751To James Madison from Richard Rush, 5 February 1814 (letter not found) (Madison Papers)
¶ From Richard Rush. Letter not found. 5 February 1814. Described as an eight-page letter, enclosing extracts of a confidential letter from [Alexander James] Dallas suggesting war measures, in the lists probably made by Peter Force ( DLC , series 7, container 2).
752To James Madison from Matthew Cobb, 29 October 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 October 1811, Portland. Encloses a bill of exchange dated at Madeira, 12 Sept. 1811, and drawn by James Leander Cathcart on JM for £378 sterling. “You will oblige me, by paying this sum into the State treasury, receive from the Secrey. thereof, a draft or Check on the Maine Bank in this place, which your Excellency will please to forward to your Hble Servt.” RC and enclosure ( DLC ). RC 1...
753To James Madison from James Prentiss, 14 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
My apology for this address is, that it relates to public concern. Being advisd that Jno. T. Mason & Robt. Trimble Esquires are candidates for the Judicial department, to fill the vacancy occasiond by the death of the late Honle. H. Innis, I presume you will be pleasd to obtain information, touching the character, standing, and fitness of the candidates. I therefore take the liberty of giving...
754To James Madison from Joseph Crockett, 6 November 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 November 1809, Lexington, Kentucky. Seeks reappointment as U.S. marshal for Kentucky after his term expires on 26 Jan. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Crockett”). 1 p. JM also received a letter from Harry Innes, dated 27 Nov. 1809, endorsing Crockett’s reappointment (ibid.). JM nominated Crockett for a further four-year term on 19 Dec. 1809 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of...
755To James Madison from William McClure and Others, 31 December 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William McClure and Others. 31 December 1813, Chillicothe. “We the subscribers, members of the Legislature of Ohio, confiding in the integrity, ability and patriotism of our fellow citizen Doctor John Hamm, of Zanesville, do beg leave to recommend him to your excellency’s approbation, as a suitable person for the office of Marshal of the United States, for the district of Ohio, now...
756To James Madison from William Eustis, 25 November 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 November 1812, War Department. Lists proposed appointments in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). 2 pp. On 27 Nov. 1812 JM forwarded to the Senate Eustis’s list of nominations in various army regiments from Virginia, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Georgia, and Massachusetts ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the...
757To James Madison from Alexander Stephens, 6 August 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 August 1810, Wilkes County, Georgia. Inquires how and where he may obtain land bounties for his military services between 1755 and 1762 and also for his losses in the Revolution. RC ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , S-181:5). 1 p. Docketed by a War Department clerk as received 27 Aug. 1810. JM referred the letter to the War Department, which informed Stephens that Congress had not yet passed...
758To James Madison from Richard Rush, 4 December 1814 (Madison Papers)
In considering the case submitted to him yesterday by the President, the attorney general has the honor to report; that, in his opinion, the holding a commission and rank as captain in the navy would be incompatible under the laws with holding, at the same time, the office of secretary of the department of the navy. RC ( DLC ). See JM to John Rodgers, 4 Dec. 1814 .
759To James Madison from W. H. Miller, 15 August 1814 (Madison Papers)
I have just received the parcel of wool & upon weighing it, find a little more than your statement. It is as follows Full Blood 185th. ¾ Do 86 Gross ½ Do 148 Mr Cazenove is at present from home but he will forward the amount immediately on his return. I am Sir Very respectfully yr obedt Servt RC ( DLC ). Docketed “Cazenove A. C” by JM . Writer identified as Cazenove in the Index to the James...
760To James Madison from John Millar, 6 June 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
6 June 1811, Darien, Georgia. Gives an account of his life and his efforts to study and become a physician. “I was advis’d by a gentleman to complete my studies in the southern climate, as … the manner of treatment was different to what it is in the Northern States & in all probability would be a better place for one of that profession.” Moved to Georgia from Kentucky in October 1810 to...
761To James Madison from James Taylor, 12 March 1813 (Madison Papers)
When an Individual undertakes the developement of his own peculiar situation, should Egotism be prominent, it is almost unavoidable in common cases: But when he has the Honor to address the Chief Magistrate, as is the Object of the present, it becomes then of primary necessity. The person who has now that Honor, has much to say of his unprecedented persecutions, of his ruined Fortune, But of...
762To James Madison from William Nicholson Jeffers, 13 June 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 June 1810, Cincinnati, Ohio. Circumstances prevented his traveling to France, and a member of Senate has told him the office to which he previously aspired is still vacant. Hopes JM can act while Senate is in recess. Demands from a numerous family require that he find “any office, of Small Emolument.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, ML ). 1 p.
