1From James Madison to Robert Smith, 26 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
I return herewith the letters from Vanderhorst, & Bernabeu. It would have been better if Lowry had more carefully concealed his destination. The case of the Spanish Goods landed from the French privateer, must be decided by the result of the judicial enquiry into the character of the latter. If equipped from our jurisdiction, the capture gives a claim to restitution. If not so equipped, the...
2From James Madison to Robert Smith, 17 July 1810 (Madison Papers)
The letter from Govr. Holmes, with that from Mr. Lowry & copy of the answer, which were inclosed to me, are now returned. I think Govr. Holmes should be encouraged in keeping a wakeful eye to occurrences & appearances in W. Florida, and in transmitting information concerning them. It will be well for him also to be attentive to the means of having his Militia in a state for any service that...
3From James Madison to Robert Smith, 12 September 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have recd yours of the 5th. instant from Washington. The speedy return which it appears is wished by Mr. ⟨Adams⟩, is to be regretted; but if his anxiety be as great and the cause as powerful & unforeseen, as is stated, it is scarc[e]ly just to oppose his escape from ruin. I hope however that the extreme anxiety is rather that of the parent, than of Mr. ⟨A.⟩ himself; nor is it unprobable that...
4From James Madison to Robert Smith, ca. 30 September 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. Ca. 30 September 1810. Mentioned in Robert Smith to William Harris Crawford, 2 Oct. 1810 (DNA: RG 59, DL), where Smith informed Crawford that his letter of 27 July (not found) had been sent to the president, who was “perfectly satisfied with the arrangement made by you in the execution of the delicate trust which we took the liberty of committing to your management.”
5From James Madison to Robert Smith, 27 July 1809 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 27 July 1809. Mentioned in JM to Gallatin, 28 July 1809 . Acknowledged in Smith to JM, 31 July 1809 . Makes a few observations on several points for consideration raised by the British repudiation of the Erskine agreement. Declines returning to Washington.
6From James Madison to Robert Smith, 15 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 11th. with the papers to which it refers. The determination of Jackson to withold even informal intimations of his authorized communications, previous to the ceremony of his reception, and his apparent patience under the delay of this preliminary, are sufficient proofs that his instructions are not of a nature to produce a conciliatory effect, and much less to change...