1To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 20 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of writing you on the 25th. and 26th. of November, and also on the 2nd. and 8th. instant. In that of the 2nd. I transmitted you copies of all the vouchers and documents procur’d by me, relating to the Schooner John; of, and belonging to, John Donnell of Baltimore, and which arriv’d in this Port, on the 19th. of August. I now enclose you duplicate copies of the four first...
2To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 8 December 1808 (Madison Papers)
My last respects were in date of the 2nd. instant, by the way of Bordeaux, and to the care of Mr. Lee. At the same time, I inclos’d you copies of all the testimonies and vouchers relating to the Schooner John of Baltimore, and belonging to Mr. John Donnell of that City. These documents, I trust, will Substantiate in the fullest manner, that the owner of this vessel and cargo has violated the...
3To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 26 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
On the 19th. of August last, Arriv’d in these roads the Schooner John of Baltimore, James Chayter Master, and belonging to Mr. John Donnell merchant in that city. Immediately on her coming to Anchor, a french guard was plac’d on board, and both vessel and cargo were seiz’d under a measure of general police. On examination of the Captain by two Imperial Commissaries, who well understand our...
4To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 25 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you on the 16th. & 22nd. of April: In the former, I stated the cause of the embargo which had been so distressing to our commerce during its continuance, and the Situation of all our vessels then in port. In the latter, I enclos’d a letter for the President which I had been requested to convey thro’ your hands. The Cases of the Ship Jersey, and Brig Violet...
5To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 22 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
By the brig Thomas Jefferson which will Convey this you will likewise receive my letter in date of the. The inclos’d having been just handed me for t he President, I avail myself of this opportunity, in accord ance with the wishes of the gentleman who has ch arged me with it. This day the Seals have been placed on all Convents and religious houses in Tuscany, and we are in dai ly expectation...
6To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 16 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
In my respects of the 23.d of March which were convey’d by Capt. Randlet of the Brig Eliza bound for NewYork, I mention’d how unavailing had been all my endeavours until the day previous, to obtain the enlargement of our vessels held under a general embargo; and that as far as I could penetrate the cause at this distance, it had arisen either from a mistake in the interpretation of the order...
7To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 23 March 1808 (Madison Papers)
On the 19th of January an embargo was laid on all Vessels i n this port, except the french. About 15 days since the spanish vessels were suffer’d to depart, and in the course of the last week the Neapolitans were free to sail. With respect to ours, notwithstanding my repeated applications and remonstrances to the french authorities, I could obtain no other satisfaction, than that such were...
8To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 4 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
My last respects were in date of the 17th of December, conveying to you at the same time Copy of a circular letter from Naples, Copy of one from C: D: Coxe Consul at Tunis, Notes made at Malta on the trial of thirty american Vessels, and the original letter of Samuel Field to me, of what occur’d on his trial by the Vice Admiralty Court of that island. My two preceding dispatches were on the...
9To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 17 December 1807 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of writing you on the 26. Ultimo by the way of Bordeaux, covering duplicates of my dispatches of the 10th of the same month; as I likewise then inclos’d you copy of a letter I had receiv’d from the american Consul at Naples, relative to the hostile Conduct of the Dey of Algiers towards our Commerce. I now again inclose you Copy of the Circular letter from Naples No. 1. in order...
10To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 26 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
On the 14th. instant, I receiv’d a letter from the person acting as Vice Consul for the U: S. in Naples in the absence of Mr. Degen, Stating that the Algerine corsairs had been Sent out against our merchant vessels; and I now inclose you a copy thereof. This intelligence I immediately made known by transcribing the letter & forwarding it to Trieste, Genova, Marseilles, Bordeaux & Paris. As I...
11To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 10 November 1807 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of writing you on the 6th. & 20th. of October by duplicates, stating very fully the actual Situation of the american property here under arrestation, on the Suspicion that it is of the growth or manufacture of Great britain, or her colonies. Until the present time I am without any advice from Paris on this Subject, other, than that Mr. Armstrong had laid the affair before the...
12To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 20 October 1807 (Madison Papers)
In my respects of the 25th. of September and 6th. instant by duplicates, I related to you all that had, until that time occurr’d, relative to the sequestration here of american property; on the grounds that it is of the growth or manufacture of Great Britain or her colonies. I had then hopes that a very few days would have Again restor’d those goods to the owners of them; but as the Queen did...