763To James Madison from James Monroe, 4 August 1812 (Madison Papers)
We arrived here on sunday last, & had the good fortune to meet Mr Hay & our daughter on their way to the springs. Mrs. Monroe had intended to accompany them there, but will remain here, with the younger part, being not far from indisposition, & too much fatigued to pursue the journey. We took the Dumfries route, & breakfastd at Lansdowne’s, the worst house we ever saw. The upper route by...
764To James Madison from James Monroe, 5 September 1812 (Madison Papers)
I send by the mail a communication from the chr de onis, which was presented to me by mr Chacon. He professes a willingness to make a treaty, but I suspect his powers do not extend to the cession of E. Florida, especially under the new constitution of Spain. Mr Chacon says that the chr. is extremely anxious to prevent hostilities being commenc’d under genl. Wilkn.—that the letter of the Govr....
765To James Madison from John Kershaw, 3 March 1815 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of offering my services as one of the Commissioners authorised to be appointed under the Act for ascertaining & surveying the Boundary lines fixed by the Treaty with the Creek Indians concluded on the ninth day of August 1814. I have the Honor to be with truth & respect Sir Your most obedient Servant RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Kershaw”). JM received...
766To James Madison from Gideon Granger, 28 March 1809 (Madison Papers)
G. Granger presents his compliments to the President, and informs him that it is not contemplated to continue the route mentiond by Mr Verdier after the 1st of next month. Expresses will be sent when the president wishes it; but it will be much the most convenient to have the Agent here. G. Granger has written to Mr Verdier to this effect, and he returns the letter. RC ( DLC ). See Paul...
767To James Madison from John Murray & Sons and Others, 31 October 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 October 1811, New York. The subscribers recommend John Gilmour, who is a respectable and intelligent gentleman and a fit person for a consulship. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Gilmour”). 2 pp. Signed by Murray & Sons and twelve others, including Henry Remsen. Docketed by Monroe as a “recommdn of a Consul for Glasgow.” Probably enclosed in Gilmour to Monroe, 2 Dec. 1811...
768To James Madison from James Taylor, 7 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that we reachd this place on the 6th. inst in good Spirits & health generally. We have been so unfortunate as to have all our public stores taken by the British with I think four officers & Twenty three non commissioned officers & Privates and a great lot of our private baggage. The Genl. was so desirous that we should arrive at this place that he did not...
769To James Madison from David Gelston, 11 May 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 May 1809, New York. Has received a bill of lading from William Jarvis in Lisbon “for two pipes and one quarter cask Wine, and two boxes Citron.” Promises to send the wine and an account of expenses to JM in Washington. RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Docketed by JM.
770To James Madison from Gideon Granger, 13 January 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 January 1813 , “ Genl. post Office .” Encloses the answers of Charles Burrall, postmaster at Baltimore, to “a part of the queries put to him by the House of Representatives of maryland.” RC and enclosure ( DLC ). RC 1 p.; docketed by JM. For enclosure, see n. 1. The seven-page enclosure, dated 18 Dec. 1812, contained Burrall’s deposition, including answers to “all the questions which have...
771To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 24 September 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 September 1810, Alexandria. Informs JM of the arrival of the brig Columbia from Madeira with wine for JM and a draft to be paid to Messrs. Murdoch. Requests JM to accept and return the draft and to give him instructions for the delivery of the wine. RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Docketed by JM.
772To James Madison from Benjamin Rush, 30 January 1811 (Madison Papers)
With sincere Sympathy I sit down to inform you that this evening your amiable nephew expired. His Sufferings from the last Symptoms of his disease were much less than is common in similar Cases. I write this note in great haste, as the post office will close in a few minutes, and with a View that your brother may be stopped on his Way to Philadelphia. From Dear Sir yours truly and respectfully...
773To James Madison from James Monroe, 25 September 1814 (Madison Papers)
I have thought much on the state of the departments at this time, and of the persons whom it may be proper to place in them, and have concluded, that whatever may be the arrangment with respect to other depts, that the dept. of war ought to be immediately filled. I think also, that I ought to take charge of it. I have been twice brought into it by circumstances, by temporary arrangment, in...
774To James Madison from William Eustis, 16 January 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 January 1812, War Department. Presents names of six persons, all of whom reside in the state of Ohio, to be appointed officers of rangers. RC ( DLC ); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). RC 1 p. Docketed by JM. JM nominated the candidates to the Senate on 17 Jan. 1812 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3 vols.;...
775To James Madison from James Taylor, 5 December 1810 (Madison Papers)
I think it my duty to inform you that a man by the name of Benja. W. Lad from Virginia and Genl. Duncan McArthur of this state has lately made a number of entrys & surveys on lands that have been sold out by the U:States West of the line run by Ludlow from what he supposed the head branch of the Little Miami to the head of the Sciota. It is beleived and I have no doubt but that Ludlow struck...
