2651From Abigail Smith Adams to Harriet Welsh, 8 December 1815 (Adams Papers)
I have lost my dear venerable second Father and ancient Friend, the upright Christian, the noblest work of God, an honest Man—I heard he was unwell on wednesday the P and I went to visit him. he was in his parlour appeard to have a voilent cold, raised freely, but I observed spoke very faintly; and appeard to me at the time, like a Lamp just expiring. I left him, dubious whether I should ever...
2652To James Madison from James B. Church, 8 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
By different Conveyances Some Time back, I had the Honour of addressing your Excellency, but, have not, up to the present Time been favoured with any Communication from you. By an opportunity of a vessel bound from this port to the U:S I now take the Liberty of requesting your Excellency’s Reference to the Letters I had the Honour of addressing to you, & hope speedily to be favoured with the...
2653To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 8 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
I was duly honored with the receipt of your Letter of the 1st. of October, and took immediate measures to procure “some perfect fruits of the Bow wood of Louisiana, and some perfect Seeds of the same.” This wood is not to be found in this vicinity; But it grows (I learn) in the Parish of Feliciana in this State, and near to Fort Adams in the Missisippi Territory, from whence I hope soon to...
2654To James Madison from William Eaton, 8 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have sent this day to the Post master genl, gov. Tompkins and Taylor, Judge Spencer & genl. Brown, Chancellor Lansing & Col Jenkins, and Genl Swartwouts and Porter, recommendations in my favor, for the Post office here. Please to request a Sight of them as they are highly respectable, with many others nearly Equal to accompany them. I beg you to be assured I have the welfare of the...
2655To James Madison from Benjamin Hardin, 8 December 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Benjamin Hardin. 8 December 1815, “Representatives Chamber.” “Your invitation has been received and if nothing intervenes more than I expect I will do my self the honour to attend.” RC ( PHi : Gratz Collection). 1 p. Year not indicated; conjectural year supplied based on internal evidence and Hardin’s service in Congress for one term during JM ’s presidency, 1815–16. Benjamin Hardin...
2656Thomas Jefferson to William Steptoe, 8 December 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I have not troubled you with frequent calls to see the boy who has been so long sick here, because his case seemed to be that of a continued fever in which I have always understood from my medical friends that nothing could be done of any effect but to keep the body open and support the strength of the patient by proper food. expecting to leave this place on Sunday I should be glad to have...
2657To James Madison from Benjamin W. Crowninshield, 7 December 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From Benjamin W. Crowninshield. 7 December 1815, Navy Department. “I have the honor to enclose herewith, Lists of the Promotions & appointments made in the Navy & marine Corps of the United States, during the late Recess of Congress.” Letterbook copy and letterbook copy of enclosures ( DNA : RG 45, LSP ). Letterbook copy 1 p. The letterbook copy of enclosures (2 pp.) includes a list of two...
2658Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours to Thomas Jefferson, 7 December 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
je viens de passer trois jours dans votre Maison , comblé des bontés de Madame Randolph , et du plaisir de voir vos grandes et Belles Petites Filles ainsi que la toute charmante très petite Fille . Corréa dit qu’il faut absolument que je parte, Si je ne veux pas être arrêté par la rigueur de l’Hyver, et forcé de vous importuner de moi pendant trois mois. Il est parti lui même avant-hier. Je...
2659Enclosure: Victor du Pont’s Notes on Samuel F. Du Pont, [ca. 7 December 1815] (Jefferson Papers)
A Few Facts in Support of the request made by Victor du Pont of a Warrant of Midshipman for his son Samuel Francis — Two objections will probably be made 1 o M r du Pont is a foreigner 2 o What has M r
2660George Watterston to Thomas Jefferson, 7 December 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I have requested M r Millegan to bind one of the printed catalogues in calf & transmit it to you—There are some errors in it which could not be avoided. I trust, however, you will, on the whole, be pleased with its execution—The alphabetical arrangement under each chapter is not so correct as I wished it, but it could not without great trouble, be improved; as it would have required a new copy...