13To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 6 October 1807 (Madison Papers)
In my respects of the 25th. ultimo, I mention’d that certain goods brought by american vessels had been sequester’d by the french authorities here, under the Suspicion that they were of the growth o r manufacture of Great britain, or her colonies. this Step was the more extraordinary, as I had obtain’d liberty for our vessels to depart, before those of any other nation; or even, the...
14To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 25 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
If an unusual length of time has elaps’d since my last respects, it has arisen from some temporary impediments to the departure of all vessels on the arrival here of the french troops; as likewise, from an apprehension that my letters might be intercepted by a rupture between the U: States, and G: Britain. A proclamation was issued by the french commander, ordering the seizure of all british...
15To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 12 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
Since the ratification of peace between France, Russia & Prussia, a calm has succeeded, almost unknown in Europe. The secret articles of these treaties must undoubtedly be of the most interesting nature, if we Can judge of those we are still uninform’d of, by those we can already discover. The fortresses of the Cataro have been deliver’d by the Russians into the hands of the french, and a...
16To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 20 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
It will afford me, Sir, a very sincere satisfaction if the intelligence contain’d in my various letters of late, should any of them have the merit of first conveying to your hands the great events which now involve all Europe; however this may be, I shall Continue writing as Subjects and opportunities offer, or until I shall learn from you, that the punctuality of your nearer correspondents...
17To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 14 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you on the 9th: inst. by Come. Campbell in the U: S: Ship the Constitution transmitting you at the Same time my half-yearly Statement of American Vessels which Sail’d from this port, to the 30th. of June. A vessel Sailing this morning for N. York, affords me the opportunity of advising you that an Armistice was Sign’d at Tilsit head-quarters of the Emperor...
18To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 9 July 1807 (Madison Papers)
I herewith inclose you a list of American Vessels sail’d from this port from the 1st. of January to the 30th. of June of the present year; by which you will observe that they amount to 90, a number to which our trade to this place had never before Attain’d. In my last dispatches I advis’d you of the capture of Dantzick by the french arms on the 25th. of May. The winter had been Consum’d in...
19To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 15 June 1807 (Madison Papers)
As the Brig Neptune is just sailing for N. York, I avail msyelf of this conveyance to inform you of the Surrender of Dantzick to the french arms; of which we have this day the official intelligence. As this event is regarded as of the highest importance, I have thought it would not be uninteresting to receive this early information. We have as yet no other details, than that the garrison...
20To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 27 May 1807 (Madison Papers)
In my respects of the 16th. of April I stated that the last advices from the british fleet were, that after retur ni ng through the Dardanells, they were observ’d directing t heir course towards Egypt: shortly afterwards they were follow’d by a fleet of transports from Malta and Sicily, having on board 6000 british troops under the command of Genl. Frazier. This expedition commenc’d with so...
21To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 13 April 1807 (Madison Papers)
In my preceding letters I have fully inform’d you of the a rrestation of several american Vessels at the entrance of this port, by french privateers; and likewise, that I had forwarded to Mr. Armstrong at Paris, copies of my protests, ac co mpanied with other documents I judg’d necessary for his in formation. To these, I have receiv’d his reply; that he has been assured by the french...
22To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 7 January 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have now the honor to inclose you a list of American Vessels sail’d from this port during the last Six months; as likewise, my account of disbursements, (with all their attendant Vouchers) to Sick, and otherwise distress’d Seamen for the same period. In the month of October the brig ’light horse’, John Quin master of Boston, was driven on the Southern Coast of Tuscany, on her passage from...
23To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 30 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Appleton. 30 July 1806, Leghorn. “Captain Story of the ship Connecticut who is the bearer of my respects of the 14th. inst., will also convey to you the present letter. On the 19th. instant the garrison of Gaeta surrender’d, after the mortal wound which Prince Phillipstadt receiv’d who commanded the fortress, and the beseigers were on the point to enter the breach, the garrison...
24To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 14 July 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Appleton. 14 July 1806, Leghorn. “I have the honor herewith to transmit you a list of American vessels which have sail’d from this port during the preceding six months, by which you will observe Sir, that in this space of time, the commerce with the U:States has something more than doubled that of any former period. “From a well-timed economy scarce any expence has arisen to the...
25To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 1 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Appleton. 1 April 1806, Leghorn. “I had the honor of addressing you on the 27. february inclosing a list of American Vessels sail’d from this port during the last six months of the year 1805, also my Account of disbursements to distress’d seamen &c. for the year, with their Attendant vouchers. In the course of the last month the U:S. Schooner Captn. Evans arrived here but from a...
