61To James Madison from James Wilkinson, 5 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
By recent letters from Goverr. Claiborne, and from my Atty. H. L. Duncan Esqr. I am advised that certain responses of Govr. Folchs to the Interogatories of Govr. Claiborne would be transmitted to the office of State for my use, and therefore I will beg leave to make application for those doccuments should they have come to hand; to enable me to employ th em on my defence against the accu...
62To James Madison from James Sullivan, 12 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
Colonel Harris of Portsmouth in New Hampshire, is passing through this town to Washington. He wishes to procure your attention; and beleives that a letter from me will do some thing towards it. His business he will explain; it grows out of the Embargo. You may rely upon any thing he says on any subject. Could there be any favour in business, of this kind, from personal, political, or party...
63To James Madison from James Gillespie, 21 February 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 February 1804, House of Representatives. “Some time past I called at the office, at the request of A Mr. Hall printer of Wilmington N C, he is desirous to publish the Acts of Congress in his weekly newspaper. “I use the freedom to State that the Wilmington Gazette has A more general circulation And is conducted on better principles; than any other paper, in those divisions of our State...
64To James Madison from James Simpson, 15 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 October 1804, Tangier. No. 85. “I beg leave to enclose duplicate of No. 84 [6 Oct. 1804] and to advise that the Emperour has Condemned the two Prussian Vessels with their Cargoes. He has directed that the Captains & Crews shall be employed on the repairs of the Fortifications of Salle and Rhabat. This is the first instance we have seen of Muley Soliman setting Christians under such...
65To James Madison from James Holmes, 18 October 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 October 1802, Belfast. Has received JM’s circulars of July and August 1801 and will pay them every attention. Has been as economical in expending government funds as if they had been his own. “I am of opinion that if the Consuls had in their power to punish in a limited degree Captains or Seamen who might be guilty of misbehaviour and that the former were uniformly on arrival at the Port...
66To James Madison from James Monroe, 20 April 1806 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to inform you that I had an interview with Mr. Fox yesterday, in which we conferred on all the interesting topicks depending between our governments. The result was as satisfactory in respect to his own views as his more early communications had promised, and gave a prospect more favorable of the disposition of the Cabinet generally than I had anticipated. The substance of...
67To James Madison from James Simpson, 15 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
Original of No. 66 dated 8h. Inst. was as this sent to Mr. Gavino. By the New York to touch here in a few days I will have the honour of writing you at length. For the present I must confine myself to tell you Commodore Preble left this Bay, yesterday for Gibraltar, after happily all differences being accommodated with this Country. Monday last the Commodore and myself had a particular...
68To James Madison from the Right Reverend James Madison, 8 April 1804 (Madison Papers)
This new Bank has excited no small Bustle, among some whose Calculations of future Profit run pretty high; perhaps, indeed, higher than the Event will justify. I confess that I am among the Number, & am engaged, in full Sail, for this Eldorado . You must not be surprized then, that I should write to you again upon the Subject of the 500$. I find now, that it will be perfectly convenient to...
69To James Madison from James Maury, 30 June 1801 (Madison Papers)
I have the Honor to enclose you a price current for this month, to which I beg leave to refer for the State of this market for imports from the U.S.A. Not having received the Acts passed between the first Session of the fourth & second session of the fifth, between the second Session of the fifth & first Session of the sixth, nor those since the last named Session, of Congress—I pray you will...
70To James Madison from James Corrie and Alexander Mactier, 26 November 1803 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 26 November 1803. Acknowledged in Wagner to Corrie and Mactier, 1 Dec. 1803 (DNA: RG 59, DL, vol. 14), as an inquiry about the case of the Triumph , Thomas McConnell, master. Wagner stated that a memorandum in the State Department office indicated that Rochambeau had forwarded the papers respecting the ship to Paris on 2 Nov. 1795 and added: “They are doubtless now in the...
71To James Madison from James Monroe, 15 December 1801 (Madison Papers)
The duties preparatory to the meeting of the Genl. assembly prevented an earlier appropriation of the 300. dolrs. sent you by Major Coleman. You will now receive a letter for Mr. Livingston informing him that you have been so kind as charge yourself with that sum as a fund for the payment of two swords which he is requested to purchase for this commonwealth. I must trouble you with another...
72To James Madison from James Monroe, 18 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
From every thing I can hear Mr. Merry is a worthy candid man, & I hope you will find him reasonable & have an easy time with him. I think it will have a good effect to apprize him of the manner in wh. I have spoken of my reception here, as of the sincerity of my desire to promote the objects of our govt. in promoting peace &ca. A like course may be equally useful with Mr. Pichon to whom I...
73To James Madison from James Sullivan, 31 May 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have this moment come from the room of our representatives in the general court, where before the Senate and House I have passed the constitutional and legal qualifications of Governor of the State. this is a year of conflict. I want aid. of you I request, that, you will forward me without delay a schedule of the procedures. of the States in each election of President that has occurred Since...
74To James Madison from James Simpson, 14 June 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 June 1804, Tangier. No. 78. “I have the honour to acquaint you that the three grand Festivals of the Moors happening all in this half year, together with the extra disbursements arising on the circumstances mentioned in my former Letters, has occasioned my drawing a Bill on you of this date to order of Messrs. Khun & Green for One thousand six hundred dollars, payable thirty days after...
75To James Madison from James Maury, 22 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you on the 6th. instant, and am truly mortified to inform you that Embargo breakers have continued to arrive. I now count within my district, in the whole, from the commencement of this business by the James, twenty two. Inclosed you have Copies of the reports at this Customhouse of fourteen of them as pr List annexed. As soon as I can obtain the same particulars...
