5221To James Madison from Stephen Pleasonton, 27 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State has directed me to submit to you the propriety of nominating to the Senate the following persons, viz Henry Wilson, of Maryland, at present the Consul at L’ Orient, to be Consul of the UStates at Nantz, vice, D. Strobel, resigned. Edward Church, of Kentucky, to be Consul at L’ Orient. John B. Frazier, of Massacts, to be Consul for the Island of Curracao. Stephen Bradley,...
5222To James Madison from John Lovett, 28 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
I have the honour to enclose the Petition of Leonard Blanchard , praying for a commission in the army of the U. States. I know not the man, personally, but cannot doubt of his merit when certified by so respectable authority as the Honorable Mr. Woods, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the State of NewYork, and, His Excellency, Governor Tompkins. I have the honour to be Sir, with...
5223To James Madison from Thomas Law, 1 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
In the accompanying Letters I have used my endeavors to be perspicuous, forcible & concise, without omitting any very essential argument to ensure the establishment of a national currency, an all important desideratum which I should rejoice to see effected before you close your political Career. I have never intruded but for public useful purposes. When it was proposed to make Treasury notes...
5224To James Madison from Thomas Law, 1 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
Accept the accompanying Letters on a most important subject in which I have endeavored to introduce whatever remains to me of force & perspicuity in expressing of my sentiments. I wished & endeavored to obtain the great desideratum by every persuasion & entreaty, without claiming attention, but in vain, reluctantly therefore I have attempted to assail the Goliah Prejudice, with my sling &...
5225To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, [3 February 1817] (Madison Papers)
The enclosed papers are Submitted to the Consideration of the President. If the recommendation of the board of delegates Should be accepted, the difficulties of the treasury and of the Collection of the revenue are at an end. RC ( DLC ). Undated; date supplied from JM ’s docket “Feby. 3. 1817.” On the cover JM wrote: “arrangements for resuming specie payments” and “To be put with Mr. Crawfords...
5226To James Madison from John W. Taylor, 3 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose for the perusal of the President of the United States a letter from Gov. Tompkins relative to the employment of the State Prisoners of New York in the construction of certain military roads on the terms therein mentioned. Very respectfully Your Mo. obedt RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , T-45:10); draft of RC ( NHi : John W. Taylor Papers). For enclosure, see...
5227To James Madison from David Holmes, 4 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
When I was in Washington city last winter, I informed you, that it was my intention to resign the Office of Governor of this Territory, in the course of the succeeding summer. It afterwards occurred to me that a just regard for the Interests of the Militia who served in the field in the late war, required that I should remain in office, until the arrearages due to them should be paid, or at...
5228To James Madison from the Kentucky Legislature, 4 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
The Legislature of Kentucky present you with an expression, of their feelings, and sentiments at the close of your Administration. We know that the approbation of Republican Citizens is the noblest Reward that can be confered on their chief Majistrate, and your approaching retirement, will soon exhibit you on a level with other private citizens, distinguished by your Virtues and past...
5229To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 5 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
The Secy of the Treasury presents his respects to the President & informs that no effort will be made to prevent the injustice to the State of Georgia unless it is brought before Congress by executive message—the inclosed Statement of the case is believed to be Sufficcient to shew the injustice of the act in question. It is supposed that a message would not be so full in stating the case....
5230To James Madison from James Monroe, 5 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
The Secretary of State to whom has been referred the resolution of the Senate of the 28th. of last month, requesting the President to cause to be laid before the Senate such information as he may possess touching the execution of so much of the first article of the late Treaty of peace and amity between his Britannic Majesty and the United States of America as relates to the restitution of...
5231To James Madison from Robert Young and Christopher Neale, 5 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
The undersigned, Justices of the Peace for the Town & County of Alexandria, beg leave to represent, that the death of William Newton and the removal of Col: John McKenney to the Western Country, has lessened the number of Magistrates for this Town, while the increased Population requires an augmentation thereof. They therefore beg leave respectfully, to offer for the consideration of the...
5232To James Madison from John Marshall, 5 February 1817 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From John Marshall. 5 February 1817. “Mr. Marshall accepts with pleasure the invitation of Mr & Mrs Madison to dine with them on Saturday next at four.” Tr (owned by Joseph Z. Willner, Chicago, Ill., 1961). 1 p.
5233To James Madison from George Graham, 6 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to lay before you a list of appointments to fill vacancies in the army. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). JM forwarded a one-page list of twenty-four names to the Senate on 7 Feb. 1817 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3 vols.; Washington, D.C., 1828). , 3:75–76).
5234To James Madison from David Lenox and Others, 6 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
Being requested as the standing Committee of the Pennsylvania Society of the Cincinnati, to unite in the Application, which has been made to Congress by a Committee of the surviving Officers of the revolutionary Army, on the subject of the half pay for Life which was promised by the Resolves of Congress, it is with implicit reliance on those Sentiments and Opinions, which, during the War of...
5235To James Madison from Gabriel Slaughter, 6 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
Pursuant to the request of the general Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky I have the honor to transmit you the enclosed Address. Please to accept assurances of the high respect & consideration of Your most Obt. & humble Sert. RC ( PHi ). Cover postmarked “Frankt. Ky,” 24 Feb. Docketed by JM “Recd. Mar. 20.” Enclosed the Kentucky Legislature to JM , 4 Feb. 1817 .
