51To James Madison from James Simpson, 12 February 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 12 February 1806, Tangier. No. 107. “I have the honour to enclose with this, an Account of the disbursements for Public Service in the Consulate under my charge during the course of the Year 1805 [not found], amounting to dollars 1580.22 Cents which sum added to the ballance comeing to me on the Accounts closed 31 December 1804 of 371.40 leaves a surplus of Cash in my...
52To James Madison from James Simpson, 17 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
After having closed my general Report of this days Date I beg leave once more to address you in respect to the totall inadequacy of the Antient Sallary granted for the Office I am honoured with. I am almost ashamed to repeat on this subject but necessity compells me, as I daily feel by dire experience that it is impossible for me to continue to serve the Nation at two thousand dollars a year....
53To James Madison from James Simpson, 3 August 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 August 1802, Tangier. No. 47. “Last Night I returned from Tetuan after having had an interview with Hadge Abdarhaman Hashash, who confirmed to me that the Ship mentioned to be at Larach, was destined to detain American Vessels, as well as others; and shewed me His Majestys original Letter … authorising Hashash to give directions to the Captain for that effect.… Happily Commodore Morris being...
54To James Madison from James Simpson, 24 September 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 September 1804, Tangier. No. 83. “No 82 dated the 15h. Inst. forwarded in Quadruplicate, advised amongst other matters that Muley Soliman had appropriated a sum of money said to be about One hundred & forty thousand dollars for the purpose of augmenting his Navy. I have now the honour to acquaint you that this money has not been (as was intended) shipt for Lisbon; directions have been given...
55To James Madison from James Simpson, 12 January 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 January 1804, Tangier. No. 72. “I beg leave to advise that I have this day drawn a Bill of Exchange on you, payable thirty days after presentation to the order of Messrs. Khun & Green for Eight hundred dollars, on Account of the current Contingent expences of this Consulat. I have to request you will be pleased to direct said Bill being paid accordingly.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Tangier,...
56To James Madison from James Simpson, 3 June 1808 (Madison Papers)
I beg to accompany this with duplicates of Nos. 138 & 139. In the latter I ventured to intimate that His Majesty had to appearance listened perhaps too readily to reports on the destination of the French Armies in Spain. I may now add such has since been verified, for considerable detachments of Troops have been put in motion all over the Empire. Had not the recent events in Spain shewn...
57To James Madison from James Simpson (Abstract), 18 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
18 May 1805, Tangier . No 92. “I beg leave to acquaint you that the third Bill for Five hundred dollars to order of Kuhn & Green, mentioned in No. 91 has since been returned to me, so that the whole sett have been fully cancelled and can no more appear. “In place of that Bill I have this day drawn another for the like sum of Five hundred dollars payable to the order of Mr Richard W Meade of...
58To James Madison from James Simpson, 22 April 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 22 April 1806, Tangier. No. 110. “I have the honour to advise that in farther provision for funds towards redemption of the Captain and Crew of the Brig Indefatigable, I have this day profited of an opportunity Mr Kirkpatrick of Malaga advises me he has of passing Bills on The United States, by drawing a Bill on you payable to that Gentlemans order thirty days after...
59To James Madison from James Simpson, 20 February 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 February 1802, Tangier. No. 37. Owing to the “very great delay” in arrival of George Washington , has sent his no. 35 [8 Jan.] to Gavino to forward; transmits a copy. Has heard nothing further of the demands Pasha Hackmawy made on 14 Dec., which augurs well. Hackmawy “has been succeeded in the Command of this place by the Governour of Tetuan, who now holds both Govermts.—he is an...
60To James Madison from James Simpson, 5 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 March 1804, Tangier. No. 75. “As I never untill now have been able to find an opportunity of passing Bills since the date of the particular Letter I had the honour of addressing you the 17h October last year, I have but this day drawn a Sett of Bills on you to order of Messrs Khun & Green of Gibraltar payable thirty days after presentation for Two thousand dollars, being the sum mentioned in...
