5201To James Madison from Thomas Munroe, 30 March 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to transmit herewith, the account of unsatisfied claims for services and materials for the Capitol and Presidents house, required by a Resolution of the House of Representatives, passed 24th. current; as the same was received yesterday from Mr Latrobe, by whom those claims were contracted, and who had possession of all the evidences thereof, except as to the compensations of...
5202To James Madison from Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 31 March 1812 (Madison Papers)
By mistake I omitted to send my original appointment with the papers transmitted to You yesterday. If you think it necessary to transmit it to Congress I can I presume get it again by application to the Clerk of the House. Respectfully—Your obedt hble Servt. P. S. Mr. Jefferson was mistaken in the Salary of the former persons employed Mr. Hoban & Mr. Hadfield had each 750£ p Annum or 2000$ &...
5203To James Madison from George Logan, 31 March 1812 (Madison Papers)
Altho not in public life, I feel with the deepest anguish the progress of events passing before my eyes, and in an alarming degree threatening the peace of my country. We appear to be approaching a crisis in our affairs, which calls for the whole wisdom of our councils. I allude to the contemplated invasion of Canada. A subject every rational citizen regards with horror. Perhaps you may ask,...
5204To James Madison from Anthony Charles Cazenove, 31 March 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 March 1812, Alexandria. “I expect in very few days to be able to send you the pipe of Lisbon wine you have been good enough to order. I have now on hand 1 pipe, 2 hhds & 1 qr. cask good market Madeira wine, which am authorised to sell @ $250. p pipe in order to close sales, such as have always sold for $300. Will you give me leave to send you a pipe, being actually a sacrifice? The quarter...
5205To James Madison from Augustus B. Woodward, 31 March 1812 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
31 March 1812, Michigan. Has “the honor to present his respects to the President of the United States; and to subject to his inspection the two enclosed papers.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 59, TP , Michigan). RC 1 p.; printed in Carter, Territorial Papers, Michigan , 10:381. Enclosures 7 pp.; printed in Michigan Pioneer and Historical Collections , 36 [1908]: 249–51. For enclosures, see n....
5206To John Adams from Benjamin Rush, April 1812 (Adams Papers)
In giving the history of the Controversies in which I was engaged in the military hospitals, and from which I suffered Abuse, and incurred the lasting resentment of the Character you allow you in your last letter, I neglected to mention in addition to the Change which my resignation produced in the expenses and Order of the military hospitals, that my Zeal and Sufferings in behalf of the sick...
5207From James Madison to Congress, 1 April 1812 (Madison Papers)
Considering it as expedient, under existing circumstances and prospects, that a General Embargo be laid on all vessels now in port or hereafter arriving, for the period of sixty days, I recommend the immediate passage of a law to that effect. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Legislative Proceedings, 12A-E2). In the hand of Edward Coles, signed by JM. On 2 Apr. Foster inquired of Monroe whether he should...
5208To James Madison from Dennison Darling, 1 April 1812 (Madison Papers)
The mail Rider of yesterday brings us information of one Man killed, and one or two more Wounded—(Supposed mortal) by the creek Indians on the Path Near ⟨Nackacks?⟩. Some Travelers of this day confirm the Report. The Prophets Brother has been in the Nation for some time. We are apprehensive of Small injuries—unless he shoud fail in his object—We much doubt whether they will Venture to make any...
5209Memorandum from William Eustis, [ca. 1 April] 1812 (Madison Papers)
1 That the President be authorised to cause to be inlisted, a number of the men provided by the act of Jan: 1812, being of the Infantry & Artillery, not exceeding twelve hundred to each regiment, for the term of 18 months, to be entitled to the bounty of 16 Dollars, and to three months pay at the expiration of their term of service, but not to the bounty of land. 2 This Law to be passed...
5210To James Madison from John McKinley, 1 April 1812 (Madison Papers)
Since my last of the 27th Ult. I have learned with regret the sources from whence my disapointment originated, and that however exalted a man may be, that at times he will descend to personal gratification when an opertunity offers. But in order that you may fairly see the cause I will commence with my first acquaintance with the venerable gentleman. At the [time?] he came to reside at his...