2661To John Adams from Joseph Delaplaine, 6 December 1815 (Adams Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you nearly 2 years ago & was favoured with your reply on the subject of your portrait.—You mentioned that you would feel gratified in receiving a portrait of Mr. Jay & Dr Rush. I now take the liberty of enclosing one of each, which I beg you to accept as a token of my great respect. My work of the biography & Portraits of distinguished Americans is progressing &...
2662From James Madison to the Senate, 6 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
I lay before the Senate for their consideration and advice, as to a ratification, a Treaty of Peace with the Dey of Algiers, concluded on the 30th day of June 1815; with a letter relating to the same from the American Commissioners to the Secretary of State. RC ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Foreign Relations, 14B–B1). In John Payne Todd’s hand, signed by JM . For enclosures, see nn....
2663From James Madison to the Senate, 6 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
I lay before the Senate for, their consideration and advice, as to a ratification, a convention to regulate the commerce between the United States & Great Britain, Signed by their respective Plenipotentiaries on the 3d of July last; with letters relating to the same, from the American Plenipotentiaries to the Secretary of State; and also the declaration with which it is the intention of the...
2664From James Madison to the Senate, 6 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
I lay before the Senate for their consideration and advice, as to a ratification, Treaties which have been concluded with the following Indian Tribes. … I communicate also the letters from the Commissioners on the part of the United States relating to their proceedings on those occasions. RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 46, Executive Proceedings, Indian Relations, 14B–C1). RC in John Payne Todd’s...
2665Philip I. Barziza to Thomas Jefferson, 6 December 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Having had the honor to recive a Lettre of introduction to yuor protection, as a son of the Late Count Antonio Barziza ; and Grandson of M r and M rs Paradise deceased. I’ take the Liberty to included for the moment, and in the meanwhile that I’ reserv myself, for another occation the honor to cam in person to pay my respects, and dutty, I’ dare bege from your goodness to honour me with an...
2666From John Adams to Jedidiah Morse, 5 December 1815 (Adams Papers)
If such was the Spirit of the English Church in America, and especially in Virginia before the Revolution: Can you wonder, that Men So enlightened as Richard Henry Lee and his Brothers, Patrick Henry Chancellor Wythe Chief Justice Pendleton, Mr Jefferson Mr Madison &c, though they had been all educated in that Church, became afterwards Disciples of Lock, Blackburne, Fourneux and William Penn,...
2667From John Adams to James Williams, 5 December 1815 (Adams Papers)
I had the honour, this morning to receive your favour from New York of the 30th of November. At the same time I had the pleasure to receive two small pacquets of letters from London; I thank you Sir for your kind care of these letters, and congratulate you on your safe return to this Country. I am Sir respectfully, your obliged & obedient Servant MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
2668From John Quincy Adams to Abigail Smith Adams, 5 December 1815 (Adams Papers)
The only Letters that I have had the pleasure of receiving from you since I wrote you last are those of the 6th. and 12th. of October both of which came by the Galen. The latest preceding one was dated on the 30th. of August so that I am still waiting for your Septbr. Letters. Although I have not yet entirely recovered the use of my eyes and must still write you by the hand of my Wife I have...
2669Annual Message to Congress, 5 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have the satisfaction, on our present meeting, of being able to communicate to you, the successful termination of the war, which had been commenced against the United States by the regency of Algiers. The Squadron in advance, on that service, under Commodore Decatur, lost not a moment after its arrival in the mediterranean, in seeking the naval force of the Enemy, then cruising in that sea;...
2670To James Madison from Christopher Ellery, 5 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
The gentleman, James Burrill junr. Esqr., who hopes to have the honor of presenting this letter, leaves this town in a few days for the city of Washington. Thither he proceeds as an advocate for the cotton-manufacturers in this part of the Union, they intending to submit to Congress, at the approaching session, their petition for legislative aid and protection of their establishments, which,...