26To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 27 February 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Appleton. 27 February 1806, Leghorn. “I have now the honor to forward you the list of american vessels which sail’d from this port during the ⟨la⟩st six months of the year 1805; as likewise my accounts and vouchers of disbursements to distress’d seamen, and account of postage paid for the Service of the U:States. You will perceive Sir, by the former how considerably our commerce...
27To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 5 July 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Thomas Appleton. 5 July 1805, Leghorn. “My last respects were in date of the 11th. of June, in which I inclos’d a translation into our language of the considerations which the government of Genova publish’d as reasons for annexing their territory to the empire of France. His majesty is now at Genova, but he has not as yet publickly made known the limits of his new Kingdom—very lately he...
28To James Madison from Thomas Appleton (Abstract), 11 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
11 June 1805, Leghorn . “The immediate departure of a vessel for the U. States furnishes me with an opportunity of forwarding the inclosed which arriv’d this morning. As the considerations which induc’d the Genoese to unite themselves to the french government were in the italian language, I have translated them for your convenience; but the <s>peech of the Doge and reply of the King being in...
29To James Madison from Thomas Appleton (Abstract), 20 March 1805 (Madison Papers)
20 March 1805, Leghorn . “In a letter which I receiv’d a few days since from a friend at Malta in Date of the 25th. of february it appears that Como. Barron was then in a very Dangerous state of health. Yesterday I was informed by a gentleman who left Palermo on the 9th. instant, that the Captain of the british sloop of war the Termigant Assured him, that about three weeks previous he spoke...
30To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 20 January 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 January 1805, Leghorn. Encloses a list of U.S. vessels sailing from Leghorn from 1 July to 31 Dec. 1804, together with his accounts for 1804 and supporting vouchers showing a balance due him of $148.25, for which he has drawn on the State Department in favor of Samuel Emery of Philadelphia. Was informed by Emery that settlement of his account for 1802 has met with “some obstacle,” but Emery...
31To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 26 May 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 May 1804, Leghorn. “By advices received from Como. Preble it Appears that on the 15th. instant he was Again at Naples, where he had Arrived from Tunis, and was then on the eve of his departure for Malta, with intention to touch at Messina, for the purpose of taking six gun-boats, several Mortars, together with some Amunition which had been loaned by his Sicilian Majesty Agreeably to an...
32To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 13 April 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 April 1804, Leghorn. “At the moment of the departure of a Vessel for the U:States, there has been handed me two letters from Como. Preble in date of the 18th. and 19th. of March at Syracuse. As it is among the possible events that he had no opportunity from thence to Convey to you the intelligence he has transmitted me, I avail myself of a Brig bound to Martha’s Vineyard, to forward you...
33To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 4 February 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 February 1804, Leghorn. Encloses a copy of a letter received “this morning” from Livingston at Paris in reply to Appleton’s information of the loss of the Philadelphia . Livingston “has availed himself of the friendly dispositions of the first consul, to give instructions to his Commissary at Tripoli relative to the American prisoners.” Presumes that Preble is still at Syracuse; therefore,...
34To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 3 February 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 February 1804, Leghorn. “Having been inform’d by the person who presented for payment my draft on the department of State for disbursements made by me in the year 1802. that the Vouchers were indispensable, I now forward them to you. Many of these documents comprise a variety of charges as they were not paid Seperately; but the whole together I believe will be found to Contain the total...
35To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 20 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 January 1804, Leghorn. Encloses a list of American ships sailing from Leghorn during the past six months together with an account of funds advanced to distressed seamen and of postage for public letters amounting to $222.00, for which he has drawn on the State Department in favor of merchant Samuel Emery of Philadelphia. The difference in expenses for seamen between 1803 and 1802 shows the...
36To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 7 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 October 1803, Leghorn . Since his last nothing “of moment” has occurred. “The political situation of Italy wears no new aspect from which can be drawn any satisfactory conclusion as to the final intentions of the first Consul: for his uncontrouled will governs this part of Europe as effectually as it does Paris.” Lord Nelson and his “formidable Squadron” have not yet “performed any act of...
37To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 7 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
Since my last respects no event of moment has occurred, worthy of remarking to you. The political situation of Italy wears no new aspect from which can be drawn any satisfactory conclusion as to the final intentions of the first Consul; for his uncontrouled will governs this part of Europe, as effectually as it does Paris. Lord Nelson t hough in the Mediteranean with a formidable Squadron has...
