15371Presidential Proclamation, [7 February] 1812 (Madison Papers)
Whereas information has been received, that a number of individuals, who have deserted from the army of the United States, have become sensible of their Offence, and are desirous of returning to their duty. A full pardon is hereby granted & proclaimed, to each and all such individuals as shall, within four months from the date hereof, surrender themselves to the Commanding Officer of any...
15372Presidential Proclamation, 16 January 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 January 1810, Washington. On 2 Jan. the president, with the advice and consent of the Senate, ratified the separate treaty article concluded at Fort Wayne on 30 Sept. 1809 between the U.S. and the Miami and Eel River Indians. Requires all officeholders and citizens “faithfully to observe and fulfil” the article. Ms , two copies ( DNA : RG 233, President’s Messages; and DNA : RG 46,...
15373Transfer of Military Appropriations, [ca. July 1814] (Madison Papers)
The President of the United States in virtue of authority in him vested by the Act of Congress passed on the 3rd. day of March 1809, intituled “An Act further to amend the several acts for the establishment and regulation of the Treasury, War and Navy Departments,” makes the following transfers, namely; Four hundred thousand dollars is transferred from the appropriation of pay of Rangers to...
15374Enclosure: Account with Nicolas G. Dufief, [6 April 1814] (Jefferson Papers)
Th Jefferson Esqr in a/c with N G Dufief 1812 Nov 4 th Simp Fluxion 6.18 May 25 1813 〃 Mellish Map 1.00 By Cash 40.00 1812 1813
153751810-1812 Abigail Adams, Rules for Disposing of the Day, 1810 to 1812 (Adams Papers)
Rules for disposing of the Day Rise by Six. if any time before Breakfast to walk out a little way into the garden after Breakfast.. to read a chapture in the Bible. then to sit down to Sew or knit for three hours. at 12 to quit work, and read write or amuse themselves as they please. at three oclock to apply again to the needle untill Six when the remainder of the time may be applied as they...
15376From James Madison to Members of the Cabinet, 14 February 1816 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison requests a consultation with the heads of Depts today at 2 oclock. RC ( MHi : Charles Edward French Autograph Collection).
15377Memorandum on Cabinet Meeting, 7 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
In Cabinet June 7. 1814—present J. Monroe, G.W. Campbell Genl. Armstrong W. Jones. R. Rush. The subject, the opening of the Campaign. Ms ( DLC ); Tr ( DLC , series 3). Ms in JM ’s hand. Nemine contradicente: “without opposition or dissent” ( Black’s Law Dictionary [9th ed.], 1138). In response to John Armstrong’s assertion that the British would not undertake significant military operations...
15378Presidential Proclamation, 16 November 1814 (Madison Papers)
The two Houses of the National Legislature having, by a joint Resolution expressed their desire, that in the present time of public calamity and war, a day may be recommended to be observed by the people of the United States as a day of Public Humiliation and Fasting, and of Prayer to Almighty God, for the safety and welfare of these States, his blessing on their arms, and a speedy restoration...
15379Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Bottle and Beverage Supplies, 6 October 1814–February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Juggs rec d from R: Randolph 1814 large small in Summer 12 6 Oct. 6. 84 33 1815. Dec. 24. Census of bottles. glass quart bottles 950 quart jugs 50 pottle jugs
15380Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Household Consumption, 3 June 1809–23 October 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
1809. June 3. a beef purchased Apr. 15. weighing the 4. quarters 637 ℔ and another supposed to weigh about have lasted to this day, to wit 7. weeks. this is about 20.℔ of beef a day. Aug. 27. the two Canteens of brandy from Leitch . Aug. 29. 25.℔ brown sugar rec d from Leitch