776To James Madison from William Eustis, 30 November 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 November 1812, War Department. Lists proposed promotions and appointments in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). 1 p. On 1 Dec. 1812 JM forwarded to the Senate Eustis’s list of nominations for Corps of Engineers promotions and army appointments from Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland ( Senate Exec. Proceedings Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the...
777To James Madison from Barent Gardenier, 7 July 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 July 1810, New York. Proposes the establishment of an office in New York City for the collection and securing of moneys owed by traders and others in the country to merchants and others in the city. Establishes a scale of fees for the services offered. RC ( DLC : Madison Collection, Rare Book Division). A three-page printed circular letter. Addressed to JM and signed by Gardenier.
778To James Madison from Peder Isaacksen, 19 August 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 August 1809, Christiansand. As an addendum to his petition of 11 Aug., communicates a special accommodation issued by His Danish Majesty on 2 Aug. whereby privateering is to be temporarily curtailed. Captains Martin and Ingersoll have been acquitted by the maritime prize court, the confiscation hearing having been appealed to the admiralty court in Christiania. Forwards the enclosed attested...
779To James Madison from James Monroe, 10 August 1815 (Madison Papers)
I return Mr Cutts’s letters. The accounts from France present a gloomy prospect in relation to Bonaparte, under the most favorable view that can be taken of them. The loss of so many cannon, is a strong proof of a retrograde movment, if not defeat. This is stated by Wellington & may therefore be relied on. The last letter, if true, is decisive. I have supposed that his hope of success was...
780To James Madison from J. Aaron Emanuel Vonhalle, 19 February 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 February 1810, Fort McHenry. Informs JM that in the “greatest Distress” he enlisted five months ago as a soldier in Capt. George Armistead’s company but now seeks a discharge. RC ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , V-7:5). 1 p. A second letter from Vonhalle to JM, 20 Feb. 1810 (ibid.; 1 p.), adding that his family wished him to return to his native Prussia, is docketed by a War Department clerk as...
781To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 5 September 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 September 1810, American Consulate, Amsterdam. Requests that his commission as consul at Amsterdam be renewed to enable him to address the emperor of France. Adds in a postscript that U.S. minister John Armstrong will leave Paris on 20 Sept. for Bordeaux to depart for home. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Bourne”). 2 pp.
782To James Madison from George Graham, 26 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to lay before you a list of promotions for the Ordnance Department. Letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, LSP ). On 27 Apr. 1816 JM forwarded the list of six promotions in the Ordnance Department to the Senate ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). The Senate approved the nominations on 29 Apr. 1816 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings, Journal of the Executive...
783To James Madison from Peter Crary and Others, 4 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 January 1810, New York. Urges JM to appoint Elijah Palmer to be surveyor at the port of Stonington, Connecticut, in the event of the resignation of the incumbent, Jonathan Palmer. Recommends Elijah Palmer for his attachment to the “principles of ’76” and as one who has been persecuted for his political beliefs. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Palmer”). 3 pp. Signed by Crary and...
784To James Madison from Napoleon, 3 April 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
3 April 1810, Paris. Announces his recent marriage to Marie-Louise, archduchess of Austria. RC ( DNA : RG 59, Communications from Heads of Foreign States); FC ( AAE : Political Correspondence, U.S., 63:72). RC 1 p. Written in French; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Napoleon. FC addressed “Au Président du Congrès des Etats-unis.” JM offered his “Cordial congratulations” in response on 3 Nov. 1810...
785To James Madison from John Sen Trescot, 7 September 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
7 September 1813, Charleston. “The members of the Antiquarian Society from whom you received a letter thro’ Dr Shecut their secretary, soliciting your junction with them, (having extended the views and changed the name of the society to that of the “Literary and Philosophical Society of South Carolina”) have by a resolve ordered the above information to be communicated to your excellency; and...
786To James Madison from James Smith, 18 June 1809 (Madison Papers)
Feeling confident, that on any subject of national concern, every Citizen may address your Excellency, with equal Expectations of an attentive regard; I have taken the Liberty, on this occasion, to submit to your consideration A Plan, which I have devised, to preserve & distribute the genuine vaccine Matter ; &, which if supported, by any authority adequate to the importance of the Subject,...
787To James Madison from James Taylor, 12 June 1815 (Madison Papers)
I do my self the honor to enclose to you the charges Specifications & proceedings of a Court Martial, which was had on Lt. John Taylor, also a letter I recd. from Brig: Genl. D. Mc.Arthur relative there to. Lt. Taylor is the Son of the worthy Majr Wm. Taylor who is extremely distressed at this affair which I am sure he considers a greater misfortune than if his son had been slain in Battle or...