2671Charles Clay to Thomas Jefferson, 5 December 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
as you appeard pleased with the sample of Potatoes the Servant brought the Other Day M rs Clay by Bob Sends you a few more for seed, She Says her mode of Cultivating them in the Garden, is to plant a fine large Single potatoe, uncut in a hill, that by doing so, she has had the finest large potatoes & greatest in Number, of all the Modes she has tryed, that by Cuting, she thinks the Vigor of...
2672To James Madison from Peter J. Van Pelt, 4 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
Having long had a wish to visit the Metropolis but prevented, by numerous ministerial & other avocations & labours I at length availed myself of the company of Judge Crocheron my friend & neighbour from the County of Richmond: a member of congress. If your Excellency pleases—I now congratulate you on the happy termination of our war with G Britain & the many important & glorious victories...
2673Thomas Jefferson: Trigonometry Exercise, 4 December 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
1815. Dec. 4. The 2. cases of all the ∠ s or all the sides of a spheric. △ being given. tried by the formula supplement y to Nepier ’s ° ′ } suppose ag. & aeg the greater segments a = 49–54 T 3 2 × T
2674To James Madison from Jesse Cross, 3 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
I Jesse Cross humbly Beseeched your Excellcy’s Clemency and mercy in pardoning my fault in taking a horse from the race field and had no intend of keeping him upon any account what ever. I the said Jessy Cross is a soldier in the army of the United States at Greenbase point under the command of colonel Bumford. Your Excellency must know that I the Said Jesse Cross is in Jeal in this City and...
2675Henry Dearborn to Thomas Jefferson, 3 December 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
on my arrival at Washington from Virginia I enclosed your note to your friends at Richmond concerning the pay for plaster, to my Son in Boston , with a request that he would procure the plaster & have it sent to Richmond
2676Thomas Jefferson’s Summary Comments on the Peaks of Otter, [before 2 December 1815] (Jefferson Papers)
PEAKS OF OTTER. We are indebted to an obliging friend in Bedford for the following nice Geometrical calculations. We believe they were made by Mr. Jefferson , who is now at his seat in Poplar Forest .—[ Lynchburg Press . ] The height of the Peaks of Otter deemed the highest mountains (from their base) of this state, and amongst the highest in the United States , which has hitherto been a...
2677Enclosure: Ferdinand R. Hassler’s List of Scientific lnstruments Procured for the United States Coast Survey, November … (Jefferson Papers)
General List of Mathematical Instruments and Books, destined for the survey of the Coast of the United States , delivered into the custody of Robert Patterson Esq e Director of the Mint in Philadelphia , by F. R. Hassler , after his return from the mission for this object; in November 1815.— N o 1. One Theodolite of two feet diameter, of very improved construction, silver arch readings by...
2678From John Adams to Jedidiah Morse, 2 December 1815 (Adams Papers)
If I ever comply with your request, I must make haste, & employ the few intervals of light which my eyes afford me. Where is the man to be found, at this day, when we see Methodistical Bishops, Bishops of the Church of England, & Bishops, Archbishops, & Jesuits of the Church of Rome, with indifference; who will beleive, that the apprehension of Episcopacy, contributed 50 years ago, as much as...
2679To John Adams from Jedidiah Morse, 2 December 1815 (Adams Papers)
I am confined to my house with the epidemic cold—& much enfeebled by it. I cannot refrain, however, just thanking you for your two last very valuable letters—to me, with my views, peculiarly valuable—The No. of Histories published & in contemplation, of this country, & of our war, is no discouragement to me—as the one whh I contemplate is to be of a different character from either of them—it...
2680From Abigail Smith Adams to John Quincy Adams, 2 December 1815 (Adams Papers)
This Letter will derive some merit from its being the latest date, and I hope will reach you soon. it comes to inform you that mr Tarbel has Letters for you—your Father has given you his opinion respecting the publication of the extract of his Letter to dr price by mr Morgan. I send you the copy from the original and am ready to ask mr Morgan, in the words of the play. “who was the dupe? with...
