51From James Madison to the Senate, 8 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
Commissions having issued during the recess of the Senate to the following persons I now nominate them to the offices respectively annexed to their names. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM , listing forty-six appointments (printed in Senate Exec. Proceedings, Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United...
52From James Madison to the Senate, 15 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate Timothy Upham, of New Hampshire, to be Collector of Portsmouth, in the place of Joseph Whipple deceased. John F. Parrott, of New Hampshire, to be Naval Officer for Portsmouth. William Hammond of Rhode Island, to be surveyor of the port of North Kingstown, in the same State. Bridges Arrundell of North Carolina, to be Collector of the port of Beaufort in the same state in the place of...
53From James Madison to the Senate, 30 January 1815 (Madison Papers)
Having bestowed on the Bill, entitled, “An Act to incorporate the subscribers to the Bank of the United States of America,” that full consideration which is due to the great importance of the subject, and dictated by the respect which I feel for the two Houses of Congress, I am constrained by a deep and solemn conviction that the Bill ought not to become a law, to return it to the Senate, in...
54From James Madison to the Senate, 14 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, James Dixon of Maryland to be the Principal Assessor for the Sixth Collection District of Maryland in the place of Joseph Griffiss deceased. Francis A. Blanc of Louisiana to be Collector of direct taxes and internal duties for the third Collection district of Louisiana in the place of Duplessis Junr resigned. James F. Randolph, of New Jersey to be collector of direct taxes and...
55From James Madison to the Senate, 9 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate Richard Been, of Pennsylvania, to be Collector for the 23d district of Pennsylvania in the place of P. Ferrally resigned. John S. Moffit, of Maryland, to be Collector for the 3d District of Maryland in the place of George W Thomas resigned. Thomas Binns Ellis, of Virginia, to be collector for the 15th District of Virginia in the place of John Stith, resigned. Isaac Johnson, of...
56From James Madison to the Senate, 20 December 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, Joseph H. Hawkins, to be surveyor of the Port of New-Orleans, & also inspector of the Revenue for the same port, in the place of Thomas, L. Butler, resigned. Jesse Nettles Junior, of South Carolina, to be collector of the direct tax and Internal duties for the 8th Collection district of the Same State, in the place of Thomas H. Lane resigned. Ebenezer S. Rees, of Georgia, now...
57From James Madison to the Senate, 11 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
I transmit the original of the Convention between the United States and Great Britain, as Signed by their respective plenipotentiaries on the 3d day of July last; a copy of which was laid before the Senate on the 5th. instant. I transmit also a copy of the late Treaty of Peace with Algiers, as certified by one of the Commissioners of the United States; An office Copy of which was laid before...
58From James Madison to the Senate, 16 December 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 December 1809. In response to a 15 Dec. Senate resolution, transmits copies of the president’s correspondence with the governor of Pennsylvania concerning the case of Gideon Olmstead. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, 11A-E2). RC 1 p. In a clerk’s hand, signed and dated by JM. Enclosures (6 pp.) are copies of Simon Snyder to JM, 6 Apr. 1809 , the Pennsylvania “Act...
59From James Madison to the Senate, 29 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I Nominate, John P. Van Ness of the District of Columbia, to be Commissioner under the Act making an appropriation for enclosing and improving the Public Square, near the Capitol; and to abolish the Office of Commissioners of the public buildings, and of Superintendent, and for the appointment of one Commissioner for the public buildings. Peter Hagner, of the District of Columbia, to be...
60From James Madison to the Senate, 15 February 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have received from the American Commissioners, a Treaty of Peace and Amity, between His Britannic Majesty and the United States of America, signed by those Commissioners, and by the Commissioners of His Britannic Majesty, at Ghent on the 24th of December 1814. The termination of hostilities depends upon the time of the ratification of the Treaty by both parties. I lose no time, therefore, in...
61From James Madison to the Senate, [17 April 1816] (Madison Papers)
It being presumed that further information may have changed the views of the Senate relative to the importance & expediency of a Mission to Naples, for the purpose of negociating indemnities to our Citizens for Spoliations committed by the Neapolitan Government, I nominate William Pinkney Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Russia, to be Minister Plenipotentiary to Naples...
62From James Madison to the Senate, 10 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, Peter B. Porter, of New York to be commissioner on the part of the United States for carrying into effect the 4th Article of the Treaty of Peace and Amity, concluded on the 24th Decr: 1814, between the United States and His Brittannic Majesty. John Holmes, of Massachusetts to be commissioner on the part of the United States for carrying into effect the 6th Article of said Treaty....