61To James Madison from James Simpson, 15 December 1802 (Madison Papers)
The fund alluded to in the Letter you honour’d me with 21st. October being no longer within my reach, it has become necessary for me to draw Bills on you for Two thousand dollars, for the Contingent expences of this Consulate, as will be more fully explained in my general Letter. The Bills for conveniency in passing, are drawn in two Setts of One thousand dollars each, payable thirty days...
62To James Madison from James Simpson, 12 August 1802 (Madison Papers)
Original of No. 47 was forwarded by way of Lisbon, duplicate and triplicate under cover of Mr. Gavino at Gibraltar; each accompanied by a copy of the Letter I wrote the Emperour from Tetuan. I have now the honour of encloseing with this translation of the answer I received last night, to that Letter, by which I am concerned to find new ground taken, likely to be productive of some trouble with...
63To James Madison from James Simpson, 16 July 1808 (Madison Papers)
Original of No. 140 dated 3d. last Month, I expected would have reached you before this time, the Ship conveys it being then on the point of departure for Newbury Port, direct. The Master finding the Port of Cadiz had been opened for the admission of trading Vessels, went there and was allowed to enter. Lord Collingwood however resumed his former Station soon after, and has prevented any...
64To James Madison from James Simpson, 15 August 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 August 1803, Tangier . No. 61. His letter of 28 July (no. 60) “was forwarded in triplicate by way of Gibraltar.” Two ships sailed from Larache and Salé on a cruise, and the two galleys built at Tetuán “have been by great exertions got over the Bar of that River, now nearly dry; they are daily expected here to compleat their equipment when they will be employed in and about the Straits, as...
65To James Madison from James Simpson, 28 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 September 1802, Tangier. No. 51. Sent a duplicate of his no. 49 [3 Sept. 1802] with the Boston on 9 Sept. and a triplicate to Gavino on 10 Sept. Both were accompanied by a copy of his 1 Sept. letter to Moroccan minister Selawy. Encloses a translation of the minister’s answer, the essence of which “amounts to a confession that they have not been able to offer any thing farther, in support of...
66To James Madison from James Simpson, 21 October 1807 (Madison Papers)
I had the honour on the 27th. last Month to announce the downfal of Hadgi Abdarhaman Hashash, to the very great satisfaction of all descriptions of people have lived under his Government. He was sent loaded with Chains to the Camp he had but a few days before Commanded and laid on the ground in an old tattered Tent. He remained in that state four days exposed to the view of those whom he had...
67To James Madison from James Simpson, 29 October 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 29 October 1806, Tangier. No. 119. “Agreeably to what I had the honour of writing you yesterday, I have this day drawn a Bill of Exchange on you payable to the order of Mr Richard W Meade of Cadiz, thirty days after presentation for Two thousand dollars on Account of Sallary. I beg to repeat my request of this Bill being paid and charged against me accordingly.” RC ( DNA...
68To James Madison from James Simpson, 4 November 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 November 1803, Tangier. No. 70. Forwarded his dispatches nos. 68 and 69 by the New York , which departed on 19 Oct. The schooner Nautilus returned from Mogador on 30 Oct. with news from [Peter] Gwyn that on receipt of the emperor’s order on 19 Oct., “the Governour there immediately set the Crew of the Hannah at liberty and put Captain Williams in possession of his Vessel with every article...
69To James Madison from James Simpson, 6 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to acquaint you I have this day drawn a Bill on you for One thousand dollars payable thirty days after presentation to order of John Gavino Esqr. on Account of Sallary, as will be more fully explained in my general Letter of this days date. I have to request you will be pleased to direct this Bill being paid accordingly, and that you will be assured I am with great respect Sir Your...
70To James Madison from James Simpson, 14 June 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 June 1802, Tangier. No. 41. Presumes that no. 40 [5 June 1802], which was forwarded to Gibraltar on 10 June, is still there and that “this will go from thence with it.” On 13 June the governor informed him that “since Passports could not be granted for the two Cargoes Wheat he wished to send to Tripoly, His Majesty had directed the Vessels should go to Tunis; which I was happy to hear, as...
