume of the Laws; and a New Commission as Vice Commercial Agent for Havre. I have handed the Commission to His Excellency Gl. Armstrong for to Obtain My Exequatur. Agreably to your instructns, I have Advertized, that, in future no Certificate will be granted for Vessells...
2714To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan Jr., 21 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 October 1804, Marseilles. “Confirming you[r] last Private letter, I have the honor to advise you that I have received from Tains, your Chest Containing 72 Bottles Virgin White Wine hermitage of the year 1800. with 3 Bottles do. Paille (Straw Colour) 1799. for Sample, which I intend, to Ship, with other things you desired from me, on the Amn. Ship New Orleans Captn. Butler Bound to Norfolk...
2715To James Madison from Nicholas Gilman, 9 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Gilman will do himself the honor to wait on Mr. Madison on Saturday next. MdBJ-G .
2716To James Madison from William Willis, 15 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
The principle object of thi s letter is to transmit you the within Coppy of a Circular letter Rec’d from Tunis by way of Italy and also to Enclose you the Coppy of an aff i davit of Mumford & Bowen befor e Mr. Cathalan the Object of which is expressed at the bottom of it. I have no late information of the Cruising Ground of the Pyrates of Tripo ly but Some time in October they wer e off Malta...
2717To James Madison from Vincent Gray (Abstract), 12 February 1805 (Madison Papers)
12 February 1805, Havana . “I now have it in my power to enclose to you (in the Aurora of tomorrow) the Declaration of War by His Catholic Majesty, agt. the King of great Britain and Subjects; as mentioned in my note of yesterday. The British half Squadron still off the port, and Some times in cannon Shot of the Moro. “Last Evening a Signal was made at the Moro Castle, for an American Ship to...
2718To James Madison from James Taylor, September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
September 1803 . Encloses an account for a hogshead of “Brazil Wine … shipped by order of [his] friend” Thomas Newton, Jr. “It was overlooked till this moment. I will thank you to remit” $177.13 “by a check from the cashier of the Branch Bank of Wash. on the Department here.” RC ( DLC ).
2719To James Madison from James Main, 18 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
Notwithstanding all the efforts of the Clinton party, our state legislature has adjourned, without attempting to contradict the nomination made by the members of Congress. This augurs favorably & I really believe the power of the faction has passed its zenith, & that its sun must shortly set. It is now ascertained, that local prejudices will be sacrificed by our Presidential Electors, at the...
2720To James Madison from John Thomas Ricketts, 28 December 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 December 1803 , “ Cameron Mills near Alexanda .” “If not contreary to the duties of your office, you will oblige me by Intimating the name of the Collector appointed for new Orleans, which I have this day understood to be a Mr Triste, who acted (as I am told) at Natchez in that capasity.” Inquires because [William G.] Garland, with whom Ricketts has “a Corsary Acquaintance” and who directed...
2721To James Madison from William Savage, 20 January 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 January 1802, Kingston, Jamaica. Reports that a number of Americans are still detained on men-of-war for lack of proper papers. Enclosed account shows that a great number have been discharged, some of whom are in bad health. Many are hospitalized; many others await passage home. The latter are unable to support themselves because so many seamen have been discharged from ships in port. Has...
2722To James Madison from St. Mary’s Seminary, 19 April 1807 (Madison Papers)
96. James Madison $276.84 1/ 2 Pour le compte de John P. Todd .....253. 276.84 1/ 2 MdBS .
2723To James Madison from Robert Power, 19 December 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Robert Power. 19 December 1805, Tenerife. “On the third Ulto. anchor’d in the Bay of Santa Cruz a French Squadron commanded by le Chef d’Escadre Allemand, which had sailed from Rochfort 112 days before, and consisted of the following Ships Le Majestueux 120 Guns Jemappe 80 Magnanime 74 Suffrein 74 Lion 74 Calcutta ⟨5⟩;4 English captur’d Ship Armide 44 Gloire 44
2724To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 8 December 1804 (Madison Papers)
I inclose you a Duplicate of my last —since which the Spanish Messengers have not returned from London, nor is the Question of war yet decided. Fleets, it is true, are posted at Cadiz & Barcelona, & one is at Ferrol, but still they do not capture or even detain Spanish Merchantmen, but suffer them quietly to pass. The Government have ordered all British property to be returned, & intend to...
2725To James Madison from James B. Church, 31 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
Annexed I hand you the usual annual Return, also a Statement of our Account Current. Both these Documents exhibit the Reduction of our Trade with the United States this Year. It is much to be wished that the Circumstances which have caused the present Cessation of Intercourse, may be Speedily removed. I have the Honour to be Sir Your mo: obedt. Servt. DNA : RG 59—CD—Consular Despatches, Cork.
2726To James Madison from Jacob Crowninshield, 9 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Jacob Crowninshield. 9 July 1805, Salem. “You will oblige me very much by informing me whether the Island of Curacoa in the West Indies is in a state of actual blockade, or considered so by the Government. Several recent captures of vessels belonging to this quarter of the Union, under the charge of being bound to Curacoa, has caused much sensation among our Merchts and I have been...