76To James Madison from James Maury, 10 November 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 November 1802, Liverpool. Since writing his dispatch of 28 Sept. he has received JM’s of 26 Aug. and will conform to its instructions. “I am truly concerned to have occasion again to submit to you the propriety of making known to our ship owners & Merchants the necessity of having such of their vessels as be destined for this Country navigated by a Master & three fourths of the Crew...
77To James Madison from James Anderson, 14 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
I now take the liberty to enclose a copy of the principal part of a letter which I have just received from the Havana. Notwithstanding Mr. Grays sentiments upon the subject of the Embargo, I am determined, Sir, to leave the United States for the above port, by the first good opportunity that may offer from this City or from Philadelphia. I have consulted with my particular friend Mr....
78To James Madison from James McGreggar, 12 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
In the letter I had the honor of addressing you on the 23rd. March, mentioning the arrival of the Ship Harpena under American Colours, and under the direction of Mr. Forbes, and that he, nor no other person on board, had waited on me. Least the information which my duty required me to transmit to your department, should be injurious to Mr. Forbes, I consider it my duty to give you such other...
79To James Madison from James Sullivan, 11 April 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 April 1803, Boston. “If I had an idea of what its commonly called the making of interest I should not possess confidence enough in the weight of my own character to attempt it: but in an extensive government, information, as to men qualified for offices must be had through some channel or other.” Encloses a letter signed by men “respectable and friendly to the present administration” and...
80To James Madison from James Swan, [25 June] 1801 (Madison Papers)
… I had the honor of writing you by Mr. Pichon, requesting your protection in my being named to the Council Generalship in France. Now that you are Secretary of State, I may do it, with more direct effect. If Mr. Skipwith wishes to be re-named, and the President consents, I withdraw all pretensions. Indeed I will stand in the way of no one, unless you should think I could serve the interest of...
81To James Madison from James Maury, 5 September 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you on the 23d. July. At the commencement of the war the prospects were favorable to all articles of the produce of the United States, but the prohibitions of France & Holland to all commercial intercourse with this country, added to the Blockades of the Elbe & Weser continue these markets in a most depressed state. The crops in general throughout the United...
82To James Madison from James Lenox, 28 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
I hope your goodness will excuse me for the liberty I have taken, When the subject I have written on shall appear in its true Colours. Its true I have lived much Retird since the Revolution and have but a small acquaintance with Any of the gentlemen who Compose the present Administration of our goverment. Colo W Reid who is a sinator is and old friend And Acquaintance of mine ever since the...
83To James Madison from James Monroe, 24 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
I arrived on saturday so much fatigued that I found it was impossible to proceed by the route of Albemarle & Loudon back to Washington. A slight injury wh. I recd. in descending from the stage made the exn. of that project the more inexpedient. I therefore sent up for Major Jas. Lewis in whose hands I propose to leave my affrs. to come down; I expect him to morrow, and hope to adjust them so...
84To James Madison from James Simpson, 3 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
The sole purport of this is to acquaint you, that the Brig Mary of Salem William Webb Master belonging to Mr. John Derby has been taken up at Mogadore for purpose of conveying some Masts and other Naval Stores the property of His Imperial Majesty to Sallé. Every possible opposition was made on the part of Mr Gwyn & Mr Brown the Supercargo, but to no effect. Mr. Brown demanded one thousand...
85To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 20 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 June 1803, Leghorn . No. 6. “Since the date of the enclosed communications to our Consuls in Barbary nothing has transpired either to confirm or to contradict the report” of Smith’s capture. Hopes it “may turn out to be a similar one to that of Mc:Niels engagement.” Has heard nothing “official from our squadron.” It is reported that “some powder caught fire by accident” on board the New...
86To James Madison from James Main, 11 May 1808 (Madison Papers)
What a changeable world we live in! On the 7th. Federalism boasted of having triumphed in this state: while today correct accounts from the western district confirm its total overthrow! We can confidently count on a majority of from 12 to 18 in the house of assembly; & I indulge the fond hope, that in the selection of Presidential Electors, local prejudices will be buried in oblivion, and that...
87To James Madison from James Simpson, 7 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 April 1804, Tangier. No. 76. “I avail of this opportunity of the Vessel by which Mr Thom returns to the United States, to hand you translation of His Imperial Majestys Letter in answer to that I had the honour of writing to advise the arrival of the Gun Carriages. “On the 24th last Month I had the honour to receive your Letter of the 26th December, which it is impossible for me to answer by...
88To James Madison from James Blake, 9 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
I again take the liberty of enclosing to you other testimonials in my favour, in addition to those I have already had the honour of sending you. The Certificates and Letters (including one from myself) which I forwarded to Mr. Jefferson some days ago; I presume, at the expiration of his term, will be transfered to you, and to which I beg leave also to draw your attention. Should you deem me...
89To James Madison from James Monroe, 21 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
Our last to you was of the first instt. which was sent by original & duplicate by Bordeaux, in which you had copies of our correspondence with Mr. Cevallos to the 28 ulto. Since then we have discussed the question relative to W. Florida, in his last note on which point is a passage relative to France of which I enclose you an extract. Having in our note to him of the 26th. ulto. stated that...
90To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 19 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that I proceed to Leghorn in the Syren the first westerly wind. I have given Mr. Lear every information in my power, & will dispatch the Syren from Leghorn to Algiers with the Consular present with the greatest dispatch. Peace is concluded between the United States & Morocco, for the particulars, of which I refer you to Comodore Prebble & Col. Lear & remain with...