71To James Madison from James Simpson, 28 March 1807 (Madison Papers)
No. 121 dated 6th. this Month was forwarded in triplicate by way of Cadiz and Gibraltar. I have now the honor to advise that the deliverys at the late Festival of the Greater Bairam having expended almost all the Articles remained at the end of last Year for gratifications to persons considered useful, it has become necessary to provide a further supply. For this Service I have under this date...
72To James Madison from James Simpson, 14 September 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 September 1802, Tangier. No. 50. “I have this day taken the liberty of drawing a Bill on you to order of Mr Edward Humphry, payable thirty days after presentation for Two thousand dollars, on Account of Sallary; which request you will be pleased to direct being paid. Including this Bill, I have since my appointment to this Consulate, drawn for Ten thousand dollars in all, on Account of...
73To James Madison from James Simpson, 31 January 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 January 1803, Tangier. No. 54. Continuing westerly winds and severe weather all through January having prevented the Constellation from passing the straits, encloses his no. 53 [24 Dec. 1802] with this letter. Also encloses a report of U.S. vessels that have visited Moroccan ports during the past year [not found]. Commercial intercourse between the U.S. and Mogador has materially increased,...
74To James Madison from James Simpson, 6 October 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 October 1803, Tangier . No. 65. Has drawn a bill on JM for $1,000 payable at thirty days’ sight “to order of John Gavino Esqr on Account of Sallary,” as is “fully explained” in his “general Letter of this days date.” Requests that JM pay this bill “accordingly.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Tangier, vol. 2). 1 p.; marked “Triplicate”; docketed by Wagner. Simpson next wrote JM on 8 Oct. 1803 . A...
75To James Madison from James Simpson, 15 October 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 15 October 1806, Tangier. No. 117. “I have the honour to advise that the money in hand at close of last year for defraying the Contingent Expences of this Consulate being some time expended and a farther sum disbursed, I have this day taken the liberty of drawing a Bill of Exchange on you, payable to the order of Mr. John Gavino for One thousand two hundred dollars for...
76To James Madison from James Simpson, 5 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to advise that this day the Lieut. Governour has announced to the Consuls resident here His Majesty Mulley Solimans intention of visiting t h is place. The Troops of Tetuan, Tangier and Larach are ordered to be at a certain rendezvous a few hours from hence towards Tetuan on Wednesday next, under Command of Sidy Muhammed Selawy Alayde Hashash and our Lieut. Governour, to...
77To James Madison from James Simpson (Abstract), 6 May 1805 (Madison Papers)
6 May 1805, Tangier . No. 91. “By No 90 dated the 17th last Month I had the honour of advising my having drawn a Bill under that date to the order of Messrs Kuhn & Green for five hundred dollars; that House having since been under the necessity of suspending its opperations the first and second of this Bill have been returned to me and are cancelled, which I take the liberty of acquainting you...
78To James Madison from James Simpson, 10 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
With No. 126 dated 26th. January, I had the honour of transmitting the Accounts of disbursements in this Consulate and Report of arrival and departure of American Vessels, at the several Ports of this Empire, during last year. The remains of Articles provided for Service, appeared on those Accounts and those purchased since being almost all expended, it becomes necessary to provide more and to...
79To James Madison from James Simpson, 10 July 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 July 1804, Tangier. No. 79. “I avail of the opportunity of a Schooner for Boston has put in here to take Water, to acquaint you that the Emperours three Ships have been fitted out, Maimona of 30 Guns & 70 Men at Sallé Maimona 32 Guns & 80 Men } at Larach Mirboha 14 Guns & 50 Men You will observe the number of Men has been considerably reduced from what they usualy carry, which marks their...
80To James Madison from James Simpson, 9 January 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the highest satisfaction in laying before you, copy of a Letter received yesterday by way of Gibraltar, from Coll Lear, announcing an accommodation of the differences had arisen with the Regency of Algiers. It is also satisfactory to learn, that the detention of Vessels, had not been carried to that extent, reported from Oran. Sidy Muhammed Selawy has this day arrived here, to take up...
81To James Madison from James Simpson, 6 September 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 September 1803, Tangier . No. 63. Gavino having sent him “the Remainder of the Articles necessary to be provided previous to His Majestys arrival here, and transmitted an Account thereof,” has drawn another bill on JM for $550, which, along with the $1,000 drawn 15 Aug., he wishes JM to pay and charge “for this Service.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD , Tangier, vol. 2). 1 p.; marked “Triplicate”;...