2727To James Madison from John J. Murray, 22 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
Having received some weeks ago a copy of an Act passed by Congress on the 28 feby. last entitled “an Act s upplementary to the Act concerning Consuls & Vice Consuls and for the further protection of American Seamen,” I thought it my duty to Act up on it immediately altho’ it did not come to me through an Official channel. A little before the period alluded to I had received an Extract of the...
2728To James Madison from Stephen Cathalan, 22 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour of Confirming you my last respects of the 14th. June Last. On the 29. July last anchored in this Road The United States Freegate Essex Commander William Bambridge Esqre. at 10 o Clock in the Morning. As She had been at Gibraltar and had meeted with Some Vessels at sea, This Health–office could not Give her free pratik but after a quarantine of 15 days, which determined The...
2729To James Madison from Frederick Jacob Wichelhausen, 7 February 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 February 1804, Bremen. Last wrote on 10 Oct. 1803 and has since heard nothing from JM. Encloses a report of U.S. arrivals and departures for the last six months of 1803 [not found]. “Since our river has been blockaded, still one American vessel arrived into it; the Captain on his passage from Baltimore to Bremen, received no intelligence respecting the continuation of the blockade, nor was...
2730To James Madison from Thomas Truxtun, 7 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
The public have been Troubled with a Correspondence between Mr. John Randolph and General Wilkinson, and I think it possible that every endeavour will be made to procure testimony, however irrelevant to the charge made against the latter. It is at all times extremly unpleasant to a man of feeling and Sensibility, to be called upon to give testimony, in Such Affairs, More particulary Against...
2731To James Madison from Fulwar Skipwith, 17 November 1806 (Madison Papers)
Believing it useless for me, under present Circumstances, to renew my efforts with the Council of Prizes, to change the principles & rules of their proceedings, whereby the definitive trial of prize Causes is Still delayed, & depending, before that Tribunal; and, considering that the Minister of the U. S. only is Authorized to call the attention of the Fr. Government itself to this Subject, I...
2732To James Madison from Anthony Terry, 20 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Anthony Terry. 20 August 1805, Cádiz . “I have the plea sure to inform you that this day arrived safe in our Bay the Combined fleet from Ferrol in Seven days composed of the following Vessels. 18 Ships 5. Frigates 3. Brigs French 11 Dittos 1. Ditto " 1. Corvette. Spanish Under the Command of the French Admiral Monsr. de Villeneuve, it is reported that they will not remain long in Port,...
2733From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 9 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter from mr Simpson our Consul in Marocco was forwarded to me from your office by yesterday’s post. the demand of the emperor of Marocco is so palpably against reason & the usage of nations that we may consider it as a proof either that he is determined to go to war with us at all events, or that he will always make common cause with the Barbary powers when we are at war with...
2734To James Madison from Fulwar Skipwith, 14 March 1802 (Madison Papers)
Since Mr. Livingston’s arrival at Paris, I have not had the honor of writing to you, having been in communication with him, concerning the Claims of our fellow-citizens, against this Government, and having had nothing within the Sphere of my Office interesting to impart. Respecting those Claims, I here submit two separate Statements, the first comprehending, under different heads, such as were...
2735To James Madison from Valentin de Foronda, 17 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
Persuadido a que se extraviado la carta que escribí á V. S. el 1o. de Febrero la copio nuevamente, y decía asi: Muy Seňor mio: Tengo la honra de poner en noticia de V. S. que el Comandante General de las Provincias ínternas Dn. Nemesio Salcedo, me envía una cuenta muy detallada des los gastos que resultaron de la entrada de la partída del Teniente Píke en los Dominios del Rey mi Amo, á fin de...
2736To James Madison from George Davis, 17 November 1803 (Madison Papers)
On the evening of the 13th. instant, a Courier arrived from Tripoly, who reported that an American Frigate, had run on Shore at that place; and was captured by the Gunboats of the Regency—most of the Consuls, had letters, but no mention was made of the circumstance. On the following morning, I was at Bardo, with Mr. Nyssen, who informed me, that no doubt could be entertained of the fact, in as...
2737To James Madison from George Joy, 14 October 1808 (Madison Papers)
I avail myself of Mr. Purviance, whom I have just now met at Mr. Pinkney’s, and who informs me he is leaving town to embark from Liverpool, to hand you the Substance of an Order in Council expected to appear in the Gazette of tomorrow Evening. On a cursory Review of this paper it Struck me as containing Some oblique Symptoms of a gradual and Silent Retreat from the Orders in Council of Novr:...
2738To James Madison from George W. Erving, 30 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
My last unofficial letter of any consequence wa s No. 24. (11th August). I have not any thing very particular now to add, but learning that a very fast-sailing ve ssel is about to depart from St. Sebastians, I cannot pr ætermit Such an opportunity of writing to you. I n the letter above referred to I communicated certain d ispositions of the Prince arising out of the actual position of...