38To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 29 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 August 1803, Leghorn . Wrote in his last letter about “the situation of our commerce with this port” and in particular about the brig Boston of Philadelphia, which “is still under arrestation.” “The french commercial agent after repeated assurances of speedily examining the papers” determined that they should be examined in Paris, where the whole business should be decided by the tribunal...
39To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 29 August 1803 (Madison Papers)
I stated to you in my last respects the situation of our commerce with this port, & in a particular man ne r of the Brig Boston of Philadelphia; this vessel is still under arrestation and has been the subject of much dis cus sion. The french commercial agent after repeated assurances of speedily examining the papers, together with the cargo, has nevertheless determined that the former should...
40To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 8 July 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 July 1803, Leghorn . Encloses his “account of disbursements to distressed American seamen during the preceeding year amounting to” $894.52. “A vast number of Sailors” have resorted to this port “to find vessels returning to the U: States—more than one half the sum I have advanced was to men from Trieste, Naples, the island of Sicily and Genoa.” Has been careful “to discriminate between the...
41To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 8 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have now the honor to inclose you my account of disbursements to distressed American seamen during the preceeding year amounting to 894 Dollar. 52: Cents. A vast n umber of sailors discharged in the various parts of Italy, le ft sick in hospitals, or by other circumstances thrown on this part of the continent, have of late made it a p ractice to resort to this port to find Vessels returning...
42To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 4 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 June 1803, Leghorn . Encloses a duplicate of his letter of 29 May . Reports movement of a division of the French army toward Naples. “A considerable re: inforcement is hourly expected in this city, which is now declared by the Commanding General in a State of Siege; as I presume … every port in Italy.” A “few fortunate adventurers” from the U.S. arrived after the declaration of war and will...
43To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 4 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
Since my respects of the 29th. of May, and of which you have now inclosed a duplicate, little else of importance has occurred, excepting that a division of the french army has marched towards Naples. A considerable re: inforcement is hourly expected in this City, which is now declared by the Commanding General in a State of Siege; as I presume at the moment I am writing, every port in Italy. A...
44To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 29 May 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 May 1803, Leghorn . Wrote last on 20 May, at which time “there appeared little hopes” either of his obtaining “a diminution of the quarantine of our vessels” or of avoiding storage charges for merchandise that “could not be purified on ship board.” Notes that Leghorn has three lazarettos for “persons arriving from countries infected with contagious disorders” and for “certain descriptions...
45To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 29 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you on the 20th. Inst. by a vessel bound to Philadelphia. At that time there appeared little hopes, that I should obtain e ither a diminution of the quarantine of our vessels or a void a considerable charge which attended the storing ce rtain merchandize in the lazzaretto which ccould not b e purified on ship board. We have in this place three Lazzarettos, where...
46To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 23 May 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 May 1803, Leghorn . Encloses a duplicate list of American ships that arrived during 1802. The Adams convoyed several American merchantmen “into these roads,” then left immediately for Malta to avoid the usual fourteen-day quarantine. Has “long in vain endeavoured to diminish the quarantine” for U.S. ships, “but the dread of Contagion countervails all reasoning on the subject,” though...
47To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 23 May 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you a d uplicate list of the Ships Arrived in this port during the year 1802. On the came in to these roads the U:States frigate the adams having under her Convoy a number of american m erchantmen. The former however immediately s ett sail for malta, as an intercourse with the ve ssels from america subjected her to the usual quarantine of 14 days. I have long in...
48To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 7 December 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 December 1802, Leghorn. Transmits several letters he was asked to forward. Four American seamen captured in the Franklin arrived “a few days since.” He provided them with clothing and put them on board the Syren and Little Robert , both bound for Philadelphia. The number of Tripolitan corsairs out, coupled with the lack of fear of American captains, have “increased my apprehensions for their...
49To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 7 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
I have now the honor of inclosing you several letters I have been Requested to forward. A few days since arrived here four american seamen who were Captured in the brig Franklin and carried into Tripoli. After having provided them with necessary c loathing, they have been embarked on board the Brig Syren, and Schooner little Robert, both bound for Philadelphia. The number o f Tripoline...
50To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 8 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 September 1802, Leghorn. “The unhappy situation to which the ships of the UStates are exposed in these seas, has put a stop to almost all our Commerce with this place for the last month.” Forwards letters from Captain Murray of the Constellation to the secretary of the navy and dispatches from Cathcart and refers JM to them for the “actual position” of the U.S. with Tripoli. “The Affairs of...