5236To James Madison from Robert Goodloe Harper, 6 February 1817 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Robert Goodloe Harper. “Thursday eveng” 6 February 1817. “Genl. Harper will have the honour of attending the President of the united States at dinner on Saturday next.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p.
5237To James Madison from Jared Mansfield, 7 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of addressing your Excellency on a subject of concern to myself as an Instructor, &, of great importance to the success of the Mil. Academy. It is certain, that the principal evils, & difficulties, which have occurred, & which have materially obstructed the successful progress of this Institution, have not resulted from the imperfection of the Laws, but from a non Observance...
5238To James Madison from Tench Coxe, 8 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
An affair in which I have no interest, but that of a citizen whose property is landed, has occurred to my observation with so much force, that I have considered it as duty to attempt to attract to it the most respectable notice. It is above thirty years since I submitted to you in our return from the convention at Annapolis, that the garden cultivation of cotton on the Chesapeak bay convinced...
5239To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 8 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
In a late letter from mr. Spafford of Albany I received the inclosed with a request that after perusal I would forward it to you, adding a desire that, when read, you would address it under cover to him, as he sets some value on the possession of it. His object in making the communication to either of us is not explained, but perhaps it may be understood by you. Your frank on a blank cover...
5240Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 8 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
In a late letter from mr Spafford of Albany I received the inclosed with a request that after perusal I would forward it to you, adding a desire that, when read, you would address it under cover to him, as he sets some value on the possession of it. his object in desiring making the communication to either of us is not explained, but perhaps it may be understood by you. your frank on a blank...
5241To James Madison from Jacob Hoffman and Others, 10 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
The undersigned, understanding that William G. Adams late of Alexandria D.C. but resident at present at Marseilles is an applicant for the Consulate of the United States at that place, take pleasure in stating our conviction that his activity, experience and information will be faithfully directed to the fulfillment of the duties of the Office, should he be appointed, and do recommend his...
5242To James Madison from John McMahan, 10 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
As an Officer Who hath been in the Service of the United States, during the Late War on the Niagara Frontier, I do Consider it a duty I owe to you and to my Country, to give Some information respecting the Claims which are presented to Congress For the loss of Property Burnt and destroyed by the Enemy of the United States during Said War at Buffalo. During my Service at that place Both...
5243To James Madison from William Plumer, 10 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
In compliance with a resolution of the legislature of this State, I have requested the Collector of the port of Portsmouth to send you by the first opportunity a box containing a Map of New Hampshire, to be left in the Collectors office in Alexandria in the District of Columbia. I have the honor to be with much respect and esteem, Your Excellency’s most obedient humble servant RC ( DNA : RG...
5244To James Madison from John Brewer, 12 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
Addressing for the first time, the Chief Magistrate of My Country; and Sensible of my inabillity to approach you in a Style, Suitable to your known virtues and talents, You will readily believe me, when I express my embarrassment as greater than I have ever experienced. Encouraged by Your Characteristic indulgence, and pursuing my feelings, I will proceed; Conscious that your goodness, will...
5245To James Madison from Thomas Baldwin, 13 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
I do myself the honour to introduce to your Excellency’s notice, the Hone. Mr. Morrell, Senator from the State of New-Hampshire, by whom I send for your Excellency’s acceptance, Dr. Marshman’s Clavis Sinica , &c, presented by himself. I have for several years, forwarded to Mr. Marshman and the other Baptist Missionaries of Serampore, a periodical work, which I have edited called “The...
5246To James Madison from Charles Kelsall, 15 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
Remarking in your message to Congress, that you suggested the expediency of raising an University worthy of the American States, I take the liberty of sending you a copy of my work, which if not judged to be corresponding with the views of the scientific part of your countrymen, may I trust, be serviceable in affording useful hints. I always thought good arrangement the great handmaid of...
5247To James Madison from Johan Albert von Kantzow, 15 February 1817 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Johan Albert von Kantzow. 15 February 1817. “Mr: & Mrs: de Kantzow, will have the honor to pay Their respects to The President of The United States, and to Madame Madison, at dinner on Monday The 24th: Inst:, in conformity to The Invitation recieved.” RC ( PHi ). 1 p.
5248To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 16 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
The bearer hereof, mr. George Flower, is an English gentleman farmer, was the companion of mr. Burkbeck in his journey through France, and is the person to whom the dedication of that book is addressed, he came over on behalf of his own family and that of mr. Burkbeck, to chuse a settlement for them. Having made the tour of the temperate latitudes of the US. he has purchased a settlement near...
5249Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 16 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof, mr George Flower , is an English gentleman farmer, was the companion of mr Burkbeck in his journey through France , and is the person to whom the dedication of that book is addressed, he came over on behalf of his own family and that of mr Burkbeck , to chuse a settlement for them. having made the tour of the temperate latitudes of the US. he has purchased a settlement near...
5250To James Madison from Johann Friedrich Le Plat, 17 February 1817 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Johann Friedrich Le Plat. 17 February 1817, Merseburg, Saxony. It was made known in the public newspapers under the article of Baltimore February 2, 1816, that in order to increase internal traffic in the United States of America, JM intends to have several navigable canals built, so that the rivers can be made navigable, insofar as they are not already so, and to have works built along...