2739To James Madison from Lewis Janney, 24 February 1807 (Madison Papers)
Excuse the freedom I have taken to solicit thy interest & influence, in an appointment of Superindenant of a Trading house with the Indian natives, on the frontiers of the Ohio State. Should one offer I feel desirous to promote the Civiliza tion of the indians, in that quarter, If possible to encorage them to pursue Agriculture with great Avidity; being the Source from which every other...
2740To James Madison from John Armstrong, 10 October 1806 (Madison Papers)
My last letter was dated on the 9th. of August. I had then doubts how our business with Spain would terminate and these doubts are not yet removed. The following facts will explain their nature and extent and will enable you to decide whether negotiation be longer worth persuing. In this detail I must go back to a point of time about the 4th. of May last. The circumstance mentioned in my...
2741To James Madison from William Pinkney, 23 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to transmit a Duplicate of my Letter of the 17th., enclosing a Copy of the orders of Council lately issued by this Government relative to Neutral Trade. When I was about to ask a Conference with Mr. Canning on the Subject of these Orders I received a Note from him requesting an Interview. Altho it was to be presumed that the purpose of this Interview would appear to be the...
2742To James Madison from George W. Erving, 21 April 1807 (Madison Papers)
By my letter of March 17 (No. 25) I had the honor to submit to you copies of certain correspondence with the Spanish Minister of State, upon some late cases of condemnation by the inferior prize courts; and upon the general conduct of these tribunals. The notes of 4th. & 13th. March therewith transmitted, produced from Mr. Cevallos one, (dated 15 of the same) in which he has attempted to...
2743To James Madison from Thomas Auldjo, 9 December 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 December 1804, Cowes , “ Consulate of Poole .” “Having a Ship bound direct for NewYork I consider it my duty to avail myself of the opportunity to inform you that a rupture between this Country & Spain is now no longer considered as a matter of doubt, but of Certainty, as by the accounts just arrived from Spain of a late date, the British Minister at Madrid had got his passports to leave...
2744To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 10 July 1805 (Madison Papers)
In my last I informed you of the capture by the Spaniards of four American Vessels, and among them an American Gunboat. I have now to acquaint you that this week’s posts brings us the disagreeable intelligence of four more being taken by the Spaniards likewise—to wit; the John, in the Mediterranean, not yet arrived—the Polly carried into Algeciras—the Washington carried into Malaga, & a large...
2745To James Madison from George W. Erving, 25 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have had the honor to receive the Triplicate of your letter of April 27th. Respecting the Claim of George Hunter of Philadelphia for the Capture of his Vessel the Mary Ann—Kuhn Master, and in compliance with your directions immediately proceeded to enquire into the State of it and as to the Probabilities of success from a revival of the Proceedings. It appears that the Appeal was duly...
2746To James Madison from John Gavino, 5 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to anex you Copy of my lasts No. 57. & 58, also of Consul Lears to me under date 31st. March last being so requested by him. In my last Mentiond I inclosed you one from said Gentleman & you have herewith two others, one from Consul Kirkpatrick of Malaga, & one Consul Simpson of Tanger. The Spaniards have rose in a Mass against their Invaders, who took the whole of the Royal family...
2747To James Madison from Elias Vanderhorst, 28 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
I did myself the honor of writing to you yesterday by this conveyance, and have now that of ha nding you the enclosed letter to me from Marcus Lynch Junr. Esqr. to which I beg leave to refer you, & at the same time to request the favor of your Interest in obtaining for him (should it be v acant at the Period this Letter may reach you) the place he therein solicits. This Gentleman’s character...
2748To James Madison from Peder Pedersen, 8 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
J’ai l’honneur de Vous prévenir Monsieur, que je me propose de faire usage de la permission pour expedier deux batiments en lest, que Vous avez bien voulu m’accorder de la part de Son Excellence Mr. le Président, par Votre lettre du 30 de Decr. et que consequément j’ai fait mes arrangements pour expedier du port de Baltimore une goëlette pour les Isles Danoises aux Indes occidentales; j’ai...
2749To James Madison from George Davis, 13 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From George Davis. 13 July 1806, Norfolk. No. 1. “By Mr. Payne who arrived at this place on the 10th. Inst: I had the honor to receive your letter of the 24th. June, with enclosures. “In closing my Accounts with the Department of State, as Acting Consul for the Regency of Tunis, I made a charge of the outfit usually allowed to Consuls on the Barbary Coast, and certainly without having a...
2750To James Madison from Louis-André Pichon, 14 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
Je prends la liberté de vous communiquer une gazette de New York du 9. de 7bre. qui m’est parvenue le 12. Suivant. Cette gazette donne l’extrait d’un discours attribué à un Ministre du Connecticut et dans une note de ce discours qui m’est, comme vous le verrez, relative, il est dit que j’ai publié des propositions tendant à donner une nouvelle édition des œuvres de Godwin. L’assertion ainsi...