788To James Madison from James Taylor, 6 March 1809 (Madison Papers)
James W. Moss e[s] quire now of Mason County in this State has made some arrangements to move to that part of the Indiana Territory which appears by a late law of Congress to be made a Separate Territory. He has suggested to me a wish to recieve some secondary appointment in the Illinois Territory, such as Secretary, Register or reciever of public Monies or indeed any other you might please to...
789To James Madison from Isaac Winston Jr., 9 May 1814 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Isaac Winston Jr. 9 May 1814. “The Bearer of this Mr. George Cline wishes to obtain an appointment in the Northern Army. I have been well acquainted with him for many years and feel no hesitation in Saying that he is a young man of uncommonly correct habits. He holds the Office of first Lieu-Tenant in a Militia Company; & is Spoken of with distinction for his knowledge of Military...
790To James Madison from Joseph Woodman and Others, 28 January 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 January 1811, Boston. The subscribers, members of the legislature of Massachusetts, “having Understood that there would probably be a District Attorney soon Appointed for the District of Maine in room of the Hon. Silas Lee, … recommend Benjamin Green Esquire of Berwick in the County of York as … well Qualified to discharge the Duties of that Office.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed...
791To James Madison from James Monroe, 20 September 1816 (Madison Papers)
I send you a very interesting & indeed important Letter from Col: Jessup. Having this moment receivd it, I have not time to make any comment on it, especially as I have Cols: Barbour & Lindsay with me, as also Mr Monterey who lately left you—very respectfully yrs. I have positive information that an attack is contemplated by the Spaniards on this City during the present Season. The Spanish...
792To James Madison from Constant Taber and Others, 24 September 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 September 1810, Newport. Recommends Asher Robbins of Newport to fill Supreme Court vacancy created by the death of William Cushing. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Robbins”). 2 pp. Signed by Taber and four others.
793To James Madison from Philip E. Thomas, 7 November 1809 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 7 November 1809, Baltimore. Listed in Registers of Letters Received by the Secretary of War (DNA: RG 107), which indicates that Thomas wrote for the Committee of Friends on Indian Concerns about the education of three Indian boys brought in by Captain Hendricks. A letter from Messrs. Mott of New York proposing to undertake the business was enclosed.
794To James Madison from James Monroe, 16 August 1813 (Madison Papers)
Thinking it probable that my family might make a visit to Loudoun, & take advantage of the Hack which you took over with you, I went up there, on saturday, & return’d here this morning at an early hour. My object was to make preparations for their accomodation, in case they should come; but of which, I have no hope, since the rect. of a late letter from Mr Hay. I recd. just before I left town,...
795To James Madison from William Eustis, 2 July 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
2 July 1812, War Department. Lists proposed appointments in the U.S. Army for JM’s approval. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-A1). 1 p. JM forwarded the RC , listing nine nominations for infantry colonel, three for lieutenant colonel of infantry, two for infantry major, one for artillery colonel, one for lieutenant colonel of artillery, two for artillery major, one for lieutenant...
796To James Madison from Tristram Dalton, 4 August 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 August 1809, Alexandria. The former Massachusetts senator recommends Edmund Jennings Lee for the vacant District of Columbia judgeship. “I am not capable of forming a correct opinion of his Legal Abilities,” but is certain satisfactory recommendations will be forthcoming “from Gentlemen who are Judges.” Hopes JM “will pardon this freedom.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, Letters of Application, 1809–17). 1 p.
797To James Madison from Littleton Dennis Teackle, 13 May 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 May 1813, Baltimore. “Monsr. De Nard is warmly recommended to me by a very worthy Gentleman. “Monsr. De Nard wishes to be concerned in the establishment of a Military School under the auspices of Government. “Monsr. De Nard is capable of producing many testimonials of his fitness for the proposed undertaking. At his request, I have taken leave to present this introduction.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p....
798To James Madison from Barzillai Gannett, 29 October 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
29 October 1810, Gardiner, Maine. Recommends Gideon Granger for the vacancy on the Supreme Court. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Granger”). 1 p.
799To James Madison from Charles Bryant, 9 August 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 August 1810, Durbians Creek, Greenville District, South Carolina. Recounts his service in the Revolution and inquires how he can get a land bounty. RC ( DNA : RG 107, LRRS , B-181:5). 3 pp. Docketed by a War Department clerk as received 3 Sept. 1810. JM referred the letter to the War Department, which informed Bryant that a warrant for his land bounty would be issued to any person he...
800To James Madison from Nahum Parker, 30 October 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
30 October 1810, Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire. Recommends Gideon Granger for the vacancy on the Supreme Court. RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Granger”). 1 p. Parker represented New Hampshire in the U.S. Senate, 1807–10.