63From James Madison to the Senate, 29 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate William S. Radcliffe, and Roger C. Weightman, Justices of the peace for Washington County in the District of Columbia. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . The Senate confirmed the nominations on the same day ( Senate Exec. Proceedings, Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of...
64From James Madison to the Senate, 27 January 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 January 1813. “I transmit to the Senate a Report of the Secretary of War, complying with their Resolution of the 7th instant.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 12B-D2). RC 1 p.; in the hand of Edward Coles, signed by JM. For enclosures, see n. 1. On 7 Jan. 1813 the Senate passed a resolution that had been presented by Samuel Smith of Maryland on the previous day,...
65From James Madison to the Senate, 17 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, Nehemiah R. Knight of Rhode Island to be Collector of direct taxes and internal duties for the Second Collection district of the same State in the place of William B. Martin resigned. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . The Senate approved the nomination on 23 Apr. 1816 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings, Journal of the...
66From James Madison to the Senate, 4 February 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
4 February 1811. Transmits a report from the secretary of the treasury in compliance with a Senate resolution of 20 Dec. 1810. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, 11A-E4). RC 1 p. In a clerk’s hand, signed by JM. For enclosures, see Gallatin to JM, 1 Feb. 1811 .
67From James Madison to the Senate, 18 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, Cornelius P. Van Ness of Vermont to be a commissioner on the part of the United States to carry into effect the fifth Article of the Treaty of Peace and Amity between the United States and His Britannic Majesty signed on the 24th day of December 1814. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . The Senate approved the...
68From James Madison to the Senate, 22 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
I transmit to the Senate a Report of the Secretary of State complying ⟨wi⟩th their Resolution of the 20th instant RC ( DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, President’s Messages, 14A–E3). On 20 Feb. 1817 the Senate continued discussion of a resolution, offered on 19 Feb. by John Williams of Tennessee, requesting “a copy of the correspondence between the Government of the United States and the...
69From James Madison to the Senate, 9 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
9 January 1810. Submits for ratification a treaty concluded on 9 Dec. 1809 with the Kickapoo Indians, accompanied by “an extract of a letter from the Governor of the Indiana Territory.” RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 11B-C3). RC 1 p. Surviving enclosure (2 pp.) is an extract from William Henry Harrison to the secretary of war, 10 Dec. 1809. Received and read on 10 Jan....
70From James Madison to the Senate, 5 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
In compliance with the resolution of the Senate of the Second instant, they are informed that great losses having been sustained by Citizens of the United States from unjust seizures and confiscations of their property, by the late Government at Naples; it was deemed expedient that indemnification should be claimed by a special mission for that purpose. The occasion may be proper also for...
71From James Madison to the Senate, 24 February 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
24 February 1813. “I nominate, Charles Gordon, Jacob Jones, James Laurence, and Charles Morris, to be Captains in the Navy of the United States. “Joseph Bainbridge, William M Crane, and James Biddle, to be Master Commandants in the navy of the United States.” Also nominates ten others as lieutenants in the U.S. Navy. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 12B-A2). 1 p. In Edward...
72From James Madison to the Senate, 9 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, Washington Boyd, of the District of Columbia, whose commission as Marshal has expired, to be Marshal of the said District for the term of four years. Thomas Morris, of Newyork to be a Commissioner for carrying into effect the fifth Article of the treaty of Peace and Amity between the United States and His Britannic Majesty concluded on the twenty fourth day of December one thousand...
73From James Madison to the Senate, 22 December 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 December 1809. Submits for ratification a treaty and separate article concluded on 30 Sept. with the Delaware, Potawatomi, Miami, and Eel River Indians, a convention concluded on 26 Oct. with the Wea tribe, and explanatory documents. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 11B-C1). RC 1 p. In a clerk’s hand, signed by JM. Printed enclosure (8 pp.) is A Treaty between the...
74From James Madison to the Senate, 26 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, Josiah Simpson, of the Mississippi territory, to be one of judges of the same territory. Herman Visger, of New York, to be consul at Bristol in Great Britain. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . The Senate confirmed the nominations on 9 and 28 Feb. 1816 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings, Journal of the Executive...
75From James Madison to the Senate, 29 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate William Rector of Missouri to be Surveyor of public lands for the Territories of Illinois and Missouri. Benjamen Stephenson of Illinois Territory to be Receiver of public monies, at Edwardsville in Madison County in the said Territory Louis Blanc of Louisiana, to be Surveyor of the port of delivery at the town of Bayou St John. Alfred Lorraine of Louisiana to be Receiver of public...