82To James Madison from James Simpson, 16 July 1802 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 July 1802, Gibraltar. No. 45. Transmits a duplicate of his no. 44 and encloses a copy of his letter to the governor of Tangier and an extract of a letter from the Danish consul at Tangier “containing substance of what the Governour encharged him to communicate by way of reply to my Letter to him.” Thought it best to wait for the Adams and instructions from JM “before I closed with the...
83To James Madison from James Simpson, 28 July 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the honour of addressing No. 59 to you the ninth of this Month in duplicate, by way of Gibraltar & Lisbon. The 18th. Inst. Passports for the Frigate Mirboka of 22 Guns and 100 Men, and on the 23d. for the Maimona of thirty Guns and One hundred and fifty Men, the former to sail from Larach and the latter from Salle on a Cruise, were demanded and of consequence granted by all the Consuls...
84To James Madison from James Simpson, 2 October 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 2 October 1806, Tangier. No. 116. “No 15 [ sic ] dated 16th last Month was forwarded in triplicate. I have not since had any intelligence of the Franklin Brig. I am induced to repeat on this subject as I find it is expected the Ambassador will touch either at this Port or Tetuan to take on board refreshments. By a Courrier yesterday from Mogadore I learn that the Master...
85To James Madison from James Simpson, 20 February 1802 (Madison Papers)
The very great delay of the George Washington Frigate beyond the time I had been taught to expect Captain Shaw would probably be at Gibraltar, induced me to send No. 35 to Mr. Gavino, with a request that he would forward it by first good conveyance. I now avail of the Brig Mary from Mogadore for Boston, to hand herewith copy of that dispatch, and of the Extracts of Letters accompanied it. I am...
86To James Madison from James Simpson, 14 April 1808 (Madison Papers)
The very increased danger to Navigation, induced me to seek for a more probable safe conveyance for No. 136 at Mogadore, than Ships sailing from either Gibraltar or any Port of Spain seemed to offer, but as there had not any Vessel arrived in the present year, destined for America, Mr Renshaw has sent it back. I now forward it, together with this, under the charge of Mr Hendrick Van Duym, late...
87To James Madison from James Simpson, 17 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
I had the honour of addressing No. 66 to you 8th. Inst. and No. 67 on the 15th. by way of Gibraltar, duplicate of both with copies of their enclosures I put up with this. By those duplicates or their originals if they shall have reached sooner you will see His Imperial Majesty very early indeed I may say from the first of my correspondence with him and His Minister on subject of the Recent...
88To James Madison from James Simpson, 26 May 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 26 May 1806, Tangier. No. 112. “No. 111 treated entirely on subject of the Crew of the Brig Indefatigable on which I shall be happy to receive your Commands. “Since then the Swedish Consuls Agent at Mogadore has advised him that the Arabs have the Swedes mentioned in my former Letters, now refuse to deliver them up for the three hundred dollars each they had before...
89To James Madison from James Simpson, 14 May 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
14 May 1803, Tangier. No. 56. Last wrote on 28 Mar. by way of Gibraltar and Lisbon. Has not since heard from JM. Admiral Cederström anchored at Tangier on 19 Apr. to invest Wyk with the Order of Vasa, then sailed for Sweden on 20 May, “his Squadron having all passed the Straits before him.” The emperor has returned to Meknes, where Alcayde Hashash and Wyk have been with him. Wyk returned to...
90To James Madison from James Simpson (Abstract), 22 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
22 June 1805, Tangier . No. 95. “With this I have the honour of transmitting triplicate of No. 94. On the 13h Instant application was made to the Consuls for Passports for His Imperial Majestys Ship Maimona of 36 Guns and 130 Men Commanded by Arraiz Sebsah about to sail from Sallé on a Cruize, which were granted. The Brig came with this Ship from Lisbon was ordered to Larach and she has...