2681Robert Patterson to Thomas Jefferson, 2 December 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Hassler has just transmitted to the Sec’y of the Treasury , a descriptive list of the instruments which, in execution of his appointment for that purpose, he had procured in Europe , & has lately brought with him to this city. Presuming that you might be pleased to have a copy of this list, I herewith send you one, for your acceptance. M r Hassler ’s circumstances are, at present, somewhat...
2682From John Quincy Adams to Isaac Smith, Jr., 1 December 1815 (Adams Papers)
Your obliging favor of the 2 Sepr. was forwarded to me from Liverpool by Mr. Cary the mournful anticipations of whose friends were unhappily very soon afterwards realized; He died at Royston on the way from Liverpool to London on the 22nd of October; His Lady is now residing with her friends at Islington, and as I learn purposes to return to the U:S: accompanied by her Brother the Ensuing...
2683From Adelaide Hellen to Abigail Smith Adams, 1 December 1815 (Adams Papers)
How shall I sufficiently thank you My dear Mrs: Adams for your undeviating kindness in two of the Most mournful events of my past life the soothing consolation you offer my dear Madam is drawn from that source which is calculated to calm and resign our minds to those heart rending dispensations of Providence in which religion alone can support us. In reflecting on the melancholly deprivation I...
2684From James Madison to St. George Tucker, 1 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
The inclosed letter will introduce to you Count Barziza a Venetian Nobleman. You will perceive that the writer has confounded me with our late worthy friend of the same name. The object of the Count, as you will also perceive, is to claim an estate in Virginia, descending to him & his brother, from the late Mrs. Paradise. Knowing nothing of the matter myself, and regarding myself as in some...
2685To James Madison from William Eaton, 1 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
I Cannot leave the City without conveying to you the gratitude I feel for your kindness in presenting my application for the Post office at Albany to the Honble. the Post master General. I Considered my Self warranted in makeing the Same direct to you, from the assurance Mr Blackledge of N. Carolina gave me, you would aid me if oppertunity offered. I regret Extremly I had not the time and...
2686To James Madison from Thomas Leiper, 1 December 1815 (Madison Papers)
Nothing would be more Popular in Pennsylvania than the Repeal of the Excise Law for you may rely on it the Citizens of this state hate the System and from your opinion in 1795 which I have no doubt are the same now it will be agreeable to yourself to recommend the Repeal. From the excessive high price of Tobacco and the Excise I shall be a Loser this year of some Three or Four Thousand, and...
2687Dabney Carr to Thomas Jefferson, 1 December 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
When I last saw my lamented brother Peter (then on his death bed) we were conversing about our father , & particularly of the motion made by him in the Virginia Assembly , for appointing Committees of correspondence—I remarked, that I thought it, but justice to his memory, & a duty on his Sons, to make this fact, known to the world— & suggested, that the life of P Henry , which Mr Wirt was...
2688To James Madison from Samuel Thurber, November 1815 (Madison Papers)
As Cotton Manufacturers are about to pettion Congress to secure to them greater prospects of gain than they can otherwise antisipate, I beg leave to suggest my ideas on the subject; Altho I am in that line of business and with a large Family in a small way entirely dependant on that, and on what can be procured from a few poor Acres; What I conceive to be the good of our Country compells me to...
2689Memorandum from an Unidentified Correspondent, [ca. November 1815] (Madison Papers)
Mr Gallatin’s Commission to treat of Peace with Great Britain, under the mediation of Russia, bears date the 7th. April 1813. This appointment was made in the Recess of the Senate, and on their meeting, was not approved by them. The letter notifying Mr. Gallatin of this circumstance is dated 5th. August 1813. When it was received by him is not known, but it seems proper that his salary should...
2690To James Madison from William Gray and Others, November 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Gray and Others. November 1815, Boston. “The undersigned, merchants and others connected in commercial business, beg leave to recommend William Porter of this town as a suitable person to fill a consular office in Europe. “Mr. Porter has been to Europe as the agent of persons who were interested in vessels captured by the Danes & French, and has so conducted his business as to...