76From James Madison to the Senate, 14 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
Commissions of appointments and promotions having issued during the recess of the Senate to the persons whose names are stated in the enclosed lists: I now nominate them to the offices therein respectively annexed to their names. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). RC in John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . The enclosures are 1) a list of four...
77From James Madison to the Senate, 30 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate Robert Wilson of South Carolina to be topographical Engineer for the Southern Division of the Army. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In JM ’s hand. The Senate approved the nomination the same day ( Senate Exec. Proceedings, Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America (3 vols.; Washington, 1828). 3:52–53).
78From James Madison to the Senate, 21 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
I withdraw the nomination of Joseph H. Hawkins as Surveyor of the Port of New Orleans & also inspector of the Revenue, in the place of Thomas L. Butler resigned. And I nominate William Emerson, for the said Offices. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A2). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . The Senate confirmed Emerson’s appointment on 23 Jan. 1817 ( Senate Exec....
79From James Madison to the Senate, 5 February 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
5 February 1811. Forwards a report from the secretary of state in compliance with a Senate resolution of 1 Feb. 1811. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, 11A-E3). RC 1 p. In a clerk’s hand, signed by JM. For enclosures, see Robert Smith to JM, 4 Feb. 1811 , and n.
80From James Madison to the Senate, 8 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate James Trecothick Austin, of Massachusetts to be agent on the part of the United States as authorized by the Treaty of Ghent, for managing the business of the United States under the 4th Article of said Treaty. Samuel Hawkins, of New York, to be agent in like manner for managing the business of the United States under the 6th and 7th Articles of the same Treaty. RC ( DNA : RG 46,...
81From James Madison to the Senate, 29 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I withdraw the nomination of George Woodruff, to be paymaster to the 1st Battalion of the corps of Artillery; and I nominate Joseph Woodruff to the same office. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In JM ’s hand. The Senate approved the nomination the same day ( Senate Exec. Proceedings, Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States of...
82From James Madison to the Senate, 15 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
An Error having taken place in the nominations, confirmed by the Senate, of commissioners on the part of the United States for carrying into effect certain Articles of the Treaty, concluded with Great Britain, on the twenty fourth day of December one thousand eight hundred and fourteen, I now nominate, Peter B. Porter, of Newyork, to be Commissioner on the part of the United States for...
83From James Madison to the Senate, 24 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
I nominate The Rev. Cheever Felch, Acting Chaplain, to be a Chaplain in the Navy of the United States. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A2). In a clerk’s hand, signed and dated by JM .
84From James Madison to the Senate, 10 December 1816 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ To the Senate. 10 December 1816. “Commissions having issued during the recess of the Senate to the persons, whose names are stated in the lists annexed to the enclosed letter from the Department of War, I nominate the same for the appointments and promotions respectively attached to their names.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A2). RC 1 p.; in John...
85From James Madison to the Senate, 23 June 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 June 1812. “I transmit to the Senate a Report of the Secretary of war, complying with their Resolution of the 19th instant.” RC ( DNA : RG 46, TP , Indiana). 1 p. In the hand of Edward Coles, signed by JM. For enclosures, see Eustis to JM, 22 June 1812 , and n. 1. See Eustis to JM, 22 June 1812, n. 2 .
86From James Madison to the Senate, 6 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
An error having been committed in the nomination approved by the Senate, of P.E. Dessessarts, as principal Assessor, I nominate D.R.D. Dessessarts, of Louisiana, to be principal Assessor of the Third Collection District of the same State. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . The Senate approved the nomination on 7 Mar. 1816 (...
87From James Madison to the Senate, 6 July 1813 (Madison Papers)
I have received from the Committee appointed by the resolution of the Senate of the 14th day of June a copy of that resolution, which authorizes the Committee to confer with the President on the subject of the nomination made by him of a Minister Plenipotentiary to Sweden. Conceiving it to be my duty to decline the proposed conference with the Committee, and it being uncertain when it may be...
88From James Madison to the Senate, 26 January 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 January 1811. “I transmit to the Senate a Report from the Secretary of the Treasury on the subject of their Resolution of the 21st. instant.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, 11A-E4). RC 1 p. In a clerk’s hand, signed by JM. For enclosures, see Gallatin to JM, 24 Jan. 1811 , and n.