91To James Madison from James Simpson, 2 March 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 March 1804, Tangier. No. 74. “I have now to advise that all the Stores shipt on the Schooner Citizen for His Imperial Majesty have been landed in safety, but one Truck, which thro’ the negligence of the Moor Boatmen was lost overboard. As this was no fault of the Master of the Schooner, I gave him Certificates of the entire Delivery. The Rice was found of so very bad a quality it could not...
92To James Madison from James Simpson, 8 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
No. 56 dated 14th. Ulto. was forwarded to Gibraltar and No. 57 of 3d. Inst. by the Brig Mary of Salem to sail from Sallé. Duplicates of both have been sent Mr. Jarvis of Lisbon by a Portuguese Sloop of War. Yesterday I was honour’d by way of Gibraltar with original and duplicate of your 26th. March, with postscript to the latter of 1st. April. In obedience to your desire I send with this, an...
93To James Madison from James Simpson, 26 December 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 26 December 1805, Tangier. No. 104. “I beg leave to acquaint you Mr Gwyn advises me the arrival at Mogadore on the 9th. Inst of a Portuguese Vessel from the Canaries with intelligence that a French Fleet of ten sail of the Line, two Frigates and two Brigs had been there and sailed again on a secret Expedition, after having taken on board a large supply of Water and fresh...
94To James Madison from James Simpson, 28 March 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 March 1803, Tangier. No. 55. States that he kept his dispatch no. 53 [24 Dec. 1802] , awaiting Captain Murray’s arrival, until 2 Feb., when Captain Campbell of the Adams took charge of it together with no. 54 [31 Jan. 1803]. A severe eastern gale prevented Murray from calling at Tangier, but Campbell assured Simpson the letters would be forwarded safely. The emperor is still at Morocco but...
95To James Madison from James Simpson, 28 March 1803 (Madison Papers)
No. 53 dated 24th. Decemr, laid by me waiting Captain Murrays arrival untill the 2d. Febr. when Captain Campbell of the Adams took charge of it, put up with No. 54 which I had the honour of writing you on the 31st. Jany. A severe Gale at East which then raged, prevented Captain Murray calling in this Bay, but Capt. Campbell assured me the Packet would be forwarded by a safe conveyance. His...
96To James Madison from James Simpson, 16 September 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 16 Sept. 1806, Tangier. No. 115. “I had this honour on the 22d last Month, forwarded as usual in triplicate by way of Cadiz—Lisbon and Gibraltar. “On the 3d Inst the United States Ship Constitution stood into this Bay and Captain Campbell sent me the undermentioned dispatches from the department of State. “Original of the Letter you did me the honour to write me the 8h...
97To James Madison from James Simpson, 30 August 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 30 August 1805, Tangier . No. 101. “By No 100 dated 11th. Inst [not found] and forwarded by the Ship Centurion for New York I had the honour of advising arrival here of a Tripoline Pinque of eight Guns from that Port, Commanded by their Admiral (Lisle) bringing a Letter for Muley Soliman and in quest of the Meshouda. So soon as His Majesty received my Letter advising...
98To James Madison from James Simpson, 26 October 1804 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 October 1804, Tangier. No. 86. “I have the honour to enclose with this triplicate of No. 85 [15 Oct. 1804]. Lisbon is the only Channel left me now to forward my Communications in. I have satisfaction in saying I have received a Letter from Consul Gavino dated the 14h., to that time he had not been ill, but he advises ‘the Fever continued to rage with unremitted fury.’ “The Emperours Agents...
99To James Madison from James Simpson, 31 January 1803 (Madison Papers)
A continuance of Westerly Wind, with commonly very severe weather during all this Month, having prevented the Constellation passing the Straits, No. 53 accompanies this. I have the honour to enclose also, a general Report of the Vessels of the United States have visited the Ports of this Empire in the course of last year. You will see the Commercial intercourse between America and Mogadore in...
100To James Madison from James Simpson, 21 January 1806 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From James Simpson. 21 January 1806, Tangier. No. 105. “I had the honour of addressing you No 104 on the 26th. last Month with information on occurrences in this Country up to that time. I should have told you that in November Denmark paid Muley Soliman twenty five thousand dollars, corresponding with their Stipulation for 1803; thus two years are in Arrear. “Sweden has hitherto made her...