2691To James Madison from William Rush, 30 November 1815 (Madison Papers)
I regret very much, that my design for delivering plaster paris cast of Genl Washington, to the public, by way of Subscription is vanished, it necessarily deprives me, of the happiness of complying with the order, your Excellency so highly honored me with, it is the only positive order I have received, Except one from Governor Tompkins. After such high boasting professions, and wonderful...
2692Transfer of Naval Appropriations, 30 November 1815 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ Transfer of Naval Appropriations. 30 November 1815. “In pursuance of the authority of the President of the United States, by the Act of Congress passed on the 3d. day of March 1809, entitled ‘An Act further to amend the several acts for the establishment of the Treasury, War, and Navy Departments,’ I do hereby direct, that out of the balance of the appropriation for the building or...
2693Conveyance of Sally Goodman from Thomas Jefferson to Jeremiah A. Goodman, 30 November 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Know all men by these presents that I Thomas Jefferson of the county of Albemarle do hereby sell and convey to Jeremiah A. Goodman now of the county of Bedford a certain negro girl slave named Sally , being the daughter of Aggy one of the slaves of the sd Thomas , which said Girl Sally is about three years of age in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty Dollars to me the sd Thomas...
2694Thomas Leiper to Thomas Jefferson, 30 November 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Your very interesting letter of the 12 th June came duly to hand and I have again and again since put my opinions on record with a view of forwarding to you but I have been so completely mistaken in my conjectures respecting the issue of Bonaparte and the French nation that what I wrote one day I was obliged to blot out the next—But now my mind is made up respecting the people of that nation...
2695From John Adams to Jedidiah Morse, 29 November 1815 (Adams Papers)
There are thirty or forty Histories of the American Revolution and consequent War now upon the Stocks and ready to be launched, as soon as the Weather and the tide will permit. The Chevalier Botta, an Italian Knight has already written one, which is Said to be the best that ever had appeared. Mr Mackean and Mr Pollard have written two others. Mr Randolph of Virginia has left one Soon to be...
2696To James Madison from William Eaton, 29 November 1815 (Madison Papers)
I have been the firm Supporter and undeviating friend of Mr Jefferson’s and your Administration for the last Eighteen years of my life. Have never been rewarded with any office under the government. The office of Post master at Albany is vacant. I have respectable introductory letters from Genl Swartwout and Col Jenkins of Albany to Gentle men in this City, and Shall Shortly present my self to...
2697Carlo Botta to Thomas Jefferson, 29 November 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
le D r Valli , mon ami, et mon compatriote, se rend en amérique pour se procurer l’occasion d’y observer la fievre jaune. Je n’ai pas voulu laisser echapper cette occasion sans me rappeller á votre souvenir, et sans vous rémercier de l’accueil favorable que vous avez bien voulu faire á mon histoire de la guerre d’amérique. J’imprime dans ce moment-ci un poème epique intitulé, il Camillo , o...
2698Stephen Cathalan to Thomas Jefferson, 29 November 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Before this may Reach you, you will have been Informed by M r John Vaughan of Phil a that I acknowledged him by my Letters of the 8 th Sep ber Last & the 2 d Oct ber Receipt of his Letter of the 31 st July Inclosing one of the 30 th d
2699Alexander Murray to Thomas Jefferson, 29 November 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
The annexed Letter will I hope prove my apology for addressing you; particularly as I am given to understand, that you are almost the only acquaintance now left; which my Deceased Father (The late Earl of Dunmore) had, when Gov r of Virginia — As such, and from the High Situations you have held in that State (as well as in the Union) I cannot have a doubt but that you are fully informed...
2700Lady Virginia Murray to Thomas Jefferson, [before 29 November 1815] (Jefferson Papers)
I am at a loss how to begin a Letter in the which I am desirous of stating claims that may long since have been forgotten—but which I think no time can really annihilate until fufilment has followed the promise—I imagine you must have heard that during my Father the late Earl of Dunmore’s residence in America —I was born— & that the Assembly then sitting at Williamsburg requested I might be...