89From James Madison to the Senate, 7 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
I transmit to the Senate a report of the Secretary of State, complying with their resolution of the 28th of last month. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, President’s Messages, 14A–E2). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . For the report and its enclosures, see James Monroe to JM , 5 Feb. 1817 , n. 2.
90From James Madison to the Senate, 26 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, William Little, of Massachusetts, to be principal assessor of the 11th Collection district of the same state. Richard Douglass, of Ohio, to be principal assessor for the 3d Collection district of the same state in the place of James Denny deceased. Nicholas Scales, of Tennessee, to be principal assessor of the 5th Collection district of the same state in the place [of] John R...
91From James Madison to the Senate, 13 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, Thomas Posey, whose commission as Governor of the Indiana Territory will expire on the third of March next to be Governor of the same Territory for three years next ensuing that date. John Peter & Daniel Buzzard [ sic ] of the District of Columbia to be justices of the peace for the County of Washington in said District. William Langley, of South Carolina as Collector of direct...
92From James Madison to the Senate, 2 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, Solathiel Curtis, to be collector of Direct taxes and Internal duties for the 5th District of Virginia, in the place of Wm. McKinley resigned. John Mason, principal assessor of the 1st: Collection District of the State of Vermont in the place of Thomas Hammond resigned. Nathaniel Goodwin, principal assessor, of the 4th Collection District of Vermont in the place of Jonan: Palmer,...
93From James Madison to the Senate, 26 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
I lay before the Senate for their advice as to a ratification Articles of a Treaty and of a Convention which has been concluded with the Cherokee nation; with Documents relating to the losses by the Indians for which in demnity [ sic ] is Stipulated. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Indian Relations, 14B–C2). RC in John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . Enclosures...
94From James Madison to the Senate, 27 February 1817 (Madison Papers)
I Nominate Thomas Wynns, of North Carolina, to be Consul at Turks Island in the West Indies. Henry W. Long, of North Carolina, to be Attorney of the United States for the District of North Carolina in the place of Robert H. Jones. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A2). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . The Senate took no action on these nominations before the...
95From James Madison to the Senate, 23 April 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate William Jones } Citizens of the United States residing at Philadelphia in the state of Pennsylvania. Stephen Girard Pierce Butler James A Buchanan, a Citizen of the United States residing at Baltimore in the State of Maryland John Jacob Astor a Citizen of the United States residing at New York in the State of New York to be five of the Directors of the Bank of the United States in...
96From James Madison to the Senate, 8 March 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate Anthony Haden, of the Mississippi Territory to be a member of the legislative counsel of the same Territory, in the place of Mathias McGirk resigned. Benjamin Cooper, of the Missouri Territory to be a member of the legislative Counsel of the same territory in the place of Abraham Gallatin resigned. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14A–B1). In John Payne Todd’s...
97From James Madison to the Senate, 28 January 1817 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, Robert Trimble, of Kentucky to be judge of the United States for the District of Kentucky. Benjamen Parke, of Indiana, to be judge of the United States for the District of Indiana Thomas Blake, of Indiana, to be Attorney of the United States for the District of Indiana. John Vawter, of Indiana, to be Marshal for the District of Indiana. Stephen Bradley, of Vermont, to be agent...
98From James Madison to the Senate, 31 December 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, the following persons to be Collectors of direct taxes and internal duties for the States & districts respectively annexed to their names Valentine Richardson for the 4th. collection district of North Carolina, in room of John S West resigned. William A. K. Falkener for the 5th. collection district of North Carolina, in room of Solomon Green resigned. Jeremiah P. Fogg, for the 6th....
99From James Madison to the Senate, 17 January 1816 (Madison Papers)
I nominate, John M. Forbes of Newyork, to be Consul General for Denmark, his consulate to embrace also Meacklenburg and Schwerin, and the Prussian Ports of Stettin and Stralsund. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Nominations, 14B–A1). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . The Senate approved the nomination on 22 Jan. 1816 ( Senate Exec. Proceedings, Journal of the Executive...
100From James Madison to the Senate, 15 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 January 1810. Submits for ratification a treaty concluded on 10 Nov. 1808 and 31 Aug. 1809 with the Great and Little Osage Indians. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, 11B-C2). RC 1 p. JM evidently enclosed A Treaty between the United States and the Great and Little Osage Nations of Indians Concluded and Signed at Fort Clark, on the 10th Nov. 1808 (Washington, 1808; Shaw...